This week’s 5 best bets for shows in Las Vegas
‘Masters of Illusion’
Take five magicians, throw in some comedy and add a little sleight of hand, and you get the live stage show production of “Masters of Illusion” at Bally’s. Tommy Wind, Greg Gleason, Chris Randall, Jason Bird and Farrell Dillon, along with their dancing assistants, perform grand illusions and comedy magic at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays in the Jubilee Theater. Tickets are $49 to $129; call 702-777-2782.
Markiplier
He has more than 19 million subscribers on YouTube and is touring the U.S. before heading to Europe next month. Markiplier brings his show, featuring improv games, sketches and audience participation, to The Joint on Sunday. Fellow YouTubers LordMinion777, Muyskerm, Tyler Scheid and CrankGameplays join the fun. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel. Tickets are $36.50 to $125; call 888-929-7849.
Disney on Ice
Dory, Nemo, Marlin and Hank take to the ice for the first time in “Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart” at the Thomas &Mack Center. Characters from “Inside Out,” “Frozen,” “Toy Story” and more appear in the family-friendly show opening at 7 p.m. Thursday. Six other shows are scheduled through Jan. 14. Tickets are $18 to $93; call 702-739-3267.
‘Cocktail Cabaret’
Four singers with Broadway credits perform original music and re-imagined modern standards during “The Cocktail Cabaret” at Caesars Palace. Pianist Philip Fortenberry leads a four-piece band in the 70-minute musical revue featuring vocals by Eric Jordan Young, Niki Scalera, Daniel Emmet and Maren Wade. Showtime is 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays in Cleopatra’s Barge. Tickets are $55; call 702-777-2782.
Brad Garrett’s Club
Stand-up comedian Kivi Rogers spends the first weekend of 2018 headlining at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club. Joining Rogers are comics Karen Rontowski and Gooch. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the MGM Grand. Tickets are $43 to $65; call 866-740-7711.
