It will still be quite awhile before Las Vegas sees the full return of its production shows, stars and music acts. Restrictions on crowd size, coupled with social distancing guidelines, have made it a challenge for many shows to come back right away. But the survivor spirit is strong in Las Vegas, and there are still a handful of fantastic shows more than worth the price of admission. And let’s be honest: You can’t put a price tag on the memories you get from a Las Vegas show.

Two of the shows feature former America’s Got Talent contestants, and while neither won the grand prize of $1 million, they did get the other half: A headlining show in Las Vegas. Piff the Magic Dragon (Flamingo, 13+, 702.777.2782) had to move his show from his usual venue to the larger Flamingo Showroom in order to accommodate more fans and still allow for social distancing, but his sardonic wit, deft sleight-of hand-and the ever-present Mr. Piffles (his tiny, super-chill dog) are still as entertaining as ever. Likewise for Tape Face (Harrah’s, 702.777.2782), who had to move from his House of Tape to the Harrah’s Showroom for the same reason. Another major difference: Now Tape Face, famous for his nonverbal skills, takes the tape off and talks! At least for the beginning of the show, after which things go back to normal—well, as normal as they can be when Tape Face is involved.

The laughs continue at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club (MGM Grand, 21+, 888.740.7711), where the legendary funnyman rounds up some of the most talented comedians of the day for a night of stand-up. If you ever watched HBO’s Young Comedians specials way back when and wished you could have seen the stars of tomorrow, now’s your chance.

Topless entertainment has also made its return, in the form of two shows: “X” Burlesque (Flamingo, 18+, 702.777.2782) and “X” Country (Harrah’s, 18+, 702.777.2782). Both feature amazingly athletic ladies dancing to some of the greatest hits of pop, rock and country of the last few decades. Their energy onstage is infectious; you’re likely to keep telling yourself, “I’ll bet I can do that!” (Although deep down you know you can’t. You really can’t.)

If your tastes veer more toward hot men than women, Thunder From Down Under (Excalibur, 18+, 702.597.7600) is just the ticket, mate. These Aussie hunks fulfill your wildest desires in the garb of firemen, policemen, construction workers, and … well, we’ll let you fill in the rest with your overly fertile imagination.

Family entertainment is still alive and well in Las Vegas with the return of Extravaganza—The Vegas Spectacular (Bally’s, 702.777.2782), a throwback to the days of the variety show. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into an Ed Sullivan’s Greatest Hits package, complete with every talent imaginable: dancers, acrobats, aerialists, skaters, comedians, showgirls and AGT’s crossbow artist Silvia Silvia.

And what would Las Vegas be without a tribute act to one of the greatest Vegas acts of all time? The Rat Pack is Back (Tuscany, 702.893.8933) celebrates Frank, Dean and Sammy with a pitch-perfect re-creation of their music, attitudes and just sheer fun.

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