This was gallons of fun. My fiance and I had come to Vegas to have fun and get married, this was the first big thing we did and man it was crazy! They had a Tom Petty impersonator entertain you while you waited for the show to start in the bar, they had Evil Dead themed mixed drinks and shots like The Deadite, Cabin in the Woods, Boomstick and many others. The Tom Petty singer was very good. Looked and sounded like him as well as knowing facts about Petty and his songs. He sang for about 45 to 50 minutes then a "Female" Deadite came out with bad puns and dirty jokes and the MC came out to promote a special picture signed by the cast and would take bids at intermission. The show itself was amazing. We were in the splatter zone and it MORE then lived up to its name. If you sit there you WILL be covered in blood and wet. You get a shirt but you will be able to see through it after it is done. The whole cast was fun and good but the ones playing Ash, Linda, and Ash's sister stood out. The songs are fun and after you can shop at S-Mart for magnets, T-Shirts, coffee cups and more. Then a picture or two with the cast and MC then off you go, bloody and smiling. I would suggest that any fan of Evil Dead. Horror, or fun unique musicals see this! read more

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First off, I wouldn't have picked a show like this, therefore I didn't like it in the beginning at first. I went because couple of my friends wanted to see this show, and we had a Groupon, which was really worth it. In the middle of the story, I did start liking the show till the end. Very good experience & great actors/actresses!!. Whoever likes zombies, this is a very good show to watch in Vegas. Make sure you get the Groupon! read more

Evil Dead the Musical 4D - One of the zombies; host of the show. - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

My husband and I attended on New Year's day. We had walked the entire strip twice and through several casinos over the past two days, so we were EXHAUSTED. Leg Day pain would have been a blessing! Needless to say, we wanted to do something that did not involve much movement ;) We're not musicals types, but we are huge ED fans, so we gave it a shot :) The place was a bit hard to find for us tourists, at night in a thick crowd, as it's kind of behind/in back of MGM. (Don't ask anyone where the theater is - nobody seems to know.) We arrived 1-1/2 hours early, as we were instructed online 1 hour early to claim our tickets, and we didn't want to move anymore!! Bar was just us and bartender, but it quickly changed. Very nice guy, btw, and we got in on the happy hour service (2 for 1). Audience that came in was younger, lots of hipsters, and a couple families. (Same parents who took their kids to see Deadpool, I imagine - the cool ones!). We got a couple of pictures of cast before we were seated, which I scored us the first row of the back seats... LOTS of leg room! :D The show itself was pretty good! My favorite act was "Join Us!" - without spoiling anything AND definitely dating myself, all I can say is I was waiting for ping pong balls to start falling down like on Captain Kangaroo. :P There was an intermission, and there was opportunity to meet the cast and buy merch, too. :) Thanks for keeping ot real, Vegas! MWAH! from Chicago! (Now if you could just ditch Giordano's and replace it with Lou Malnati's and make sure your Chicago dogs are Vienna, you'll be all set!) read more

Evil Dead the Musical 4D - Right before the show started, where we were asked not to take pictures :P - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I had the misery of sitting through this "show", glad I don't carry a weapon for protection as I sure would have used it on myself ending my torture and endurance of this lame stage disaster. I should have been tipped off for the fact that it is performed at the "V" Theater. There are never any good shows at this theater located inside of Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino. Things went bad from the start and now I am convinced that we should have left while we were still waiting in line to get in. The show was to start at 10:00pm, we waited in line, VIP at that and were not seated until 11:00pm. People in line with us were losing their patience, cussing, and leaving because the wait of standing for an hour was ridiculous. I understand the show is new however this is a 10:00pm show, they have all day to get their shit together. We were not released from the show until 1:20am which was insane. I regret ever going to this mess of a production if they can call it that! It is a cast of five people on stage screaming with lots and lots of vulgar cussing and loads of sexual innuendos that were just dull. Attempting to be funny while trying too hard it fails miserably! My ears were bleeding! CHEESY CHEESY CHEESY AND LAME EVIL DEAD MUSICAL! GO JUMP IN A SEWER FULL OF PISS AND POOP AND SWIM WITH YOUR MOUTH OPEN, IT WILL LEAVE YOU MORE HAPPY AND SATISFIED THAN SITTING THROUGH THIS DISASTER OF A SHOW WILL! The front five rows are the "splatter zone" in which people are given a white t-shirt to wear to attempt to keep their clothes clean. They have a guy on each side with hoses unloading blast of some sort of fruit juice concoction to appear as blood. Wow, and to think people actually paid more for that. We sat just behind in VIP which we did get a couple of douses but not the non stop assault the splatter zone got thank the devil!!! The people in the "splatter zone" were getting it left and right, I could just see the pressure and quantity of the "fake blood" as it was pouring out of the water hoses, almost like a fire truck hose. It was getting all over peoples hair, in their faces, ears, just a complete assault from head to toe. I know they purchased those tickets to sit in that section but even they got more than they bargained for I am sure. I witnessed some people get up and leave including the couple next to us who were not even in the splatter zone section. We should have left as well, this was painful how bad this show blows! It won't last that is for sure, word of mouth will get out and that will be the end like many other "V" Theater productions. I want a refund and I did not even pay for my comped tickets! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Don't waste your time, the musical and play reference to the "Evil Dead" is just not there. I am done with wasting my time on "V" Theater shows, people can spend a few bucks more and go elsewhere to see a real Vegas show that will be worth the time! You have been warned! EPIC FAIL! read more

***************************This is a MUST SEE show******************* But first a few words of advice: 1. If you have not seen the movie recently watch it, otherwise some of the jokes may elude you. 2. You MUST SIT in the SPLATTER zone! It's impossible get the full effect and completely enjoy the show if you don't sit in the splatter zone. NOTE: If you decided to go the splatter zone you will not regret it but I do have some more words of advice a. Don't wear anything fancy or expensive! b. Don't take any excess belongings (bags, backpacks, coats etc...) c. Do take a plastic bag to hold your camera, jacket, wallet etc... d. Do take a before & after picture!! e. and finally DON'T try and prevent/cover/hide from the blood...they will get you! 3. This is NOT a show for YOUNG AUDIENCE as there is "foul" language and adult content. 4. If you're "offended" by strong and adult content, well you shouldn't be in Vegas in the first place. 5. Though it can be a bit corny (but corny good) do not expect "Broadway" type elaborate sets. It's simple but they do very well with what they have. Overall, this was a great show!!! The Mr. and I saw it, sat in the splatter zone and loved every minute of it. I highly recommend this for groups and again I ONLY recommend the SPLATTER ZONE!! I would not bother going to the show if you are not going to sit in the "red zone," rather pointless. It's like going to a strip club and not getting a lap dance, or going to Paris and not going to the Eiffel tower, or Rome and not seeing the Coliseum, San Francisco and not driving or walking the Golden Gate Bridge or NYC and not going to the Statue of Liberty...well you get my drift. Also, if your dating, married, seeing...whatever a "prissy" woman/man who can't bother with getting her/his make-up, hair, nails or clothing messed up then forget it, go without her/him!!! read more

I need to preface this by saying that I have never seen the Evil Dead movies before 2015. My boyfriend is a huge Evil Dead fan. He was excited about the Ash vs. Evil Dead TV series on Starz. So when I happened to mention that they had a musical in Las Vegas, he really wanted to go. We bought the GA tickets from Vegas.com. Just a note, there's some ludicrous note about picking up your tickets at least an hour before the show at the Tommy Wind theater, don't bother. Your name is in the computer on the list for the show times. They couldn't print me tickets because their printer was down. I really wish they had mentioned it because I drove all the way into Vegas to pick up the tickets instead of checking in at my hotel first. It was a waste of time, especially since parking at the theater is $5 and there are no in and out privileges. The musical is endorsed by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell so it must be good, right? I have to say, some of the actors are really great. Some aren't so much. The show incorporated both the first and second movies. It vaguely referenced the third movie which most people ignore anyway. It's full of gore, blood, deadites, gratuitous cleavage, innuendos, and campy references. Some of the jokes worked, some didn't, but most people had a great time. They have a "splatter zone" that you can pay additional to sit in but it's more of a super-soaker experience where they spray you with what smelled like watered down Hawaiian Punch or Kool-Aid. I would not want to be sitting in the splatter zone but there are those who did and loved it. The cast even has time to pose for photos after the show too if you want to wait around. If you're a true Evil Dead fan, you might want to check out the show next time you're in Las Vegas. They've been in Vegas for 4 years now. 3.5 stars. read more

Evil Dead the Musical 4D - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I will never get the time I spent at this musical back. So this musical spent 4 months off-broadway. I took a look at some of the clips online from that show, which were much better. The Vegas version at Planet Hollywood's Miracle Mile Shops is the worst show I have ever seen presented as professional entertainment ever. I think your first clue that this was going to be bad is that the usher staff is dressed up as if they were kicked out of the local Rocky Horror movie theater showings. Besides loading the theater late, and trying to sell everyone ponchos and pictures, they just had cheap looking costumes and make-up effects. The show is like a very bad community theater production. Set: Dull and boring. I get that they are working in a theater that doubles for a few other shows, but really. The cabin set is boring and grey. There are no other set pieces or even things that drop down from the fly to show a scene change. Just a black curtain. Lighting: They have professional set of lighting that leaves some actor's totally in the dark. Music: NO LIVE BAND - so it's a horrible synthesier-heavy recording. There were a few good songs (ex: What The Fuck Was That), but most of score is pretty forgettable. Sound Mix: The pre-recorded tracks were so loud you could barely understand the actors signing or hear them clearly above it. The Actors: With the exception of the actor who played Ash, the cast was as amateur as you can get. Who the hell cast this thing? Did they sleep with the director? Of course, considering that most of the theater was only 1/2 full, I assume they aren't making much. There's no Playbill, because I doubt any these actors would want any evidence that they were a part of this abomination. Direction: Just terrible. The director, who I understand is also the producer, doesn't understand the material and therefore chose cheap gimmicks and mugging instead. The Gimmick: The show has one gimmick, blood effects. And by the end of the first act, they had beat that dead horse to a bloody pulp. All pun intended. Overall: This show needs to close. It gives musicals in Vegas a bad name. If you paid full price, I'm sorry. I did 1/2 price tickets through Tix4Tonight and I'm thinking I just wasted money I could have spent elsewhere. read more

My husband is a long-time, huge 'Evil Dead' fan. I have never seen the movies. Yes, still. Never have seen any of them. So this review is for all of you folks out there who are being dragged to this show and have no clue what to expect. Look, it's not bad -- in fact, it's kind of fun for the first 15 minutes or so. The performers are delightful, talented and try very, very hard. The musical numbers are groovy and enjoyable. The seats are comfortable. The drinks are good (but VERY PRICEY, BEWARE: they automatically come in a stupidly expensive "souvenir cup"). So what's the issue? Let me elaborate. The problem with this show is that it is WAY TOO LONG! We almost bailed at intermission and we would've if we knew we had hours left to sit through! It's not that the show is bad or boring, it just drags on and on and on and on, to the point where you want to take a nap or leave but you can't. I kept thinking "wow, it HAS to almost be over by now," and then 20 minutes passed...then 45....then 60....then 90... You get the picture. I would've been upset if we sat in the splatter zone. It was really just stupid, the performers came out and squirted red stuff all over. It was sort of like a Gwar show for people who didn't want to get out of their seats. Pretty lame. The "effects" are fun and funny and I did laugh quite a bit. That is, until they just wore me down so much with the length that I didn't care anymore. We had comped casino tickets but I would've been upset if I had paid full price (look for discount tickets before going). I would ONLY recommend this to "Evil Dead" and Bruce Campbell fans, and only if you are TRULY die-hard in your fandom. My husband was ready to bail on it too. Bummer. read more

Saw the show again last night (9 or 10 times now? I've lost count.), as last night was the first night of shows during the week. Tuesday through Thursday, the cast is performing in the upstairs V3 showroom, Friday and Saturday, they will be back downstairs in the V1 showroom. The new theater is small. I think it would be best, if you go Tuesday through Thursday, to make sure you upgrade to either VIP or Splatter Zone. Due to the structuring of the theater, the General Admission seats are not spectacular if you're short, or behind someone who is tall. That being said, the show was wonderful. There have been some changes to the cast since the last review I wrote, and I am pleased to say that the quality has stayed the same. Ash is the same actor (who recently won Best Actor in a Musical from the Broadway Awards), and Cheryl (the sister) is the same. The rest of the cast has changed, and they are great singers, and actors. The show is full of campy, cheesy fun, with ridiculous songs, and one liners...I'm always singing along, and shouting out "Tony HANDSA" with the cast...its so fun. I highly recommend this show, still, after almost a dozen times seeing it. I take friends here all the time. Great job guys! read more

I've been a fan of the Evil Dead film series since I first saw the horror movies as a child. About a year ago I looked up the musical adaptation on Spotify and listened to a few tracks off the original cast recording. A recent, annoying theater trend has been to turn nearly every hit movie into a stage musical. These plays are usually insufferable cash-grabs, with poorly written lyrics and lifeless music that often belittles the movie that came before it. Evil Dead is one of few film-to-musical productions that successfully adapts and, at times, even improves on the source material. The plot of the musical is fairly faithful to both Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn. The only true set is the interior of a cabin and most other scenes are performed against a closed curtain. The sparse production values actually adhered to the low-budget nature of the films and I found them quite charming. Fans of director Sam Rami, who approved the adaptation, will find several in-jokes and Easter eggs poking gentle fun at the filmmaker's lengthy career. The cast is uniformly great. The lead actor who plays Ash, Chris Weidman, ably wields the infamous chainsaw that once belonged to Bruce Campbell. I sat in the first row and found all three actresses to be very attractive and they generously provided some sex appeal and partial-nudity that didn't exist in the original films. In a bit of serendipity, one of the actors, Greg Korin, is actually from my hometown and starred in several local productions before leaving behind our fair city for the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas. I had previously seen Mr. Korin perform in Glengarry Glenn Ross alongside future Pennsylvania state representative Sid Michaels Kauvlich. Since Mr. Korin was able to handle David Mamet's rapid-fire dialogue I knew he would be equally impressive as Evil Dead's Jake. It's no surprise that Korin's solo is the funniest song of the play. I sat in the splatter zone, an interactive seating area where audience members are doused with fake blood during the corresponding death scenes. The first row was covered in plastic, like some sort of demented Gallagher show. Evil Dead is a very bloody affair and I was absolutely drenched by the time intermission rolled around. The "blood" seemed to be made from fruit punch and washed away. The splatter zone was well-worth the upgraded ticket price and enhanced the play tremendously. My only complaint was that the blood was cold and I started to shiver after spending ninety minutes sitting in a pool of fake gore, viscera, and ichor; luckily, I had my jacket with me but the stage crew should make sure the blood is suitably warm before showtime. I'm so glad I got to see Evil Dead during my trip to Vegas. It was honestly the most fun I've had in a theater since the Broadway revival of the Rocky Horror Show. I would recommend this production to any fan of the original Evil Dead movies or the new television series. Afterwards I posed for a photograph with the talented cast and went home with a signed t-shirt. read more

Evil Dead the Musical 4D - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

On one hand, 90% of the people I came here with, fell asleep...that's about 6 people. On the other hand, one person in my party LOVED this show and ended up watching the franchise on his phone on the plane ride back to to NJ. Because of this, I gave the show a 3 instead of a 2. The parts I was conscious for were funny...hilarious even. The theater was pretty much empty and everyone was sitting in one section of the whole arena until we started moving around and got some leg room. I would not watch this late at night or without being a huge Evil Dead fan. Even then, we had one such being in our party and he didn't seem too hyped. I thought the quality was good for what it was (audio, acting). But the story did not grab my attention. read more

Where to begin. As a fan of schlock, horror and musicals I had high hopes for this production. It just misses the mark. The actors are a hard working bunch. Doesn't quite honor the movie as I had hoped it would. The use of 'blood' is obvious and not really worked into the script, just more of an actor with a blood bag and a thirsty audience. The script needs to be tightened up a bit and the production value increased. Again, the performers work their tails off - so - thank you to the cast. read more

Evil Dead the Musical 4D - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

There are a lot of fun things to do in Vegas even if you're not the gambling type (not a gambler here). If you're a fan of the Evil Dead movies and TV show, you should give this live musical a shot! My wife and I aren't really musical fans, but being Evil Dead fans we' figured we'd try it out. We had so much fun that we try to see this show each and every time we come to Vegas. Glancing at a few of the negative reviews, I figured I could address some of the points made... maybe they will help you decide on if this show is for you: * The "4D" is if you pay extra to be in the front rows closest to the stage. They give you special tee shirts because you're in the "splash zone" of fake blood. If you've watched anything Evil Dead, you know there are gallons of blood spilled. This is an optional opportunity to experience this (we tend to stay in the dry sections and watch the messy carnage from afar). * The production is on a smaller scale. The props range from impressive to (possibly purposefully) cheap. For most people, the show is so fun that it all blends into the campy good time. You can tell the actors are really throwing themselves into their roles and that helps the overall experience in a major way. If you're not a fan of the horror/humor of Evil Dead (or something like Deadpool), this might not be the show for you. * Adult/Crude/Sexual/Gore content - Yes, all this is true... but it's all in the name of FUN and captures the spirit of Evil Dead well. If you have a morbid sense of humor, you'll probably enjoy yourself. * Price - This is why I've given 4 stars instead of 5 for a show I've been raving this whole review over. Sometimes you can find tickets for like $30 or less and it's totally worth it. $35 and over might be stretching it. Then again, if you don't come to Vegas that often go ahead and make this one of the things you splurge on. read more

So, saw Evil Dead at the Tommy Wind Theater. I don't know if this is the same cast/production company, so if I down rated the wrong cast, I'm sorry. But, as for the cast at Tommy Wind... 1 star. I've been a fan of Evil Dead the Musical for years, and this just felt like a REALLY bad midnight showing of Rocky Horror. As a professional, I can tell you that half the cast have no business being on stage. It felt over stuffed with swearing and sex jokes, even when not needed. I'm not a prude, but girls were just showing off their butt or guys were ogling people at completely inappropriate moments of the story. Way too much mugging to the audience and forced humor. There was way too much split focus, characters didn't seem invested in what was happening. Long story short, it felt like a bunch of 13 year olds screwing around with their friends, swearing and making sex jokes whenever they could cuz their parents weren't around. I've been in the performing arts for 15 years and never left a theater angry about what I saw. That changed last night. Also, paid 40 bucks a ticket, so it felt like they just took my money and burned it. If tickets were 10-20 dollars, I might not be that upset. But as it stands, if I were the director of the Tommy Wind Evil Dead cast, I'd be ashamed of what was put up. read more

We had free tickets from a local connection. We thought it would be fun. To be concise: Free tickets were not worth it. The story, set design, light design, singing, and acting were on par with a poorly performed high school musical. The two paid people on the side shrieking and laughing before the jokes didn't increase audience participation, but only served to annoy everyone and ruin any would-be punchline. Truly, this was a terrible show. You'd do better people watching or taking a nap. read more

I really wanted to enjoy this show but I just wasn't that impressed. I went because of a friend who wants to see it. I'm thinking of other shows I have seen and they always exceeded my expectations. I was a little excited to see this since it is a 4D show. I was expecting exciting horror with a musical and comedy twist but instead it was just very corny mingled with cheesy songs. There were no great special effects with good costumes and sets. It was done on a very low budget. The cast seemed enthusiastic, but the production was amateurish. The fourth dimension which you pay extra was to get splattered with fake blood. It wasn't like you get "splattered" during the show but they actually come out and just spray you. However, I noticed the audience in the splatter zone enjoyed it. I would recommend seeing other shows in Las Vegas. Sorry I was miserable during the show and couldn't wait to leave. read more

Very funny and enjoyable show! I upgraded to the splatter zone and it was well worth it. They give you a t-shirt to wear but be sure whatever you wear under it and whatever pants you wear, you don't mind if they get stained. They spray the splatter zone with 2 gallons of fake blood. Actors were great. Ticket prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommend this show to any fan of the Evil Dead movies! read more

Evil Dead the Musical 4D - T-shirts they provide to the splatter zone - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Not a bad show. I love the evil dead so I am a little biased. The tommy wind theatre is a small theatre so do not expect cirque de soleil effects. Imagine more a high school drama class. The actors had a good time, and the show was a pretty good rendition of the movies. I wish I could have given it a higher rating. It just wasn't that good. My two stars is WITH the fact that I love the evil dead. Starting with the fact that they are constantly trying to shill merchandise and drinks, the show just is a little annoying. My friend fell asleep at one point. If you love the evil dead, have a groupon (which we did), and have a couple of hours to kill go see the show. Why only 2 stars? Not funny . Punny not funny. Annoying deadites in lobby shilling drinks and yelling. These guys were supposed to be "entertainment" , "annoying and abrasive" My friend fell asleep Effects so so read more

ok ok ok..first of all..If you went to see this show thinking it was going to be a cirque de soleil caliber with celine dion coming out of a cake that Chris Angel was going to make appear on top of Elton John 's piano while dancing to blue man group tunes inside the mgm arena...you are simple not a fan This musical is amazing. I've seen it 3 times (and planning a 4th one) with a group of between 8 FANS. You must understand this production is supposed to be cheesy and funny and raw. Also, if you are going you MUST seat at the splatter zone..If you dont, its like going to a strip club and not having a lapdance..Come on!! Songs are hilarious, actors are funny and in general it catches every aspect of the trilogy. Ash and scotty were awesome ..and that red headed girl is super hot(dont judge me!) Im glad to see that the transition from the little Onix theater to a strip venue didnt affect the performance or the feel of it. Im pleased to say EVIL DEAD rocks and it rocks hard SHOP smart.. SHOP S-MART! read more

Umm.....where should I start? Ok, first of all, yes I am a fan of the Evil Dead movies so getting tickets to this show was a no brainer. Until I got through about 20 minutes into it. That's when I realized that as much as I like the cheesy comedy aspects of the movies, it just did not translate on to the stage. What it really is to me is cheesiness upon cheesiness and I can only handle so much cheese and that goes for any burgers I have had before. Don't get me wrong, I still kind of enjoyed it but here's all the negatives that I observed: The show starts at 10 pm supposedly. When you go upstairs they take your pic in front of an Evil Dead background available for purchase later for 10 bucks. (No thanks!) Then they make you hang out in the lounge/bar area until you are let in. By the time we started making our way into the theater it was already 10 pm. As we came in to the theater, the actual host of the show greets you and tells you where to sit based on your ticket. I wanted to get a quick picture with him but he said in his rude British character accent no and told us to sit down. Really? Jerk. By the time the show started it was about 10:15 pm. Ok so I will let that slide. But once they got into the 60th minute of the show I thought it was pretty much done until they said it was intermission time to get ready for Act 2. What? At this time it was already 11:15 pm. After about 10 minutes of spraying the VIP front row splash zone section full of fake Cherry Kool Aid blood, Act 2 started at 11:25. Btw, those idiots who paid extra money to sit up in the first 2 rows each get a white t-shirt that has a bull's eye target on it. You get sprayed with fake blood until you are literally drenched. These fools actually spent money for this crap? Hay, you can pay me less than what you paid them and I will gladly drench you in any color liquid you desire. So by the time the show ended it was already 12 midnight. Wow. This show is almost 2 hours long but all in all I would say only about 20 minutes worth of it was actually watchable. Sorry guys, I know you bust your asses to put on a good show but it just did not appeal to me much. I could have easily given you guys 1 star just like some others but since I am a fan and you guys put in this much work 5 days out of the week I will give you the benefit of the doubt. Just dont expect me to excitedly recommend your show to any of my peers. The only good things that stood out for me was the character who played Ash was pretty good and the one chick that played dual roles as the hot ditzy scantily clad blond and as the daughter of the professor. I gotta say that she has some good assets about her. :) Both actors did a fine job although some of the singing was kind of a snooze fest a couple times. So for now I will just stick to the movies for I can watch those over and over again. Yelp 2014 365 Review Challenge #160 "And this? This is my BOOMSTICK!" read more

I originally supported and saw this when it was at the Onyx. This production is very fun and definitely uses the great talents of the actor who plays Ash (Ben Stobber). I Have seen this show multiple times, and have sat in the splatter zone for all but one of those times! The show is fun and enjoyable. This is not a show for everyone, as the splatter can be quite overwhelming and the humour and language is not for everyone either. I would not take my mother to this, but I did take my father. (hehe). The humour is very campy and silly, and the language can be a bit strong for sensitive ears. And don't dress up. I'd wear clothes either you don't mind getting red kool-aid on or dark clothes that won't show it as badly. I prize my two shirts that i have had drenched in the splatter zone. I do recall the sound could be very unbalanced on the mics and sometimes the music was a bit off balance as well. This isn't a show for everyone, but the show, in my opinions, is a very fun and enjoyable one! Overall, this is a great show! Especially if you are an original Evil Dead and Bruce Campbell fan. read more

OKAY, so you want an HONEST review from an avid EVIL DEAD cult follower. I give the performance 8 out of 10 rating. I am only taking off 2 points for the girl that played Ash's sister - she was small, ugly, and had a horrific voice. All the rest of the cast members rocked! As far as the bad sound that people are reviewing - I just didn't get it. The sound was just fine. REMEMBER: Evil Dead movies have that over dramatized sound when Ash is tripping out on the demon activity. This is not bad sound, it's part of the act! On another note: YOU MUST BE AN EVIL DEAD FAN to understand this musical!!! Remember folks, it's a fun parody. A very clever mix of Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness, a twist of ScoobyDoo, and the cheesiness of a low budget Broadway show. I laughed thru all the acts! If you plan on going, and you have not seen an Evil Dead film - you will not appreciate this show! I HIGHLY recommend watching all 3 films before attending this show! Great job by the guy that played Ash's friend Scotty. Although he did not look like Scotty at all - he did a great job and sounded just like Scotty. The guy that played Ash was remarkable: incredible likeness to Bruce Campbell and he knew exactly how to play it up! The girl that played the dumb blonde and the Doctor's daughter was sensational - very funny, sexy, and I just couldn't wait to hear what she would say next. The characters were often interact with the audience, adding a special dash of humor to the entertainment. The guy that played the redneck (BobbyJo's Boyfriend) was incredibly funny. Great job! I was a VIP guest, and I sat just one row outside the splatter zone. Watching people get hit with the fake blood (smelled like delicious fruit punch) was also very funny! Just because I was seated outside the mapped splatter zone does not mean you are not getting wet!!! Audience members outside the zone will still get hit with water from the back. It's just water people, it's all good. But again, the front is lethal with extremely RED fruit punch! I would like to take a moment to reiterate: Do not go until you have seen all 3 Evil Dead films. Go with an open mind so you can appreciate the humor. Understand that this is a fun parody, do not go if you are looking to be frightened haunted house style. feel free to drop me an email if you have any further questions...... read more

Five of us did the splatter zone option with the groupon deal. It was fantastic although I would only recommend doing it just once then going back to just regular seats. I don't think I would enjoy having warm kool aid water splashed on me every five minutes. The show is not meant to be taken seriously. It was great, campy, musically fun. We laughed just about the entire time there. Although I remember getting scared towards the end because of the big number. I was expecting to get more warm kool aid on me. Highly recommended. The photos afterwards were amazing. The actors were taking pictures with everyone and posted them on their website. It was free to download and tag once it appeared on the website. Bonus: the actors were down to earth and easy to talk to. read more

******BLONDES BEWARE OF THE SPLATTER ZONE******** My teenage boys are major fans of the movie(s). The show was really fun even if you are clueless (like I am) as to what the movies are about. They use lots of crude language so if you are offended by that then this is not the show for you. The actors were fantastic, great comedic timing and talented vocally too! Make sure that you go through the exit that has the t-shirts etc for sale, the cast poses for photos in that area and they are incredibly nice and accessible to chat about the show. We sat in the splatter zone, if you are a blonde like I am, wear a hat or a wig! I cannot get the red stains out of my hair. read more

This musical isn't going to win any Tony awards, but if you are a fan of the Evil Dead movies you'll enjoy it BUT only if you get the splatter zone. Like the movies the musical is packed full of campy humor and gore which is exactly why you love the movies. The song's lyrics are at most times over powered by the music, but I would have to say my favorite one was "WTF." This reminded me of Community Theater with a few surprisingly good singers, terrible props and uncomfortable seats. I found it really funny that you could all ready see the tears and faded blood stains from past performances on their clothes from the very start. My group did the splatter zone and we LOVED it. They get you from all sides, but mostly it came from the back right. With the spaltter zone you get VIP seating, 2 for 1 bar drinks and a white Evil Dead t-shirt. The odd thing about the "blood" was it was warm. I never did get use to that. If you've seen all 3 movies, you will have fun. However, it does take a moment to get into. Here are a few things to think about: -Don't go if you think this is going to be scary. It's not. -Don't go if you are offended by swearing. They do it A LOT. -Don't go if you hate campy movies with cult followings. -Don't go if you never seen any of the Evil Dead movies. -Don't go if you hate musicals. -Don't go if you don't want to get "pinkish water" coloring on your clothes. It can get on you EVEN IF you aren't in the spatter zone. Mainly the first and second row behind the VIP area. -Don't go because someone talked you into it. You won't like it. We saw a few couples/groups not come back after the second act because someone was whining they wanted to go. DO GO- -If you love the Evil Dead movies. -If you have an open mind. -If you are willing to "gamble" $40-$70 dollars on something you may not like. -If you quoting the popular movie lines with the actors. The crowd was shouting these lines. It was a great vibe. ***The key is to expect the worst. That's what I did and I had fun.*** read more

A friend talked me into going to this musical, AND sitting in the splatter zone. The zone is slightly misnamed ... it should have been named the "laugh maniacally at the misfortune of others until it's your turn to be soaked with blood" zone :) The singing / acting was great, although there were moments of pretty nasty sound distortion, but the production was fun. It's certainly not for kiddies (language, content), and the splatter zone is DEFINITELY not for folks who are overly concerned with their hair or how they look. Remember the Evil Dead the Musical rule #3: Ponchos are for Pussies. It's probably the most fun I've had at a musical. Ever. The cleanup when I got back to the hotel was impressive, though. If you sit in the splatter zone, you will be issued a shirt (target) to deflect at least some of the blood from your clothing. Cleanup is easy, though ... the fake blood is sugar based, smells vaguely like cherries, and washes off quickly. The entire production is fun, low-budget, and campy ... which made it a great time! I'm not sure what the folks rating it down were expecting; just reading the NAME of the show told me everything I needed to know. I laughed my rear end off, and it was worth every dollar of the ticket price. If you're a twisted, fun-loving individual, I heartily recommend this show. If you're looking for "theatre", go elsewhere ... or sit in the splatter zone and squeal. The audience will get a kick out of that :) read more

Oy vey. This was one of those experiences where, at the end, you think "I'll never get THOSE 3 hours of my life back." The wait to get in and the entire queuing process was way to long and convoluted to being with, and things went down from there. The highlight of the show were the gigantic fruity girl drinks we had before the show started, which may or may not have been the reason I fell asleep sometime during the first act. The spray zone (thank the gods we did not sit there) was a hot mess of watered down red koolaid. The thin Tshirts provided would do nothing to protect your clothes. So, if you're into getting sprayed, be sure not to wear your finest togs. The storyline was pretty true to the movie; and while I appreciate campiness and odd theatre, this just did not work for me. I'm not a huge horror fan, but the friends I went with are, and they hated it as well. There's a reason that the reviews are mostly 1s and 5s -- you're either going to love it or hate it. My advice is to save the money you'd pay for tickets and get girldrink drunk in the sexy lady bar next to the theatre. read more

Just like Laura I really really wanted to enjoy this. I saw the billboards for it and just knew it had to be awesome, being a fan of Evil Dead and offbeat musicals. My wife texted me from the discount ticket line asking if I wanted to see the show. I told her to wait a sec while I checked Yelp. She didn't get the text in time. 6 tickets purchased for us and extended family. Yelp... don't leave home without it. Coming into the show I already had very low expectations which is usually a good recipe for a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately my expectations weren't low enough. We walked out about 40 minutes into it. Sound: Grade F The first problem was the venue itself, specifically the acoustics and the sound system. Numerous times, loud microphone feedback boomed through the tiny auditorium completely drowning out the vocals which were barely intelligible to begin with. Bad mikes? Bad speakers? Poor acoustics? I've seen "V The Ultimate Variety Show," and the sound was never a problem. Maybe it's just the production team. Acting/Singing: Grade B for effort (D for execution) These seemed like nice kids, but in all honesty I've seen High School productions with better acting and singing. I know that the presentation is intentionally cheesy and tongue-in-cheek, but most lines just seemed more awkward and amateurish than you would expect from a musical on the strip, even one as small and apparently poorly funded as this one. Story/screenplay: Grade D Obviously I'm not in position to critique fully either this or the Acting/Singing as I couldn't sit through it all, but both the lines and the delivery just seemed a bit forced. Who knows, maybe I was missing all the best parts during the microphone feedback. Yeah, I know it's supposed to be campy and cheeky, but I could never buy in. I was never entertained. A show that sprays blood and expletives all over the audience with equal graceless ineptitude doesn't seem to have anticipated needing much more than shock and gore to ensure repeat business. I'm obviously not happy about parting with as much cash as we did for this, but it wasn't enough to keep me in my seat. read more

Out of the several shows that were playing at the V, this was the show that intrigued me the most (along with Zombie Burlesque). I am a long time fan of the cult horror series "The Evil Dead", and I have long heard about a musical that was to be produced from it. At first I thought it would never be made...I mean, really? Evil Dead as a musical? How is that even possible. Oh...it is so, so possible...and AWESOME. Now humor me and tell me about another show that not only features the undead, but also completely drenches you in fake blood if you sit in the front two rows? Or one that stars a chainsaw and shotgun...er...boomstick...wielding hero? If you can, I'll buy you a drink in Vegas sometime. The show itself is hilarious. If you are a hardcore Deadite (fan of the Evil Dead series) and have a good sense of humor, you'll absolutely love it. It is very faithful to the source material, but also condenses it so that all three films are covered in a three hour period. It includes everything from tacky special effects, terrible acting and a self deprecating comedy style. And when I say all these negative things, I am not bashing the show at all, because it's ridiculing and paying tribute to the films. The music numbers add to the ridiculousness of the entire show, and it's awesome to hear singing about blowing zombies to pieces. I payed an extra twenty dollars to get the VIP seating, which puts you in the first two rows of the theater, also known as the "splatter zone". Basically, they give you a free t-shirt, and you get doused with blood whenever a baddie gets chopped to pieces. The blood did NOT stain after washing carefully, and when I tasted it, it had a tart cherry-like flavor to it. I ended up getting sprayed directly in the face and hair by one of the actors in the show, and when I asked him to spray me in the eyes, he gave me a questioning look and walked back on stage, muttering "There's some sick people out there". I laughed out loud. After the show you can buy some "S-Mart" goodies from the show and films, and take pictures with the cast and crew. Everyone was super friendly and interactive, and it was easily one of the best shows I have ever attended. I will definitely watch it again after I check out Zombie Burlesque. read more

Ok this was a birthday gift for my Horror Crazy husband, he loved it, to bad he is not writing the review. This is a black box theatre, essentially they are doing several shows on one stage so there is nothing flashy about the set or the lights that have to be easily adjusted. But it was all functional and I know how hard it is to change over something like this so go crew! The sound was awful. Not sure if it was bad mics or bad mix. Funny how the lead blonde was clear as a bell but most others were very garbled. I had a hard time understanding what was being said/sung so that makes a musical that much harder to enjoy. I was also not impressed with being told to arrive at 9:30 and not being let into the theatre until closer to 10:30. As I said my B horror fan husband loved it but even he was not impressed with the watery blood. If you love a B horror flick or the evil dead franchise see it, if you like theatre, pick something else. So glad I used a Groupon read more

The show was great, the cast was fun and very very interactive with the audience. If you go, you should really sit in the "splatter zone" for the full experience, but beware...you get SOAKED! If they see you didn't get wet enough, they will come out and spray you with more "blood" to make sure you are covered. The "blood" is nasty and warm and smells like kool-aid. Make sure you keep your mouth and eyes shut when it is coming your way because I got an eye full and it stung for a little while. I definitely recommend this show if you are a fan of the films. You also get a free shirt if you sit in the splatter zone. They throw out a few gifts too. I got a signed key chain and a couple other people got little gifts too. If you go, say yes to the discount cup and drink they offer you when you pick up your tickets. It's like $10 and it's huge! The bar next door that you get your drink at makes them nice and strong as well. read more

OMG so much fun! If you've seen the movie, you'll love the musical! Honestly this was a really good time, and I had lots of laughs. I'll even admit that I had more fun here than at the Britney Spears concert. Only sit in the splatter zone if you want to get soaked! Luckily I booked the section that just behind them (I'm not walking around Vegas with a bloody shirt on LOL!!) I'll swallow your soul! I'll swallow your soul!! Plus, my dork husband now has a new favorite dance "Do the Necrinomicon"!! read more

One of my friends was a fan of Evil Dead, so after a day of gambling, sightseeing around Vegas and Red Rock Canyon, and a solid steak dinner, we made our way on a whim over to Evil Dead. I guess it's probably a bad sign when you show up on a Saturday night and the show hasn't started yet, even though you're 15 minutes late. The second bad sign? Coming in and seeing a theater that was more than half-empty. In all, the entire production felt extremely amateur - like something you'd see put on by a high school theater at best. Drinks here are stupidly priced (a Dos Equis set me back $10), and our waitress spilled our drinks in the middle of a scene. We ended up heading out during the first intermission. Both of us had fallen asleep at some point during the show, and there was absolutely nothing that inspired us to stay further. Given the cost of tickets here, I'd recommend going elsewhere for evening entertainment. read more

We are celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary tonight. Here. When we started dating, my husband took me to his parent's house and showed me Evil Dead on Beta max. Almost 30 years later, here we are, still fans. Our kids love the movies, too. And the TV SHOW. So this was exciting. And it really is a fun show as promised. Some really good voices here. And all the staff I met are very pleasant. A good twisted night. read more

I REALLLY wanted to enjoy this show. Really really wanted to. But I just wasn't that impressed. I'm thinking Evil Dead, so I am expecting horror, with a musical and comedy twist, right? Lots of blood and guts and jump outta your seat excitement! Nope! The first 45 minutes was just corny, cheesy songs that were not impressive AT ALL. I was hoping it was to be over soon but it just kept going....and going...and going. I am SO GLAD I didn't waste the extra money to be in the splatter zone because all they did was just spray them with blood. I thought it was going to be from body parts being cut up and stuff like the reviews say! the props and set was cheesy and cheap as well. What made me even more upset was I emailed them asking if they were going to have any deals. They said no. Then literally the NEXT day after I bought my tickets, a groupon went out for 24 dollar tickets! Much rather have wasted 24, then 45 on tickets but whatever . Towards the end is when the show started to get better but honestly, it wasn't worth the money. I wouldn't recommend that anyone go and see it. I definitely wouldn't see it again! The only saving grace was the hot lead character. Meow! Had to get a picture with the cast. haha read more

I found this show amusing and very campy. As an "original" evil dead fan, I had a blast at this show. The actors are great and you can tell they enjoy what they do. I sat in the gen admission section (due to the govt shutdown and possibility not getting paid). The guest services rep asked if I wanted to "upgrade", I declined due to the lack of funds. They do have other sections to choose from. They have the VIP Section, as I call the "blood splatter" section. As a vip, you get a shirt and get faux blood thrown or squirted on you. Meh...not feelin it that day (I had to go to work in an hour after the show :[ ) Would I see it again? Yes and I would go for VIP. This show isnt meant for kids, but I saw a youngin there..hopefully his parents forwarned him of the vulgarity. In my multiple reviews, get drunk prior to the show. The drink prices are outrageous. Oh, the actors gets the audience participation via dancing...Yes, You get to dance.. Is it better than Rocky Horror? No. But it is 2nd. read more

Mea... I'm a huge Evil Dead and Army of Darkness fan. Well this probably has the worst production value of any Middle School Musical I have seen. If you sit in the front row they squirt you with blood, FYI. Go see Zombie Burlesque, it is actually great. read more

LISTEN UP YOU PRIMITIVE SCREWHEADS! THIS SHOW IS FOR HARD-CORE FANS ONLY! IF YOU DON'T WORSHIP THE GROUND SAM RAIMI AND BRUCE CAMPBELL WALK ON STAY FAR, FAR AWAY! We went to the Dec 15, 2012 11:30 pm show. It took a while to get seated so the show really started around midnight. The foul-mouthed MC who introduced the show really set the tone well for the night. This is for ADULTS only, do not bring kids. The theater was only about 1/5 full, with the front row "splatter zone" packed with the die hard fans. They got SOAKED many times during the performance, when they walked out their hair and clothes were drenched with the fake blood (the whole theater smelled of it in the end). We were 2 rows back behind the splatter zone and emerged dry. Other reviewers have mentioned that the only way to experience this is to sit in the splatter zone and they may be right. I think being high on something may also have helped but we all entered sober. I really like the Evil Dead franchise but this show just wasn't my cup of tea; it was bearable though only because I like the movies so much. The production simply retells Evil Dead 1/2 with a few lines from Army of Darkness thrown in. Some of the musical numbers were entertaining but overall it wasn't a good use of 2 hours. The four friends who came with me all fell asleep at various times. They did not enjoy themselves as none of them are fans of the franchise. This is also partly our fault; we had a long day and were feeling pretty tired going in. We should have gone to an earlier show! This show is to musicals as Evil Dead 1 is to the "Godfather." It's cheesy and low budget. If you like really campy, silly shows you'll be in heaven. It tries to be clever at times but usually fails. The actors did put in a lot of effort into their performances, though. They were not "phoning it in." Other reviewers here have complained about the audio. I could understand most of it, but during musical numbers when the background music was loud and all the singers were singing it became inaudible, but that's not unique to Evil Dead 4D. Many productions crank the volume level so high it becomes deafening; I often can only hear it clearly with earplugs in. read more

I have been a fan of the Evil Dead movies and loved this show. The Emcee was funny, talented, and yes, vulgar. What else would you expect? This was just the start of the fun. The cast was incredible and campy. The music had me humming along. I have seen this show, in NYC, when it first opened and I believe this cast much better, than that first show. I would highly recommend the splatter zone. You will get wet and dirty, but it is great fun. Don't dress to the nines. If you could see one show in Vegas, make it this one. Forget the hater comments, they were most likely expecting Shakespeare or a Cirque Show. read more

Somebody please explain to me why Nikki H's review is on top - it's nearly 4 years old, and she was clearly clueless. Totally useless review. Ignore her. First of all, if you are not a Bruce Campbell fan or have never seen the Evil Dead movies, why the sweet flaming hell are you coming to this show? That's like going to see Star Wars and complaining because you don't like science fiction. Or fantasy. Or movies. This show is a cult classic for a reason. It's cheesy, yes, because that's the point! If you listen to the lyrics, it's even funnier. People pay extra to sit in the splatter zone for the experience. If you don't want to get wet, don't pay extra and don't sit there. Duh. Chris, playing Ash, out-Campbells Bruce himself. Handsome, hot as hell, and hilarious. Jim, playing Good Old Reliable Jake, nails it. Campy? God yes. Like a cartoon! Fun! He can really sing, too. The girl who plays Annie (Shelley in the First scene) has an incredible voice and is quite versatile. I didn't even know it was the same girl until the end, lol. They have beefed up the choreography since the last time I saw the show. They also have an "S-Mart" in the lobby now if you want to buy souvenirs. You will still get free pics with the cast. The show rocked. The venue needs help. Drinks are so expensive and tiny they aren't worth it. The show before ALWAYS runs long, which means we have to wait in line 30-60 minutes while they clear out (rude!) - another reason to ignore Whiny McClueless's review - late starts have nothing to do with them. UPDATE: I hear they have moved venues. Worth finding them again. read more