It’s official—the Las Vegas Strip’s famous entertainers and shows have been given the green light to return, courtesy of Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, who recently approved gatherings of up to 250. While there are still many hurdles for our shows to overcome before they can return (social distancing policies, safety protocols, limiting the number of patrons per show, etc.), it
is now only a matter of time before we’re all buying tickets for shows once again. And in that spirit, Las Vegas Magazine has compiled a list of some of the shows we can’t wait to see again.
Chippendales the Show (Rio) There are many male revues in Las Vegas, but there’s only one Chippendales, and this version has been going strong for a long time—and for good reason. It gathers the hunkiest men around who guarantee a good time is had by all. And while things will probably play out a bit differently during a time of social distancing, it’s a safe bet that Chippendales will still find a way to “connect” to its audience.
Celestia (The STRAT) Variety shows and Las Vegas go together like Instagram and food photos, and Celestia, performed in a tent next to The STRAT, is one of the best, combining a wide variety of acts from around the world, including dancers, acrobats and contortionists (not to mention some from America’s Got Talent, including Deadly Games). It’s a family-friendly show like no other.
KÀ (MGM Grand) This Cirque du Soleil spectacular is as noteworthy for its various death-defying stunts as it is for its theater—a cavernous, wondrous space containing the Strip’s most unique “stage,” one that contorts and shifts to create the show’s next tableau. Mix into this wild spectacle an amazing soundtrack and you have an almost overpowering experience.
Wow—The Vegas Spectacular (Rio) Just like Celestia, this is a variety show for all ages, and it’s a breezy, fun ride from start to finish, its storyline concerning the voyage of Alberto as he discovers an alternate universe featuring mermaids, pirates, roller skaters and America’s Got Talent (yes, the show is represented everywhere on the Strip!) crossbow expert Silvia Silvia.
Australian Bee Gees Show (Excalibur) Michael Clift, Wayne Hosking and David Scott have been delighting audiences for years as, respectively, Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb in their tribute show. Their reverence for the original Brothers Gibb is evident, not only in their appearances, but their spot-on renditions of classics throughout the group’s career. Don’t be surprised to find yourself singing along during every song.
Jabbawockeez (MGM Grand) From the time we saw this group perform on America’s Got Talent way back in 2007, we knew we were seeing something special. The group didn’t win the NBC competition, but they’ve been Strip mainstays ever since, and they’ve changed with the times, evolving their show into exciting new iterations. Their newest show, Timeless, was launched this year just before the Strip shutdown.
Atomic Saloon Show (Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and The Palazzo) From Spiegelworld, the creators of Strip show Absinthe, comes the craziest Western-themed show you’re ever likely to see, full of bawdy humor, crazy stunts, hilarious songs and so much more. Make sure you grab a drink at the bar before taking your seat; you don’t need it to enjoy the show, but come on—when watching a nun twirl rings, do you really want to be sober?
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