Las Vegas pressed the pause button on live entertainment in mid-March when casino resorts were closed down to help fight the spread of coronavirus. Now that many destinations have reopened, guests are once again welcome to safely enjoy the gaming, dining, shopping, lounging and other activities that make the Strip so much fun. Showrooms and theaters have not yet received the green light, but we know the curtain call is coming. When the time is right and Las Vegas can continue to entertain the way only it can, we’ll be first in line to snag a ticket to some of these favorite productions.
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Absinthe Produced by Spiegelworld and originally opening at Caesars Palace in 2011, this uproarious variety show quickly made an impact across the entire spectrum of Las Vegas entertainment. From acrobats to dancers, aerialists to contortionists, comedians to … performances that are hard to describe, the genre-busting dynamo continues to be one of the most popular must-sees.
“O” Bellagio is built on its aquatic attractions, the iconic fountains show and the mystifying work of art that is Cirque du Soleil’s epic “O.” It was an emotional moment for Las Vegas when the fountains were reactivated earlier this month; it will be another special experience when that big red curtain is drawn once again at the O Theater.
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Wayne Newton It could never be Las Vegas without Mr. Las Vegas himself, which is why Newton was there to welcome guests and visitors back to Caesars Palace when it reopened its doors on June 4. His personal, intimate residency at the classic Cleopatra’s Barge is layered with music, stories from his unique career and lots of interaction with fans. We can’t wait to see one of the most familiar of faces back on the Vegas stage where he belongs.
Fantasy After 20 sizzling years at Luxor, Fantasy is a hall of fame-caliber female revue built on talent, grace and beauty, with plenty of light-hearted moments as well. And it’s as sexy as Vegas can get.
Penn & Teller Are they magicians or are they comedians? Or are Penn & Teller an entirely different category of intellectual humorists with sleight-of-hand skills and wild imaginations? We know the answer and we’re ready to be entertained by these icons again at Rio.
Tournament of Kings The family favorite at Excalibur packs all the action you could ask for into a whirlwind of equestrian artistry, stunts and athleticism.
Barry Manilow The superstar singer and songwriter’s return to the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas (he played the room back when the property was known as the Las Vegas Hilton) has been nothing short of a blockbuster, one of the most crowd-pleasing musical residencies at any venue. And Manilow has already lined up additional performances for 2021.
