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AEG Presents and Concerts West Celebrate 20 Years of Unforgettable Live Entertainment Events in Las Vegas
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2023


On Saturday, March 25, 2023, entertainment powerhouse AEG Presents and Concerts West, a division of AEG Presents, will celebrate 20 momentous years in Las Vegas.

Celine Dion Delays Opening Of New Las Vegas Show At The Resorts World Theatre Due To Medical Reasons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2021


As Celine Dion has been preparing for the November 5 opening of her brand-new show in the beautiful, new Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, unforeseen medical symptoms have forced the singer to delay the opening and cancel the performances scheduled  November 5 to 20, 2021 and January 19 to February 5, 2022.

Resorts World Las Vegas Partners With AEG for New Entertainment Venue Called 'The Theatre'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2020


www.bestuscasinos.org has reported that Resorts World Las Vegas, in partnership with AEG, will be welcoming a new, state-of-the-art entertainment venue called a?oeThe Theatre'.

GRAMMY Museum Announces 'Jerry Weintraub Presents...'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 18, 2019


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
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 24, 2018


 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. 

New Documentary Series to Chronicle Rock Icons DEF LEPPARD
by Conor Sheeran - Jul 22, 2013


Bunim/Murray Productions, a Banijay Group company, AEG Live/AEG Network Live and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas today announced a new documentary series, Living With Def Leppard.

Shania Twain's Horse Stampede Ushers In Her Arrival To The Colosseum At Caesars Palace
by Patrick Nugent - Nov 15, 2012


For the first time ever, an orchestrated stampede of more than 40 horses stopped all traffic on a portion of the famous Las Vegas Strip as Shania Twain marked her arrival into Las Vegas by making a grand entrance via horseback to her new home at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Celine Dion Announces New Show Dates Including The Colosseum 12/28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2012


Celine Dion recently wrapped the Spring/Summer run of her chart-topping Las Vegas show with 54 consecutive sold out performances that played to 230,000 fans from March through August, 2011 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Celine Dion Announces New Show Dates Including The Colosseum 12/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2011


Celine Dion recently wrapped the Spring/Summer run of her chart-topping Las Vegas show with 54 consecutive sold out performances that played to 230,000 fans from March through August, 2011 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Shania Twain Set for Two Years at the Colosseum Beginning December 2012
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2011


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
by Robert Diamond - Feb 17, 2011


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.

Barry Manilow Brings His New Show To Paris Las Vegas in March 2010
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is making music and magic at Paris Las Vegas with a new resident show.

STAGE TUBE: Bette Midler Bids Farewell to Vegas With Final Performance 1/31
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 31, 2010


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.

Bette Midler Ends Las Vegas Run on January 31, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


In a press statement, Bette Midler has announced that she wil play her final Las Vegas show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' for the last time on January 31, 2010.

TV: Barry Manilow Discusses His New Show at Paris Las Vegas
by Robert Diamond - Dec 1, 2009


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.

Barry Manilow Brings His New Show To Paris Las Vegas in March 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2009


Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is making music and magic at Paris Las Vegas with a new resident show.

Bette Midler to End Las Vegas Run on January 31, 2010
by Robert Diamond - Nov 5, 2009


In a press statement, Bette Midler has announced that she wil play her final Las Vegas show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' for the last time on January 31, 2010.

Cher Launches The First Of 200 Shows In Vegas
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2008


Showcasing her flamboyant spirit, legendary talent and ingenious creativity, Cher launched the first of her nearly 200 shows tonight in Las Vegas.

Photo Coverage: Bette Midler's 'The Showgirl Must Go On' Opening Night
by BWW - Feb 21, 2008


Bette Midler's 'The Showgirl Must Go On,' created in partnership with AEG Live exclusively for The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, premiered Wednesday, February 20 to a sold-out crowd of VIPs and celebrities.

TV: Cher To Headline The Colosseum At Caeser's Palace in Vegas
by Craig Brockman - Feb 16, 2008


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.

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