Every night of the week there are thousands of seats at dozens of shows waiting to be filled in Las Vegas. These shows are often permanent fixtures and many have customized theaters to accommodate their performances.
The problem isn’t figuring out if you should see a show when you’re in Las Vegas but rather which show you should choose. With so many options available, it can be a very overwhelming decision. To help you narrow your choices, here are the different types of shows you can expect to encounter. We’ve also provided examples of each type of show, and there are several others that aren’t mentioned here. Many also fall into more than one category.
ComedyThere are always comedians coming and going on the Strip. Winner of America’s Got Talent and Mirage headliner Terry Fator is a crowd favorite as is Carrot Top at Luxor, though several other under-the-radar performers also entertain crowds. Some magic shows also incorporate some element of comedy in their performance such as the Mac King Comedy Magic Show.
Always be wary of taking the family to a comedy show. More often than not, they’re not appropriate for children.
If you are traveling to Las Vegas for the fantastic and over-the-top, there are no shortage of shows featuring acrobats that will leave you wondering how, exactly, they did that. These shows often sweep audiences away as they move from one act to another in quick progression. Sometimes an underlying plot helps progress the show, but, for the most part, these performances are designed to transport audiences into another world that includes strong men, trapeze artists and contortionists but little story line.
Cirque du Soleil has several shows on the Las Vegas Strip, all of which include acrobatics to some degree, but KA, Mystere and O are among the most popular. Le Reve is a spectacular water-based show similar to O, while Matsuri mixes acrobatics with dance and circus acts. Most of the acrobatic-centered shows are family friendly.
MagicPrepare to be amazed by many magicians and illusionists in Las Vegas. Shows range from simple pulling-rabbits-from-hats routines to those that include near-death stunts. Some performers are more illusionists that traditional magicians , Penn & Teller (Penn & Teller), Mystere (Cirque du Soleil), Jubilee! (Pete the painter)
