One Ticket, a Whole Show's Worth of Acts
Not every great Las Vegas night runs on a single headliner. Some of the most reliable, crowd-pleasing shows in town are the big-cast spectacles -- productions where no one performer is the star, because the whole point is variety, scale, and a little bit of everything. If you cannot decide what kind of show you are in the mood for, these three solve the problem by giving you all of it at once. All are family-friendly, and all deliver more entertainment per ticket than almost anything else on the Strip.
V - The Ultimate Variety Show
V - The Ultimate Variety Show at Planet Hollywood is the buffet of talent its fans swear by. Rather than commit to one type of act, it rotates through a fast-moving lineup of comedians, acrobats, jugglers, magicians, and specialty performers, so there is always something new coming before the last thing can wear out its welcome. It is quick, funny, and impressively varied -- the definitional Las Vegas variety show, and one of the most reviewed in the city.
This is the pick for indecisive groups, mixed-age families, and anyone who wants maximum entertainment without betting the whole night on a single genre.
Venue: Planet Hollywood, Miracle Mile Shops | Format: Rotating variety acts | Age: All ages
WOW - The Vegas Spectacular
WOW - The Vegas Spectacular at the Rio is the acrobatic heavyweight of the three -- a 90-minute rush where water, aerial artistry, and world-class acrobatics collide into a single visual production. Around thirty elite performers, including Olympic-caliber acrobats and aerial specialists, drive a Cirque-style spectacle that has amazed more than two and a half million guests worldwide. If your idea of a great show is jaw-dropping physical feats and constant visual surprise, this is it.
This is the pick for anyone who wants that big-production, how-did-they-do-that spectacle, and it welcomes guests aged four and up, making it a strong family choice.
Venue: Rio Hotel & Casino | Format: Acrobatic water spectacle, 90 minutes | Age: 4 and up
VEGAS! THE SHOW
VEGAS! THE SHOW at Planet Hollywood is the love letter to old Las Vegas -- a musical revue that resurrects the feather-clad showgirls, live band, and Rat Pack-era glamour of the city's golden age. It is a celebration of the classic Vegas that mostly vanished, staged with the flash and sophistication of the era it honors, and it carries the highest ratings of the three. Part nostalgia, part full-scale production number, all sequins.
This is the pick for travelers who want the timeless, quintessentially Vegas experience -- showgirls, standards, and old-school glamour done properly.
Venue: Planet Hollywood, Miracle Mile Shops | Format: Classic Vegas musical revue | Age: All ages
The Practical Truth
Pick by the kind of spectacle you want. V is the fast, funny, something-for-everyone variety show and the safest bet for a mixed group. WOW is the acrobatic, water-and-aerial production for anyone who wants pure visual wow. VEGAS! THE SHOW is the glamorous, nostalgic showgirl revue and the most highly rated of the three. All are family-friendly and all pack a full evening of entertainment into one ticket. Looking for something more grown-up and adults-only? See our separate look at the Atomic Saloon Show. Check the booking section below for showtimes across all three.
