What the format actually is
Adult revues on the Strip generally combine burlesque-style dance numbers, comedy sketches and variety performance into a single show, aimed at an adults-only audience but built more around entertainment and humour than the raw circus-cabaret format of a show like Absinthe.
How they differ from other adult shows
Where a straightforward topless revue is built primarily around dance numbers, and Absinthe leans into circus skill mixed with crude comedy, adult revues generally sit in between — genuine comedy writing and variety-show structure alongside the burlesque elements, often with a broader sense of humour than either.
Who it suits
A good fit for an adults-only night that leans toward entertainment and humour rather than pure spectacle or shock value — check a specific show's own description before booking, since "adult revue" covers a real range of tone from playful to fairly raunchy.