any MUST-SEE shows in Vegas?

[robphelan]

other than Cirque du Soleil? I've already bought a ticket for Sun 7:30 pm - i've been a huge fan ever since I saw them on HBO 20-odd years ago (or so).

I'm going for a conference the first week in Oct.

i know it's a little far out, but I wanted to make sure I got tickets to the shows I wanted to see.

thanks for the ideas.
rp.

EDIT: will probably be staying at Mandalay Bay

 

[Syrch]

the circus at the bellagio is awesome!

 

[Yreka]

Penn & Teller was pretty cool

 

[BRObedoza]

you going to be there Oct 6th? There's a big fight at Mandalay Bay. Manny Pacquiao vs Marco Antonio Barrera.

 

[TallBill]

Zumanity is pretty funny if you can handle a few boobs.

 

[robphelan]

Originally posted by: sleepmachine
you going to be there Oct 6th? There's a big fight at Mandalay Bay. Manny Pacquiao vs Marco Antonio Barrera.

i think i will probably be flying back on the 6th.

 

[robphelan]

Originally posted by: TallBill
Zumanity is pretty funny if you can handle a few boobs.

as long as they're in pairs, i'm totally fine... as a matter of fact, the more pairs the better.

 

[krunchykrome]

Le Reve (spelling?) was awesome. And I'm not a fan of live shows/performances.

 

[robphelan]

Looks like Lewis Black will be at MGM - i'll have to see that.

 

[robphelan]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Le Reve (spelling?) was awesome. And I'm not a fan of live shows/performances.

what's it about?

 

[anxi80]

i liked the beatles 'love' at the mirage. just try and avoid taking any hallucinogenics before the show, or you might start freaking out like ben in 'knocked up'.

 

[Descartes]

I thought "O" was great. Ka is also good. That's all I've seen.

 

[Kadarin]

I'm a fan of the Blue Man Group. Fun show..

 

[Sinsear]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
I'm a fan of the Blue Man Group. Fun show..

Yep; definitely worth it.

 

[JoPh]

Blue Man Group. you need front row seats. a lot of it is in their eye expressions. such a fun time.

 

[adairusmc]

Penn & Teller

Rodney Carrington (I don't think his vegas shows start for another month or so though)

 

[James Bond]

Cirque Du Soleil. I've heard all of the other shows are good, but I was so blown away by the two shows I saw... words honestly cannot express.

I saw both 'Love' and 'Mystere'. I personally like Mystere more. It's got *everything* you would ever want to see in a show.

I WILL see this show again, no matter what.

 

[JC86]

If you haven't seen it in NY, Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular was amazing. It's a production of Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian.

 

[robphelan]

Originally posted by: Tizyler
Cirque Du Soleil. I've heard all of the other shows are good, but I was so blown away by the two shows I saw... words honestly cannot express.

I saw both 'Love' and 'Mystere'. I personally like Mystere more. It's got *everything* you would ever want to see in a show.

I WILL see this show again, no matter what.

I've seen Mystere 3 times and "O" once. they are unbelievable - that's why I make sure always to catch at least 1 Cirque show while there.

 

[shopbruin]

try to see if you can get in on this deal, however you may be too late with your dates:

Be Amazed... Be Very Amazed


To invoke the imagination, provoke the senses and evoke the emotions of people around the world; this is the mission of Cirque du Soleil. Since it's creation in 1984, over 33 million people worldwide have applauded Cirque du Soleil. Each spectacular show offers the audience a striking, dramatic mix of circus arts and street performances, featuring wild and outrageous costumes staged under magical lighting and set to original music. Buy your tickets now and be amazed!

Now through September 30, 2007, you can purchase a limited number of $50 tickets available to select Cirque du Soleil performances in Las Vegas and be automatically entered in the Cirque Around the World Sweepstakes.

For additional information, please go to http://www.ticketmaster.com/summerofcirque.

 

[robphelan]

crud.. already bought a ticket through bellagio.

thanks for the link, though

edit: btw, i think those 50 tickets are "limited view" seats - still better than nothing.

 

[pradeep1]

The World's Greatest Magic Show at the Greek Isles Casino in the northern part of the strip. The house is small, so any seats, even the cheap ones are good. About $30-70 when you buy at the half price houses. Two shows nightly. A lot of good talent....somewhat of the "farm team" for the major magicians.

I saw Kevin James perform last December, who is now famous because of America's Got Talent.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=chvsqMgPKhk

Excellent show.

http://www.greatestmagicshow.com/

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: robphelan

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Le Reve (spelling?) was awesome. And I'm not a fan of live shows/performances.

what's it about?

I couldnt tell you what it's about, but I can tell you that it was quite a performance to watch. It's a water show, with people doing acrobats all over stage and into pools of water.

If you do go, pay the extra money and buy the VIP seats in the champagne circle. This way, you're not in those cramped seats near the splash zone. They put you up in these comfortable sofas, with a table for your drinks, a mini tv to watch underwater, a bottle of champagne, a server, and chocolate dipped strawberries. It definetly made the experience comfortable for my gf and I.

 

[Uppsala9496]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
I'm a fan of the Blue Man Group. Fun show..

Agreed. Really entertaining show.

 

[NuclearNed]

Originally posted by: TallBill
Zumanity is pretty funny if you can handle a few boobs.

While the boobs are nice, there was a little too much drag queen and man-on-man action for my tastes. Still a good show, but I wouldn't go again...

Both Mystere and O are great shows.