She has released
25 albums that have sold more than 100 million copies
and has enjoyed a career that has included concerts,
recordings, Broadway, TV, film acting and directing,
and books. Now she's taking her show to Las Vegas.
Cher announced
Thursday she'll be one of the headline acts at Caesars
Palace.
''I started in
Vegas at Caesars, so I've come full circle,'' she 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.''
The
Oscar-, Emmy-, and Grammy award-winner
said in a statement that she will begin a three-year,
200-show engagement May 6.
''Cher's name in
one word encapsulates icon, award-winning legend, and
captivating performer,'' said Caesars Palace president Gary
Selesner. ''Caesars is pleased to welcome Cher back.''
''Cher at the
Colosseum'' is scheduled to include hit songs from her
career of more than 40 years, with choreography, costumes,
and special effects. It is a partnership with AEG
Live.
Cher will
alternate performances at the 4,300-seat Colosseum with
other headline acts Elton John and Bette Midler.
In December,
Celine Dion ended a five-year run at the theater, which
opened in 2002 as home of her show, ''A New Day...''
John, who began
playing at the Colosseum in 2004 when Dion's show was
dark, is now booked there to play his show, ''The Red
Piano,'' through 2008. Midler's ''The Showgirl Must Go
On'' is set to open February 20 for a two-year run of
100 shows per year.
Cher's 90-minute
show will feature choreography from Doriana Sanchez,
lighting and special effects, plus costumes by Bob
Mackie. Engagements will run four nights a week on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Ticket
prices are from $95 to $250. (AP)