| It is a daunting task to try and pick out which shows to | | | | show lives up to its name with amazing visuals |
| feature for this segment since Las Vegas has an | | | | including angels swooping down from above and |
| abundance of amazing entertainment. In fact, it was | | | | snatching mortals which sometimes plummet back |
| hard enough to decide on which shows to see on my | | | | down to earth. The circular stage, which seems to be |
| last visit. With nightly shows ranging from magic to | | | | more technologically advanced than most airplanes, |
| comedy, opera to variety shows, acrobatics, adult | | | | shifts and changes depending on the scene. |
| entertainment and even shows like Blue Man Group | | | | Sometimes it drops below the water line to provide a |
| which are simply indescribable, Las Vegas, sometimes | | | | diving pool for the acrobats, sometimes it partially or |
| called America's playground, has something for | | | | completely surfaces to provide a flat surface, and |
| everybody. | | | | other times it rises high in a multi-level configuration. It is |
| Here are some of just a few of the must see shows | | | | not secret that Le Rêve was the brainchild of |
| in Las Vegas… | | | | Franco Dragone, producer of shows such as O, La |
| If you have ever seen the Phantom of The Opera at | | | | Nouba, and Mystere, and borrows elements from the |
| the movies or on stage and enjoyed it, you must see | | | | Cirque du Soleil franchise. However, the special |
| the Phantom of The Opera: The Las Vegas | | | | effects, technology, choreography and sheer beauty |
| Spectacular at the Venetian. This rendition is by far the | | | | of this show makes it a must see for anyone who |
| most grand and theatrical of the stage performances, | | | | likes to be amazed. Just a note for our listeners: Le |
| complete with state of the art special effects including | | | | Rêve' VIP Indulgence Package will get you |
| a massive chandelier that magically assembles itself | | | | luxurious seats with your own video monitor, a bottle |
| over the audience in the opening act. I was fortunate | | | | of champagne, and chocolate covered strawberries |
| enough to see this show on my recent visit to Las | | | | for only $179 per person. |
| Vegas, and having seen it on Broadway, this version | | | | Of course if you prefer to see a Cirque du Soleil |
| deserves to be called spectacular. A VIP package is | | | | show, you're in luck. There are currently five Cirque |
| available for those who would like to get a backstage | | | | shows playing in Vegas. From O's watery dreamlike |
| tour and private meet-and-greet with the cast | | | | production, to the sensual sexiness of Zumanity, to the |
| members after the show. | | | | classic Beatles' inspired LOVE, there are some |
| Also at the Venetian is one of my favorite shows in | | | | entertaining shows to see. My personal favorite is the |
| Las Vegas, Blue Man Group. This show really is | | | | frequently overlooked KÀ playing at the MGM |
| something that has to be seen and cannot be easily | | | | Grand, which tells a compelling and action packed epic |
| explained. It is like trying to tell an inside joke that has | | | | story in a strange postindustrial theatre. |
| been translated from German. I can explain to you that | | | | What would Las Vegas be without showgirls? If you're |
| the show includes hilarious comedy, powerful | | | | looking for a show that screams Vegas, look no |
| percussive music, special effects that will leave you | | | | further than Jubilee! at Bally's Hotel and Casino. An old |
| scratching your head wondering how they did that, and | | | | fashioned show with singing, dancing, a little comedy, |
| audience participation, but unless you see the show for | | | | and the sinking of the Titanic, Jubilee! Is sure to please |
| yourself, you really won't understand why it is so great. | | | | those looking for classic Vegas entertainment. Just a |
| If you want to be completely entertained from curtain | | | | warning though, many of those showgirls will be |
| open to curtain close, go see Blue Man Group. | | | | topless so plan accordingly. |
| One of the newest and hottest shows in Las Vegas is | | | | There are just so many great shows in Las Vegas, |
| Le Rêve, at where else but the one of newest | | | | that there is no way to report them all here. One thing |
| and hottest hotels, The Wynn. Named after a painting | | | | is certain though: while staying in Las Vegas, you |
| by Pablo Picasso owned by hotel owner Steve Wynn, | | | | certainly won't be bored. |
| Le Rêve means "The Dream" in French. This | | | | |