VEGAS! The SHOW at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

VEGAS! The Show turns Las Vegas history into a fast-moving stage revue, with showgirls, singers, dancers, acrobats, and a live big band covering the entertainers who shaped the city. You will move from the Rat Pack and Elvis to later Vegas stars, with costumes, comedy, and old-school showbiz energy filling the 90-minute performance.

I like the clear sense of time travel, especially the nods to vanished landmarks and the moving Sammy Davis Jr. segment tied to the Sands. I also like the choice of four seating categories, plus the fact that the family-friendly material works for children and teenagers. The main catch is practical: Saxe Theater can be hard to find inside Miracle Mile Shops, and the theater can feel very cold, so arrive early and bring a light jacket.

Key points to know before you book

• A 90-minute tour of Vegas entertainment: The show moves through music and performers from the 1940s onward.
• Live music and a full stage cast: Expect singers, dancers, showgirls, acrobats, comedy, costumes, and a live big band orchestra.
• A useful history lesson: The production covers the Rat Pack, Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis Jr., Gladys Knight, Tom Jones, and other major names.
• Inside Miracle Mile Shops: The theater is at Planet Hollywood, but finding it may take a long walk through the shopping complex.
• Good for mixed-age groups: Children, teenagers, couples, and families can all attend.
• Strong value at $49: Four seating choices let you match the ticket to your budget, and even less expensive seats are generally close to the stage in this relatively small theater.

What VEGAS! The Show is really about

This is not a single-star concert or a serious historical drama. It is a traditional Las Vegas revue, built from songs, dance numbers, comic moments, showgirl costumes, and tributes to famous performers.

The show begins with the older Vegas era and works forward through the decades. You will hear music associated with the Rat Pack and Elvis, along with numbers linked to performers such as Gladys Knight and the Pips and Tom Jones. The cast does not simply try to become exact copies of every star. Instead, the singers and dancers recreate the style and spirit of the acts.

That approach matters. If you want a faithful impersonation show focused on one celebrity, this may not be your best choice. If you want a broad, lively look at the entertainment that made Las Vegas famous, the variety is the point.

The production also gives attention to the people and places behind the glitter. A tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. and his connection with the Sands adds more feeling than a run of unrelated songs would provide. References to old Vegas landmarks help you picture the city before the giant resorts and modern headliners took over the Strip.

Finding the Saxe Theater inside Planet Hollywood

The Saxe Theater is at 3663 South Las Vegas Boulevard, inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Your ticket redemption point is the Saxe Theater box office, not a separate theater building on the Strip.

Give yourself extra time. The shopping area is large, and the route from the Planet Hollywood entrance to the theater can be confusing. One of the most useful bits of advice is to arrive early enough for a long walk and a few wrong turns. The box office is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., though hours can change.

The performance begins at 7 p.m. You need to collect your tickets at the box office on the day of the show, and the lead traveler must show photo identification. This is worth remembering if you normally expect to walk straight into a theater with a mobile voucher.

Miracle Mile Shops gives you a practical place to eat, browse, or get your bearings before the performance. You can buy drinks at The Lounge at Saxe Theater before or after the show, but outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the theater.

The 90-minute trip through old Las Vegas

Once seated, the curtain opens on a broad salute to the entertainment capital of the world. The production mixes music with dance rather than stopping for long explanations, so the story comes through the sequence of acts, costumes, songs, and stage pictures.

The early sections focus on classic Las Vegas. This is where the Rat Pack and Elvis material carries much of the nostalgia. You will see the polished, slightly campy style associated with vintage casino showrooms, including glamorous showgirls and tightly arranged dance numbers.

The show then moves through later decades and more contemporary performers. That keeps the program from feeling like a museum piece. A younger person who does not know every old song can still follow the energy, costumes, humor, and movement.

The cast is not huge, but the production uses its performers in several ways. Singers take the lead on familiar numbers, dancers support the big musical scenes, and specialty acts add variety. Acrobatic work, juggling, and other side acts help break up the standard song-and-dance format.

This variety is one of the strongest reasons to choose the show. You are not watching the same kind of number for 90 minutes. The pace stays active, with a mix of voices, dance, comedy, visual spectacle, and live instrumental sound.

Why the live big band matters

A live big band orchestra gives the show more of the old showroom feel than a purely recorded soundtrack would. The music has the scale and swing associated with classic Vegas performance, while the singers and dancers carry the visual side.

The orchestra is especially useful in a production built around several eras. The arrangements can shift from Rat Pack-style material to more dramatic ballads, dance numbers, and later pop influences. You get a sense of how the Vegas stage changed over time without leaving the theater.

Music is the heart of the experience, so your enjoyment will depend partly on your taste. The program favors familiar standards and theatrical arrangements rather than cutting-edge concert music. I would choose it for classic entertainment, not for an experimental show or a single genre.

Showgirls, costumes, and the old-school Vegas look

The costumes are a major part of the appeal. Showgirls, colorful sets, and glittering stage clothes create the visual language most people associate with traditional Las Vegas.

The show uses glamour freely, including lightly dressed showgirls and plenty of eye candy for all sides of the audience. That is part of the classic revue tradition, but it may not appeal to everyone. The material is family-friendly in the sense that all ages are welcome, though parents should know the production uses the polished, glamorous style of an old casino show.

The dance numbers bring much of the energy. The cast moves quickly between ensemble routines and featured performers, keeping the stage busy even when the central singer changes. The result is more about a complete evening of showbiz than about one perfect vocal performance.

Seating choices and what you get for $49

The listed price is $49 per person, including taxes and fees. You choose among four seating categories when booking, so you can decide how much proximity and priority matter to you.

The theater is relatively small, and many seats offer a useful view. Several comments point to the lack of a truly bad seat, while one person who paid for VIP seating felt the small room made the upgrade less necessary. That does not mean every category feels identical, but it does suggest that a budget seat can still deliver the main experience.

I would pay more if sitting close to the stage is important to you, or if you are marking a birthday and want to make the evening feel special. Otherwise, the $49 option looks like the sensible value choice. You still receive the full show, the live band, the dancers, the costumes, and the specialty acts.

The price compares well with many Las Vegas productions that cost much more and focus on one headline act. Here, the tradeoff is that you get a revue rather than a large-scale theatrical spectacular or a superstar concert.

The cold theater and other small practical matters

Bring a light coat or sweater. The theater can be very cold, and sitting still for 90 minutes makes that more noticeable. This is a small point, but it can affect the whole evening.

No hotel pickup or drop-off is included. You need to make your own way to Planet Hollywood, which is straightforward by taxi, rideshare, walking, or public transportation, but the indoor route to the theater takes time.

The start time is 7 p.m., so plan your meal around it. Miracle Mile Shops gives you nearby options, but the safest plan is to eat before you begin searching for the theater. Once you have collected your tickets and found the entrance, you can relax instead of rushing through the mall.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund. The experience also has a weather-related cancellation policy, with another date or a full refund offered if poor weather causes the cancellation.

Who will enjoy this production most

I would recommend VEGAS! The Show to anyone who wants a broad introduction to old Las Vegas entertainment. It works particularly well for a first visit, because the program gives you recognizable names, familiar music, showgirls, comedy, and a quick sense of how the city built its reputation.

Families are a strong match. Children and teenagers are welcome, and the blend of movement, costumes, acrobatics, and music can hold attention even if they do not know the older songs. A teenager may not connect with every Rat Pack number, but the visual pace and variety help keep the show accessible.

Couples and friends looking for a classic night out should also consider it. The performance has enough nostalgia for people who remember older Vegas and enough spectacle for someone seeing this style for the first time.

I would be more cautious if you expect a strict Rat Pack tribute. The production includes the Rat Pack, but it is not devoted only to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. It is a larger survey of Vegas entertainment. The same applies if you want modern pop music, a huge theater, or a major illusion and stunt production.

Is the old Vegas nostalgia authentic?

The show presents a polished stage version of Vegas rather than a documentary account. You get the costumes, music, famous names, glamour, and nods to classic landmarks, but the evening is designed to entertain first.

That does not make the historical material useless. The Sammy Davis Jr. segment, the references to the Sands, and the progression from the 1940s onward give the production an emotional center. You leave with a clearer idea of the personalities and venues that shaped the city.

The best way to think of it is as a musical scrapbook. It selects memorable images and sounds from several generations and places them in one compact performance. Some sections may feel more nostalgic to you than others, depending on what music you know.

My take on the value

At $49, this is one of the easier Las Vegas show purchases to justify. The ticket includes the performance and all taxes and fees, and the 90-minute length fits neatly into an evening without taking over your entire night.

You are paying for a full cast rather than one celebrity, with live music, dancing, costumes, showgirls, acrobatics, and comedy all included. That range gives the show its value. Even if one number is not your style, another type of act arrives soon after.

The main value warning is expectation. A few people may find the production too campy or less like a traditional Rat Pack show than they imagined. If you treat the title as a promise of a wide Las Vegas revue, the format makes sense. If you buy it expecting a serious recreation of one famous casino lounge, you may feel shortchanged.

Should you book VEGAS! The Show?

Book it if you want a family-friendly, reasonably priced introduction to classic Vegas entertainment with lots of variety. It is especially useful for a mixed-age group, a first visit to Las Vegas, or an evening when you want music and spectacle without committing to a much higher ticket price.

Choose a less expensive seating category with confidence if budget matters, since the theater is small and sightlines are generally favorable. Pay for a higher category only if being close to the stage or marking a special occasion matters to you.

Skip it if you want a single-star impersonation, a modern concert, or a serious historical presentation. Otherwise, arrive early, find the Saxe Theater before showtime, bring a sweater, and enjoy the glitter, songs, and slightly old-fashioned showbiz.

FAQ

Where is VEGAS! The Show located?

It is performed at the Saxe Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, at 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd #454A, Las Vegas, Nevada.

What time does the show begin?

The listed start time is 7 p.m.

How long does VEGAS! The Show last?

The performance lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What does the show include?

The production includes singing, dancing, showgirls, a live big band orchestra, comedy, acrobatics, and tributes to famous Las Vegas entertainers.

Which performers are featured in the production?

The show includes tributes to the Rat Pack, Elvis Presley, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Tom Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., and other performers linked with Las Vegas.

Is the show suitable for children?

Yes. The production welcomes people of all ages and is described as family-friendly.

Are drinks available at the theater?

Yes. Drinks can be purchased at The Lounge at Saxe Theater before or after the show. Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the theater.

Do I need to collect my tickets at the theater?

Yes. Tickets are held at the Saxe Theater box office for collection on the performance day. The lead traveler must show photo identification.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the show are not accepted for a refund.