My wife, Kathy, and I have been travelling together for almost 40 years.
We started going to Las Vegas on our 10th anniversary and have been returning for the last 25 years. Our visits have numbered in excess of 50 and we have always worked within a budget. We have frequented most of the MGM property resorts and can offer some insight if you are planning a trip to Las Vegas. I will cover the Las Vegas basics and Las Vegas hotels in other posts. In this post I will discuss the shows we have visited.
- Cirque de Soleil
We have seen almost all the Cirque shows – Ka, Love, “O”, Zumanity, Mystere, Michael Jackson and Beatles (no longer showing). We have not seen Criss Angel MindFreak.
Our favourites are Ka and Love and we have seen them twice. They are all excellent productions and absolutely amazing. Hard to go wrong going to any of them. Zumanity is adult oriented if that is an issue for you.
All the seats are good and you will get a different perspective from the back or front. We have sat close to the front in Love where the performers could touch you. Very dramatic.
The price of tickets is up there; however, it seems that Mystere (the first Cirque in Las Vegas) and Zumanity have some deals.
- Comedy / Variety Shows
There is lots of variety when it comes to comedy shows. We have been to the Tropicana to see The Laugh Factory, which followed the The Comedy Stop, and have never been disappointed. Affordable.
Absinthe – we went last year and very funny. Clearly adult oriented and not politically correct. We will go again. The price is around $100 US.
Jeff Dunham – good humour and glad we went once. Affordable.
Terry Fator – been there twice and no hesitation to recommend. I did not think I would enjoy a ventriloquist but I was wrong. Fator came out the winner of “Americas Got Talent”. Tickets in the $80 US range.
Carrot Top – we just went two weeks ago and he puts on a good show. Very funny and he brings in some current events to keep the show fresh. We will go again for sure. Tickets about $55 US.
Defending the Caveman – Basically 90 minutes of my life I will not get back. Better options out there.
- T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights – we went to a hockey game this month and it was great. Entertaining from start to finish with a full, younger crowd. The team is doing well in their expansion season. Tickets on Stub Hub for about $55 US.
Carrie Underwood – great concert and her voice was amazing. Will easily go back to the T-Mobile for concerts.
- Randoms
Le Reve – similar to a Cirque show and very well done. Similar price to Cirque show.
Jersey Boys – one of the best shows we have ever seen in Las Vegas. Highly recommend! Prices in $80 range and all seats looked good.
Blue Man Group – worth seeing but not your first show in Las Vegas unless you get a deal on tickets.
Elton John – we have been twice and would go again. Simply the best.
Thunder from down Under – Kathy has been to the show three times with lady friends. Obviously, very good. I stay away to avoid humiliation!
Tournament of Kings – Dinner show with Knights jousting and the King Arthur story. Good entertainment if you get tickets for a good price. Kids will also enjoy this show.
I do hope this gives a good feel for the Las Vegas shows!
My second cup is now empty…………………
