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    Absinthe - Gazillionaire - Photo Credit:  Erik Kabik

    Absinthe

    4.4(2.5k reviews)
    4.0 miThe Strip
    Full bar
    LGBTQ friendly

    This show leaves me speechless everytime. My husband and I have seen it twice, but again more…read morerecently. We decided to surprise our friends with tickets and no context at all. We were super excited knowing what we had watched before, so was excited to see their reaction to it, too. The venue itself is amazing. It's a circus tent right outside of Cesear's palace. You walk in and are greeted with the funniest, kindest people ready to move you to your seats. Your server comes over quickly to ensure that any drinks are flowing! The chairs in the establishment are hilarious and just basic chairs with some designs on them. The venue itself quickly filled up and the show started. It was funny, sexy, raunchy, and jaw-dropping. Half of the show I kept looking at our friends making sure they were having a great time and, to no surprise, they were. The circus acts are unbelievable and the comedic relief dabbled in makes it even more of an experience. This is, by far, one of the best shows I've seen in Vegas! Highly recommend.

    What the f*ck did I just watch?!…read more Go into this one knowing there is zero traditional storyline - and honestly, that's part of the charm! It's a collection of jaw-dropping circus acts, comedy, and "how is this even happening right now?" moments stitched together with a very loose thread. It's wild, a little raunchy, super impressive, and totally committed to its own chaos. The performers are insanely talented, and the energy in the room makes it feel like you're part of the show even when you're just sitting there trying to process what you just saw. Definitely not your typical Vegas production - but that's exactly why it works! Go in blind, lean into it, and just let it be weird.

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    Exxcite The Show

    Exxcite The Show

    4.4(7 reviews)
    1.9 miEastside

    The only reason that this is getting 3 stars is because if you're not at one of the few cocktail…read moretables in the very front, you're not going to be able to see well, EVEN IN THE FRONT ROW. I've seen this show twice, once opening night and then again in October 2023. I was in the first row stage left the first time, and the second row dead center the second time. The first time my view was blocked by a woman with very curly, poofy hair. The second time my view was blocked by everyone seated at the cocktail tables. The Duomo is a horrible venue because the seats are neither staggered nor graduated like stadium seating. The stage isn't high enough above the seating to give everyone a good view. I've seen X Country at Harrah's, Fantasy at Luxor, and Red Velvet Burlesque at Notoriety downtown - all of them have different seating and stage configurations for this sort of show, but you can actually see the performers. This show needs a different venue. They have Julia Flypole doing arial hoop work but it's like a 7 or 8 foot ceiling from the stage to the top. She also performs in Red Velvet Burlesque and her routine is from a silk that is easily two stories long. It's just not the same effect doing acrobatics and arial pole in such a short room. The show is a mix of singing and burlesque dancing set to rock-esque type music. There is no nudity in this show. Everyone has pasties on in addition to bra tops, unlike other showgirl burlesque shows. While it's obviously 18+ because it's burlesque, nothing is too risque, except the bathtub dance is a bit over the top raunchy for my taste. The dancing is good. The costuming is good. The singer actually has a good voice. The only problem is the venue is garbage and not a good fit for this show. There is limited audience participation in this show. Photos without flash are allowed.

    Wow, what an amazing, exciting, and entertaining show! We are so glad this show was performed at…read moreThe Composers Room which is a great venue for it! The ladies are beautiful and talented, and show an excellent fluid combination of dance, choreography, music, singing, costumes, stage props, and different specialty acts. The next scheduled shows at The Composers Room are 11 & 25 May and 10 & 24 June 2024 (for best seats recommend you purchase P1 Golden Circle seats for only $40 which is 1st front row). Highly recommend that you see this energetic, intriguing, sexy and classy show (you will love it)!

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    Exxcite The Show - Exxcite The Show inside The Duomo at Rio. October 2023

    Exxcite The Show inside The Duomo at Rio. October 2023

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    Mat Franco

    Mat Franco

    4.7(490 reviews)
    3.7 miThe Strip
    Kid friendly
    Large group friendly

    Incredible. Magic…read morehas always been something that intrigued me, but seeing it live is a completely different experience. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't stop wondering how he was doing any of it. Mat Franco is probably best known for winning Season 9 of America's Got Talent and now performs his residency, Magic Reinvented Nightly, at The LINQ in Las Vegas. I don't want to say too much because part of the fun is experiencing it for yourself. What I loved most was how much he interacted with the audience. It didn't feel like he was just performing at the crowd. He involved people throughout the show and made the entire room feel part of the experience. Every time I thought I had something figured out, another trick would happen and completely change my mind. Seeing magic on TV is one thing, but seeing it happen right in front of you is mind-blowing. If you've ever been curious about magic or wanted to see a Vegas show that's different from the typical concerts and productions, I would definitely recommend this one. I left amazed and still thinking about some of the tricks afterward.

    Wednesday, 4-01-2026: We walked over to The Linq from Harrah's where Mat Franco has his own…read moretheater. I thought the seating was strange. It was a bunch of chairs huddled together. As soon as we sat down we became immediately chilled. The A/C was blowing full force from the vents in the wall behind us! Brrrr! It became so intolerable that my hubby mentioned our discomfort to one of the ushers. She kindly sat us closer to the stage on a nice cushioned bench. I couldn't believe that they made such nice accommodations for us! Mat Franco is very engaging and very family oriented. We enjoyed his magic show, which is family friendly. You could hear the kids let out oooohs and aaaahs throughout the show. We highly recommend this very entertaining show.

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    Paranormal - Paranormal: The Mind Reading Magic Show at Horseshoe Las Vegas.

    Paranormal

    4.9(1.4k reviews)
    3.9 miThe Strip

    A show well worth your Caesars tier reward, or even actual hard-earned cash…read more Paranormal is a show starring mentalist Frederic da Silva. It is located in the Horseshoe Casino at the Laugh Factory. This is on the 2nd floor near the poker room, which is on the side of the main casino closer to the Strip. However, the box office is a shared box office for all shows and is back along the main floor of the casino. Actually, it is on the slightly elevated level near hotel registration. If you need to redeem some sort of tier reward for free show tickets, you'll wanna go there first. You'll also want to give yourself plenty of time in case of issues that may arise so that you don't get in a little late like I did. Since we were a bit tardy, we kinda had to dig our way through curtains that had been closed already, then get help from an usher to find our seats. We ended up at one of the tables in the front-most part of general admission, and they weren't too bad aside from tall dudes semi-blocking in front of us. The premium section feels like a decent upgrade for out-of-pocket customers. I don't think we missed that much. Frederic was in the middle of some stuff with some volunteers from the audience on stage, which we saw most or all of the endings of. On that note, he kept having different people come up (mostly selected by frisbees or balls) throughout the 70-ish minute show to demonstrate that there's no way he has that many audience plants. He also states that he doesn't pre-arrange anything anyway. The show is comprised of quite a few mind-reading / prediction tricks, and a little sleight of hand in a so-called "intermission" (not a real break). Many of these effects are familiar to fans of magic/mentalism, but they still feel fresh since it's just plain cool to see them in person. Frederic himself also is charming, funny, off-the-cuff, and just an all-around good entertainer. His pacing is also great, with no real lulls. On top of that, the musical motifs are well-timed and not too obtrusive, and the sound volume and clarity are great. We didn't stay for the free meet-and-greet, but he was available for it tonight. Paranormal is simply a great show for fans of mentalism. It's lasted 13 years, reportedly, and that's gotta be because it's just a polished show that's appealing to all ages and audiences. Check it out if you have the chance!

    This show was amazing!! Frederic Da Silva is crazy awesome!…read moreIf you don't believe in mind reading, see this show!! You will become a believer!! What a great show! Audience participation was great! Idk how he does what he does, but he's amazing!! What a nice guy too! Didn't want the show to end!!

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    Paranormal: The Mind Reading Magic Show at Horseshoe Las Vegas.

    Paranormal - Paranormal: The Mind Reading Magic Show at Horseshoe Las Vegas.

    Paranormal: The Mind Reading Magic Show at Horseshoe Las Vegas.

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    Atomic Saloon Show - The Outlaw strikes a pose mid-air in Spiegelworld's hit Vegas show, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian Las Vegas

    Atomic Saloon Show

    4.2(203 reviews)
    3.2 miThe Strip
    Full bar
    Live music

    Such a fun Vegas night out!…read more I honestly didn't know exactly what to expect going into Atomic Saloon, but it ended up being such a fun experience. The whole place has this crazy Wild West saloon atmosphere that starts before the show even does, and the intimate setup makes you feel way more involved than you would at a typical Vegas show. The cast was SO entertaining. There was a really fun mix of comedy, dancing, acrobatics, and some seriously impressive stunts. The show is definitely raunchy and completely unfiltered, so this is not something I'd recommend if you're easily offended But if you can appreciate ridiculous humor and don't mind getting a little uncomfortable, you're going to have a good time. I also loved the audience interaction because it made the night feel spontaneous instead of like you were just sitting there watching a performance. You never really knew what was coming next! The venue itself is super cute and really adds to the experience. It feels more like stepping into a crazy little saloon than walking into a traditional theater. Definitely a fun option for a date night, girls' night, or anyone visiting Vegas who wants something a little different. Come for the acrobatics, stay for the absolute chaos Definitely worth experiencing at least once!

    Came here on a Tuesday evening (7/14/26 show) after spontaneously getting tickets a few hours…read morebefore. We opted for the $70 tickets that were in the first level, back area towards the bar (there is a semi-obstructed view because of the lower ceiling, but I felt like it was worth the money saved because you really only miss like when the performers are high up in the air). It was also kind of an emptier show, so we got moved from the very back to the FRONT of the back area since the seats were empty. Which worked out for me because as an audience member I typically do not like being touched or interacted with by the performers. (pretty much a guarantee if you buy one of the seats in that inner circle area, you will 100% be touched, get bread thrown at you, or have to answer questions lol). Pros: - Very easy to get tickets the day of, but make sure you check various sites because they're randomly cheaper on some websites than others. - Honestly, a pretty entertaining variety show! It's different from Cirque shows because most of the acts are either pairs or individuals, and there's a LOT of variety. There's acrobatics, singing, dancing (tap, clog), some magic from the nuns, what I can only describe as breakdancing with a gigantic ring, comedy, etc. So it's not very repetitive and you see a lot of variation in skill and talent. Since you're also so close, you can literally see the performers flexing their abs and it's honestly a miraculous display of human skill and flexibility. Even though there's sexual innuendos and undertones, I honestly didn't feel that uncomfortable because the talent is very impressive. just packaged in a raunchy show haha. I had a good time and laughed a lot. - I could not stop laughing at the constant bread throwing. - Pretty decent drinks at the bar. I got a $12 matcha mocktail called the discos cowboy and it was actually DELICIOUS and so cute. - The entrance area was easy to find and all the staff we interacted with were pretty nice. - Very lively show and plot, again hats off to the acrobats and skill performers. Cons: - When you first go in and doors open, there's a "waiting" area with a bar that you have to wait in until the staff let you into the main seating area. This area was EXTREMELY stuffy and hot, with very little air circulation, and bodies packed pretty close to each other while waiting to get drinks at the bar or just waiting for the show. I really didn't like the 15 mins we waited in this area and would have just preferred to wait in the casino hallway outside the venue. - The comedy, while raunchy and entertaining, was a little too cheesy for me at times. Especially the jokes from the matriarch Irish lady who acts as the brothel owner - I felt like those jokes were very dad-ish and way too cheesy. - I personally really dislike crowd participation or being touched without warning so this part wasn't for me LOL. But I'm grateful we sat in the back. If you are super into this sort of thing, you will love it and you should sit in the front pew area or in the main circle area. Definitely don't bring your kids lol. I think I would be open to coming back and seeing a different variety of actors, since they say they change it up sometimes. Also the show is early enough in the evening (we went to the 9:30pm showing) where you could totally still go out to the club after. I don't regret this experience haha.

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    Atomic Saloon Show - Boozy Skunkton and her Irish cousins Bridie & Paddy O'Skunkton in Spiegelworld's hit Vegas show, Atomic Saloon Show at The Ve...

    Boozy Skunkton and her Irish cousins Bridie & Paddy O'Skunkton in Spiegelworld's hit Vegas show, Atomic Saloon Show at The Ve...

    Atomic Saloon Show - Croonin' cowboy Blue Jackson in the hit Vegas show, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian Las Vegas

    Croonin' cowboy Blue Jackson in the hit Vegas show, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian Las Vegas

    Atomic Saloon Show - Rev Peabody and Boozy Skunkton in Spiegelworld's hit Vegas show, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian Las Vegas

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    Rev Peabody and Boozy Skunkton in Spiegelworld's hit Vegas show, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian Las Vegas

    WOW - The Vegas Spectacular - Pirate Juggler

    WOW - The Vegas Spectacular

    4.4(502 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Watched this show a couple of times o er the years, still feel Wow each time…read more Not going to spoil the show but we really Love how beautiful the stage is with water scenes and the spectacular atmosphere and lightings. It's a very entertaining and exciting show to watch! I really think it's better than some Cirque du Soleil shows.

    Wow? Yes. Vegas? Naturally. Spectacular? Often enough…read more WOW - The Vegas Spectacular is a variety show that has been anchoring the Rio Showroom theater for almost a decade. I've been a Rio Rewards member recently, and their 2nd tier and above grant you free annual show tickets. I decided this year to try WOW. You probably wanna save the incentive until the day-of, printing it out from the kiosk then directly taking it to the box office. Then you can pick your seats. The tier of seating available to me was the same as the Pepto-Bismol colored section on the chart visible online when you try to make a purchase. These appear to have a retail value of $86.32 each w/ fees. You can get in pretty easily with your tickets, but you can't bring all that much stuff in. They do have a table where you can leave stuff and pick it up afterward though. They also seem to compensate for disallowing water bottles by setting up free cups of ice water at the bar inside the venue for anyone to take. The show is not Cirque-level, but it's got quite a few exciting acts dispersed over the 1.5-ish hours. And when they set up shop on the protruding circle of the stage, it feels really, really close to the seats. For specific highlights, Silvia Silvia, the crossbow-wielding grandma, does feel world-class. So do most if not all of the acrobats. The main character / "clown" does a solid enough job with interstitials and comic relief overall. Some of the comic stuff and juggling is not all that exciting, and the dancing feels a little tame and sometimes totally unnecessary (not even as a delaying tactic). It'd be nice if they could add a little more intensity in the middle third (before Silvia Silvia), as well as more examples of showing off words and graphics in the falling water. Production-wise, they could certainly make improvements. I'll excuse the old screens/videos, but they don't seem to have heard of surround sound. Instead, the speakers blast at you from one direction, mainly into my right ear from where I was sitting. If they improve the sound, and maybe fade some of the music instead of abruptly halting them before moving to the next track, the show would feel more polished and maybe only half a tier behind the big shows rather than a whole level. Overall, WOW is a good but not great show, better at least than tired old Blue Man Group and maybe some really random stuff at the cheapest Strip properties. You could probably do quite better if spending actual cash, but Rio Rewards regulars should have this show on their checklist.

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    WOW - The Vegas Spectacular - Section E seats 19 and 20

    Section E seats 19 and 20

    WOW - The Vegas Spectacular - Solid seats available for Rio Rewards members at Azul tier and above

    Solid seats available for Rio Rewards members at Azul tier and above

    WOW - The Vegas Spectacular - What a great show! 2/16/2023

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    What a great show! 2/16/2023

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