In the study of philosophy, it is generally the belief
that art is subjective, and so the saying goes, “beauty
is in the eye of the beholder”. As such, a
very complex and personal argument could be had about
what the best shows in Las
Vegas are. After all, people have different
tastes, and there is quite a wide range of Las Vegas shows
to choose from. Each show being an artistic example,
if you went to see every one of them, you would no doubt
have your favorites. In terms of popularity, the
measuring stick for success is easy to gauge. The
more tickets sold, the more popular the show. Every
year, there are a handful or two of shows that sell out
more than the others, although the others may not be too
far behind. The Las Vegas shows continue to grow
in popularity on a whole and seeing a Vegas show is as
popular a Las Vegas activity as it ever was. The
following is a brief offering of what the best rated Vegas
shows are. These shows often sell out, so it’s
a good idea to buy your tickets in advance.
The Las Vegas shows come in many categories, ranging
from adult shows to headliners and magic shows.
Some of the top names in the entertainment business have
regular shows in Las Vegas, meaning you can see that comedian
or singer that you always wanted to, but never had the
chance. Among the reigning genres of Las Vegas shows
are the production shows, which are plentiful and give
audience members a lot of pizazz and bang for their buck.
The Cirque du Soleil
shows are big hits in Vegas, and there are currently five
of them, with the Cirque
du Soleil Elvis show soon to make it six. Two
of the Cirque du Soleil shows that have been recent picks
for best Las Vegas show in the production show category
are “Mystere”
and “O”.
Mystere, which plays at Treasure
Island, was the first installment of the Las Vegas
Cirque du Soleil shows and has been a perennial favorite
ever since. O, which you can see at the Bellagio,
is an innovative show featuring performances both in and
out of the water.
Continuing on with the best shows in Las Vegas in the
production category, a surefire hit is the “Blue
Man Group” at the Venetian.
The Blue Man Group has gained international acclaim, and
their percussion-oriented show is high on excitement and
energy. The Blue Man Group plays at a custom-built
theater, and the show is considered by many a “must-see”.
Another best Las Vegas show that you might not want to
miss is “Mamma
Mia” at Mandalay
Bay. This good time musical production has sold
over 1 million tickets since opening in 2003. The
story of the show is told through the use of 22 of ABBA
songs from the ‘70's and ‘80's, and the result
is a fun, musical adventure that will have you tapping
your feet. Other production shows that are among
the best rated Vegas shows include “Le
Reve”, “Phantom”,
“The Producers”,
“Stomp
Out Loud”, and the increasingly popular “Price
Is Right”, where audience members can win big.
As for the Vegas comedy shows, “The Mac
King Comedy Show” at Harrah’s
is appropriate for all ages, and also at Harrah’s,
Rita Rudner is a Vegas favorite for humor. Carrot
Top continues to sell out shows at the Luxor,
bringing his trunk of gadgets and his energetic plays
on celebrities and pop culture.
If it is something more risque that you are after, two
of the best rated Vegas shows featuring Las
Vegas Show Girls are “Folies
Bergere”, and “Jubilee!”.
Folies Bergere is nothing less than the longest-running
stage show in the country, and has been entertaining visitors
at the Tropicana
Resort since 1959. Though it has been updated
over the years, the show still retains popular numbers,
like the signature Can-Can. Jubilee! is another
of the longest running shows that you will find on the
Las Vegas Strip, and
it too features the classic Show Girls in all their splendor.
Full of shiny rhinestones and lavish production numbers,
Jubilee! is a top Vegas entertainment fixture. The
show girls in these
productions are among those that have become symbols of
the Entertainment Capital of the World. So if you
want to see two acts largely responsible for raising the
bar in adult shows, then don’t miss Jubilee! at
Bally’s and Folies
Bergere at the Tropicana.
When it comes to Las Vegas concerts and featured headliners,
some of the most successful and renowned artists of our
time have ongoing gigs in Vegas. Celine Dion has
been replaced at Caesar’s
with two headliners worthy enough of picking up where
she leaves off. Both Bette
Midler and Elton
John will trade shows at Caesar’s, and they
are bound to fill the seats. At the Las
Vegas Hilton, Barry
Manilow will be giving both Elton and Bette a run
for their money. With his charisma, his dynamic
personality, and of course his music, Manilow is the consummate
performer. For a good laugh, and plenty of musical
fun, Danny Gans
has a show at the Mirage that
is among the best rated Vegas shows. Multi-talented
and a performance master, Gans has been named Vegas “Entertainer
of the Year” more than any other headliner, and
his show is sure to impress. Of course, the magic
shows in Las Vegas deserve mention. Among the best
Las Vegas show choices for tricks and slight of hand is
the Lance Burton show at the Monte
Carlo. And, the comedic genius of Penn
and Teller is not to be missed at the Rio
if you want to see one of the best magic duos to ever
hit the stage.
