World Travel: Best Shows in Las Vegas

9/04/2011

Best Shows in Las Vegas

Best Shows

Although there are pretty much an endless number of shows to see in Las Vegas, there are only a few must-sees. For example, no trip to Vegas would be complete with seeing at least one of the shows presented by Cirque du Soleil.

Mystère is arguably the most popular show in Las Vegas, and its dazzling display of colorful costumes mixed with unbelievably skilled acrobats is the perfect show for kids and adults alike. Another Cirque du Soleil performance that is sure to amaze is O at the Bellagio. O is an aerial water extravaganza that relies on advanced special effects and great performers to wow the audience. An unbelievable spectacle for the eyes, O also utilizes a motorized stage that rises and falls from a 1.5 million gallon tank of water. No matter which Cirque du Soleil show you choose to see, you won’t be disappointed.

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Broadway fans will love Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular. This all-new version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running musical thrills audiences every night with its beautiful music, exquisite costumes, and hauntingly romantic story. In an all new custom-built theater that transports you to the famous Paris Opera House, you’ll be enraptured by Phantom’s beautiful young Christine, the strapping socialite Raoul, and the brilliant but mysterious Phantom. Since Vegas offers some incredible magic, hypnotist, and comedy shows, it can be hard to decide what to see; that’s where V - The Ultimate Variety Show comes in. This incredible show is jam-packed with entertainment, Las Vegas style. Acrobats, ventriloquists, comedians, and magicians all perform on stage in brief acts that will leave you wanting more, not less. In this one hour and 15 minute production, you’ll feel like you saw the best of Vegas.

For a show that’s a little out of the ordinary, check out Blue Man Group. With their faces painted bright blue, these three percussionists are sure to amaze with their talent while making you laugh at their crazy antics. The Blue Man Group uses light, color, and sound for their fun-filled show, and they even cover the audience in toilet paper at one point. Blue Man Group is a high paced, high-energy musical treat. And if you want to see a show that combines Las Vegas style with great music and comedy, look no further than Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On. In this incredible show, the Divine Miss M performs hits from her 40-year career and delivers heaping doses of the quick wit and scandalous humor that she’s become famous for. Complete with 20 showgirls (the Caesars Salad girls) and a 13-piece band, The Showgirl Must Go On will make you fall in love with Bette all over again.

Although these are just a few favorites, it’s almost impossible to find a bad show in Vegas!