Back in 2011 I was looking for help on the best seats for certain shows. Greg sent me this in a private email. Greg did this for a person he did not know and had never spoke to.I was so impressed that I saved it. ( Not something I normally do ) I don't know if he posted it here or not. As my tribute, I am reposting it. I hope this helps others. I think Greg would have liked that. RIP
I go to VEGAS for Shows 1st/Gaming 2nd.
I think I've seen most of the Shows...Like a good CD,
I don't listen to it just once, and I see the Shows I like
over and over again also.
The following, are 13 Las Vegas Shows that I consistently get questions on in re. to seating locations.
THERE'S LOTS MORE SHOWS TO CHOOSE FROM, but these will get you goin'!
*RULES OF THUMB:
Upper Rear seats are best for CIRQUE Shows...
Down front center for comedians...
Mid Room for music (around the 'sound booth' is always a
a good location...it's there for a good reason.) Sound needs room to open up. Up close, the 'vocals' will sound
muddy and muffled.
The far LEFT and RIGHT sections in 'most' theaters are
pretty poor seats.
*Maitre'D Tipping: They need 'at least' ten bucks, per person, in your party to re seat you to a better location.
Discount Ticket brokers like www.goldstar.com
and www.travelzoo.com have great ticket prices, but they're not (always) the better seats (even at VIP levels)
Be prepared to tip your Maitre'D when you use these services.
I buy 99% of my tics, 'rack rate' from the Box Offices.
Do you homework, LOOK AT THE SEATING CHART, have
an idea of where you'd like to sit at the price you want to
pay and CALL THE BOX OFFICE.
NO website bookings/NO disappointments
THERE'S LOTS OF GOOD SEATS IN THESE THEATERS...
these are the area's I suggest and I hope they work for
you too. If you don't care for my suggestions, go out and
make some of your own, lol.
1. MYSTERE at t.i.: 1.800.944.7444 www.treasureislandlasvegas.com 'click' MYSTERE picture
SECTION 203, ROWS AA-GG
2. LOVE at the Mirage: 1.800.963.9634
www.mirage.com 'click' LOVE picture
SECTION 209 or 200 anywhere. (I prefer upper/mid area)
3.KA' at the MGM: 1.866.774.7117
www.mgmgrand.com 'click' ENTERTAINMENT
SECTION 202, ROWS AA-GG
4.'O' at the Bellagio: 1.888.987.7111
www.bellagio.com 'click' 'O' CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
SECTION 203, Upper Orchestra
5. VIVA ELVIS at Aria 1.877.253.5847
https://www.arialasvegas.com 'click' VIVA ELVIS
Probably the most complicated CIRQUE seating chart in
town, lol. I suggest the middle section choices, 202 is center. If you prefer the front section with the 'comfy seats' and more leg room, I'd sit mid section to back.
Right up front is too close.
6. ZUMANITY at New York New York: 1.866.606.7111
https://www.newyorknewyorklasvegas.com 'click' ZUMANITY
SECTIONS 102 or 103, ROWS A-D
ZUMANITY also has lots of seating choices. There are 'love seats up front, a balcony which is good, and sections on the sides of the stage.
Because of the configuration of the stage, the side sections limit your view while performers are working the 'front' of the stage. You'll view their profile or back sides
for 'some' routines.
7. JERSEY BOYS, BLUE MAN GROUP and PHANTOM
www.venetian.com 1.877.583.6423
These 3 Shows you can access from the Venetian website.
'point' to ENTERTAINMENT and pick your Show.
BLUE MAN GROUP: FRONT ORCHESTRA, ROWS F-M
JERSEY BOYS: GOLD CIRCLE, ROWS F-K or SECTION 2
center, ROWS L-R
PHANTOM: GOLD CIRCLE, ROWS G-M (there's been a rumor that Phantom might be ending it's run. It's just a
rumor at this point, but if you want to see it, NOW'S THE
TIME. Probably some of the best costumes and stage sets
in town)
8. JUBILEE at Bally's: 1.800.634.3434
www.ballyslv.com 'click' EVENTS/ENTERTAINMENT
SECTION C center, ROWS A-F
9. CARROT TOP/FANTASY...(Adult topless Show) at Luxor:
www.luxor.com 1.800.288.1000 'click' ENTERTAINMENT
(Both Shows) Mezzanine, SECTION 1, ROW D
You want the theatre seats...there are some folding chairs.
10. LE REVE at Wynn Las Vegas: 1.888.320.9966
www.wynnlasvegas.com 'click' ENTERTAINMENT
SECTION A or B, ROWS G-K
I prefer the top at Row K. The showroom is in-a-round and
the views are good through out. 'IF' there was a 'front of stage', it is sections A and B the Artists face.
SECTION L is the VIP area. Great view, Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries lots of leg room but a bit
pricey. You even have your own video screen to watch the
underwater action...
11. PENN & TELLER at the RIO: 1.888.746.7482
www.playrio.com 'click' EVENTS/ENTERTAINMENT
I prefer the down front center VIP area for their Show!
