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Las Vegas shows are closing left and right, and some of their runs lasted more than two decades. We're breaking down the productions going dark on the Strip and downtown, from Mad Apple and Marriage Can Be Murder to Menopause the Musical, plus the one big show taking a short break this fall.
Major entertainment shifts are shaking up the Las Vegas Strip, with several long-running and fan-favorite shows either shutting down permanently or taking an unexpected hiatus. First, after a four-year run combining acrobatic spectacles with stand-up comedy, Cirque du Soleil is closing Mad Apple permanently at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on September 5th.
Over at Harrah's Cabaret, the iconic Menopause The Musical has officially closed its doors after an incredible 21-year run on the Strip. Logging over 7,000 performances across three separate venues, it holds the title of the longest-running scripted musical in Las Vegas history, driven by a dedicated fan base over two decades.
Off the main Strip, the interactive murder-mystery comedy Marriage Can Be Murder recently took its final bow at the Rio after an astounding 27 years in Las Vegas. From its humble beginnings in 1999 at the Showboat to numerous venue changes across town, this beloved staple of mid-tier comedy shows has officially wrapped up its latest chapter.
Meanwhile, Spiegelworld’s hit show Absinthe announced a temporary shutdown scheduled for November 16-29. Show producer Ross Mollison, speaking through his outlandish alter-ego The Gazillionaire, explained the venue needs roof repairs, while taking bold jabs at F1 racing for severely disrupting Strip attendance during race weekends.
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