Las Vegas Tips, Entertainment and News

You don’t have to gamble or watch the fancy production shows to enjoy Las Vegas. The best news is that you don’t even have to spend a lot of money for great entertainment. Las Vegas is home to some of the greatest comedians the entertainment business has to offer. Check out these shows for a night of non-stop laughter that will leave your side aching for more.

For a fresh, quick-witted comedian who holds nothing back, head to O’Sheas Casino to experience Vinnie Favorito. From start to finish Vinnie will have you laughing so hard from his take on life that you will fall from your seat. The show starts with everyday musings but after 10 minutes or so, you realize that Vinnie is here to take everyone along for the ride. Non-stop audience interaction and a keen comedian eye will make everyone in the house a target for Vinnie’s humor. He has the uncanny ability to take the simplest mundane things in life and turn them into hilarious acts. However, if you are timid, easily offended, or insulted by profanity, this show is might not be for you.

The Comedy Stop, shown at the Tropicana nightly at 8 and 10:30, has been hailed as one of the best comedy shows in Las Vegas. For a mere $20 bucks you get the opportunity to hear side-splitting humor from not one, but three comedians AND you get one drink on the house. The line-up differs nightly and while you may not be familiar with the headliners going in, you will know and love them when you leave. If you look closely and with a little effort, you can find 2 for 1 deals or $5.00 off coupons for an even better bargain. For the price, Comedy Stop entertainment can’t be beat.

In a tribute to hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, and memory loss, Menopause the Musical celebrates the joys of womanhood in a fun and upbeat musical comedy. Four women cross paths while shopping only to discover they have more in common than a bra size. Thus starts a journey to discovery as these women find support in the humorous events known as The Passage. The true message behind all the comedic relief is that menopause is a normal life experience that should be openly discussed. Realizing the potential of her work, creator Jeanie Linders took the show on the road to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. In doing so, the 05-06 tour raised over $500,000 toward research and awareness. The 08-09 tour has already begun this September.

Are you looking for witty, light-hearted humor that you can take your mother to see? Look no further than Harrah’s for Rita Rudner. Her take on life, marriage and mommy-hood come bundled into a 90-minute rip-roaring package full of off-kilter humor at a reasonable Vegas price. Other great comedians to see while on the Strip include Wayne Brady at the Venetian. Brady delivers the full package as he sings, dances, and acts all while delivering hysterical comedy. The Riviera Comedy Club is a mish-mash of great entertainment with some of the world’s funniest people laughing it up nightly.

So pass up the slots for one night of spell-binding hysteria and treat yourself to the comedy stylings of a Vegas Comedian. We are sure you will not be disappointed.