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This is the true circus. All of your senses will be engaged while watching “O”. This performance combines the atmosphere of dreams with the performance of highly trained acrobats defying gravity and physics as you once understood it. Ringling Brothers, who? Hardly knew them.
Address: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
This infamous musical entertainment act has withstood the test of time in Las Vegas. The premise is simple on paper: two guys wearing blue make-up, banging on paint-topped drums, with explosives going on at regular intervals. The result is far more thrilling than any typical concert or action film you may have recently watched. Don’t underestimate the power of silliness.
Address: 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
If you want an alternative to the Cirque Du Soleil showings, but in the same spirit of alternative circus, Absinthe is like a big head trip with titillating performances and freakish stunts. The freak factor is definitely on full display here, the actors are absolutely hilarious, which is a joy to watch with a few friends, making this the perfect grown-up show for anyone landing in Vegas.
Address: 3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV 89109
This troupe is so good, that we had to list them twice. This special act deserves its own light, as the legendary Beatles are celebrated in the best way imaginable. Imagination is a key theme here, accompanied by the group’s greatest hits for the entire trip. Thirty of them, to be exact. You’ll find the lyrics played out in front of you with some spectacular acrobatics and hypnotic choreographing.
Address: 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S, The Mirage, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Two of the greatest magicians in the history of magic. These masters of sleight-of-hand entertain you with hilarious jokes, some crude humor, but always mind-blowing tricks that you’ll never see coming. What is great is that they actually will teach you some magic history of how some tricks are performed, but then they do something to them that completely voids everything you think you know.
Address: 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
If you’ve never heard of Terry, he’s an incredible ventriloquist who won it all on America's Got Talent. His act is essentially an expanded version of what he wowed the judges on the show. It’s bigger, it’s funnier, and it’s more entertaining than ever before. Fans of the show say he’s the best ventriloquist of the decade, besting a previous favorite act.
Address: 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S, The Mirage, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Starring one of the biggest pop stars of the 2000s, this show is electrifying and as provocative as the artist herself. You’ll get sizzling choreography, fantastic costumes, and booming sounds from Britney’s best hits. The best part of this concert is that it takes place on a very intimate and up-close stage, the audience can literally feel the heat emanating from this hot performance.
Address: 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Translated in English, it stands for “the dream”, this majestic performance is a dream that you will never forget. This show is filled with outstanding ballets in the water, on the floor, and even in the air. The performers almost seem phantasmal with their moves. The music is climactic and lulling, you’ll never want it to end—stepping out of this show, you can’t help but feel lighter.
Address: 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
The man whose jokes come with celebrity pokes and hilarious takes on everyday life. His props speak to our inner child and love for crude behavior in all of us. Carrot Top’s act is like a rapid-fire chain of reactions and outrageous modifications on seemingly ordinary objects. This is a show that has been a showbiz staple, going all the way back to the days when Jay Leno made him a New Year’s regular.
Address: Luxor Las Vegas, 3900 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Known as the world’s best illusionist, he is the father of acts like Chris Angel and still has plenty of disappearing acts still of up his sleeve. David’s performance at MGM involves a good dose of comedy, as well. Come see the legend in person and leave with that same jaw-dropping amazement you had when you saw your first disappearing act.
Address: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109