The Underground Theater at MGM Grand Las Vegas
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Silent Comedy Turns Everyday Objects into Big Laughs
Tape Face is a visual comedy show built around physical humor, music, props, playful pauses and audience participation at The Underground Theater inside MGM Grand Las Vegas.
The character never needs spoken punchlines. Facial expressions, body movement, carefully timed music and simple objects do the talking.
A household item can suddenly become a costume, a musical instrument, a stage partner or the setup for an entire routine. That makes the humor easy to follow without relying on long explanations or complicated dialogue.
The comedy draws from mime, clowning, vaudeville, silent film, prop comedy and modern physical theater. The result feels very different from a traditional stand-up show.
Audience volunteers may also become part of selected routines. Their natural reactions often create some of the funniest moments because they are not following a rehearsed script.
Tape Face works well for families, couples, international visitors, comedy fans and groups looking for something creative and unusual.
Guests comparing visual entertainment with other Las Vegas show discounts can consider the all-ages policy, manageable runtime and early-evening MGM Grand location before booking.
Tape Face Show Details
- Tickets: Starting at $57 all in.
- Venue: The Underground Theater at MGM Grand Las Vegas.
- Alternative Venue Name: Some ticket listings identify the venue as House of Tape in The Underground Theater.
- Address: 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Map It)
- Regular Schedule: Thursday through Tuesday.
- Showtime: 7:30 p.m.
- Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
- Regular Dark Day: Wednesday.
- Additional Dark Dates: Selected breaks and holiday dark dates may apply. Check the current ticket calendar.
- Show Length: Approximately 75 minutes.
- Age Policy: All ages.
- Child Ticket Policy: Guests age 3 and older need tickets. Children age 2 or younger may be admitted as lap children.
- Show Style: Silent physical comedy, mime, music, prop humor, clowning and audience participation.
- Language: Little or no spoken dialogue is used, making the show easy to follow for international visitors.
- Participation: Optional. No guest is required to volunteer.
- Seating: Guests purchase a seating category, and the venue assigns the best available seats within that category at arrival.
- Photography: Follow the current theater announcement and staff instructions regarding phones, photos and recording.
- Parking: MGM Grand has paid self-parking and valet parking. See the Las Vegas parking fees guide.
Check the current calendar for available Tape Face dates.
What to Expect at Tape Face
Tape Face follows a variety-show format instead of one continuous storyline. Short sketches, musical moments, prop routines and volunteer-assisted comedy move quickly from one idea to the next.
- Wordless Performance: Facial expressions, posture, gestures and movement replace spoken setups.
- Everyday Props: Ordinary items become characters, costumes, instruments and visual punchlines.
- Musical Timing: Songs and sound cues help the audience understand each setup and anticipate the reveal.
- Physical Comedy: Mime, clowning and exaggerated movement create much of the humor.
- Clean Humor: The production is designed for mixed-age audiences rather than an adults-only comedy club.
- Audience Volunteers: Selected guests may be invited onstage to help with a routine.
- Changing Reactions: Volunteers and audience responses make individual performances slightly different.
Who Is Tape Face?
Tape Face is a silent stage character created by New Zealand comedian and mime artist Sam Wills.
The strip of tape across the mouth establishes the central rule of the act: entertain the audience without talking.
Wills developed the character through a background in clowning, circus performance, mime, prop comedy and street entertainment. Tape Face later reached a much wider American audience through appearances on America’s Got Talent.
The character’s visual identity is simple but instantly recognizable: a taped mouth, striped clothing, expressive eyes and deliberately awkward movement.
One important booking detail: the Las Vegas production can use trained performers who present the Tape Face character and established routines. Sam Wills should not be considered guaranteed for every performance unless the selected ticket explicitly states that he will appear.
How Tape Face Creates Comedy Without Speaking
The production uses several kinds of nonverbal comedy at once.
Mime and Body Language allow the performer to communicate ideas without dialogue. A facial expression or one exaggerated movement can establish an entire scene.
Prop Comedy turns ordinary objects into unexpected visual jokes. The humor often comes from using a familiar item in a completely unfamiliar way.
Music becomes part of the storytelling. A song can establish a mood, create anticipation or deliver the punchline at exactly the right second.
Awkward Pauses are also part of the act. Tape Face may hold eye contact, wait just a little too long or deliberately create uncertainty before revealing where the routine is going.
That combination helps the comedy work across languages. Guests do not need fluent English or detailed knowledge of American pop culture to understand most of the show.
Audience Participation and Seating
Audience participation is an important part of Tape Face, but it is never required.
Guests can watch the entire production from their seats without volunteering.
When someone is invited onstage, the performer usually gives visual or silent instructions. Volunteers are not expected to memorize lines or perform a rehearsed routine. Their uncertainty, confidence or unexpected reactions often become part of the comedy.
Sitting near the stage may make a guest more noticeable, but it does not guarantee participation.
Tape Face uses category-based seating. Guests purchase a seating level rather than a specific numbered seat, and the venue assigns the best available seats within that category at check-in.
Guests who need wheelchair locations, companion seating, transfer assistance or another accommodation should confirm arrangements before buying.
Helpful Tape Face Tips
- Check the exact date: Wednesday is normally dark, and additional breaks can appear on the calendar.
- Arrive before doors open: MGM Grand is large, and walking from parking, rideshare or the Strip entrance can take time.
- Do not automatically expect Sam Wills: Another trained Tape Face performer may appear.
- Review the seating category: Exact seats are assigned within the purchased category when guests arrive.
- Buy a ticket for children age 3 and older: Only children age 2 or younger qualify under the current lap-child policy.
- Volunteer only if comfortable: Participation is optional.
Video Preview of Tape Face
This video previews the show’s silent physical comedy, prop humor, musical timing and audience participation.
Tape Face FAQ
Q: Does Tape Face speak during the show?
A: No. Tape Face uses physical comedy, props, music, gestures, facial expressions and audience participation instead of spoken punchlines.
Q: Is Sam Wills guaranteed to perform?
A: No. Sam Wills created Tape Face, but trained cast members can also perform the character in the Las Vegas production.
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