You're the One That I Want! Legends in Concert on the Hunt for Olivia Newton-John Tribute Artist

By: Nov. 02, 2015
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"You're the One That I Want!" Legends in Concert, Las Vegas' award-winning live tribute show, along with superstar and Flamingo Las Vegas headliner, Olivia Newton-John, have joined forces to launch the global search for the first Olivia Newton-John tribute artist.

Due to popular demand, the contest has been extended through Saturday, Nov. 21. Aspiring singers and ONJ fans are encouraged to submit a video of themselves singing a classic Newton-John song from any era via the Legends in Concert website. Participants must dress up as the real life GRAMMY award-winning music icon, or one of their favorite characters she made famous such as Sandy from "Grease" or Kira from "Xanadu."

One "Hopelessly Devoted" fan will be selected by the Aussie icon and mentored by the Legends in Concert's casting team, winning an opportunity to join the cast and perform at one of the Legends in Concert venues throughout the U.S. The lucky winner will be determined based on overall looks, mannerisms and vocal ability to match the star's likeness. A prestigious judging panel including Olivia will crown the very first Olivia Newton-John tribute artist.

For fans who want to get "Physical" and enter the competition, but don't sing, can enter a related contest via Instagram. Entrants can upload a photo of themselves dressed as Newton-John, tagging @LegendsInConcertLV and using the hashtag #OliviaIsALegend. The winner will receive an overnight stay at the Flamingo Las Vegas, and two VIP tickets to both Legends in Concert and Olivia Newton-John's residency, Summer Nights. If the winner lives within the U.S., two roundtrip airfares to Las Vegas will be provided. If the winner resides outside of the U.S., up to $1,000 USD will be provided towards a round-trip airfare to Las Vegas.

To further celebrate the competition, Legends in Concert and Newton-John's residencies at Flamingo Las Vegas have discounted ticket prices for VIP, golden circle and main floor price levels. With a proof of purchase of either a "Summer Nights" ticket or a Legends in Concert ticket, guests will receive a 30 percent discount. Additionally, $5 from each ticket sold will be donated to the wellness programs at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre in Australia.

For more than three decades, Legends in Concert has proudly entertained more than 6.6 million Las Vegas visitors and residents, produced over 18,500 performances on the Las Vegas Strip and performed to more than 30 million fans worldwide. Tickets for the 11 show times per week are on sale at all Caesars Entertainment box offices or by calling 702-777-2782. More information is available at www.flamingolasvegas.com or www.legendsinconcert.com.

Recently voted Best Tribute Show in the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Best of Las Vegas 2015 poll, Legends in Concert, celebrating 32 years of success, is the longest-running independently owned production show in Las Vegas history. Owned and operated by On Stage Enterprises, LLC, Legends in Concert debuted at Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in 1983 and later moved to Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in 2013 in conjunction with the show's 30-year anniversary. Initially introduced as a limited six week engagement, this Las Vegas staple now performs 10 shows a week, year round. Packed with all-star talent and powerhouse vocals from some of the world's top tribute artists, the legendary show entertains audiences of all ages. The tribute artists perform using their own natural voices, and are backed by a live band that rocks the house with vivacious back-up singers and dancers who bring the performances to life. In addition to Las Vegas, On Stage produces Legends shows in such markets as Branson, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Long Island, Myrtle Beach, Niagara Falls, in Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiian Theater, on the high seas aboard the Norwegian EPIC, Norwegian PEARL and produces the acclaimed theatrical production Elvis Lives: elvislivestour.com. Follow Legends in Concert on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

With more than 100 million albums sold, Olivia's successes include four Grammys, numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard and People's Choice Awards, an Emmy Award, ten #1 hits and more than 15 top 10 singles. She is also proud to be the recipient of the Order of Australia honor and was bestowed the Order of the British Empire by the Queen. In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in Grease catapulted Olivia into super-stardom and to date remains the most successful movie musical of all time.

Olivia Newton-John "Summer Nights" at Flamingo Las Vegas is a musical journey through the iconic artist's illustrious career featuring hits from her early years including "Have You Never Been Mellow," "Let Me Be There," "If You Love Me Let Me Know" and "I Honestly Love You," as well some of her favorites from Grease, "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "You're The One That I Want," and of course, "Summer Nights." Favorites and hits from her other movies, including Xanadu, as well as her '80s anthem and record breaking song "Physical," keep the room dancing, while new songs from her recent Billboard hit album Grace and Gratitude warm the hearts of the entire audience. A portion of every ticket sold for her Las Vegas show benefits the wellness programs at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Australia. Follow Olivia on Twitter @OliviaNJ.

Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Flamingo Las Vegas is a true desert oasis. The center Strip resort features more than 3,500 guest rooms including the newly-renovated FAB rooms and the award-winning Flamingo GO Rooms and suites. The historic hotel-casino is home to a sprawling 15-acre pool and wildlife habitat complete with waterfalls, mature island vegetation and tropical wildlife, three distinctive pools and several outdoor wedding gardens. Flamingo Las Vegas offers a wide variety of dining options with eateries such as Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Center Cut Steakhouse and Mexican hot spot Carlos 'n Charlie's. The resort also hosts an all-star line-up of entertainers including brother-sister duo Donny & Marie, internationally-renowned singer-actress Olivia Newton-John, Legends in Concert, Jeff Civillico and the late night adult revue X Burlesque. For more information, visit www.flamingolasvegas.com. Find Flamingo Las Vegas on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello



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