See These Shows On The Las Vegas Strip Before They Close

Phew. 2023 has delivered a rough hand to the Las Vegas Strip right off the bat. The vast entertainment options among the numerous Strip properties will dwindle in the coming weeks and months, as a full list of shows have announced that they will be closing their curtains for good in 2023.

The slew of closings began with the final curtain call of "Legends in Concert" on December 30th, 2022. According to The Street, Legends was the longest-running show in Las Vegas history. But there is some potential good news on the horizon... While the show ended its run at the Tropicana, it could find another permanent home on the Las Vegas Strip in the coming months. Fingers crossed! For now, it looks like the show will be performing at various locations around town on certain dates (see below).

On January 1st, the musical based on Meat Loaf's extremely successful "Bat Out of Hell" closed at Paris Las Vegas after the show had opened just a few months prior in October 2022. The show was supposed to be a permanent fixture at the Caesars Entertainment property. 102.7 VGS loved this show! The cast was incredible, and they rocked our stage at our 2022 Paws In The Park event. The show even had Shawn perform in one of their shows!

"Extravaganza" at Horseshoe Las Vegas is among the list of shows that will ending their run, with a final closing date of January 7th. The show re-opened on November 23rd, 2020 after just one performance taking the stage before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But nonetheless, the extravagant show entertained audiences throughout the challenging circumstances set over the past few years. Click here to check out remaining ticket availability.

Originally set to end in April 2023, the highly anticipated Lin Manuel Miranda masterpiece "Freestyle Love Supreme" will be closing at the Venetian three months early. Fortunately, there's still time to catch the show before it closes its doors for good. The show will close at the end of the month on January 29th. Click here to explore ticket options.

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What's Las Vegas without its shows?

In a city that never sleeps, amusement is sure to abound. When it comes to providing unique, out-of-the-box experiences, the Las Vegas Strip always provides. This city has redefined the word "enchant" with a multitude of shows that will take your breath away.

Old and new alike, these performances show Vegas at its best. From the psychedelic, to the mystical, to the just plain weird, these shows give visitors a small taste of what this town is truly about. Have fun and make memories that you'll never forget.

Travel back in time with the Beatles, catch some foot-stomping razzle dazzle with the Jabbawockeez or laugh until you cry with a variety show that is so big, it has its own theater! The assortment will astound you and the displays will delight your senses.

Dancing, singing, acrobatics -- we have it all! Whether you want to fly high with award-winning aerialists or are looking for something a little more down to earth, The Neon City has you covered. No matter what you decide to do, there's a little bit of something for the entire group to enjoy.

These stunning productions are a reminder of just why Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world. They combine the best of the best and put on a visual extravaganza that few others can come close to.

A collection of world-class performers and industry giants team up to provide you with awe-inspiring experiences that will have you and your entire crew buzzing for years to come. They're well worth the time; you won't get entertainment quite like this anywhere else in the world.

If you're in town, come on down and check these lovely Las Vegas shows out! We're sure you will have a grand time.

A branch of the much-celebrated Cirque Du Soleil productions, The Beatles LOVE is a show you can't find anywhere else on earth. A psychedelic, multi-sensory experience set against a Grammy winning soundtrack, this show will enchant fans and non-fans alike. Enjoy an aerial show unlike any other!

For full details and to get tickets, click HERE.

Get ready for some true, A+ performers: The Blue Man Group. Enjoy a visually stunning night full of laughter, music, and surprises. What's it about? Well, you'll just have to find out for yourself. This is a show you truly have to experience firsthand -- no spoilers!

Get your tickets HERE.

If you're looking for something a bit more family-friendly, but equally as entertaining, the Jabbawockeez are the group for you! With amazing choreography, equally spectacular music and just a dash of slapstick humor, this show is sure to keep you hooked the entire night.

For more details about the show, check HERE.

Talk about cutting edge! This show JUST premiered and boy, is it already making waves. Follow heroine IO and her friends as they attempt to restore love and beauty to the world. Awakening is Vegas at its best -- boundary-pushing and complete with gorgeous choreography and a breathtaking musical score. Plus, it's narrated by actor Anthony Hopkins!

Click HERE for more information about this show.

You can't leave Las Vegas without first immersing yourself in the spectacle that is V - The Ultimate Variety Show. With comedy, acrobatics, and daredevil stunts, this show is like the Cobb salad of performances -- there's a little bit of everything in one! This is one you definitely don't want to miss.

Get your tickets HERE.

We love a good spectacle here in Las Vegas. Our lovely city is no stranger to wiping out buildings in the most elaborate way possible - a good ol' implosion. And it has been announced that a few properties on the Las Vegas Strip will be imploded soon.

For those that may not know, an implosion is the exact opposite of an explosion. When a building is imploded, rather than bits and chunks flying all over the place, an imploded structure is brought down on itself in a much more "controlled" fashion. It's a very fascinating process, and Las Vegas has utilized this form of demolition for decades.

Billionaire NBA owner, Tillman Fertitta, recently purchased property on the strip, located at Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue. The land is currently home to a motel (which recently closed) and some shuttered souvenir shops, and Fertitta has pulled demolition permits for those buildings. According to The Street, he plans to build a 43-story resort casino on the property following the demolition of the current buildings. KA-BOOM!

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, "New York investment firm Gindi Capital also landed county approvals for a three-story retail complex on 9.5 acres just south of Fertitta’s spread. It would span more than 300,000 square feet and replace a cluster of existing properties, including the now-shuttered Hawaiian Marketplace." It is believed that the Hawaiian Marketplace will be demolished as well, and my heart hurts.

The third property that will soon cease to exist is the legendary Terrible's Casino, located just 25 miles of the Las Vegas Strip. If you've ever driven to or from California on the 15, you've seen this gem off to the side of the freeway. The Street reports "Reno real estate firm Tolles Development plans to build a nearly-2 million-square-foot industrial park..." However, I can find some peace in the property's inevitable removal, as we've been reassured that the implosion of the property would be completed in a very elaborate, theatrical fashion. Just the way we like it!

If you're like me, you frequently find yourself down a rabbit hole, watching videos of past Las Vegas demolitions on YouTube. I don't know. It's a strange addiction. They're my comfort videos, and they're absolutely mesmerizing. So much history being destroyed within a matter of seconds in the most dramatic fashion possible... If you haven't seen these videos, they're a must-see. You might even find yourself lurking down the rabbit hole yourself before you know it.

Check out the final moments and remarkable implosions of several of our notable Las Vegas landmarks over the years (RIP):

The Frontier, later called the New Frontier, opened it's doors in 1942 and was demolished via implosion on November 13th, 2007. Fun fact: The demolition itself and all of the preparation leading up was filmed for a program called “Blowdown: Vegas Casino” for the National Geographic Channel. Nothing has been built on the property, but it’s apparently owned by Steve Wynn...

The Stardust Resort and Casino was once home to some of the most incredible shows and attractions to grace the Strip, including the Lido de Paris show, Siegfried & Roy (it's where they got their start) and Wayne Newton headlined at the property for six years. Stardust was imploded on March 13th, 2007, and Resorts World Las Vegas now resides in it's place.

The Riviera was demolished in two separate implosions (both are included in video above). The first occurred on June 14th, 2016 and the final implosion took place on August 16th, 2016. This property was one of the first high-rises to open in Las Vegas, and the land was purchased by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to expand the convention center.

The property started off as a Holiday Inn, but was rebranded to Boardwalk Hotel and Casino in 1989. It was located between the Bellagio and Park MGM, the current location of Waldorf Astoria. It was ultimately demolished via implosion on May 9th, 2006.

The Sands ultimately crumbled like sand on November 26th, 1996. As many Vegas implosions have, the event received major attention. And because Las Vegas loves celebrating and enjoying a good spectacle, the implosion was even kicked off with fireworks! The Sands was brought down to make way for the Venetian Resort.

Bourbon Street saw a wide range of changes and several different owners throughout it's life. The property found itself owned by Harrah’s Entertainment in 2005 when it was deemed to be structurally compromised. The hotel tower was ultimately imploded on February 14th, 2006. RIP.

This one might not have been located along the Las Vegas Strip, but it is still regarded as a very notable implosion for the city. Castaways, formerly known as the Showboat, was located on Boulder Highway and took it's final breath on January 11th, 2006 before being "cast away."

One of the coolest hotels to ever stand in Las Vegas (in my opinion), the Landmark Hotel was imploded on November 7th, 1995 in a very dramatic fashion. The tower split in two as it crumbled to the ground. Big sad. The land where Landmark once stood is now home to a parking lot used for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Association.

The Desert Inn had a rich history, having hosted numerous stars throughout the years. The property was ultimately purchased by Steve Wynn, and Desert Inn was was imploded on October 23rd, 2001. Both the Wynn Las Vegas and the Encore now proudly stand in it's place.

By the time El Rancho Hotel and Casino was imploded, the property was widely considered an eyesore on the Las Vegas Strip. I think the city was just ready for it to go, and no events were planned surrounding the demolition. An interesting choice by the higher-ups, El Rancho was imploded in the middle of the night (why?) on October 3rd, 2000.

Ah, the Aladdin Hotel. It was ultimately brought down on April 27th, 1998 after hosting many infamous moments in Las Vegas' rich history, including Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s wedding. The land is now home to Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

The Dunes Hotel lived it's final day on October 27th, 1993 before being brought down in very theatrical fashion. Those in charge of the project made it look as though the pirate ships at Treasure Island had fired on the old hotel to set off the blast. Dunes was ultimately imploded to make way for one of the most iconic properties to ever grace the Las Vegas Strip — the Bellagio.

New Year's 1996 was a time to be alive. Talk about the ultimate way to blast into the new year... This event was truly epic. So epic that thousands of tourists flocked to Las Vegas in order to enjoy the spectacle. Mandalay Bay now stands where Hacienda once stood.

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