A nightly variety show in the V Theater at the Miracle Mile Shops, Planet Hollywood, mixing jugglers, acrobats, balancers, comedians and specialty acts in one fast-moving bill.
V - The Ultimate Variety Show is the classic Las Vegas variety format: a host links together a run of specialty acts, each on stage for a few minutes, so the evening never sits still for long. A typical bill includes jugglers, hand balancers, hoop and aerial performers, acrobatic duos, strongman-style feats and a comic act or two.
The line-up rotates, so the acts you see may not be the ones in the photos or reviews. The format stays the same, though, and that is the point: if one act is not to your taste, the next is only minutes away.
The show plays in the V Theater (V1) inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South. Performances are usually nightly at 7pm. The room is small and fairly basic, with a mix of fixed theatre seats and loose chairs. The upside is that there is no bad view and the performers work close to the audience. The downside is that comfort and polish do not match the big production rooms on the Strip.
This is one of the easiest shows to recommend to mixed groups. There is no nudity, the humour is broad, and children usually enjoy the physical acts. It also works as a first-night show for visitors who are not sure what kind of Las Vegas entertainment they like. Prices sit well below the headline residencies, and there are frequently discounted seats. Check what is included in the price, because fees can add a fair amount to a cheap headline figure.
Getting there is simple. The Miracle Mile Shops connect Planet Hollywood with the Strip, and the theatre is signposted inside the mall. Allow a few extra minutes because the mall is large and easy to get turned around in. A 7pm curtain leaves you time for dinner afterwards, or for a later show on the same night. The same theatre complex hosts other smaller productions, so make sure your ticket says V - The Ultimate Variety Show.
What to expect
The experience
A host introduces a sequence of short specialty acts: juggling, balancing, acrobatics, strength feats and comedy. Each act gets a few minutes, so the pace is quick and there is no plot to follow. The line-up rotates over time.
Best time
The 7pm start leaves time for dinner afterwards or a second, later show.
How long
About 75 to 90 minutes.
Tips
The V Theater is an intimate room inside the Miracle Mile Shops. Sightlines are good from almost everywhere, but seating is a mix of fixed seats and loose chairs, and the venue is plainer than the big Strip theatres. Suitable for all ages. There is no nudity and the comedy is broad rather than adult. Some acts involve audience volunteers, so sit further back if you would rather stay in your seat. Ticket prices are among the lower ones for a Strip show, and discounts are common. Look at the total with fees before booking, because they can noticeably increase a low advertised price. Enter the Miracle Mile Shops from Las Vegas Boulevard or from inside Planet Hollywood and follow the signs to the V Theater. Planet Hollywood's self-parking garage is the closest. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early to find the room and pick seats. A full evening show for well under headliner prices, with discounts often available. The 7pm start leaves time for dinner afterwards or a second, later show.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families, mixed-age groups and first-timers who want a fun, low-risk night out.
- Families
- Suitable for all ages; no nudity and the comedy is broad rather than adult.
- Couples
- A relaxed, good-value evening before a late show.
- Pair with
- Combine it with Chippendales or another Planet Hollywood show on a night out at the Miracle Mile Shops.
- Time needed
- About 75 to 90 minutes.
Good questions
What kind of acts are in V - The Ultimate Variety Show?+
Jugglers, balancers, acrobats, hoop and aerial performers, strength acts and comedians, introduced by a host. The specific acts rotate, so the line-up changes over time.
Where is the V Theater?+
Inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, on the center Strip. Follow the mall signs to the V Theater.
What time is V - The Ultimate Variety Show?+
It usually plays nightly at 7pm. Check the calendar for your date, because schedules can change around holidays.
Is V suitable for children?+
Yes. It is one of the most family-friendly shows in Las Vegas, with no nudity and broad, physical comedy that children usually enjoy.
How long is the show?+
Roughly 75 to 90 minutes with no interval. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early because the Miracle Mile Shops are large.
