Cher Headlines in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Cher at The Colosseum, an impressive spectacle designed exclusively for the 4,300-seat venue, will feature countless chart-topping hits from the artist's unparalleled career. The show will be complemented by extraordinary choreography from Doriana Sanchez, state-of-the-art lighting and special effects and breathtaking costumes designed by the world-renowned fashion icon, Bob Mackie.
"I started in Vegas at Caesars, so I've come full circle," Cher said. "I'm back and I plan to give my fans the best experience yet. I think everybody knows I only do things in a big way."
A world famous superstar for more than 40 years, the Oscar and Emmy-winning performer has conquered every endeavor - concerts, recordings, Broadway, TV, movies, film directing and books. Cher has released more than 25 albums and sold over 100 million records worldwide in her Grammy-winning solo recording career.
"The fan anticipation leading up to this announcement has been unprecedented," said John Meglen, co-CEO and President of AEG Live/Concerts West. "Cher's talent is legendary around the globe and there is simply no one like her. AEG Live is proud to be involved with Cher in a project that once again reinforces Las Vegas as the entertainment capital of the world."
"Cher's name in one word encapsulates icon, award-winning legend, and captivating performer. There is only one home for someone of that legendary status - the most recognized casino brand in the world, Caesars Palace," said Caesars Palace President, Gary Selesner. "Caesars is pleased to welcome Cher back to Las Vegas' most prestigious entertainment address, The Colosseum, joining Bette Midler and Elton John."
Tickets for Cher are now on sale. The 90-minute show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. four nights a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (dark Monday, Thursday and Friday). Tickets for performances from May 6 through August 31 are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 1-866-510-CHER (2437) or online at www.ticketmaster.com, keyword "Cher". Tickets may also be purchased in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For groups of 20 or more, call 702-731-7208.
Ticket prices are $95, $140, $175 and $250. Visit cher.aeglive.com for more information on Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Comedian Roseanne Barr Performs at The Sahara
Emmy award-winning comedian Roseanne Barr brings her everyday humor and observations to the Sahara Hotel and Casino.
Roseanne is performing in the Sahara’s legendary Congo Room, a 520-capacity entertainment venue. Following a move to Los Angeles in 1983 to pursue stand-up comedy, Barr was extremely successful, landing her first television appearance on the Johnny Carson Show in 1985. Little did she know that more than 20 years later fate would bring her to the Sahara’s Congo Room, where Carson himself once performed.
Barr’s namesake television show ran for nine seasons. She picked up four Emmys, two Golden Globes, six People’s Choice Awards, and many other accolades.
Roseanne's shows are at 9:30 pm Saturdays through Wednesdays. (Dark Thursdays and Fridays).
Steve Tuminello, Patrick Lamb and Jackie Gould in the studio
Mamma Mia! Extends Stay at Mandalay Bay
MAMMA MIA! the global smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, will extend a record-breaking run at the Mandalay Bay Theatre through the end of 2008. Due to popular demand MAMMA MIA! which was previously scheduled to end in August after more than 2,300 performances, will now play through January 4, 2009.
MAMMA MIA! opened in Las Vegas on February 13, 2003, and will celebrate five years at the Mandalay Bay Theatre next month. Inspired by the story-telling magic of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s funny tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek island.
Bette Midler Premiers at Caesars Coliseum on February 20th
Known for her incomparable humor, over-the-top imagination and captivating charisma, the Divine Miss M. has appropriately titled her new Las Vegas production Bette Midler The Showgirl Must Go On. The show, which is created exclusively for The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, will make its highly anticipated debut on February 20, 2008.
With plenty of girls and gags, The Showgirl Must Go On will feature some of Midler’s favorite colorful characters, from Delores Delago – the wheelchair-bound mermaid – to the oldest living showgirl in Las Vegas, old, old, old Soph. Midler and her entourage of talented performers, comprised of the staggering Harlettes (Jordan Ballard, Kyra Dacosta and Kamilah Martin), a 13 piece band— which includes a six piece horn section from the Las Vegas band “The Fat City Horns” and 20 female dancers, are rehearsing in New York and Los Angeles before heading to Las Vegas to continue rehearsals in January 2008.
“I’m really looking forward to the show. I’ve been hoarding feathers and fans and sequins and rhinestones for the last 50 years and, hey, I’m ready to throw ‘em all on stage,” said Bette.
Bette Midler will perform approximately 100 shows a year at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The Showgirl Must Go On will hit the stage five nights per week at 7:30 p.m. and will be dark on Mondays and Thursdays.
Visit bette.aeglive.com for more information on Bette Midler The Showgirl Must Go On at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. For additional information on The Divine Miss M., please visit her website www.bettemidler.com.
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This website has fans from around the world. Just in the last few weeks, we have had visitors from... Norway, Canada, Netherlands (Kingdom of the), United Kingdom, Brazil, Malaysia, Germany, China (People's Republic of), Mexico, Australia, Belgium, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, India (Republic of), Italy, Japan, Argentina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Peru, Romania, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Sweden, Singapore (Republic of), and of course The United States of America.
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Menopause The Musical Performed its 1,000th Show on Sunday
Annette Verdolino, Cheryl Spencer, Paige O'Hara, Susan Beaubian
Menopause The Musical® is credited for nine million fans that have seen the spectacular 90 minute production in 11 countries. This hilarious hit is sweeping the nation from coast- to-coast and internationally.
Laura Lee O'Connell, Vita Corimbi, Cherie Price, Skye Miles
This year, the show will take its message to nearly 50 cities throughout the world. Menopause The Musical® in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Hilton commemorated its 1,000th show Sunday January 13, 2008.
Steve Tuminello, Loretta St. John and Sandra Benton
Menopause The Musical® is “a collection of 25 baby boomer songs re-lyricized to tout everything from night sweats, hot flashes and mood swings, to food binges, memory loss and wrinkles” says writer/producer Jeanie Linders. The cast consist of four characters who meet fighting over a black lace bra at a New York City Bloomingdale’s lingerie sale who are experiencing The Change. Menopause The Musical® intended message is that menopause is a passage, but it should no longer be The Silent Passage.
“In retrospect,” says Writer/Producer Jeanie Linders, “the characters as a whole are a compilation of my personality, or any woman who was a post-World War II baby, for that matter. Each of us has a part of our personality that is ‘glam’ or striving for success, or dedicated to making our physical world a better place, or to being a loving mate. I think that is one of the reasons the women in the audience so readily identify with the characters. Seeing them ‘suffer’ the woes of menopause only brings the experience closer to home.”
Ann Verdolino and Laura Lee O'Connell
Such camaraderie is evident through the many letters and e-mails TOC Productions, Inc., receives on a weekly basis. “I saw your show and haven’t stopped singing the songs! It was more than just the fantastic music parodies – the women on stage were like me, the ladies in the audience were like me; I felt I wasn’t alone.” “I think all doctors should see this!” says an enthusiastic fan. She also claims the show “made me feel a thousand times better!”
Cherie Price and Lori-Legacy Hunt
Linders says, “This has become a point of relating, an event, a celebration of a life passage that launches women into an exciting new phase of their lives. Most women know intuitively every other woman is experiencing the memory loss or night sweats or hot flashes. But, when they’re in a theatre with hundreds women, and they’re all shouting ‘that’s me!;’ then they know what they are experiencing is normal. They aren’t crazy; they call it a ‘sisterhood.’”
Paige O'Hara and Cheryl Spencer
“The show’s appeal transcends all socio-economic, cultural and age lines”, according to Linders. “Whether the women are draped in pearls or plastic beads, they all laugh the same way. The show – as with menopause itself – knows no boundaries,” she said.
Susan Beaubian and Vita Corimbi
One fan writes to the production’s Web site... www.menopausethemusical.com
“I have a confession. I’m a Menopause The Musical® junkie... Even my husband’s interest was piqued when I told him about the songs. He went and agreed it was the best show!”
