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Not a gambler? Not to worry -- there's plenty to do in Vegas that doesn't involve gambling, and going to shows is one of them. There's a wealth of shows to choose from, from comedy acts, to musicals to your favorite performer. Here's a handy-dandy list that includes all the major, on-going shows in Las Vegas. Note: This section includes major, on-going performances. There are many acts that perform for select dates only (e.g. Jerry Seinfeld), so make sure to check the individual hotels for complete listings! If you've seen one and want to submit a review, send it in! Blue
Man Group This show is exciting and fun (although some parts of it was a little too slow and could have been shortened a few minutes). The first few rows are “splash” rows and clear plastic bags are left on those seats so you can wear put them over your existing clothes. What splashes is not water, but paint – a lot of paint. Some portions of the show require audience participation and the finale includes the entire audience. At the end of show, the troupe comes out to lobby area where you can try and stare them down. Be warned. You’re bound to lose (man, do they have piercing eyes) and you may walk away with some paint on your face! --- The Blue Man Group has a new home at the Venetian, opening a new showroom in October of 2005. For those who haven’t the group perform, be ready for a very visual experience since the three group members do not speak. You might also need earplugs for the performances get loud at times. The show is very eclectic, mixing music, comedy, and social commentary. Audience participation is a must! For those who have previously seen their show, they still perform all their classic routines. A few new segments are added. A word of warning . . . you do not want to be late for the show. -- submitted by Herman L., Pearl City KA The production is first rate, from the costumes the performers don to the physical acts they showcase. There is a strong martial arts presence in the numbers. Like O, KA breaks ground with its stage. The stage from which the performers do their thing is constantly changing -- a huge hydraulic lift brings forth the stage from below and changes for each number. Much of the action is centered around the stage set-up for the numbers, and the results are exciting and awe-inspiring. Seats for the show are $99, $125 and $150. I would recommend getting seats farther in the back so you can see the full effect of the performances -- all the action and choreography that appears on the stage. I think this show is better than Mystere! La
Femme I think those who will enjoy this show have an appreciation for art and design. The show’s venue is small and so is the stage. It uses music, light, color, choreography and the human body to create performance art. The result is an intriguing display of form and movement with the lights creating highlights and shadows projecting onto the girls’ bodies. The human form has never looked so good. Mystere This isn’t the circus you went to as a kid. The highly skilled troupe dazzles with their ability to spin, contort, flip and more! I never knew the human body was so capable! In between, comedy sketches keep you laughing. When the finale comes (I still don’t get the giant snail, though), you’ll wonder where the time went and wished there was more! Thunder
from Down Under Some are better dancers than others, but they are all so sincere in their performances -- they look like they're having a lot of fun up there. But then again, they are all wonderfully built and handsome men taking off their clothes in front of a bunch of screaming woman -- I don't think this is job that's hard to bear. What's different about Thunder from Down Under is that they don't "work" the crowds for tips. A plus since it moves the show along, a minus for women who dig that sort of thing. After the show, the mean all come back on stage, and you can go up have your picture taken with them (for a price, of course).
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