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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 -- I got rid of my husband. The cat was allergic. |
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On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 14:22:10 +1200, Bev wrote:
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. Wayne Newton does an old-school Vegas act - I think he's at Riveria(?). I saw him when I was a kid and he was performing at the Indiana State Fair. He was quite an Entertainer (with a capital "E") back then, and I hear he still is. Harrah's has a long-running show, "Jubliee", which is an old-school Vegas show - showgirls, singers, dancers, a bit of topless but nothing too upsetting. I recommend both. 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. See above about Wayne Newton. There's always going to be shows (the "sky" show at Rio is pretty good, and free!), but advance tickets depends on the show. When I was last there in 2001 some of the big shows were sold out weeks/months in advance ("O"/Sigfried and Roy (who aren't an option for you), etc). Other shows you can get tickets easily. We were staying at Harrahs, and I called the hotel operator and asked to be connected to the ticket office at The Orleans (another hotel/casino a few miles away). They did it right away, without giving me a hassle, and we got tickets for that night's show. I think the best show in Vegas is the "dancing" "musical" fountains outside Bellagio. Be sure to go at night, and get a good spot! We watched 3 straight shows and they were all different so it doesn't recycle quickly. There used to be a very entertaining free "pirate" show (Royal Navy vs pirates, sailing ships that sail *and* sink, cannons shooting at each other...) outside Treasure Island, but they changed the show a few months ago and I hear it's not any good any more (of course your DH might appreciate the scantily clad women I hear are in it). Another after dark "To-Do" is the Fremont Street Experience. That's a several block long area downtown that's been turned into a pedestrian mall and covered with an "electronic canopy". They do a light and sound show on the canopy (you stand in the mall and look up) that you have to see at least once. Again, there are several shows on a repeating cycle - we stayed for 2 of them and they were different shows, but like Bellagio's fountains, I don't know how often they repeat an individual show. If you haven't already, ask your questions in the usenet group alt.vacation.las-vegas. Be sure to tell them what sorts of things you're interested in seeing/doing. That group does have trolls, but the folks there are usually very friendly and make good suggestions/recommendations. The good info they gave me for my 2001 trip helped us decide what hotel to stay at, and I continue to read the group for "entertainment" ^_^ Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha http://www.jhedge.com |
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On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 14:22:10 +1200, Bev wrote:
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. Wayne Newton does an old-school Vegas act - I think he's at Riveria(?). I saw him when I was a kid and he was performing at the Indiana State Fair. He was quite an Entertainer (with a capital "E") back then, and I hear he still is. Harrah's has a long-running show, "Jubliee", which is an old-school Vegas show - showgirls, singers, dancers, a bit of topless but nothing too upsetting. I recommend both. 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. See above about Wayne Newton. There's always going to be shows (the "sky" show at Rio is pretty good, and free!), but advance tickets depends on the show. When I was last there in 2001 some of the big shows were sold out weeks/months in advance ("O"/Sigfried and Roy (who aren't an option for you), etc). Other shows you can get tickets easily. We were staying at Harrahs, and I called the hotel operator and asked to be connected to the ticket office at The Orleans (another hotel/casino a few miles away). They did it right away, without giving me a hassle, and we got tickets for that night's show. I think the best show in Vegas is the "dancing" "musical" fountains outside Bellagio. Be sure to go at night, and get a good spot! We watched 3 straight shows and they were all different so it doesn't recycle quickly. There used to be a very entertaining free "pirate" show (Royal Navy vs pirates, sailing ships that sail *and* sink, cannons shooting at each other...) outside Treasure Island, but they changed the show a few months ago and I hear it's not any good any more (of course your DH might appreciate the scantily clad women I hear are in it). Another after dark "To-Do" is the Fremont Street Experience. That's a several block long area downtown that's been turned into a pedestrian mall and covered with an "electronic canopy". They do a light and sound show on the canopy (you stand in the mall and look up) that you have to see at least once. Again, there are several shows on a repeating cycle - we stayed for 2 of them and they were different shows, but like Bellagio's fountains, I don't know how often they repeat an individual show. If you haven't already, ask your questions in the usenet group alt.vacation.las-vegas. Be sure to tell them what sorts of things you're interested in seeing/doing. That group does have trolls, but the folks there are usually very friendly and make good suggestions/recommendations. The good info they gave me for my 2001 trip helped us decide what hotel to stay at, and I continue to read the group for "entertainment" ^_^ Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha http://www.jhedge.com |
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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 -- 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. |
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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 -- 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. |
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On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 20:03:50 -0700, Jeanne Hedge wrote
(in article ): There's always going to be shows (the "sky" show at Rio is pretty good, and free!), but advance tickets depends on the show. When I was last there in 2001 some of the big shows were sold out weeks/months in advance ("O"/Sigfried and Roy (who aren't an option for you), etc). Other shows you can get tickets easily. We were staying at Harrahs, and I called the hotel operator and asked to be connected to the ticket office at The Orleans (another hotel/casino a few miles away). They did it right away, without giving me a hassle, and we got tickets for that night's show. I think the best show in Vegas is the "dancing" "musical" fountains outside Bellagio. Be sure to go at night, and get a good spot! We watched 3 straight shows and they were all different so it doesn't recycle quickly. This is really true. Its really nice around Christmas. They run every hour on the hour then switch to every half hour in the evening. Assuming the Bellagio has electricity. Last I heard they had like 20 songs programmed into the fountains. There used to be a very entertaining free "pirate" show (Royal Navy vs pirates, sailing ships that sail *and* sink, cannons shooting at each other...) outside Treasure Island, but they changed the show a few months ago and I hear it's not any good any more (of course your DH might appreciate the scantily clad women I hear are in it). You can watch that by streaming video and it isn't ran as often either. I haven't been to the strip since it started back up. Another after dark "To-Do" is the Fremont Street Experience. That's a several block long area downtown that's been turned into a pedestrian mall and covered with an "electronic canopy". They do a light and sound show on the canopy (you stand in the mall and look up) that you have to see at least once. Again, there are several shows on a repeating cycle - we stayed for 2 of them and they were different shows, but like Bellagio's fountains, I don't know how often they repeat an individual show. Runs every half hour after dark. There are a lot free bands down there as well. It is a neat show. If you haven't already, ask your questions in the usenet group alt.vacation.las-vegas. Be sure to tell them what sorts of things you're interested in seeing/doing. That group does have trolls, but the folks there are usually very friendly and make good suggestions/recommendations. The good info they gave me for my 2001 trip helped us decide what hotel to stay at, and I continue to read the group for "entertainment" ^_^ Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha http://www.jhedge.com |
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On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 20:03:50 -0700, Jeanne Hedge wrote
(in article ): There's always going to be shows (the "sky" show at Rio is pretty good, and free!), but advance tickets depends on the show. When I was last there in 2001 some of the big shows were sold out weeks/months in advance ("O"/Sigfried and Roy (who aren't an option for you), etc). Other shows you can get tickets easily. We were staying at Harrahs, and I called the hotel operator and asked to be connected to the ticket office at The Orleans (another hotel/casino a few miles away). They did it right away, without giving me a hassle, and we got tickets for that night's show. I think the best show in Vegas is the "dancing" "musical" fountains outside Bellagio. Be sure to go at night, and get a good spot! We watched 3 straight shows and they were all different so it doesn't recycle quickly. This is really true. Its really nice around Christmas. They run every hour on the hour then switch to every half hour in the evening. Assuming the Bellagio has electricity. Last I heard they had like 20 songs programmed into the fountains. There used to be a very entertaining free "pirate" show (Royal Navy vs pirates, sailing ships that sail *and* sink, cannons shooting at each other...) outside Treasure Island, but they changed the show a few months ago and I hear it's not any good any more (of course your DH might appreciate the scantily clad women I hear are in it). You can watch that by streaming video and it isn't ran as often either. I haven't been to the strip since it started back up. Another after dark "To-Do" is the Fremont Street Experience. That's a several block long area downtown that's been turned into a pedestrian mall and covered with an "electronic canopy". They do a light and sound show on the canopy (you stand in the mall and look up) that you have to see at least once. Again, there are several shows on a repeating cycle - we stayed for 2 of them and they were different shows, but like Bellagio's fountains, I don't know how often they repeat an individual show. Runs every half hour after dark. There are a lot free bands down there as well. It is a neat show. If you haven't already, ask your questions in the usenet group alt.vacation.las-vegas. Be sure to tell them what sorts of things you're interested in seeing/doing. That group does have trolls, but the folks there are usually very friendly and make good suggestions/recommendations. The good info they gave me for my 2001 trip helped us decide what hotel to stay at, and I continue to read the group for "entertainment" ^_^ Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha http://www.jhedge.com |
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There is a very talented comedian, singer, entertainer, named Wayne Brady --
I think he does have some bookings in Las Vegas but you'd have to check his website which is www.waynebrady.com, I believe. He was on the Amercian version of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and he is sooo talented! Christine "Bev" wrote in message ... 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 -- I got rid of my husband. The cat was allergic. |
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There is a very talented comedian, singer, entertainer, named Wayne Brady --
I think he does have some bookings in Las Vegas but you'd have to check his website which is www.waynebrady.com, I believe. He was on the Amercian version of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and he is sooo talented! Christine "Bev" wrote in message ... 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 -- I got rid of my husband. The cat was allergic. |
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Bev wrote: 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 -- I got rid of my husband. The cat was allergic. Hi Bev, when are you going? It can help decide what you need to do (book ahead or wait). Which names have you seen that you are not familiar with. I may be able to help. I hang out at alt.vacation.las-vegas a lot We got to Vegas every year or two. My next trip is July. For big names shows like Blue Man Group, "O" etc. I would book ahead as they tend to sell out. I bought my Elton John tickets for late July 5 months in advance because his other Vegas shows have sold out. If you like musicals, consider seeing Mama Mia at the Mandalay Bay Resort. Based on the music of ABBA it has been a smash hit. My mother-in-law has seen it and loves it. I haven't heard of one person who has not loved it. If you like to gamble (this is Vegas after all) you can try not booking anything and then visit a place on the strip that is down by MGM Grand near the giant Coke bottle. It is called Tickets 2nite http://www.tickets2nite.com/ They have 1/2 price show tickets for that evening. All the venues will sell their unused seats there and you can get them for 1/2 price. They start listing which shows they have available at 11:30 am every day and the availability will change daily. It is extremely rare but apparently you can get tickets for big shows sometimes. Most likely it will be second and third tier shows. -- Margaret Fine |
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