GRAMMY Museum Announces 'Jerry Weintraub Presents...'
One of the key players behind the most memorable concert tours of the 1970s, Jerry Weintraub (and Concerts West) recognized the potential for great artists to play for larger audiences and to create one-of-a-kind events.. Weintraub worked with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, John Denver, The Carpenters, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Rick James, Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, The Commodores, the Bee Gees, The Moody Blues, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney. To showcase Weintraub's business acumen, moxie, and sense of showmanship during his decades focusing on artist management and concert promotion, the GRAMMY Museum®, with support from the Weintraub Family Foundation, proudly announces Jerry Weintraub Presents…, a new exhibit showcasing original items from Weintraub's most notable tours, including personalized jackets, tour documents, contracts, and more. The exhibit will open on August 15, when Jerry's son, Michael Weintraub, Bob Finkelstein (Former President of Management 3 and Concerts West and Co-Chairman of Frank Sinatra Enterprises), John Meglen (Co-CEO Concerts West), Claire Rothman (General Manager and Vice President of the Forum), Sims Hinds (Tour promoter for John Denver, Neil Diamond, The Eagles and The Beach Boys) and Peter Jackson (Tour Management for The Moody Blues and Eric Clapton) will discuss the stories behind this exhibit moderated by music industry analyst and critic, Bob Lefsetz, at the Clive Davis Theater. The exhibit will run through early December 2019.
Celine Dion Announces Final Show Dates For Her Las Vegas Residency
International superstar Celine Dion has announced today that more than 15 years after the premiere of her first critically-acclaimed Las Vegas residency, her second production Celine at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will come to an end on June 8, 2019. Tickets for the final performance and additional 2019 show dates (Feb. 26 through Mar. 16 and May 14 through June 8) will go on sale to the public beginning Friday, Sept 28 at 10 a.m. PST.
Shania Twain Set for Two Years at the Colosseum Beginning December 2012
Shania Twain, international superstar and the world's best-selling female country artist of all time, confirmed today her widely-speculated return to the stage and vocal spotlight with a two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The music icon will bring all of her biggest hits in her new show SHANIA: STILL THE ONE exclusively to The Colosseum beginning December 1, 2012.
STAGE TUBE: Celine Dion Returns to Caesars Palace
It's the arrival Las Vegas and fans worldwide have been waiting for - Celine Dion made her triumphant return to Caesars Palace to begin rehearsals for her brand new show at The Colosseum. The new show, which begins March 15 and kicks off Celine's three-year engagement is directed by long-time Grammys director Ken Ehrlich and produced by AEG Live.
STAGE TUBE: Bette Midler Bids Farewell to Vegas With Final Performance 1/31
The incomparable Bette Midler will end her highly-successful show 'Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On' with a final performance tonight, January 31, at the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace. The video below shows clips of Bette performing her crowd-pleasing classics on stage at the Colosseum, as well as showcases interviews with celebrities who have attended the show since its opening nearly two years ago.
TV: Barry Manilow Discusses His New Show at Paris Las Vegas
Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is making music and magic at Paris Las Vegas with a new resident show. On March 5, 2010 Manilow will throw open the doors to the Paris Théâtre atParis Las Vegas with a reimagined stage show that will be both more intimate and more exciting than ever before.
TV: Cher To Headline The Colosseum At Caeser's Palace in Vegas
The legendary Cher confirmed a long-lived rumor that she will headline in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning May 6 and BroadwayWorld.com brings you this special feature celebrating the announcement! Click below to watch highlights from Cher's concert and an interview with the icon herself.