Penn & Teller
Evening Shows & Residencies · Rio Hotel & Casino
Magic, Acrobatic & Production Icon · Penn & Teller Theater at Rio Las Vegas (Longest-Running Headliners)
DropScore™ 85/100 (A-)
Demand Tier: Value Night (Direct Base Minimum)
Penn & Teller — Las Vegas Tour Dates, Set Times & VIP Tables.
Penn & Teller are American magicians, entertainers, and scientific skeptics who have performed together since 1975. They are noted for their ongoing act that combines elements of comedy with magic. In Las Vegas, Penn & Teller anchors Penn & Teller Theater at Rio Las Vegas (Longest-Running Headliners), drawing high-intent fly-in audiences across Penn & Teller with a signature Satirical Comedy-Magic, Escapology & Sleight-of-Hand format.
● E-E-A-T Verified Dossier:
LasVegasTonight 702 Intelligence Desk & Corridor Operations Team · NRS 368A.200 Statutory Tax Math
Typical Night / Stage Drop
8:00 PM PST Showtime
Dayclub / Matinee: Evening Theater Only
TableEstimate™ All-In +15% Surge
$1,102
$138/person (8-way split w/ 38.875% tax/tip)
Guestlist Cutoff Risk
100% Suspension Prob.
Format: Satirical Comedy-Magic, Escapology & Sleight-of-Hand
OFFICIAL LAS VEGAS BOX-OFFICE TOUR DATES · $0 DUE ONLINE
Upcoming Penn & Teller Las Vegas Dates & $0 Guestlist Passes
New Penn & Teller Las Vegas dates release on rolling 30-to-60-day residency cycles across the flagship rooms below. Lock a $0 residency alert, $0 guestlist pass, or $0-deposit table hold at Penn & Teller’s home Las Vegas venues:
Penn & Teller
Rio Hotel & Casino · 8-Way All-In Split: ~$138/pp
Comedy Cellar at Rio Las Vegas
Rio Hotel & Casino · 8-Way All-In Split: ~$53/pp
Observed Strip Operations Timeline
Penn & Teller Run-of-Show & Set-Drop Clock
Phase 1 · 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM PST
Pre-Show Corridor Dinner Seating
Tell your server at 6:00 PM sharp that you hold tickets for Penn & Teller so checks clear by 7:20 PM.
Phase 2 · 7:15 PM – 7:50 PM PST
Box-Office Security & Yondr / Showroom Seating
Clear security screening at Penn & Teller; allow 20 extra minutes if Yondr phone-lock pouches are active.
Phase 3 · 8:00 PM PST Showtime
Penn & Teller Headline Curtain
Las Vegas showroom residencies start within 5–10 minutes of published curtain with zero opening act.
Phase 4 · 9:45 PM – 10:30 PM PST
Curtain Call & Zero-Uber Nightclub/Lounge Pivot
Step straight out onto the casino promenade for late-night speakeasy cocktails or VIP club entry.
Sightlines, Crowd & Door Survival
Best Booths, Seat Sections & Ratio Rules
★ Sightline Pick: Penn & Teller Front Mezzanine / 200-Level Center: Ideal elevation for full stage choreography, lighting, and acoustic balance.
★ Sightline Pick: VIP Orchestra Banquettes / Golden Circle Tables: Direct eye contact with Penn & Teller and dedicated cocktail service.
★ Sightline Pick: Corridor Pairing: Lock a 10:30 PM lounge or nightclub table inside the same resort campus to eliminate post-show Uber waits.
Door & Guestlist Verdict
Ticketed Theater / Arena Residency — No promoter guestlist exists. All entry requires verified box-office seating or VIP Suite/Table packages.
Crowd Demographic & Attire
Ages 25–58 · Affluent concertgoers, couples, corporate hospitality hosts, and celebratory groups · Smart-casual to upscale resort evening attire.
Going to see Penn & Teller?
Split a booth 8 ways or find a pre-game crew on Roll Call.
Home Las Vegas Residency Venues For Penn & Teller
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Evening Shows & Residencies · Rio Hotel & Casino
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Frequently Asked Questions: Penn & Teller in Las Vegas
What time does Penn & Teller actually go on stage in Las Vegas? ▼
For Las Vegas theater/arena residency shows at Penn & Teller, Penn & Teller takes the stage promptly at 8:00 PM PST Showtime with no traditional opening act. Arrive at least 45 minutes prior to clear security.
Is there a free guestlist for Penn & Teller in Las Vegas, or do I need tickets/tables? ▼
Ticketed Theater / Arena Residency — No promoter guestlist exists. All entry requires verified box-office seating or VIP Suite/Table packages.
How much does a VIP table or booth actually cost for Penn & Teller after Vegas taxes and tips? ▼
Las Vegas nightclub table minimums carry an approximate 38.875% statutory and service waterfall (8.375% Clark County Sales Tax + 9.0% Nevada Live Entertainment Tax under NRS 368A.200 + 20% Auto-Gratuity + Venue Fee). Use the TableEstimate™ calculator on this page to see exact 8-way per-person split math for Penn & Teller.
How to Time Penn & Teller Nights, Door Ratios & All-In Nevada Table Splits
When Penn & Teller headlines in Las Vegas (Penn & Teller Theater at Rio Las Vegas (Longest-Running Headliners)), demand operates on a Value Night (Direct Base Minimum) curve (Penn & Teller holds a 85/100 DropScore™ (A- High-Value Resident) with 24/30 Vegas Crowd Draw and 25/25 Stage-Drop Reliability, commanding an estimated $1,102 all-in TableEstimate™ ($138/person across 8 guests).). Walk-up general admission lines and complimentary guestlists tighten rapidly after 10:30 PM for evening sets (and after 12:00 PM for daytime pool sets), with strict guy-to-girl ratio checks at the ropes unless your group holds pre-purchased expedited tickets or a hosted VIP booth.
At Penn & Teller (Rio Hotel & Casino), entry-level group and table minimums adjusted for Penn & Teller dates project to a TableEstimate™ of $NaN out-the-door ($NaN pre-tax base minimum, or ~$138 per person across 8 guests) once 8.375% Clark County sales tax, 9.0% Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (NRS 368A.200), venue administrative fee, and 20% auto-gratuity are included. Enter exact rideshare drop-off pin “Rio Masquerade Village East Valet / Free Garage” (3-minute indoor walk) and check in at the VIP podium at least 75 minutes before 8:00 PM PST Showtime so your booth placement cannot be bumped.
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