The 15 Best Shows in the USA

1.The Haygoods: Branson’s Most Popular Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,232 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56Our pick

See five Haygood brothers and one sister perform music from the 1960s to today on more than 20 instruments. Expect singing, dancing, tap, harp, lights, pyrotechnics, and fast costume changes during this two-hour Branson show, followed by a meet and greet.

“Tremendously talented musicians, impressive lights and pyrotechnics. Audio for spoken words is HORRIBLE. Overrated for general entertainment value. Multiple other shows in the area more entertaining.”

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2.Paradise Cove Luau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,498 reviews · from $150

Spend an evening at Paradise Cove in Ko Olina with a Mai Tai, Hawaiian games, crafts, an imu ceremony, buffet dinner, sunset views, hula, music, and fire dancing. Choose Standard, Orchid, or Premium seating, and add round-trip pickup from selected Waikiki locations.

“The bus arrived to pick us up over forty five minutes after the stated pickup time. We were stuck in traffic for over an hour on our way to the luau site. The guide said that the delay was due to the usual Friday night traffic. We arrived at the Paradise Cove luau oRead more”

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3.Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,350 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about three hours at Waimea Valley with a flower lei greeting, garden access, hands-on food preparation, an umu demonstration, kava ceremony, dinner, and Polynesian dancing. The finale is a fire knife performance. Choose a midday or evening show, and arrange your own transportation.

“Aloha! I had a wonderful experience at the Toa Luau❤️! I was made to feel like family. If you are looking for an authentic feel, this is your place.”

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4.Chief’s Luau Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,018 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144

At Chief’s Luau in Kapolei, Chief Sielu leads an energetic Polynesian show with hula, fire-knife dancing, music, comedy, headband weaving, and a Hawaiian buffet. Choose Aloha, Paradise, or Royal seating, and consider hotel pickup from select Waikiki hotels.

“It was so amazing!!! The guy were so hot I really liked them. We were cracking uppp it was so funny. LOVED the chief. Whoever the guy was who was dark and jacked with an arm sleeve and long curly hair tell him to text me.”

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5.Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,013 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

At Coral Crater Adventure Park, you’ll enjoy an all-you-can-eat Polynesian feast, hula, Maori games, weaving, cooking activities, and a large outdoor show about the Battle of Kipapa and King Kamehameha I. Hotel pickup is available, and the four-hour evening is conducted in English.

“Amazing experience! They really go out of their way to make it special. The food was delicious and clean. They were so organized and the performers and host were incredible. It’s well worth the price in my opinion since other luaus are similar in price but definitely inferior than this one. This was better even than the one at the Polynesian cultural center. We don’t usually repeat these types of activities but we had such a great time that we would go there again if we visit the island in the future.”

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6.The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,754 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about two hours with Shoot Ogawa and fellow audience members in a 60-seat Victorian-style theater at Hilton Waikiki Beach. Expect close-up magic, comedy, audience participation, a levitation act, a small magic museum, and a complimentary rum punch for those 21 and older.

“Small venue, it was great being up close and personal. The magicians were very entertaining. They even had a small museum.”

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7.Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,518 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Book a guaranteed seat for a 2 to 2.5-hour Grand Ole Opry show in Nashville. Expect eight or more performers, from country legends and charting stars to bluegrass, gospel, folk, and comedy acts. Choose a date and seating level, then exchange your voucher for show tickets at the on-site box office.

“Trading the voucher for our tickets was quick and easy. The show, of course, was wonderful! Everything around the Opry House was beautifully decorated for the holidays.”

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8.Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Ticket in Myrtle Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,162 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

At St. John’s Inn in North Myrtle Beach, you’re greeted with a lei, seated for a buffet dinner, and treated to songs and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, New Zealand, and Samoa. The evening ends with a high-energy Samoan fire knife performance. Tea and water are included, with a cash bar available.

“This is a great place to stay. The staff is helpful and efficient. The restaurant has good food. The breakfast buffet is top notch!”

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9.NYC: Aladdin the Musical on Broadway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,800 reviews · 2h 30m · from $83

Spend 150 minutes at the New Amsterdam Theatre for Disney’s Aladdin, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. Expect classic songs by Alan Menken, new Broadway numbers, lavish costumes, comic energy, and the famous carpet ride. Multilingual audio commentary is available in six languages.

“greatest Show of all time. great actor, great effects. great Songs🥳 Love it”

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10.Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,622 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $218

Spend about three hours at the oceanfront Maui Nui Luau in Ka’anapali. You’ll receive a flower lei, eat from a Hawaiian buffet, watch the imu ceremony, and follow Polynesian stories through music, hula, Tahitian dance, and a Samoan fire and knife show. Black Rock provides the setting.

“The food buffet and entertainment were phenomenal!!! Love it!! Would definitely do it again if we go back to Maui!!”

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11.Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,620 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend an evening at historic Kilohana Plantation with a lei greeting, buffet of Hawaiian favorites, open bar before the show, and a theatrical account of the voyage from Tahiti to Kauai. Optional packages add hotel transportation, a plantation train ride, or premium seating.

“We enjoyed the show. It was a fun family get together. The food was fresh and had a great variety choices.”

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12.NYC: The Lion King on Broadway

See Disney’s The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre in New York. Follow Simba’s journey through Julie Taymor’s colorful staging, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning songs, African rhythms, moving puppets, and Pride Rock rising from the stage. Your ticket includes subtitle service through a mobile app.

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13.Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Spend about three and a half hours at Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian Center with pineapple, a Mai Tai, hula instruction, a Hawaiian buffet, and live dinner entertainment. Select packages add the 80-minute Rock-A-Hula show, with hula, fire-knife dancing, Elvis and Michael Jackson tributes, and a cast meet-and-greet.

“Delicious buffet and friendly service. Worth every penny. Everyone should not miss this entertainment show/buffet opportunity when coming visit Waikiki Honolulu. Must see.”

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14.Escape Reality Branson Magic Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $46Best value

Spend about two hours at the Hughes Brothers Theatre with Las Vegas magicians Garry and Janine Carson. You will watch comedy magic, grand illusions, audience participation, and a roughly 70-minute show, followed by a three-course dinner with chicken, pork, vegetables, rolls, and chocolate mousse.

“Great show for the whole family. They use young and older members of audience to make it more real. 70 minutes of fun and entertainment. Dinner was good, too. Highly recommend it!”

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15.NYC: MJ the Musical on Broadway

See MJ the Musical at New York’s Neil Simon Theatre, a four-time Tony Award-winning show about the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour. With a book by Lynn Nottage, choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, and more than 25 hits, the production mixes music, movement, and backstage creativity.

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