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January 20, 2009

Metapost: Las Vegas Ongoing Shows & Events

Bally's
Bellagio
Caesar's Palace
Excalibur
Flamingo
Greek Isles
Las Vegas Hilton
Luxor
Mandalay Bay
Mirage
MGM Grand
Monte Carlo
New York New York
Paris
Planet Hollywood
Rio
Sahara
Tropicana
Treasure Island
Venetian
Wynn
Miscellaneous


Bally's

Jubilee (details), Bally's
Price US $65.00-82.00
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The Price is Right (details), Bally's
Price US $49.50
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Bellagio

O (details), Bellagio
Price US $99.00-150.00
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Caesar's Palace

Elton John (details), The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Price US $100.00-250.00
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Bette Midler (details), The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Price US $86.36-227.27
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Cher (details), The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace (Selected Dates)
Price US $95-250
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Excalibur

Tournament of Kings (details), Excalibur
Price US $58.24
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Thunder from Down Under (details), Excalibur
Price US $39.95-49.95
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Louie Anderson (details), Excalibur
Price US $45.00
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Defending the Caveman (details), Golden Nugget
Price US $43.95-60.45
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Flamingo

Nathan Burton Comedy Magic (details)
Price US $17.00-44.00
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Greek Isles

The Soprano's Last Supper (details), Greek Isles
Price US $52.40-74.40
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Las Vegas Hilton

Laugh out Loud with the Scintas (details), Las Vegas Hilton
Price US $39.55
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Menopause the Musical (details), Las Vegas Hilton
Price US $54.45
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Barry Manilow (details), Las Vegas Hilton
Price US $95-225
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Luxor

Fantasy (details), Luxor
Price US $49.50-60.50
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Carrot Top (details), Luxor
Price US $54.95-65.95
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Chris Angel(details), Believe (by Circque du Soliel)
Price US $59-150
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Mandalay Bay

Disney's The Lion King (details), Mandalay Bay
Price US $53.00-168.50
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David Foster and Friends (details), Mandalay Bay
Price US $53.00-168.50
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Mirage

The Beatles LOVE (details), Mirage
Price US $69.00-150.00
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MGM Grand

Ka (details), MGM Grand
Price US $69.00-150.00
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Various Headliner Performances (details), MGM Grand
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Monte Carlo

Lance Burton (details), Monte Carlo
Price US $66.50-72.55
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New York New York

Zumanity (details), New York New York
Price US $69.00-129.00
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Paris

Anthony Cools (details), Paris Las Vegas
Price US $52.75-74.75
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Planet Hollywood

Peepshow (details), Planet Hollywood
Price US $59.00-149.00
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Rio

Penn and Teller (details), Rio
Price US $44.55-85.80
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Tony & Tina's Wedding (details), Rio
Price US $49.99, $79.08, $125(VIP), $149.99 plus tax & fees
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Chippendales (details), Rio
Price US $39.00
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Sahara

The Platters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters, and the Marvelettes (details), Sahara Hotel
Price US $49.50-62.50
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Tropicana


Xtreme Magic (details), Tropicana
Price US $34.10-37.40
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Folies Bergere (details), Tropicana
Price US $64.90-70.40
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Treasure Island

Mystere (details), Treasure Island
Price US $60.00-95.00
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Venetian

Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular (details), Venetian
Price US $76.10-165.20
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Blue Man Group (details), Venetian
Price US $71.50-121.00
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Wayne Brady (details), Venetian
Price US $69.00-89.00
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Wynn

La Reve (details), Wynn
Price US $99.00-159.00
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Danny Gans (details), Mirage
Price US $100.00
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Miscellaneous

Joey & Maria's Wedding (details), Empire Ballroom
Price US $89.00
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Marriage can be Murder (details), Canyon Club at Four Queens
Price US $61.00-76.50
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All That Drag by Lucky Cheng's Drag Cabaret Restaurant (details)
Price US $39.95
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September 7, 2008

Gregory Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater at Planet Hollywood

Location:
V Theatre
Planet Hollywood
3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
General Admission Adult - $35
General Admission Child - $15
VIP Adult - $49
VIP Child - $15
- Prices subject to live entertainment tax.
- Lunch and dinner packages available for all GA and VIP seats.

Schedule:
Saturday through Thursday - 3:30 PM.

Reservations:
Call 702-932-1818, or click here to purchase tickets online.

Dark Dates:
Fridays.

Description:
Canines and felines and mice... oh my! Trained as a circus performer, Gregory Popovich delights audiences with a variety of segments ranging from trained housepets in cute skits, to more traditional circus acts like juggling, comedy, and dancing.

Reviews:
Review by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com

Lucky Cheng's Drag Cabaret at Planet Hollywood

Location:
Krave
Planet Hollywood
3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$69.95 plus live entertainment tax. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Schedule:
Tuesday through Sunday - doors open at 5:00 PM, dinner starts at 6:00 PM.

Reservations:
Call 702-836-0830 or Click here to purchase tickets online.

Dark Dates:
Mondays.

Description:
Enjoy a three course meal while being served and entertained by drag queens at Lucky Cheng's Restaurant inside Krave, America's Premier Gay Nightclub (located in the Miracle Mile Shops.) Krave has been voted Best Gay Bar, Best Lesbian Bar, and Best House DJ in Las Vegas by City Life magzine. To find out more, check out the Krave website here.

Reviews:
'Dinner and a (Drag) Show', by Skylaire Alfvegren - Las Vegas Weekly
Lucky Chengs All That Drag Dinner Show - genesisentertainmentinc.com
What people are saying - TripAdvisor.com

Nathan Burton Comedy Magic

Location:
V Theatre
Miracle Mile Shops
Planet Hollywood
3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$17.00 - $44.00 plus taxes and fees.

Schedule:
Daily - 2:00 PM.

Reservations:
Call 702-932-1818, or purchase tickets online through TicketMaster.

Description:
You may remember seeing Nathan Burton on Wayne Newton's reality show "The Entertainer" a few years back. Or maybe on last season's "America's Got Talent." Or possibly as a headliner in "V- The Ultimate Variety Show" at Aladdin.This young go-getter has been working hard to promote himself, and the fruits of his labor are starting to show. He now has his own afternoon show at Planet Hollywood that involves exciting illusions mixed with a good dose of family friendly humor.

Find out more about Nathan and his show at his website.

Reviews:

'Nathan Burton Comedy Magic', Review by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal

'Nathan Burton', Review by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com

'Show Review: Nathan Burton Comedy Magic' - Vegas4Visitors.com

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Playboy Comedy at Palms

Location:
The Lounge
Palms
4321 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103

Price:
$44.00 , plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Saturdays - 8:00 PM & 10:30 PM.

Reservations:
Call 702-492-3960 or reserve your tickets online now.

Dark Dates:
Sunday through Friday, and occasional Saturdays.

Description:
Edgy, adult humor by nationally renowned comedians, co-hosted by the Playboy Playmate of the month = an evening of sexy fun!

Reviews:
Playboy Comedy - symfonee.com
Unconventional comedy by Kristine McKenzie - LasVegas.com

Joey & Marias Wedding

Location:

Empire Ballroom
3765 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
US $89.00

Reservations:

Reserve your tickets online now, or call 702.492.3960

From Joey & Marias Wedding--

Dillstar Productionsâ„¢ presents the Gnocchis and the Cavatellis in the longest running all-interactive comedy wedding in the nation. It's one wedding that's had an unbelievable reception in cities like Boston, San Diego, Cleveland, St. Louis, and many more!

Join these two wacky families as you dance the Tarantella, witness the vows, and take part in some unconvential surprises. Critics have hailed "Joey and Maria's" as "A blast" and "The wackiest wedding show... not to be compared to the rest!!" Come see the original interactive Italian wedding or Don Ziti is sure to pay you and yours a visit!!

Penn And Teller At Rio

Location:
Penn & Teller Theater
Rio
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103

Price:
$85 (with color souvenir booklet) and $75, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Saturday through Thursday - 9:00 PM

Reservations:
Call 702-777-7776, or click here to order online.

Description:
Penn and Teller have been working together for over 30 years, fine-tuning their uniquely twisted brand of humor into a 90-minute magic show that's a hit in Vegas.

From the Rio site:

Known for their outrageous blending of comedy and magic, that often skewers the genre of traditional magic, Penn & Teller´s live show has been a hit on Broadway and around the country and now has a permanent home in Las Vegas right here at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino!

Edgy, provocative and hilarious, this iconoclastic pair's live show on any given night can involve knives, guns, a fire-eating showgirl and a duck. Known as the "Bad Boys of Magic," for supposedly revealing the secrets to their tricks, they may show you how it´s done, but they still manage to leave you startled.

Their weekly hit Showtime series, "Penn & Teller: BS!" as well as their Emmy-winning network specials and their legendary appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," had Entertainment Weekly name them two of the funniest comedians alive.

Reviews:
Frommer's review of Penn and Teller
Illusionists Penn & Teller age like a fine wine, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review Journal

Carrot Top At Luxor

Location:
Atrium Showroom
Luxor
3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119-1000

Price:
$65.95 and $54.95, plus service fee and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 8 PM
Saturdays - 7 PM and 9 PM

Reservations:
Call 800-557-7428 or Reserve your tickets online now.

Dark Dates:
Every Tuesday.

Description:
World-famous comic Carrot Top has found a home for himself - and his trunks full of props - at the Luxor.

From the Luxor site:

The award-winning comedy of Scott "Carrot Top" Thompson, also titled "Entertainer of the Year!" and "Comedian of the Year," keeps his audience in stitches as he unpacks trunk loads of crazy props and wacky inventions.

Carrot Top describes himself as a culmination of George Carlin ("observational humor"), Steven Wright ("dark, sick humor") and Gallagher ("the props"). Whatever his style, Carrot Top - with his trademark mop of red hair - is rocking Luxor Las Vegas right now! Don't miss the best comedic entertainment in Las Vegas!


Reviews:
On Top of His Game, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Blue Man Group At Venetian

Location:
The Blue Man Group Theatre
Venetian
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$121, $93.50, and $71.50, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:

Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - 8 PM
Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays - 7 PM and 10 PM

Reservations:
Call 1-800-258-3626, or purchase online through TicketMaster.

Description:
Avant-garde, percussion-based comedy has gone mainstream via the success of the Blue Man Group.

From the Venetian site:

Blue Man Group's critically acclaimed show has been called "visually stunning," "wildly inventive," and "hysterically funny." Although it is almost impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group's show at The Venetian is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous experience that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state.

Blue Man Group has opened its most lavish production ever, in The Venetian's 1760-seat theatre, built especially for this spectacular show. Join the celebration and see the show that USA Today calls "an absolutely ecstatic experience" and Time magazine calls "a Sensation".

Reviews:
No Need To Feel Blue, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Frommer's review of Blue Man Group

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Howie Mandel At MGM Grand

Location:
Hollywood Theatre
MGM Grand
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$79.00 inclusive.

Schedule:

All shows at 9:00 PM.

Reservations:
Reserve your tickets online now.

Description:
Deal Or No Deal host Howie Mandel has his roots in comedy, dating back to his 1979 appearance on television's Make Me Laugh. Since then he has entertained millions, both on television and in live performances. He returns to the MGM Grand this spring and summer for a series of limited-engagement runs sure to bring a smile to the faces of his many fans.

Ronn Lucas At Luxor

Location:
Atrium Showroom
Luxor
3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119-1000

Price:
$32.95, plus live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Saturday through Thursday - 3:00 PM

Reservations:
Reserve your tickets online!

Dark Dates:
Fridays.

Description:
Ventriloquist Ronn Lucas has performed for audiences around the world, including presidents. He and his puppets now perform a comedy show suitable for the whole family on the Las Vegas Strip.

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

Bette Midler at Caesars Palace

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

Price:
$86.36, $127.27, $159.09, $227.27 plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Currently scheduled dates:
Feb. 20 - March 9, 2008 - 7:30 PM.
According to Bette Midler's website, she has signed a two year contract, so more dates should become available soon.

Reservations:
Call 1-877-723-8836, or purchase tickets online through TicketMaster.

Dark Dates:
Monday & Thursday.

Description:
Here's your chance to see 'The Divine Miss M'! She can act, sing, and dance, which makes her one of the original triple-threat entertainers of her generation. All of her talent, combined with a natural stage presence and excellent comedic timing, makes Bette Midler one of the most popular performers in the world. To find out more about this amazing and versatile artist, check out her website.

From the Caesars Palace site:

Caesars Palace is proud to welcome its newest diva: The Divine Miss M, Bette Midler! Only a venue like The Colosseum is spectacular enough to contain this powerhouse performer, in what promises to be the biggest, most imaginative show she's ever done.

Las Vegas may never be the same after the arrival of Bette Midler, winner of four GRAMMY® awards, an Emmy and a Tony. Her incomparable sense of humor and extensive song catalog (which includes four chart-topping #1 singles) have earned her staying power and a devoted fan base while lesser talents have come and gone.

Don't miss Midler and her fabulous "Kiss My Brass" section in a Vegas-themed show featuring plenty of girls, gags and guffaws. This is why they call her "Divine."

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March 10, 2008

Las Vegas Shows and Events Metapost, March 2008

March 11, 2008

Gipsy Kings, The Joint at Hard Rock
Price US $62.00-132.00
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March 13, 2008

Silverstein, House of Blues
Price US $15.00
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March 14, 2008

Flogging Molly, House of Blues
Price US $20.00
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Twiztid, Jillians
Price US $20.00
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March 15, 2008

Guilty by Association, Jillians
Price US $10.00
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Gogol Bordello, Canyon Club at Four Queens
Price US $22.00
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Marquez vs. Pacquiao, Mandalay Bay
Price US $100.00-600.00
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Moody Blues, Planet Hollywood
Price US $47.25-78.75
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Flogging Molly
, House of Blues
Price US $20.00
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March 16, 2008

Mix 94.1 St. Paddy's Eve Bash featuring The Young Dubliners, The Joint at Hard Rock
Price US $19.00
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March 18, 2008

Matchbox Twenty
, The Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms
Price US $85.00-150.00
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March 19, 2008

J. Holiday $ Trey Songz, House of Blues
Price US $25.00-35.00
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Chicago, MGM Grand (March 19-26)
Price US $75.00-100.00
(Ticket availability online only)
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March 21, 2008

English Beat, House of Blues
Price US $20.00
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Bob Saget, The Joint at Hard Rock
Price US $36.50-66.50
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Evening of Comedy & Magic, Whiskey Petes (March 21 & 22)
Price US $22.45
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March 22, 2008

Fergie, Mandalay Bay
Price US $49.25-101.75
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Candlebox, House of Blues
Price US $22.00
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March 26, 2008

Ace Frehley, House of Blues
Price US $25.00-40.00
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March 28, 2008

Collective Soul, Mandalay Bay
Price US $62.50
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Bad Religion, House of Blues (March 28 & 29)
Price US $22.50
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Major League Weekend--Cubs vs. Mariners, Cashman Field (March 28 & 29)
Price US $36.25-56.25
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March 29, 2008

The Music of Led Zeppelin, Planet Hollywood
Price US $25.00-100.00
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Julio Iglesias, Star of the Desert Arena
CANCELLED

Margaret Cho, Pearl Concert theater at The Palms
Price US $35.00-55.00
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Extreme Thing 2008, Desert Breeze Skate Park
Price US $17.00-27.00
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Kenny Loggins, Primm Valley Resorts, Buffalo Bills
Price US $38.45-49.45
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Whelen All-American Series, The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Price US $10.00
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March 30, 2008

Justice, House of Blues
Price US $25.00
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My Chemical Romance, The Joint at Hard Rock (March 30 &31)
Price US $32.00
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February 4, 2008

Las Vegas Shows & Events Metapost, February 2008

Week of 2/4/2008---

Wayne Brady (02/01-03/31), The Venetian
Price US $83.00-105.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Molotov (02/06), House of Blues
Price US $25.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Los Amigos Invisibles & Si Se (2/7), House of Blues
Price US $20.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Norm MacDonald (2/8), House of Blues
Price US $35.00-57.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Boz Scaggs (2/8-2/9), Las Vegas Hilton
Price US $53.90-75.90, Reserve your tickets online now!

Almost Normal (2/8), Jillians
Price US $10.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Bryan Adams (2/8-2/9), The Joint at Hard Rock
Price US $36.50-112.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Alan Jackson (2/9), Star of the Desert Arena
Price US $66.00-137.50, Reserve your tickets online now!

The Higher (2/9), Jillians
Price US $12.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Tiger Army (2/9), House of Blues
Price US $16.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Week of 2/11/2008---

Editors (2/14), House of Blues
Price US $18.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

BadFish, A Tribute to Sublime (2/15), House of Blues
Price US $15.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Aiden (2/15), Jillians
Price US $12.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Left Standing (2/16) Jillians
Price US $10.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Pavlik vs. Taylor
(2/16), MGM Grand
Price US $100.00-600.00, Reserve our tickets online now!

George Clinton and Parlaiment/Funkadelic (2/16), The Joint at Hard Rock
Price US $26.50, Reserve your tickets online now!

Styx (2/17), House of Blues
Price US $45.00-70.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Cobra Starship (2/17), Jillians
Price US $12.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Week of 2/18/2008---

Emery (2/18), Jillians
Price US $14.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Queensryche (2/20), House of Blues
Price US $37.00-55.00, Reserve our tickets online now!

The Horrorpops (2/20), Canyon Club at Four Queens
Price US $14.50, Reserve your tickets online now!

Maceo Parker (2/21), House of Blues
Price US $25.00-35.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Blaze (2/21), Jillians
Price US $14.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

311 (2/22), The Joint at Hard Rock
Price US $36.50, Reserve your tickets online now!

Third Day (2/22), House of Blues
Price US $30.00-45.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

All That Remains (2/23), Jillians
Price US $15.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Sarah Silverman (2/23-2 Shows), The Joint at Hard Rock
Price US $34.50-92.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Week of 2/25/2008---

Bless the Fall (2/26), Jillians
Price US $12.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

The Black and White City (2/29), Jillians
Price US $10.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying (2/29), Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Price US $25.00, Reserve your tickets online now!

Dave Attell (2/29), House of Blues
Price US $25.00-26.50, Reserve your tickets online now!

July 4, 2007

Aga-Boom at Planet Hollywood

Location:
Steve Wyrick Theatre
Planet Hollywood
3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$24.95 & $29.95.

Schedule:
Saturday through Thursday - 2:00 PM.

Reservations:
Call 702-777-7794 for tickets.

Dark Dates:
Fridays.

Description:
Slapstick and physical humor abound in this child-friendly show of clown antics.

From the Aga-Boom website:

Rooted in the unique European theatrical style and universal language of clowning, Aga-Boom cuts through the barriers of language and culture with the art of slapstick, the humor of physical comedy and the delighted excitement of childhood.

Aga-Boom is an interactive mayhem that carries audiences to the other side of the funhouse mirror, with outrageous zaniness and unrestrained laughter. This 75-minute explosion of pure family fun, for children and adults alike is high energy, and nothing you have ever seen before.

Created by veteran of Cirque Du Soleil Dimitri Bogatirev , Aga-Boom was nominated for the Ovation Award , in the category of best touring show, along with The Producers, 42nd Street, Lily Tomlin and Elaine Stritch.

Reviews:
"Aga-boom fills the theater with flying wads and flakes of paper, laughter, whoops and screams of children and adults alike. Masterly clowning with its own originality... Pure family fun... In Iryna Ivanytska as the lead clown, Boom, has a clown of extraordinary talent, expressive from the top of her wild pale wig to the red shag toes of her oversize slippers."
- New York Times

"The grand finale come closer to being literally riotous- as in so funny that the audience did more than just laugh- than any theatrical experience within memory... The kids in the audience were on cloud nine, but hardly more so than the adults."
- Los Angeles Times

July 3, 2007

Rodney Carrington at MGM Grand

Location:
Hollywood Theatre
MGM Grand
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$58.50 Inclusive.

Schedule:
July 26 - August 1, 2007.
Shows at 9:00 PM nightly, 8:00 PM on Saturday.

Reservations:
Click here to purchase tickets online through MGM Grand.

Description:
Country comedian Rodney Carrington will be performing a limited engagement at MGM Grand. His act crosses the genres of music performance and stand-up comedy, and his songs have become crossover hits to gain airplay on both country and rock stations.

From Rodney's website:

Rodney broke through with his major label debut "Hangin' With Rodney" in 1998. The album, which featured fan favorite songs "Letter to My Penis" and "Fred," sold more than 475,000 copies and established Rodney, with his trademark black cowboy hat, boots, and Texas twang, as the king of middle class comedy.

The next few years saw four more Top 10 albums: "Live", "Morning Wood", "Nutsack" and "Greatest Hits", all of which continue to receive major radio airplay on both country and rock formats. "Greatest Hits," a double CD, earned a RIAA certified Gold Record and is well on its way to Platinum. His major network comedy, "Rodney," ran on ABC from 2004-2006.


June 21, 2007

Larry G. Jones: The Man of 1002 Voices at Fitzgeralds

Location:
Showroom
Fitzgeralds
301 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Price:
$22.00 - $39.95

Schedule:
Thursdays through Mondays - 9:00 PM.

Reservations:
Call 702-388-2400 or 1-800-595-4849 or click here to purchase tickets online.

Dark Dates:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Description:
Impressions and song parodies abound as Larry G. Jones shows off his knack for voices in his ongoing show at Fitzgeralds. Ross Perot, Willie Nelson, Austin Powers, Cher, and of course Elvis are just some of the 72 personas he takes on during the performance. You can read about him at his website here.

Reviews:
'Larry G. Jones', by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com
What people are saying - TripAdvisor.com

"His mannerisms and vocalizations are dead-on, it is his comical parodies that set him apart. Unlike most impressionists Jones can readily switch his voice from men to women and back again" - Las Vegas Senior Press

"Jones not only delivers terrific impressions, his comedic talent is well-timed and physically impressive. He's got the sound, facial expressions, the moves - and the talent - to easily fill a larger room. His parody of Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire is hilarious; likewise Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson. His duet between Nat King Cole and daughter Natalie Cole is awesome. He's a rare late afternoon delight. A must see!." - EVegas.net


June 11, 2007

Sopranos' Last Supper at Empire Ballroom

Location:
Empire Ballroom
Empire Ballroom
3765 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$69.00, plus live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Thursday through Tuesday - 6:00 PM.

Reservations:
Call 702-737-7376 or click here to purchase tickets online.

Dark:
Wednesdays.
Also dark June 21, 24, 26, 2007.

Description:
An interactive evening of antipasto and entertainment revolves around famous television mobster Tony Soprano. He's going to prison, and you're invited to his last hurrah -- a bash with the entire Soprano gang, including Carmella, Christopher, Paulie, and Dr. Malfri.

Reviews:
'The Sopranos Last Supper', by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com
'The Soprano's Last Supper', by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
What people are saying - genesisentertainmentinc.com

June 1, 2007

Vinnie Favorito at O'Shea's

Location:
O'Shea's Comedy Theatre
O'Shea's
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$39.95 - $49.95, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Tuesday through Saturday - 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.
Sunday - 8:30 PM.

Dark Dates:
Mondays.

Reservations:
Call 702-733-3333 or click here to purchase tickets online.

Description:
Vinnie Favorito not only uses his humor to roasts celebrities, he roasts his audience members, too. Favorito's stand-up comedy is based on audience feedback, which makes his show interactive as well as unique; no two shows are exactly alike.

Reviews:
'Vinnie Favorito feels at home', by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
'Vinnie Favorito', by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com
What customers are saying - nightclubs.com

May 31, 2007

Society of Seven at Flamingo

Location:
Flamingo Showroom
Flamingo
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$49.95, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Wednesday through Sunday - 3:00 PM.

Dark Dates:
Monday and Tuesday.

Reservations:
Call 800-221-7299 or click here to purchase tickets online.

Description:
This group of talented individuals has been performing in front of audiences since the 1960's. They sing, play instruments, tell jokes, and do impressions of famous celebrities, providing enough variety to please almost anyone.

Reviews:
'Society of Seven', by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com
'Show Review: 'Legends in Concert' and Society of Seven', by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 30, 2007

Marriage Can Be Murder at Egg & I Restaurant

Location:
Egg & I Restaurant
4533 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Price:
$71.45, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Wednesday through Friday - 7:00 PM.
Saturday - 6:00 PM.

Dark Dates:
Sunday through Tuesday.

Reservations:
Call 702-616-3322 or click here to purchase tickets online. Contains PG-13 material, children 8 and up may participate in the show.

Description:
Enjoy a three course meal while a murder mystery unfolds around you - and you help solve the crime! This interactive show relies on audience participation, and the humor and improv acting are sure to provide a great evening of entertainment. The script changes on a regular basis, so be sure to go again and again. Check out the 'Marriage Can Be Murder' site.

Reviews:
'Review', by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com
Customer Reviews - CitySearch.com

May 21, 2007

Gordie Brown At Venetian

Location:
Venetian Showroom
Venetian
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$69.00, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Tuesday through Thursday - 7:30 PM

Dark Dates:
Wednesdays.

Reservations:
Click here to purchase tickets online.

Description:
The art of impressions is one of the most popular forms of comedy, and Gordie Brown is one of its most popular practitioners working today. He's been in residence at the Venetian since August 2006, entertaining audiences with a wide range of impressions.

From the Venetian site:

With incomparable comedic timing and a uniquely edgy and energetic style, Gordie Brown takes audiences on a hilarious joyride where the laughs start fast and never stop. Brown has left audiences around the world laughing in the aisles as he brings together his engaging comedy and mastery of impersonation. Accompanied by his sizzling five-piece band, Gordie Brown's performance is a breathless combination of comedy and music that draws from generations of your favorite stars, politicians, and pop culture icons. A performer that defies description and a show unlike anything you've ever seen before. Get your laugh on with Gordie Brown at The Venetian.

Reviews:
Stuck In The Middle, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 4, 2007

Mac King Comedy Magic At Harrah's

Location:
The Theater
Harrah's
3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$27.45, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Tuesday through Saturday - 1:00 PM & 3:00PM

Reservations:
Call 702-369-5222, or click here to purchase tickets online.

Dark Dates:
Sundays and Mondays.

Description:
If you want family-friendly magic with a healthy dose of humor, look no further than Mac King.

From the Harrah's site:

Mac King's unique act contains an unusual combination of quirky humor, visual gags and astounding sleight of hand. Mac King is known for his engaging personality and original magic creations, like making a live goldfish appear over an audience member's head.

Reviews:
King of the Bargains: Mac King's comedy magic show is the best deal on the Strip, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Frommer's review of Mac King

May 2, 2007

Bill Maher At Hard Rock

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Hard Rock Las Vegas


Location:
The Joint
Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas
4455 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$54.50 and $42.50, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
May 4 - 11:30 PM
May 5 - 11:00 PM
June 15 - 9:00 PM
June 16 - 9:00 PM

Reservations:
Click here to reserve tickets online through Ticketmaster. Enter the code TMDEAL in the "Ticketdeals Partner Offer" box to save $10 on each ticket.

Description:
Political humorist Maher made the most of his gig hosting Politically Incorrect on Comedy Central and ABC, becoming a household name before moving to HBO to host Real Time. He's returning to his stand-up roots this spring for a limited engagement at the Hard Rock.

From Bill Maher's site:

Bill Maher is one of the most politically astute comedians in America today. His unflinching honesty and commitment to never pulling a punch have garnered him the respect and admiration of millions of fans. In 2003, Maher launched a new show, "Real Time with Bill Maher," on HBO, a network that's a perfect fit for his irreverent style. The hour-long show airs live at 11:00PM on Friday nights.

Maher's credits include five HBO specials, including the critically acclaimed "Bill Maher: Be More Cynical" and most recently, the Emmy nominated "I'm Swiss." Maher has participated in sold-out comedy tours throughout the United States. He received a Tony nomination for the three-week run of his one-man Broadway Show, "Victory Begins at Home."

An English major graduate from Cornell University, Maher began his career honing his act during the '80s on the New York club scene. He reflects upon this time in True Story, a novelization of his club life and a funny, revealing depiction of the comic.

Bill Maher Talks Vegas:
Politically Charged, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review Journal

April 20, 2007

Louie Anderson: Larger Than Life

Location:
Thunder From Down Under Showroom
Excalibur
3850 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$45.00, plus live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Saturday through Thursday - 7:00 PM

Reservations:
Call 702-597-7600, or click here to make reservations online.

Dark Dates:
Fridays. Also, these dates in 2007:
May 8
May 17
July 21

Description:
Comedian (and former Family Feud host) Louie Anderson brings his unique wit to audiences at the Excalibur.

From the Excalibur site:

Louie Anderson is one of the funniest and best-known comedians working today. He's loved by television audiences who never missed his nightly hit series Family Feud or his appearances on late night chat shows. Spend an evening laughing with Louie as he shares his uniquely homespun brand of wry wisdom.

Reviews:
Louie Anderson showcases renewed energy at Excalibur, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Review by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com

April 19, 2007

Nathan Burton Comedy Magic At Aladdin

Location:
V Theatre
Aladdin
3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$27.50 (adults) and $12 (children 12 & under), plus handling fees. Live entertainment tax is included.

Schedule:
Saturday through Thursday - 2:00 PM
Friday - 6:00 PM

Reservations:
Call 1-877-333-WISH, or click here to make reservations online through Ticketmaster.

Dark Dates:
These dates in 2007:
May 4
May 11
May 21-22

Description:
After competing on television's The Entertainer and America's Got Talent, magician Nathan Burton landed his own show at the Aladdin. He combines old-fashioned magic with a healthy dose of humor in a show that's suitable for all ages.

Reviews:
Afternoons at the V, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Review by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com

April 18, 2007

George Wallace At Flamingo

Location:
Flamingo Showroom
Flamingo
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$75.00 and $59.95, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Tuesday through Saturday - 10:00 PM

Reservations:
Call 702-733-3333 or 800-221-7299, or click here to make reservations online.

Dark Dates:
Mondays.

Description:
Comedian George Wallace has turned a three-month stint at the Flamingo into a year-long run, packing the house with laughing audiences six nights a week.

From the Flamingo site:

George Wallace, who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues all over the country, derives his comedy from the everyday and simply shares moments of life. He finds humor everywhere he turns--from media to relationships to dialogue cliches. At all costs, he avoids standard opening lines and is known to be an ace at reading an audience. Among other comics, Wallace is known as "the guy who can roll the room over if it's dead."

Wallace began his career in comedy as a writer for "The Redd Foxx Show" and made a huge splash on the stand up scene as one of 150 competitors on the cable television special "The Big Laugh Off." Wallace captured first prize, which included club gigs all over the country.

Reviews:
George Wallace proves he's aging gracefully, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Review by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com

April 17, 2007

The Second City At Flamingo

Location:
Second City Theater
Flamingo
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$39.95, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays - 8:00 PM
Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays - 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
The Tuesday show is always done without a script.

Reservations:
Call 702-733-3333 or 800-221-7299, or click here to make reservations online.

Dark Dates:
Wednesdays.

Description:
The Second City brings sketch comedy to the Las Vegas Strip - and it's generally funnier than anything you'll see on Saturday Night Live.

From the Flamingo site:

The show that inspired Saturday Night Live and turned improvisation into a true art, The Second City started as a tiny theater in Chicago and grew into the top name in live, comedic entertainment. Having toured the world over, this group of talented performers now calls Las Vegas home. Thanks to its intimate seating, The Second City Theater is the perfect venue for the troupe's insightful, intelligent humor.

Reviews:
Caught Up In The Moment, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Review by Chuck Rounds - iGoShows.com

April 12, 2007

Rita Rudner At Harrah's

Location:
The Theater
Harrah's
3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$54, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Monday through Saturday - 8:00 PM

Reservations:
Call 702-369-5222, or click here to make reservations online through Harrah's.

Dark Dates:
Sundays. Also, these dates in 2007:
April 13
April 17
April 30
May 2-4
May 7
May 9-11
May 15-18
May 21
May 23-25
May 29-July 1

Description:

From the Harrah's site:

Rita Rudner brings her unique style of comedy to Harrah's Las Vegas. "I'm very excited because it puts me much closer to the Forum Shops, which I think they might rename the Rita Shops," says Rudner.

In a city of cabarets and production shows, Rudner is one of the few female headliners who has achieved success by keeping her clothes on. An accomplished actress, best-selling author and comedian, Rudner's witty commentary on men and relationships has earned her national acclaim and awards. Her fourth book and second novel, "Turning the Tables," was released in 2006 by Crown Publishing.

Reviews:
Married To Her Act, by Mike Weatherford - Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 11, 2007

Roseanne Barr: All You Can Eat

Location:
Cabaret Theatre
New York - New York
3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Price:
$49.95, plus fees and live entertainment tax.

Schedule:
Thursday through Tuesday - 8:00 PM
This show is a limited engagement and will only run through April 30, 2007.

Reservations:
Call 866-606-7111.

Dark Dates:
Wednesdays.

Description:
Though she's best known for her television show, Roseanne Barr started off in stand-up comedy. She's returning to the form that got her started with a limited engagement at New York New York.

From the New York New York site:

Roseanne Barr is returning to Las Vegas for her first extended run on The Strip in several years, with an in-your-face, all-you-can-stand laugh fest. Barr's upcoming run is hot on the heels of her successful HBO comedy special, "Roseanne Barr: Blonde and Bitchin." Barr is best known for her creation of ABC's "Roseanne." The popular 80s sitcom won numerous awards, including the coveted Peabody award, Emmy award, Golden Globe and Humanities award, while striking a chord with viewers worldwide for its less-than-glamorous take on American middle-class family life.

March 29, 2007

The Amazing Johnathan At Sahara

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