During December, many Las Vegas shows go “dark” to allow cast members to take extended holiday vacations. If you’re going to Las Vegas between now and New Year’s and have your heart set on seeing a particular show, make sure to check that there will be performances during your dates. The dark days for the major productions are listed below (dates are for December): Bally’s Jubilee! 1, 3, 8, 10, 31; Bellagio O 8-23; Caesars Palace Bette Midler 11-29; Excalibur Louie Anderson, 1-31; Flamingo Donny & Marie 23-27; Nathan Burton 4-12; Golden Nugget Defending the Caveman 5-12; Harmon Theater Amazing Jonathan 16-25, 31; Harrah’s Rita Rudner 10-19; Las Vegas Hilton Barry Manilow 1-16, 21-28; Luxor Carrot Top 2-9, 16-26; MGM Grand Crazy Horse Paris 9-23; Mirage Love 2-17; New York-New York Zumanity 1-16; Paris Anthony Cools 16-25, 31; Planet Hollywood Stomp Out Loud 31; Rio Penn & Teller 4-5, 11-19, 31; Riviera Barbra & Frank 22-25; Crazy Girls 23-31; Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist 8-22; Stratosphere American Superstars 7-10, 14-25, 28-31; TI Mystere 24-25; Tropicana Comedy Stop18-25; Folies Bergere 5-7, 12-25; Venetian The Real Deal 22-25, 29-31; Wynn Le Reve 9-23.
Holiday Happenings: A few casinos are known for making a big deal out of the holiday season. It’s hard to say which will keep the tradition going with the economic climate as it is, but look for displays at Sam’s Town (a decked-out atrium and Santa), Bellagio (conservatory), and Hard Rock and Palms (cocktail waitresses in Santa outfits), along with the non-casino Fremont Street Experience, Fashion Show Mall, Ethel M Cactus Garden, the drive-through display of lights at Sunset Park ($13 per car), and the holiday display at the Springs Preserve ($8 adults, $6 ages 5-17).
Question: When this month does the NFR come to town?
Anthony Curtis’ column is syndicated on a weekly basis to all the above national media outlets.
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