Reader Poll Replies:
I seem to be seeing less shows each year.
The prices are way out of control, the fun is gone. If it wasnt
for the half price shows your web site offers I would not see any shows
during my stay. Linda Hamilton CA
Show in Las Vegas are a PLUS....I do not go
to Las Vegas just too see the shows.. I go to play the slot machines.
While there if there is a show that I really want to see it is nice for
it to be so readily avaliable. Since the economy is taking such a
beating right now if I have to save a little money while there it would
be excluding the shows as good as they are. Peggy Barger New
Smyrna Beach, Florida
It is very important to see at least one show while in Vegas. We are
going in April and plan on seeing at least 4 shows. Marlis
Hampton Kenner, LA
I'm in Vegas twice a year approx. and I'm
seeing at least two or three shows each time. Some are expensive, it's
true, but I wouldn't miss them for anything in the world!
Micheline Marchand Brussels Belgium
We are arriving in Vegas inmid-April for 10
days.We want to be entertained! I am finding as much info as I can
so we can make some type of game plan and see as much as we can. This
will be our first trip. Like others, we have heard alot about the
various acts-good and bad. As the economy down-slides, it is important
to treat the visitors right or they will go elsewhere. But I would hate
to go to all the shows and have it ruined by poor service or bad
attitude employees. Thank you Roy Collins Nanaimo, BC
Canada
It's not important that I see a show,
although they are enjoyable, they are priced way out of my budget! I
prefer the free shows or casino lounge shows. I refuse to pay
$200/ticket for something I can watch on DVD later for $15. I only go to
them if I get comp tickets like I used to in the past. George
Gryak West Mifflin, PA
Going to a show in Vegas is and always will be the
allure, mystique and attraction that brings 100's of 1000's of people to
Vegas every year. Vegas isn't called the entertainment capital of
the world for nothing! I just wish they could make the more expensive
shows more afforgable, then they wouldn't have close or cancel shows.
Keep the Shows! It's part of Vegas History Baby! John
Crouch Los Angeles, Ca.
Well, at $100 per ticket, my wife and I have
been scheduling a show every-other visit to Las Vegas. We have a budget,
for food, for gambling, for entertainment, etc. The only way we can
continue with our yearly vacation plans is to stick to our budget.
It would help if the hotel we stay at would offer some decent discounted
tickets to the show that's at that particular hotel. Steven
Tillinger Cleveland, OH
We visit Las vegas once or twice each year.
We like to go to shows while there. But I believe the big problem with
the shows is the cost. None of these stars are worth $100 to $150 per
person. this is $200 to $300 per couple. Some shows are good, some are
lousy. Some of your comedians can't say a complete sentence without
using profanity. Why should we pay $300 for this? Mary Thill
East Dubuque, Illinois
I will be going to Las Vegas for the third
time this coming April. Sadly, I haven't attended a show yet. I have
always wanted to attend a show but I haven't been able to afford the
headliners. I'm a college professor on a meager salary. I wish I could
attend the shows. I think the shows have for the most part, raised the
price so high that fewer and fewer people are able to attend and do all
the other great things. May be a reason why the free stuff is so
popular. We're not all cheap! Just Poor! Barth Cox
Greeneville, TN
To be honest, it's not very important to me unless
there's a specific entertainer I am wanting to see. The first 3 times I
went to Las Vegas I didn't see any shows. I have seen a couple shows now
but it's still not high on my to do list when I'm there. Tammy
Turnbill Tipp City/Ohio
We plan on going to LV from June 15-22,
2008. We go to Vegas every year, and always look forward to seeing some
of the shows offered there. This year is no different, sinse we get most
of the tickets at the half price places, or coupons from the pamphlets
in many of the hotels. I would like to see "O", or simular shows but the
price is way out of line for me. I see about the same amount of shows to
date, but I think it will be less this year. Alan Wagner
Sheboygan, Wi
We frequent Last Vegas one to three times a year. Each
time we try to see one to two shows per visit. We are seeing less expensive shows
unless we can get a deal on the internet before we leave. I believe more people
would frequent the shows if they were not so costly. You rarely see discounts for
the expensive shows. Jone Dault Erlanger KY
We don't usually go to the shows. Dee
Alpine,Ca.
My husband and I usually only go to one show, but
it is not really all that important to us. We just like to walk the
strip and gamble in different casinos. We also rent a car and take in
the sights around Las Vegas. Nancy Ohio
We come to Vegas about twice a year and have quit
going to shows about 5 years ago they have gone way to expensive and so
we quit going so if they leave they have brought it on themselves.
Barbara Knick Normal/Illinois
We get to Vegas once a year and try to get to at
least one show per stay. Next trip will be in September of this year.
Out 50th Wedding anniversary. Will be trying to stay at Cesars Palace
for the first time. This will be very important to us. John
Makcen Willowick, Ohio
Attending a show during our trip to Las Vegas has always
been an immense part of our "Vegas Experience", whether we are taking part in history
and seeing Wayne Newton, or being highly entertained by a current comedian, like Rita
Rudner! Vegas is the classic show town. Vegas is the Rat Pack, Elvis, Wayne Newton,
Buddy Hackett, and Don Rickles. I only wish I could travel back in time and see one of
those headliners, a dream come true. I hope Vegas will always mean, entertainment &
Shows! Judi Tometczak Portage, IN
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