Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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Cirque du Soleil
"Surreal. Twisted. Genius. Must-see shows that do for theater what Dali did for painting.”—Andrew Dean Nystrom, senior editor/producer, Travel, Los Angeles Times (http://travel.latimes.com). Family-friendly Mystère at Treasure Island; aquatic acrobatics in the Bellagio’s O; LOVE with a Beatles soundtrack at the Mirage. Shows at multiple venues. www.cirquedusoleil.com
Harrah's
“Rita Rudner's side-splitting comedy, Mac King’s funny magic, and the best stand-ups in the biz at The Improv.”—Rick Garman. Tip: Discount same-day tickets may be available at Tix4Tonight (www.tix4tonight.com) ticket booths. Harrah’s Las Vegas, 3475 Las Vegas Boulevard S; tel. +1 800 392 2002. www.harrahs.com
Le Rêve
“No, it’s not Cirque, but it’s Cirque-like. Spend the extra bucks for the VIP package: personal TV screens, chocolate-covered strawberries, and bottomless glasses of champagne.”—Thom Wise. Dreamy, intimate aquatic theater-in-the-round. 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard S; tel. +1 888 320 7110. www.wynnlasvegas.com
Pearl
“Manages a 2,500-person intimacy and takes mercy on your eardrums.”—Mike Prevatt. Modern rock acts, from Gwen Stefani to Marilyn Manson, fill the house; comedy and sporting events, too. Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road; tel. +1 702 944-3200. www.palms.com
Spamalot
“Monty Python quenches the Strip’s thirst for genuine wit.”—Mike Prevatt. Abbreviated version of award-winning Broadway show based on the cult movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard S; tel. +1 888 320 7110. www.wynnlasvegas.com
The Colosseum
“Bette Midler, Elton John, and more of the biggest names in showbiz make this plush theater their Vegas home.”—Rick Garman. One of North America’s largest indoor LED screens; 4,000-seat capacity. Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard S; tel. +1 866 227 5938. www.harrahs.com
