as Vegas is internationally recognized as the “entertainment capital of the world.” And the millions of visitors each year can confirm how Las Vegas has truly deserved the international respect. From magicians to comedians or live animal acts and dancers, Las Vegas has entertainment for everyone- young or old. The shows available in Las Vegas are some of the most thrilling and stunning worldwide, with ‘A list’ performers and stars. Providing ‘A list’ performances has increased the Las Vegas reputation and now celebrities compete with each other for a chance to appear in Las Vegas on stage. Shows in Las Vegas have become bigger and better over the years, bringing not only gamblers but has become an exciting ‘family’ vacation location. Known as ‘sin city’ , Las Vegas was previously most notable for showgirls and gambling. In the past decade or so, Las Vegas has transformed itself into an amazing vacation place that offers fun for the whole family. With children’s shows, live animal shows and educational programs; sin city has become a place to bring ones children along for the excitement. Though there remain the old traditions of Vegas of showgirls and sexual themed entertainment and gambling around every corner, they are guarded from children. Adults have a wide selection of types of entertaining shows to choose from. Many Las Vegas shows are open around the clock.

ADULT & SHOWGIRL PERFORMANCES

Chippendales Las Vegas
Chippendales Theater 
Rio Las Vegas 
3700 W. Flamingo Rd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Holding the top name in the ‘Ultimate girls’ night out’ the Chippendale dancers are the premier male strip club. But these men are not all about stripping; they are talented performers and dancers. 
Crazy Horse Las Vegas
Crazy Horse Paris Theatre 
MGM Grand Las Vegas 
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Not your ordinary strip club, Crazy Horse Paris incorporates lighting effects and schemes. Originally named ‘La Femme’ this performance has appeared at the MGM Grand since 2001. 
Fashionistas
Empire Ballroom 
3765 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Fashionistas began as an adult hit movie and later became a string of ‘tame’ erotic song and dance acts.
Jubilee
Jubilee! Theatre 
Ballys Las Vegas 
3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
LLas Vegas, NV 89109
known as “the world’s best showgirls” Jubilee brings topless dancing to a completely unique level. Theater scenes change constantly from sets such as the Titanic sinking to the biblical story of Sampson and Delilah.
Peep Show
Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
3667 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89108
Award winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell brings Las Vegas the fairy-tale creation of ‘Peep Show’ and like the traditional Las Vegas style, Peep Show offers plenty of sexy dancers, 20 professional dancers entertain guests who are 18 years of age and older. The show is designed to resemble a “dream sequence” from a “fairy-tale” to modern Las Vegas adult themed shows.

Zumanity Las Vegas- Cirque De Soleil
Zumanity Theatre 
New York New York Hotel 
3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Cirque De Soleils’ only adult themed performance, Zumanity presents an atmosphere similar to opera houses that are found throughout Western Europe.
This cabaret style ,90 minute performance is the third show on Cirque De Soleil's schedule and has been performed in the New York New York Hotel, since 2003.

COMEDY
The Improv 
Harrahs Las Vegas 
3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Improv Las Vegas is the career goal of most upcoming comedians. Many of the more well-known comedians today got their start at the Improv, while some return and perform today. Whether it be a famous comedian or an unknown comedian, guests are sure to find themselves in stitches from the stand up comedy at the Improv. 

Rita Rudner
The Theater 
Harrahs Las Vegas 
3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
This talented comedienne been admired long before moving her show to Las Vegas. Before she came to Vegas Rita Rudner had already been given her own HBO special and had many appearances in hit movies as well as on stage. Rita Rudner is also an accomplished author of 2 best selling books. She brings to her Las Vegas show her dry humor style and an impressive blend of the jokes that created her fame and new wit, together to ‘Rita Rudner in Las Vegas.’

Ronn Lucas
Luxor Las Vegas
3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Family oriented comedy sets Ronn Lucas and his famous puppets apart from other comedy shows in Las Vegas. Nearly ½ of the audience are children.

Jerry Seinfeld
The Colosseum 
Caesars Palace Las Vegas 
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Formerly the star of his own hit sitcom and best-selling author brings his live stand up comedy to The Colosseum. The style of comedy that Jerry Seinfeld brings to the stage is his signature style of his eccentricity. Shows are limited and quickly sell-out, as do most other Las Vegas hit shows.

Second City
Second City Theater 
Flamingo Las Vegas 
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Nathan Burton's Comedy Magic
Flamingo Las Vegas 
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Variety Theatre 
Miracle Mile (next to Planet Hollywood) 
3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Celebrity Impersonators Shows
American Superstars show
Theater of the Stars 
Stratosphere Tower 
2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89104
it has been said that ‘imitation is the most sincere form of flattery’ and the American Superstars show is a spectacular form of flattery, to stars past and present. Featuring celebrity impersonators from Frank Sinatra to Brittney Spears, the American Superstars show presents something for everyone. 
Elvis Tribute 
Sahara Theater
Sahara Las Vegas 
2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Of the many Elvis tributes and impersonators, to the ‘king’ pale when compared to the Sahara Theaters’ show ‘The Musical History of the King.’ Performed by famed Trent Carlini, as Elvis, in the ever popular Sahara Theater at the Sahara Hotel, the last remaining ‘rat pack’ hotels, the hotel itself offers a Moroccan style theme. With amusement park rides, salons, restaurants, shows and casinos, guests can do everything available in Las Vegas, without leaving the hotel.

Legends in Concert Las Vegas
Imperial Theatre 
Imperial Palace 
3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Imitations are common throughout Las Vegas but Legends in Concert Las Vegas that make impressionism much more unique. The many impersonators at Legends in Concert perform with their own voice, lip-syncing is not needed. The performers at Legends in Concert are truly unique masters of their trade throughout all of Las Vegas. 

Headliners-A-List Performers 
Barry Manilow Las Vegas
Hilton Theater 
Hilton Las Vegas 
3000 S. Paradise Rd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Synonymous with Las Vegas, Barry Manilow puts on an exciting show of his best hit songs at the amazing Las Vegas Hilton.

Bette Midler at The Colosseum 
The Colosseum 
Caesars Palace Las Vegas 
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Headlining at The Colosseum, Bette Midler has been famous since the 1970’s for her famous ‘big’ voice and her funny personality. Bette Midler performances do not disappoint.

Cher at the Colosseum 
The Colosseum 
Caesars Palace Las Vegas 
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Sharing the spotlight and stage with Bette Midler and Elton John, Cher returned to Vegas after her 2005 farewell tour. Cher has had a musical career that spans throughout 44 years. With 44 years of big hit performances, Cher is sure to leave the audience 

Elton John Las Vegas
The Colosseum 
Caesars Palace Las Vegas 
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Ever since 2003,Elton John, the decades famous singer/songwriter, has been presenting his captivating show to audiences at The Colosseum. His new show ‘Red Piano’ is completely unlike any of his previous shows. Tickets sell out quickly, so if you are planning to see Elton Johns’ performance at Caesars Palace, in an upcoming visit to Las Vegas, then you should purchase advanced tickets, far ahead of time. 

Donny and Marie Las Vegas Show
Flamingo Las Vegas 
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Donny and Marie Osmond are legendary from their hit variety show on television in the late 1970’s and continue to present Las Vegas with their unique performances today at the Flamingo hotel.

MAGIC ACTS

If a fast-paced show that emphasizes audience participation and dramatic dance routines, along with amazing magical sequences to infuse its’ audience members with shock sounds entertaining to you then Las Vegas celebrity magic shows will astound you. 
Dirk Arthur's performances explained as being a combination of classic David Copperfield illusionism with the Siegfried and Roy assortment of exciting and regal animals, assisting in his magic shows.
Or guests can take in a show of the legendary David Copperfield, himself at the Las Vegas MGM Grand resort and casino.

Mac King Comedy Magic Show
The Theater 
Harrahs Las Vegas 
3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Anthony Cools Experience 
Paris Las Vegas 
3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Criss Angel ‘Believe’
The Luxor Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Amazing Johnathan
The Congo Room 
Sahara Las Vegas 
2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109

MUSICAL & PRODUCTION THEATRE

Cirque du Soleil has quickly become a Las Vegas favorite for locals and visitors similarly. Performing six (6) shows throughout Las Vegas at various legendary hotel/casinos, visitors should purchase show tickets well in advance as Cirque du Soleils’ increasing popularity results in a quick sell out wherever they perform.
Mystere- Cirque du Soleil
O Theatre 
Bellagio Hotel 
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Treasure Island is the home of “Mystere”. Mystere is the original Cirque du Soleil performance of Las Vegas and has run continuously in Treasure Island since 1993, when the casino opened. There are literally hundreds of performances every night in Vegas, but one of the most highly praised shows is the Vegas specialty - the Cirque du Soleil. The Cirque du Soleil performers complete quite a few shows, including "O”, combining an aquatic artistry, surrealism and dramatic romance in this everlasting production.Mystere is the original Cirque du Soleil performance of Las Vegas and has run continuously in Treasure Island since 1993, when the casino opened. There are literally hundreds of performances every night in Vegas, but one of the most highly praised shows is the Vegas specialty - the Cirque du Soleil.
“O”- Cirque du Soleil
O Theatre 
Bellagio Hotel 
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109

“The Cirque du Soleil performers’ complete 6 shows, including "O”, combining an aquatic originality, surrealism and theatrical romance in this eternal production.

Beatles LOVE- Cirque du Soleil
Mirage Las Vegas 
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
KA- Cirque du Soleil 
KA Theatre 
MGM Grand Las Vegas 
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Viva Elvis- Cirque du Soleil
Aria at City Center
3730 Las Vegas Blvd 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Viva Elvis production centers the performance on the life of Elvis Presley 

V Ultimate Variety Show
Variety Theatre 
Miracle Mile (next to Planet Hollywood) 
3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
The V Ultimate Variety Show presents exactly as it sounds, variety, for the whole family. Magicians, acrobats, singers, comics, V has it all. 

Tournament of Kings
King Arthur's Arena 
Excalibur Las Vegas 
3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Introducing Joisting, dragon fights and fair maidens, the Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur provides a complete renaissance atmosphere. There is no better dinner and a show combination anywhere. The food is created to resemble that of the renaissance era. The Tournament of Kings encourages audience interaction.

Phantom of the Opera
Phantom Theatre 
Venetian Hotel
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most popular, most beloved and most amazing productions on the strip. Originally written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the stage production had to somewhat alter the production and Webber himself was asked to edit the show slightly.

Tony and Tina's Wedding
Calypso Room 
Rio Las Vegas 
3700 W. Flamingo Rd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Tony and Tina's Wedding is all about audience participation. From the wedding ceremony to the wedding reception, guests are invited to participate. The show began in New York, but has undergone some improvements since relocating to The Rio in Las Vegas. 

Le Reve
Wynn Theater 
Wynn Las Vegas 
3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 
Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Wynn theater was facing crisis and near complete ruins when director Franco Dragone brought Le Reve to the stage, making it one of the most popular stage productions throughout Las Vegas.Dragone is also responsible for the success of other popular Las Vegas productions, such as, Mystere and ‘O’ from Cirque du Soleil, and Celine Dion’s ‘A new day’ performance. 

Blue Man Group
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S. 
Las Vegas, NV
Tel: 702.697.1600?
The Blue Man Theatre is located on the Venetian Casino Level
If most visitors were asked what the best show in Las Vegas is, they would almost certainly all agree that the Blue Man Group is definitely at the top of the list of best shows in Las Vegas. The Blue Man Group show is an experience that combines all of ones’ senses along with theatre, art, percussive music, and science, and is entertaining for diverse people of any age or country. The Blue Man group performs most nights at the Venetian Theater.
With hundreds of stunning shows don’t limit yourself by only seeing only one (1). Take in as many as you can afford to create memories to fill your lifetime. With so many breathe-taking, captivating shows, and so much variety of entertainment presented, one can find it quite difficult to choose what to do. If you are planning a vacation to Las Vegas, be sure to make plans for a perfect itinerary and call ahead to book reservations as most shows in Las Vegas sell out months ahead of the performance.

The Lion King
Mandalay Bay Theatre
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
The Lion King stage performance replaced ‘Mamma Mia’, which appeared at the Mandalay Bay Theatre until May 2009.Mamma Mia was the longest Broadway musical in Las Vegas history. The Lion King stage production will thrill children and adults alike, with the original songs performed from Disney’s’ The Lion King movie. Some new songs were added in order to entertain adults. But any child who has seen the movie will really enjoy hearing their favorite Lion King songs performed live on stage. 
To recreate some of the animal characters for the stage show, costume perfection had to reach new limits, adding some performers walking on stilts to create some of the larger animals, also adding some life-size puppets to create more authentic animal movements. 
Guests are recommended to purchase tickets to The Lion King well in advance, as the show sells out quickly, as do most Las Vegas shows.