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About Mad Apple
Mad Apple is what happens when Cirque du Soleil stops trying to be elegant and decides to throw a party instead. The show is set in the energy of New York City — loud, spontaneous, irreverent — and it plays out at New York-New York Hotel, which is either very on-brand or very funny depending on how you look at it. The pre-show starts 30 minutes before curtain, when the bar literally rises from the stage and performers mingle with the audience. That sets the tone for everything that follows.
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Spike's Take
Show up at 6:30 PM — not 7:00 PM. The bar rises from the stage 30 minutes before curtain and performers are out in the crowd working the room. Most people miss this because they arrive right at showtime. Don't be most people. Get there early, get a drink, and let the energy build before the curtain even goes up. It's a different show when you're in it from the start.
The 90-minute show blends acrobatics with stand-up comedy, live music, and street-style performance art in ways no other Cirque show attempts. There's no sweeping narrative about mythological forces or elemental themes. It's more like a greatest hits of human spectacle filtered through a New York City lens — juggling, aerial acts, comedy bits, and musical numbers crashing into each other at full speed. The comedians and the acrobats share equal billing, which is unusual for Cirque and deliberately so.
Know before you go: This is strictly 18+ — no exceptions, no matter how mature your guest seems. The humor skews adult and the bar is central to the experience. If you want contemplative and cinematic, see KÀ or "O." If you want to laugh, drink, and watch someone do something physically impossible while a comedian makes fun of them, Mad Apple is your show.
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Show Details
Venue
New York-New York Theater
New York-New York Hotel & Casino · 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd. The theater is inside the hotel — follow signs from the main entrance. Give yourself extra time to navigate the casino floor.
Show Days & Times
Tuesday – Sunday
7:00 PM and 9:30 PM shows nightly. Dark Monday only. Pre-show starts 30 minutes before curtain. Always verify your date at checkout.
Duration
90 Minutes
No intermission. Plus 30-minute pre-show if you arrive early — which you should. The 7PM show is done by 8:30 PM with the whole Strip night ahead.
Age Requirement
Ages 18+ Strictly
No one under 18 admitted under any circumstances. The humor is adult and the bar is part of the show. This rule is strictly enforced — no exceptions, no matter how mature the guest.
Pre-Show
Bar Rises from the Stage
30 minutes before curtain, the bar literally rises from the stage and performers come out to mingle with the audience. Arrive early — this is part of the show, not a warm-up act.
Photography
No Recording During Show
Camera use and audio/video recording are prohibited during the performance. Phones away once the show starts. Smoke-free venue.
What to Expect
🍹 The Pre-Show Bar
The bar rises from the stage 30 minutes before curtain and performers come out to meet the audience. It's not a warm-up act — it's part of the show. Get there at 6:30 PM, get a drink, talk to the performers. This is what separates the people who had a good time from the people who had an unforgettable one.
🤸 World-Class Acrobatics
The acrobatics are full Cirque du Soleil — globally recruited performers doing things that should not be physically possible. Aerial acts, contortion, juggling, and ground-based athleticism that would headline any other show. Here they share stage time equally with the comedians, which gives the acrobatic sequences more punch when they hit.
😂 Live Comedy
Stand-up comedians share equal billing with the acrobats — this is the only Cirque show where you will laugh as hard as you gasp. The humor is adult and the comedians work the crowd directly. If you're in the front rows, you're fair game. The comedy is sharp, not crude, and the timing between the comedy bits and acrobatic sequences is precisely choreographed.
🗽 NYC Energy
The whole show is filtered through a New York City lens — loud, spontaneous, and slightly chaotic in the best possible way. Live music, street-style performance art, and a crowd energy that builds from the pre-show through the finale. This is the most party-forward show in the Cirque catalog. Dress as you are. The vibe is a night out in New York, not a formal theater event.
Your Evening Blueprint
6:15 PM
Arrive at New York-New York
New York-New York is mid-Strip on the east side. Self-parking is in the attached garage. Rideshare drops right at the casino entrance. Give yourself 45 minutes before the show — the casino floor is large and the theater requires some navigation on your first visit.
6:30 PM
Pre-Show Starts — Don't Miss This
The bar rises from the stage and performers come out into the audience to mingle. Get a drink. This is not optional — it's the moment that shifts the night from "seeing a show" to being part of one. Most people who show up right at 7PM wish they'd arrived earlier.
7:00 PM
Curtain Up
Show starts on time. From here it moves fast — 90 minutes of comedy, acrobatics, and live music with no intermission. Tue–Sun at 7PM and 9:30PM — verify your specific time at checkout.
~8:30 PM
Back in the Wild
90 minutes, clean exit. The Strip is right outside. The night is still early — New York-New York has a full bar scene and casino floor if you want to keep the energy going, or it's a quick rideshare anywhere on the Strip.
New York-New York Theater Seating Chart
New York-New York Theater — Click a zone for details
Front
Center 🌵 Spike's Pick
Back
Rear
🪑 Sweet Spot
The closest rows to the stage. You're in direct range of the performers and comedians — eye contact happens, crowd interaction happens. If a comedian needs someone to work with, front row guests are the most likely candidates. The aerial acts are dramatic from up close. Best for guests who want to be fully inside the show rather than watching it. Some audience participation is almost inevitable from these seats.
The sweet spot. You get every acrobatic sequence and every comedy bit in full view with the ideal distance to see the complete stage picture. The aerial acts play best from here — you see the height and the arc of each sequence. You're close enough to catch facial expressions but far enough to take in the full stage width simultaneously. This is where Spike sits.
A bit of elevation gives you a panoramic view of the full stage. Every acrobatic sequence, every comedy bit, every aerial act — you see the complete picture. Great if you want to take it all in without being in the thick of it. Lower chance of being selected for audience participation. Still very good sightlines throughout.
The full stage laid out in front of you from the furthest vantage point. The theater is not massive — these seats still provide good sightlines to everything on stage. Great value option if budget is a consideration. The acrobatics read well from here and you're fully out of range for audience participation.
Frequently Asked
No. Mad Apple is strictly 18 and older — no exceptions. The humor is adult, the bar is central to the experience, and no one under 18 will be admitted regardless of circumstance. Leave the kids at the hotel and enjoy a genuine adults-only night out. For family-friendly Cirque, KÀ at MGM Grand is all-ages.
Yes — arrive early. The pre-show starts 30 minutes before curtain. The bar rises from the stage, performers come out into the audience, and the energy builds before the show even officially begins. Arriving right at show time means you miss this entirely. Get there at 6:30 PM for the 7PM show, get a drink, and let the night start properly.
Mad Apple runs Tuesday through Sunday with two shows nightly at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The show is dark on Monday. Always verify your specific date and time at checkout — the schedule can vary on holidays.
The 9:30PM crowd tends to be looser and more into it. If you want the full party energy this show is built for, the late show consistently delivers. The 7PM is the same show with a slightly calmer vibe — better if you have an early morning or want to make the most of the rest of the evening afterward.
No truly bad seats in this theater. Front rows mean more comedian interaction and a higher chance of being pulled into a bit. Center section gives you the ideal full-stage view for both the acrobatics and the comedy — this is Spike's pick. Back and rear sections offer good sightlines with a wider perspective and much lower odds of audience participation.
90 minutes with no intermission, plus the 30-minute pre-show if you arrive when you should. Plan to arrive at New York-New York 45 minutes before showtime so you can navigate the casino floor, find the theater, use the restroom, and get a drink before the pre-show starts.
No. The price shown is the price you pay. No service fees, no surprises — ever. That's why we direct you to book through Vegas Sidekick.
New York-New York has self-parking in the attached garage on the east side of the property. Rideshare is the smoothest option for Strip visits — drop-off is right at the main entrance. Either way, give yourself 45 minutes before the show to navigate to the theater inside the property.
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