Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Writer/Producer Jeanie Linders created the show as a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived "The Change." Since its first performance, the show has evolved as a "grassroots" movement of women who deal with life after 40 and all the challenges that result in the mental, physical and spiritual freedom of the post-World War II baby boomer generation. According to The New York Times, "[Menopause The Musical] has no trouble winning over its audience...because elsewhere the subject is almost never treated with humor from the woman's point of view."

He's the "Entertainer of the Year" in Las Vegas,and his show is the hottest ticket in town. He's being called the finest singer-comedian-impressionist-actor in the business today, by entertainment critics and his peers alike and audiences of all ages go wild over his award winning show. Who is he? He's Danny Gans.

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Experience the world's most recognized musical theatre masterpiece, The Phantom of the Opera, as you've never seen it before. The Venetian Resort • Hotel • Casino is home to "Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular," an all-new production of the most influential musical of all time. Phantom at The Venetian reunites Andrew Lloyd Webber, director Hal Prince, choreographer Gillian Lynne and others from the show's original creative team, who together reconceived their show into a 95-minute spectacular, including each and every song from the original production. From the moment you enter the magnificent custom-built theatre, you find yourself in the famed Paris Opera House immediately entranced in the Phantom's world. By incorporating special effects and enhancements made possible today by modern technology into the timeless music and story of Phantom, new audiences and loyal fans alike will be awed by and all-new Phantom. In anticipation of opening Phantom for the first time ever in Las Vegas, The Venetian employed David Rockwell, one of the most renowned designers of today, to design the $40 million custom-built theatre. Rockwell's legendary work includes the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles and Nobu Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The unique theatre was designed to create an ongoing sense of anticipation with a layout that literally surrounds the audience in action.

Brady is well known for his hilarious improvised antics, unique musical talents and limitless impersonation skills as showcased on the hit show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" and the syndicated talk show "The Wayne Brady Show." No stranger to the Las Vegas market, Brady will bring a new comedic show featuring a live band and dancers for his month-long engagement at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino.

Monstrous cats...heart-pounding illusions. It's Las Vegas magic to the extreme, featuring the only magic show on the Las Vegas Strip where visitors can get an up close look at exotic animals while they enjoy exciting magic. Audience members can see orange Bengal tigers, white striped tigers, a pure white snow tiger and black African leopards. In addition to these fabulous exotic animals, a real 26-foot long Robinson helicopter flies in from thin air - its chopper blades whirring with revolutionary magician Dirk Arthur aboard. This fast paced Las Vegas magic show captivates audiences with humor, dance and breathtaking magic sequences. To see it is to disbelieve it!

Critics agree. When you think classic Las Vegas shows, you immediately picture the glamorous Folies Bergere. The timeless musical extravaganza embodies the very essence of sexy, classic Las Vegas entertainment. Folies Bergere has everything a great Las Vegas entertainment show should have - fabulous singing & dancing, gorgeous Las Vegas showgirls in barely-there costumes, dazzling scenery, hilarious comedy and sheer spectacle! No wonder Folies thrills some 40,000 fans a month! The ever-changing and growing production is a true Las Vegas entertainment legend. From the original award-winning Can-Can to the steamy new Latin Mambo numbers, Folies Bergere takes the traditional French-style revue to intoxicating new heights of excitement. If you haven't experienced Folies lately, you just haven't experienced Las Vegas. See the show that started it all -- and be a part of Las Vegas entertainment history!

V the Ultimate Variety Show is changing the look of Las Vegas entertainment with an astounding, energetic and creative new concept. Like the hit TV show "30 Seconds to Fame," V features high energy, out-of-this-world acts that work the crowd into a frenzy. It's the one show that has it all! There is no other Las Vegas show like it. With an all-star cast of the best variety acts in the world, this show is fun for families, international tourists and anyone in the mood for an outrageously good time. With so many shows to choose from, V gives the most bang for the buck rolling the cream of the crop into one great show guaranteeing two thumbs up from the audience. Every show includes magic, special effects, death-defying stunts, wild comedy, visual artists, physical insanity and much more! Unique specialty performers from around the world come together in this fast-paced showcase of record breaking, jaw dropping, uproarious, turn-of-the-tables where the specialty acts rule the show! With unique talents and exciting new forms of entertainment frequently being added to the line up, V will captivate audiences again and again. It's variety, it's Vegas, it's V the Ultimate Variety Show, with something for everyone!