Location:
Congo Room
Sahara
2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$54.95 and $44.95, plus ticket fee and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Friday through Wednesday - 10:00 PM

Reservations:
Call 702-258-0020 or 877-27-SHOWS, or click here to reserve tickets online through Sahara.

Dark Dates:
Every Thursday.

Description:
Known as the "Madman of Comedy Magic," The Amazing Johnathan's twisted sense of humor has been getting laughs on the Strip - mostly at the audience's expense - for the better part of a decade.

From the Sahara site:

The Amazing Johnathan is entertaining, eccentric, twisted and bizarre. And that's putting it mildly. Known as "The Freddy Krueger of Comedy" the Amazing Johnathan combines acerbic comedy, innovative magic, sight gags and original special effects that are at once shocking and hilarious. Expect the unexpected, including lots of audience participation and the wacky antics of Johnathan's energetic blonde sidekick, Psychic Tanya.

The Amazing Johnathan been hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as "one of the top road comics working today." The New York Times raved, "the faces of the audience said it all - unbelievable!" Amazing Johnathan has also been recognized by the Las Vegas Review-Journal's "Best of Las Vegas" awards with "Best Show" and "Best Comedian."

The Amazing Johnathan show has adult themes and language. Those under the age of 18 will not be admitted without a parent or legal guardian.

Reviews:
Time After Time, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Review by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com

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Location:
Imperial Theatre
Imperial Palace
3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$59.95 and $49.95 for adults, $44.95 and $34.95 for children ages 2-12.
Price includes tax, tip, cocktail service, and one drink.

Schedule:
Monday through Saturday - 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM

Reservations:
Call 888-777-7664 or click here to reserve tickets online.

Dark Dates:
Sundays.

Description:
The art of celebrity impersonation in Las Vegas got its start at the Imperial Palace in 1983 with the opening of Legends In Concert. The show that was supposed to run for six weeks is still going strong today.

From the Imperial Palace site:

The show is a live, on-stage recreation of the performances of a select group of superstars from the past and present. Our talented performers not only sound like the original stars, they look and act like them too.

You will see spectacular performances by incredible look-alike and sound-alike superstars such as Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Cher, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Beatles, Liberace, Dolly Parton, The Blues Brothers, and many more. These performers sing with their own voices and play their own instruments.

In addition to the superstars' recreations, the show features singer-dancers, a live band, and
an all-around spectacular full-stage production. Legends in Concert has been staged all over the world with a permanent home at the Imperial Palace.

Reviews:
Laughing at 'Legends': The Imperial Palace's tribute show works on more than one level, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Review by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com

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Caesars Palace Las Vegas

Location:
The Colosseum
Caesars Palace
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas , NV 89109

Price:
$204, $159, $116, and $80, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 PM.

Reservations:
Call 1-877-4-CELINE, or click here to book online through Harrah's/Ticketmaster.

Dark Dates:
Mondays and Tuesdays. Also, these dates in 2007:

March 21 - April 11
May 9 - 15
June 6 - 12
July 4 - Aug. 15
Sept. 12 - 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 15 - Nov. 20
Nov. 28

Description:
Canadian pop superstar Celine Dion has become a big draw on the Las Vegas Strip with A New Day..., created by former Cirque du Soleil director Franco Dragone.

From the Caesars Palace site:

Arguably one of the most popular musical artists of our time, Celine Dion has sold over 175 million albums worldwide, making her the biggest selling female artist of all time.

Celine is thrilled with the opportunity to bring her music to a major theatrical production. "This show marks a turning point in my professional journey. It will guide me to self-discovery, to push the limits of performance and offer a new stage experience to my devoted fans."

"With this show, a new day really does begin for me. I will never again be the same type of performer. I am emboldened by dancers of all disciplines, powerful trainers who made my body stronger and more flexible. I fly, I dance, I bend and I stretch, and, believe it or not, I am enjoying every minute of it." - Celine Dion

An evening spent with Celine is nothing short of extraordinary. She creates her own universe on stage, and then shares it intimately with the audience in a way that heightens and intensifies their senses. You'll leave the show seeing more than you did the day before.

"This is a show about pain, doubt, laughter, talent, beauty, music, friendship, songs. A show about people. About trust. About yes and maybe and no. About ambition, tears and smiles and teamwork. More than anything, though, it is a show about passion." - Celine Dion

Reviews:
As Dion feels more comfortable, her show improves, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Frommer's review of Celine Dion: A New Day...

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Caesars Palace Las Vegas

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