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