Depending on your budget (and eclectic taste) there are a handful of entertaining acts to take in right now on the Vegas strip.
"Carrot Top" - the once-wimpy dude with the shock of bright red hair who used to juggle power-saws when he first broke into show biz - is snapping up seventy-two bucks a shot for his show.
On the other end of the spectrum, Nathan Burton offers up a mesmerizing Magic Show (rife with a bevy of mystifying illusions that baffle even the most observant ticket-holder) for the bargain price of $19.99 (a buffet included).
I met Mr. Burton once on the red carpet at the Cinevegas film festival.
Cool down-to-earth guy!
Phantom of the Opera is going strong at the Venetian @ $109.00 a pop!
"An over-the-top spectacle," according to a stage critic at the Arizona Republic.
The Chicago-Sun Times raved, too.
"It will take your breath away."
As I strolled down Paradise just yesterday, I was surprised to spy a bilboard touting Charo's "concert" at the Riviera.
The Las Vegas Sun astutely quipped about Charo:
"A stick of dyamite exploding on stage."
Most Americans are unaware of the fact that the little spitfire is a skilled guitarist.
"A musical sensation" according to some.
Catch her act if you can!
The ever-popular "Blue Man Group" continues to pack the tourists in, but is a much pricier offering, with tickets selling for $129.00 (& skwywards!).
The dazzling stage show has been highly-touted as "visually stunning", "wildly inventive", and "hysterically funny."
"An ecstatic experience," raved USA Today.
Chippendales (for the lusty at heart) is raunchy bill-of-fare for a hefty price tag of $58.00. (The Rio)
Ladies (and you gay dudes) take note!
In the event of unexpected up-close and -in-your-face lap dances, it may be wise to have a fistful of bills on hand to tuck into bulging g-strings.
Across town, Hooters is trying to steal some of the Chippendale's thunder with their own sexy male stud tease, known as the "Men of X".
In view of the newly-packed Beatles tunes this past week, a slew of die-hard Liverpudlian fans may want to take in the always-popular FAB Four at Planet Hollywood ($57.50).
"Legends" consists of 5 Fabulous acts in one spectucular stage extravaganza at Harrah's.
The longest running tribute show in entertainment history, Legends in concert features dancers, live musicians, and the world's greatest celebrity impersonators.
"The Show of Shows," according to the International Press Association.
"Grand. It's a cosmic curtain call of Legends," lauded another media outlet.
"American Superstars" at the Stratosphere is in a similar vein and offers one stage performance a night Sunday thru Tuesday.
There are wo shows nighty from Wed/Sat @ 6:30 p.m & 8:30 p.m. respectively.
$49.50 will land you a show, dinner, and Tower (Stratosphere panoramic view of Vegas strip) , and two cocktails. Good deal, eh?
"Bodies" is an macabre exhibition at the Luxor.
Critics are hailing the novel display as "innovative, real, and groundbreaking".
It is a showcase of real human bodies that have been preserved to allow the curious to explore the human body in a fascinating way never seen before.
If you can stomach it!
The "Titantic Exhibition" of memorabilia at the Luxor may appeal to a handful of history buffs, too. And, the entrance fee of $27.00 won't bankrupt your Vegas budget.
The perennial favourite - "The Lion King" - is still wowing stage musical fans at the princely sum of $109.00 a ticket at Mandaulay Bay.
Of course, a little sunbathing at the pool may be the best route to go if the sweltering heat persists in the desert oasis (!!!) .
All that it will cost you is the price of a cocktail or two!
Enjoy!
