Several well-known Las Vegas shows are quietly closing their doors, including some big names and fan favorites. No show is safe.  And in recent months, the Strip has seen a wave of cancellations as historic runs have come to an end. And if you’ve been waiting to see one of these productions, you might already be too late. But, you still have a few weeks to catch Mad Apple, as Cirque du Soleil is shutting down this popular Strip show following its 4-year run. Mad Apple combines acrobatics, live music, and stand-up comedy, but its final performance will be September…

The producers of the Vegas show Absinthe have announced a brief, temporary shutdown later this year, using the pause to voice sharp criticism against Formula One operations on the Strip. The production inside the Spiegeltent at Caesars Palace will pause performances from Nov. 16 through Nov. 29, 2026, to complete long overdue venue repairs and refurbishments. Producer Ross Mollison broke the news through the persona of The Gazillionaire, the outrageously outspoken host character of the production. While addressing the brief closure, the announcement targeted the timing of the annual Las Vegas Grand Prix, calling the event schedule detrimental to ticket…