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    MJ The Evolution

    4.9 (17 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 pm - 9:15 PM

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    03/25/2023
    Gina C.

    I had the opportunity to go to this show when I came across some tickets. I've seen a MJ show before @ a different location & wasn't sure if this was the same one & when I was picking up my tickets I was told its from when MJ was a young child growing up to an adult. That I hadn't seen. This was my first time seeing a show @ The Orleans hotel. The showroom was easy to get to, comfortable, good sound and lighter and a plus is the ticket counter is right next door!! There was no line to get in but there was a small line for drinks. The bar is right there when you walk in. There were 2 male bartenders & they both were moving kinda slow. The show had started while I was still waiting in line. Wish the boys could of been a little faster with their service. Bartender was friendly & drinks were really cheap, even a double! Glad we had only got one drink as I wanted to hurry up & get inside. I wasn't sure which door to go into to find our seats as there are no signs outside the doors telling you what sections where behind them. We went into the door closes to us. The seater guy missed us but someone he was talking to saw us & told him he had guests to seat. We got seated in our letter row but not the correct seat numbers. They were actually at the other end of the row but they had us sit down where we were. Thank God no one had the seats we were sitting in. My friend & I had trouble trying to figure out if the songs were being lip sync or if the singers were really singing?? I definitely think child MJ was lip singing but not sure about all the adult scenes??? My friend thought MJ's makeup in the last parts of the show was done horribly. It was a good show but I probably wouldn't go & see it again. It was nice to check out the Orleans showroom & I haven't been in that casino in forever. We had a nice, short night out. I don't think my friend was really impressed with the show. One thing that bothered me is the lady sitting behind practically jumped on the back of my chair when she got scared during the Thriller song. Darn lady didn't even apologize for her behavior. You gotta be careful/aware of your surroundings peeps!!

    Thinh H.

    Wow what a show!! All the dancers are sooooo talented and they get the crowd pretty amped. I screamed so much I lost my voice. Definitely coming back to this one! 100000000% recommend.

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    Claire Y.

    Wonderful show!! So fun! So well choreographed!!energy is off the hook! I really can't say enough! My husband and I enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to return to Vegas to see them again!!

    Sophia S.

    The best Michael Jackson show experience ever!!! And The best of vegas winner !!!! Mj Evolution is Amazing!

    Sandra S.

    What an amazingly talented group of artists that truly respect and reflect Michael Jackson's career. I was in awe and amazed! Stood up and danced to the music, cheering and even drop some tears in fascination of their performance. Our hostess was Sofia, she is so caring and professional. The whole evening was of of the most fun I have had in Las Vegas. I highly recommend this show on the strip.

    Blonde A.

    If you are visiting Las Vegas you seriously MUST go and see this show!!! This has got to be one of the best shows I have ever seen and I've lived in Las Vegas for many years and have been going to shows for many as well. I am involved in the entertainment business so I've seen much. This show is so dynamic! It is so upbeat and high energy that it will have you jumping up from your seat, singing, dancing, clapping, screaming. It's THAT good. The choreography, the dancing, absolutely amazing. The colors, the digital screens, the most popular songs everyone knows and loves...just awesome. I've seen it 4 times already in a few months and plan to go 2-3 more times this summer. Love that is starts out with the Jackson 5 and goes through MJ's career. All the MJ's and dancers are wonderful and Michael Firestone just shines as the star of the show. He is most excellent at what he does and will make you feel as if you are watching the real Michael himself on that stage. Can't say enough good things about this so I highly recommend you buy yourself a ticket and go ~ you'll see for yourself!

    Jackson 5 era was amazing!

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    What a fun show! The dancing is amazing. Definitely go see it if you wanna be dancing and clapping in your seats!

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    Absinthe

    Absinthe

    4.4
    (2.4k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    Full bar
    LGBTQ friendly

    I never laughed this hard in my life! Go for the love of god or you will miss the greatest comedy…read moregenius of this century. Oh, they need better chairs but they don't give a @&$!.

    Went to see Absinthe with one of my closest friends, and honestly, this might be one of the most…read morefun nights I have had in Vegas. From the second it starts, it feels like organized chaos in the best possible way. The crowd work is absolutely ruthless but also hilarious. You spend half the time laughing and the other half quietly hoping you do not make eye contact. Somehow, they walk that perfect line where it is edgy without being awkward. The side acts are insane. Like, how is this even physically possible level talent. Every time you think it cannot get crazier, it does. It is part circus, part comedy show, part did I just witness that moment. And the Gazillionaire is the perfect ringmaster for it all, completely unhinged in the most controlled way possible. He keeps everything moving, keeps the crowd on edge, and somehow makes chaos feel like it is exactly on schedule. Going with a close friend made it even better. There is something about sharing those did that really just happen looks the whole night that makes it stick. If you are in Vegas and want something that is actually memorable and not just expensive for no reason, this is it. Easily one of the best shows on the Strip.

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    AREA15

    AREA15

    3.8
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    Private events
    Free WiFi

    Wasn't sure how to score this appropriately because our experience up until the last attraction was…read moregreat. Purchased the Level 1 pass and wanted to end the night on Liftoff. My wife and kids were next in line and were about to get on when one of the employees went around asking people to wait until 9pm when the fireworks would be going off. My kids were getting restless and didn't care to wait so they decided to go on anyway. The ride is supposed to last for 10 mins but they were only at the top for only 2-3 mins. The guy on the ride felt bad and told my wife and kids they could stay on since they were only on it for a couple mins but the lady who was working the line and operating the ride ushered them off as quick as she could. When my wife asked for an explanation why their ride was cut short, she said they promised a bunch of people they would get to go on and see the fireworks and that they wouldn't fit. She also said she spoke to her in a very condescending way. The rest of the main experience again in the main building was pretty awesome. Arcade was great, VR attractions were fun. This last interaction was just a really bad way to end the night.

    It's a whole universe here! AREA15 is absolutely worth spending a day at! If you don't have the…read moretime to explore, then honestly save this for another day because you're surely going to want to see more of it. There are many add ons and attractions, so plenty of options to choose from for your group! It seems like the area is expanding so I'm looking forward to revisiting in the future to see what's new and wonky :)

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    Paranormal

    Paranormal

    4.9
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.6 mi

    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!!

    We came to Vegas for my best friend's bachelorette party, and one of her requests was to go see a…read moremagic show. As MOH, I planned the party and spent a lottt of time going through reviews on Yelp and Reddit bc there was a lot of pressure to find the best option and decide for the group. Many reviews of the bigger shows said the performers had been doing it for so long that they looked like they were just going through the motions.. that the acts were unimpressive.. that the theater was so big you could only see the tricks on a screen, or that it was overpriced. After all my research, I'm SO glad I decided on Frederic -- the bride said this magic show was her favorite part of the trip!! (and we went to Tao dayclub the day before lol) :) I love that it was in a small, intimate theater, so that you were up close no matter where you sat. And there was SO much audience interaction -- our bride even caught a frisbee and got to go on stage -- which was fun and helped make it even more special for her. The mentalism was such a cool departure from traditional physical magic tricks -- we all loved it and had many *gasp* moments. We even got to meet Frederic after, and he performed more mentalism up close, which was cool. HIGHLY recommend this show!! (Also, it was $30/ticket, which is a price you cannot beat in Vegas)

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

    Mat Franco

    4.7
    (488 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    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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    Atomic Saloon Show

    Atomic Saloon Show

    4.2
    (201 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    Full bar
    Live music

    Loved, loved, loved this show!!! We were so entertained! It's a great mixture of acrobatics, cool…read moretricks, and overall wild west raunchiness! When the hot crooner started singing about being with men and women, I was nearly on the floor laughing! Great show with all of the typical saloon types, the madam, the employees, the mayor, preacher, etc. It was just hilariously great! The whole ambiance was very wild west and it showed all over. They really put a lot of work into this place! Everything from just the stage to the restrooms was on-theme. We were seated up on the stage which I don't necessarily think were the best seats in the end but it was great to be up there with the action around us. Next time I would get in front of the stage though. Really was a top notch show! The quiet nuns were also a laughing riot too!

    Date of visit: January 2, 2026…read more Absinthe is one of my favorite shows on The Strip, so I was really excited to give the Atomic Saloon Show a try, though I will admit the poster does not really prepare you for this show. Absinthe's poster really gives you a better idea of what you are going to see, whereas Atomic Saloon's poster looks more akin to a unisex Thunder Down Under when it's really more R-rated Hee Haw. The loose story involves a brothel and a host of characters that interact with the facility and its matriarch but the comedy is really where it's at. From the Irish dancers with questionable teeth (when the bread started flying I could not stop laughing!) to the various aerial feats displayed, Atomic Saloon has a little bit of everything though it's not for the faint of heart--several people in our section left a few minutes into the show. As much fun as we had, the seats on the second floor are not great and you end up missing some of the action. Even more disappointing was that there were quite a few empty seats on the main level, and it would have made for an even better show if we had been given the opportunity to move forward like we did at OPM, another Spiegelworld show that used to run at Cosmopolitan.

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    Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

    Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    Large group friendly
    Discounts available

    Absolutely spectacular! This is hands down the best show in Vegas…read more My family and I booked this show for a Saturday night with no knowledge of what it would be like and were simply amazed. We had seen the Cirque du Soleil Show "O" before and this just does not even compare. I recommend getting seats in the center, facing the middle of the stage, as close to the front row as possible. Sitting in this section immerses yourself into the show. Logistically, this is a great venue. It is located in Treasure Island. It is in the back of the casino. Although there are signs throughout the casino leading you there, it is quite easy to get turned around on your way there. Once you find it, it is simple to enter. Use the restroom before you get in though because it is located outside of the theater! We arrived around 20 minutes prior to showtime and had no wait at all to enter. They offer commemorative photos for purchase, which we declined. There was no security which surprised me. There were no metal detectors or bag searches. Inside the theater, there is a large concessions stand with snacks and drinks. Even close to show time, there was no line there either. They have a lot of staff available to guide you to your seats - it's very efficient. The seats were actually very comfortable. They were soft, spacious, and had a lot of leg room. Even though there were no lines for anything, you absolutely need to get there early. The "show" starts before is set time as there is a comedic character that hilariously interacts with the crowd. This is a must-see and had everyone cracking up with the unexpectedness of it. The show itself is pure spectacle. It is a bizarre exhibition of talent and creativity. You will see everything from trapeze, contortion, acrobatics, dance, balancing acts, comedy, and live music from an orchestra, band, and singers. Seeing these athletes push the limits of what the human body can do in such a beautiful manner is incredibly thrilling. The costumes are beautiful and the sets are amazing. Every scene change and act is so unexpected and really leave you at the edge of your seat. You quite literally have to keep your eyes peeled open to make sure you don't miss anything. There are so many different things happening at once all across the stage, on the floor, the ceiling, and even along the walls and walkways of the audience. There is no clear plot so you may find yourself sitting there trying to figure out what it all means. Some people may find this boring but it truly makes the whole thing more fascinating. There is an obvious intention behind every little thing, it is just unclear what it is. It is truly a mystery. I have recommended this show to everyone I know and I would love to see it again!

    This show has been running for 30 years, and it kind of shows. Although I'm sure the acrobatic acts…read morehave changed over the years to keep it fresh, it's still entertaining, though not as grandiose as other Cirque shows. Most of the show is nonsensical, so don't look for a plot. Something to consider if you think to yourself, I've seen this before, the fact that the show HAS been running for 30+ years means those other shows stole it from this one. Logistically, I had to pick up the tickets at will call, and when I arrived 35 minutes before show time, the line to get in was already snaking through the casino. While I panicked a little, the line moved super fast when they opened the doors. I didn't need to get into that long line. An important thing to remember, if you pick up your tickets at Will Call, you need some ID and the credit card you used to buy them. I was lucky I bought them online the night before, while I was already in Vegas, but I often use a different credit card when buying from home. So to cum up, depending on your taste, this show represents the original Cirque du Soleil concepts, and that's what you'll see.

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    Mystère by Cirque du Soleil
    Mystère by Cirque du Soleil
    Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

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