10 of the Best Current Shows in Las Vegas

Las Vegas might be known as the gambling capital of the world but they also have great entertainment with the best shows in the world! There is usually one or two very popular show per hotel. As a local living in Las Vegas, I have seen some of these shows or heard excellent information about the others. For those who don't know what kind of show to see or like only a certain type of show, there are all kinds of different shows in Las Vegas, from many Comedies to Magic Shows to Production Shows. In this article, I will list some of the best ones there are:

Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular (Venetian): Based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of The Opera, this Las Vegas show is fairly new, being only a few years old but has been getting great reviews from the beginning. Before coming to Las Vegas, Phantom was a big Broadway hit. It has been highly publicized that Venetian had spent 40 million dollars on a custom theatre. If you are into musicals, this is the one show to see in Vegas. Show Length: 95 minutes. Tickets start at $76.00.

Le Rêve (Wynn): Le Rêve is based in a water world and has many acrobatic gymnasts. It is a water-filled set with a giant pool in the middle. Le Rêve is the only show that the Wynn Hotel has to offer. Aside from gymnasts, this show also features synchronized swimmers and aerialists. This type of show is very similar to many Cirque du Soleil shows in Vegas but with an aquatic theme. Show Length: 75 minutes. Tickets start at $108.00.

Blue Man Group (Venetian): For those who don't know, the Blue Man Group is a group of three men who are painted blue and dressed in black sweaters. The Blue Man Group is a perfect type of silent comedy as they never say a word yet are extremely funny. One example of one of their skits is spraying blue paint on white canvases. This show is one of the longest running and most popular show in Las Vegas. They were in Luxor starting from 2000 and moved to Venetian in 2005. Show Length: 105 minutes. Tickets start at $100.00.

Criss Angel Believe (Luxor): Star of "Mindfreak", magician Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil bring you Criss Angel Believe. This show is one of the newest shows in Las Vegas being less than a year old. This show is very unique because it combines the magic of Criss Angel with the acrobatic abilities of Cirque du Soleil. If you are a fan of Criss Angel's TV show, you will be a fan of his LV show because many of the stunts he did on TV, he does in the show. Show Length: 90 minutes. Tickets $70.00 and up.

KÀ - Cirque du Soleil (MGM Grand): Another Cirque du Soleil show that has lots of dancing and acrobatics. The plot is about an adventurous journey and about twins who are seperated because of attacks in their kingdom. The story is about their journey to be reunited. Show Length: 90 minutes. Tickets start at $112.00.

The Beatles LOVE - Cirque du Soleil (The Mirage): If you are looking for a show that brings dancing, visual affects and acrobatics that features about 30 of the Beatles' best songs, this is the show for you. The plot of this show is the Beatles life throughout the 1960's after George Harrison's death. Show Length: 105 minutes. Tickets start at $141.00.

O - Cirque du Soleil (Bellagio): This show takes you into a fantasy world beyond your imagination with some comedy thrown in. This show has an aquatic theme with a 1 million gallon pool. This show has about 90 performers and all are very acrobatic. The elements used in this show is fire, water, and air. Show Length: 105 minutes. Tickets start at $170.00.

Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil (New York, New York): If you are looking for an intimate or sexual show in Vegas that features acrobatics, this is the show for you. Zumanity is not like any other Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas. This show also has comedy. There is nudity and you must be 18 years or older to watch the show. Show Length: 90 minutes. Tickets start at $79.00.

David Copperfield (MGM Grand): As most everyone knows, David Copperfield came into stardom when he made the Statue of Liberty "disappear" and walked "through" the Great Wall of China. He is one of the premier magicians in the world right now. His show contains many illusions and even has the ability to predict the future. There is lots of fan participation. Show Length: 90 minutes. Tickets start at $99.00.

Lance Burton: Master Magician (Monte Carlo): Lance Burton is also one of the best magicians and is probably the best at sleight-of-hand tricks. His abilities to turn pieces of paper into doves is amazing. He also has one of the longest running shows in Las Vegas starting in 1994 and still running today. The way how he makes people disappear within seconds is equally amazing. Show Length: 90 minutes. Tickets are $66.00 - $72.00.