Vegas Strip–Shows

Las Vegas was hit hard by the recession and it seems to us that the show offers are more generous than they were when we visited in previous years. We always pick up all of the tourist magazines and pamphlets and look through the offers. There are two for one shows , shows that require buying one or two drinks, some that have free buffet coupons  and even some that are completely free. We haven’t gone to very many shows mostly because the tickets are expensive , over $100.00 for the most popular and spectacular ones.

    We went to a Nathan Burton magic show at the Flamingo.  Balcony tickets are free but because the balcony isn’t accessible  we were seated about twenty feet from the stage. I’m not sure if the entire party that accompanies the handicapped person will be seated on the main floor but at least one person will. Tickets are only ten dollars for the main floor if the balcony is full. The show is worth at least that much. The handicapped entrance is being remodeled so we were taken on a tour through the food court kitchens. Nathan Burton

   We were given two tickets to Legends in Concert at Harrahs. The seating is in tiers with tables and chairs on the upper levels. People in wheelchairs are seated in the top tier. I thought that the show was a little uneven with some very good performances , some so-so performances. Free was good but I wouldn’t have wanted to pay to go. Legends

  Free admission to Mac King’s magic show requires the purchase of drink tickets that are about thirteen dollars per person for one drink –an expensive drink but not bad as the price to see the show. Seating is the same as for the Legends show –at the end table on upper tier. Mac King

  Several years ago we won two tickets to V-the Ultimate Variety Show at Planet Hollywood. Handicapped seating is available on the floor close to the stage. We really liked this show and recommend going to it.  V
                                                                                         Friends received four complementary tickets to VEGAS! The Show in return for donating blood and invited us to accompany them. The show is in the Sax   theater. Seating is stadium style with a wide landing between the upper and lower sections. People in wheelchairs are seated on the landing which is accessed by elevator. There are just a few chairs on the landing but other members of your party will be seated in front of you if possible.  The view is very good. The show is mostly a musical and covers the glory days of Vegas entertainers from the 1940s through the 1970s.  The Show

  Madame Tussauds  wax museum isn’t a show but it is a fun attraction.  Tickets are twenty five dollars but you only have to pay full price at the admissions desk. Purchase online or use a coupon to get a five dollar discount. Getting to the handicapped entrance involves several elevators and is a little confusing.  Madame Tussauds