On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 19:22:10 -0700, Bev wrote
(in article ):

We will be in Las Vegas for 6 days on our trip and want to see some
shows. However I am not familiar with a lot of entertainers I have
seen on the Las Vegas show website.

We like middle of the road stuff and musicals and I am wondering whether
we should book a few shows ahead via the hotel we are staying at i.e.
Circus Circus. I could also book from the show website.

The thing is, how necessary is it to book? Should we not bother and
hope that there will be plenty of entertainment around! Any
suggestions would be appreciated. One friend suggested Wayne Newton.

Bev
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I got rid of my husband. The cat was allergic.

I would plan ahead, at least check the schedule. There are some musical
plays on the strip now. The summer is slow in Vegas because of the heat.
You may find a lot of shows are closed for a couple of weeks to retool
or just take vacations. I am not a real good person to ask about shows,
been here 4 years and haven't seen any of them. I would say a magic
show, one of Cirque Soliel shows (I think there are 3 maybe 4 of them
around town). Blue Man Group and one of the name singers depending on
your tastes would cover the Vegas shows depending on your tastes. Those
things are pretty expensive $70 . The Dinner at Excalibur where they have
knights fighting is supposed to be fun, I think it is called The
Tournament of Kings or something like that. Blue Man Group is the only
one I really want to see and it isn't priced too badly. Wayne Newton
doesn't perform full time. He has multiple week engagements then takes
time off or goes on tour. The big Vegas singing act in town is Clint
Holmes now. The bigger the act the better to book in advance. But
honestly, I would book well ahead of time just to be sure. This is a
good resource http://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/ Its run by the
paper so is kept updated. It gives an honest review that was written for
the paper of the shows broken down by category like production shows,
singers or magic.