Other Shows, Las Vegas

We travelled from NZ to see the Cirque de Soleil - Beatles Love - and it was worth every penny. If we'd got straight back on the plane after seeing it, we would have been happy. Of course we are both big Beatles fans, and even though I was expecting it to be good, it surpassed my expectations by a country mile. All the way through I just wished I could share it with everyone I knew.

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Though I am not what you would call a Fanilow by any stretch, Barry Manilow puts on a heck of a good show. "Music and Passion" is filled with his hits as well as favourite songs that helped shape him as a musician and composer.

I bought the cheap seats in the balcony and the view was great, though there were some muddy sound issues in the beginning of the show the technician readjusted the levels.

Although the best part of the entire show was watching a 65 year old granny, with white hair, rush the stage and get hauled back at the elbows by two, very large, security men! It made the night for me.

Dates run though till December 2008.

Ticket prices on the website say $95.00 to 225.00 plus tax, but the cheapest I could get was 124.00 plus tax.

**It should also be said that about 10 days before I arrived in Vegas I received a message from the Hilton box office saying that the show I had purchased tickets for had been cancelled. Thankfully I returned the call promptly and was able to rebook for a different night, but I suspect that had I not called that day the tickets would have been sold out. I hear from the staff at the Hilton that Mr. Manilow is notorious for random cancellations.**

Dress Code: I do not remember seeing a dress code posted.

Two shows a night featuring three comedy acts which rotate on a weekly basis.

Show times:
Tuesday-Sunday at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Dark Monday.

Cost
$24.95 plus tax,

Age Limit
Not known but probably 21.

How do I get there?

Take the escalator up to the (US) second floor from the main floor to Harrahs' entertainment complex.

Tickets

Available online or at the box office or call 1-800-392-9002 ext. 5222 to book by phone.

I'm thirsty
Drinks service available from waitresses inside but they can be slow particularly when seating is going on.. In case of need, order extra.

Restrooms

Restrooms are located just outside the club.

Paulie's Tip
None, they really seem to have their act together. Highly recommended

Paulie's Opinion
Far and away the best comedy club room in Las Vegas. It features acts which you might actually have heard or, at the very least, you WILL hear from soon.

The room itself is well laid out with no obstructed views and is well maintained.

Click for a PDF Seating Chart

Dress Code: None, but it's a nicer venue than most so you might want to make an effort.

Because we stayed in Ballys we had two for one tickets for the Jubilee show. So we decided to go there. Niki arranged seats right in front of the stage. Before the show ladies took orders for drinks and we both took a cocktail in souvenir glass and cup.

The show started, and the boys and girls started to dance....part of the girls where topless but even the costumes they had looked great. The show consisted out of many acts like a titanic play, the destruction of the temple of samson and so on... In between the acts there where performances by jugglers, two very elastic guys and two guys that climbed into the curtains and whoozing over the audience...

All in all a real must see...but i would recommend not to take seats close to the stage, you can see the topless girls very upclose, but believe me a bit further off the stage you get the whole picture....

This year was the 20th anniversary of the show which gets improved every year.

Dress Code: Don't wear tank tops, i don't know if that's a real rule but tank tops are not allowed in a lot of places in Vegas.... I don't think they have any other specific dress code..but i can't hurt asking when you reserve your tickets.

Two shows a night featuring three comedy acts which rotate on a weekly basis.

Show times:
8 pm and 10:30 pm nightly.

Cost
Tickets are just $19.95 including tax, tip and one cocktail/two beers

Age Limit
Must be 21 or older to enter.

How do I get there?

The Comedy Stop is located on the hotel-casino's mezzanine level (take the elevator just inside the front entrance).

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the ticket counter on the mezzanine level.

I'm thirsty
If the included drinks aren't enough, there are two, small, drink serving stations inside.

Restrooms

Restrooms are located just outside the club.

Paulie's Tip
Seating is assigned as you enter. A tip to the doorman should ensure a seat at a table closer to the stage.

That said, the room is not that large and there are no really bad seats.

Paulie's Opinion
There are nicer venues and better known acts in other comedy clubs in Las Vegas, but for the price (especially with the included drinks), it can't be beaten.

Dress Code: None. Just come as you are.

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One of our top priorities was to see Donnie and Marie at the Flamingo. We tried for several days to see if we could obtain less expensive tickets; however, we finally decided to buy the tickets right there at the Flamingo [which was a good idea because there were no extra fees.]

The showroom is perfect for their act. All the seats seem to be pretty good, and the platforms let Donnie and Marie [especially Donnie] walk out into the audience to actually touch their fans.

Donnie and Marie's engagement at the Flamingo started in September where they signed a two-year to perform here.

This is a family friendly variety show which includes dancing, singing, and humor. We sat in great seats at a table with 3 other couples. Visibility was excellent.

The Sibling rivalry plays throughout the show and draws much laughter. I liked the fact that each sibling had the opportunity to perform solo as well as a duet.

Marie goes first and is spotlighted as she sings one of her most popular songs, Paper Roses" which she made famous when she was just 13 years old! I was quite impressed with Marie's voice and her wide range of popular, country, Broadway hits, and opera.

She also does a funny portion by using bald men out of the audience, bringing one embarrassed man up on the stage to sing [I say that loosely] and dance with her. It's hysterical!

Next, we are entertained by the ever upbeat Donnie when he appears out of smoking fog while singing his rock 'n' roll hit from 1989 called, "Soldier of Love".

He has a brief "love fest" singing songs by his hero, Stevie Wonder. Marie may have a strong voice, but it is quite evident that Donnie has the strong dance moves!

Seeing his pictures and videos as a teen-age "heart throb" was a delight. Lots of "oohs and aahs"are heard when he sings "Puppy Love" and "Go Away Little Girl". It brought back memories of playing with my daughter Jill with her Donnie and Marie dolls!

After the solo portions, the sister and brother reunite on stag to sing some of their hits such as "Make the World Go Away". They are both so good looking and appear much younger than they actually are. Marie's recent weight loss is quite evident. One of the most tender moments came in the beginning when Marie dedicated her song to her children, especially the boy who committed suicide. She had tears, and her voice cracked. It was so sad.

This is a nostalgic show that leaves the audience remembering their own yesterdays. We surely enjoyed it and felt that it was worth ever penny of our $124.00 each tickets!

Dress Code: The dress code is not too strict; however, jeans or cutoffs or baseball caps are not appropriate. We wore nice tops and dress slacks.

The best part of our visit to Las Vegas the last time we were there was to bring our children to watch the Cirque de Soleil (Mystere) at the Treasure Island. Although the tickets were expensive ($65.00 per person and there were 8 of us), the experience was memorable.

We truly enjoyed the show. Every minute of the show was truly amazing and exciting. The acrobats were world-class performers. The stage presentation was splendid. The outfits were exceptional.

The soundtracks were excellent!

My children didn't stop talking about it later. Even my young girl enjoyed the show and behaved the whole time we were watching the performance.

I will love to go back and watch all the shows of the Cirque de Soleil again - whether the Zumanity or the Mystere.

Dress Code: There is no dress code

Don Ardens "Jubilee Show" has kept the punters coming back for more than 20 years. This is real Las Vegas theatre with its colours and sounds and the sparkly mini costumes of the show girls who wear enormous feathered headresses that it makes you wonder how they manage to move at all!

A great show, even if some of the costumes are a little scanty, but none the less a spectacular night out. Apart from the million dollar stage sets, theres magic to take your breath away, comedians to split your sides, and dancing as it should be.

Tickets start at $68 and shows are Sat -Thurs 7.30pm and 10.30pm. Must be 18+ to enter.

Dress Code: Theatre dress

almost every casino hotel on the strip offers shows and revues. since there are so many to choose from you need to check the hotel and casino websites for dates and times. some more popular shows in las vegas is cirque du soleil and the blue man group. many of the hotels headline top name singers and comedians. las vegas is also famous for it's topless revues. pictured is an ad for barry manilow who has performing at the hilton the last time i was in las vegas. be fore warned, many las vegas shows are very expensive

Dress Code: business casual.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Donn Arden's Jubilee and with more than 100 performers, 50 of them topless girls, Jubilee is the classic Vegas show.

This was one of the first shows I saw in Vegas (2001) and it was highly enjoyable. The costumes by Bob Mackie are spectacular and the dancers great. If you have never seen a proper Vegas show with topless showgirls this is the one to see.

Tickets range from $48.00 to $110.00 plus tax.

Dress Code: Smart casual to dressy.