The eight-part series vividly brings to life the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity–the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's Emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers viewers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Each episode pinpoints one of eight key and diverse characters–all based on real people from history. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's astonishing opening day to its very last games. "Colosseum" utilizes dramatic live action sequences and special effects to infuse excitement into the personal narrative of each historic character. The premium series features commentary with leading experts, world-renowned scholars and more.
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Bette Midler Ends Las Vegas Run on January 31, 2010
by BWW News Desk - January 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....
by BWW News Desk - January 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....
Bette Midler Matches All Fan Donations To Provide Support For Haiti
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 18, 2010
Living up to her famous moniker 'The Divine Miss M.', Bette Midler announced she would be collecting monetary donations and matching the amount received from concerned fans through the final performance of The Showgirl Must Go On Sunday, January 31....
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 18, 2010
Living up to her famous moniker 'The Divine Miss M.', Bette Midler announced she would be collecting monetary donations and matching the amount received from concerned fans through the final performance of The Showgirl Must Go On Sunday, January 31....
Bette Midler Rings in 2010 With Special New Year's Eve Performance at Caesars Palace, 12/31
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2009
The inimitable Bette Midler will be ringing in the New Year with a performance of her Las Vegas spectacular, 'The Showgirl Must Go On', at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on December 31....
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2009
The inimitable Bette Midler will be ringing in the New Year with a performance of her Las Vegas spectacular, 'The Showgirl Must Go On', at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on December 31....
Bette Midler Rings in 2010 With Special New Year's Eve Performance at Caesars Palace, 12/31
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2009
The inimitable Bette Midler will be ringing in the New Year with a performance of her Las Vegas spectacular, 'The Showgirl Must Go On', at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on December 31....
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2009
The inimitable Bette Midler will be ringing in the New Year with a performance of her Las Vegas spectacular, 'The Showgirl Must Go On', at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on December 31....
Natasha Leggero Comes To Comedy Works 12/9-13
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2009
Comedy Works is pleased to announce that NATASHA LEGGERO will perform at the Comedy Works Larimer Square December 9 - 13....
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2009
Comedy Works is pleased to announce that NATASHA LEGGERO will perform at the Comedy Works Larimer Square December 9 - 13....
Bette Midler's THE BEST BETTE: DELUXE EDITION Released 11/30
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2009
The Best Bette: Deluxe Edition Release Date: November 30, 2009 The Divine Miss M is back with a fantastic new Deluxe Edition of the platinum selling 'The Best Bette', released on 30 November 2009 by Rhino Records....
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2009
The Best Bette: Deluxe Edition Release Date: November 30, 2009 The Divine Miss M is back with a fantastic new Deluxe Edition of the platinum selling 'The Best Bette', released on 30 November 2009 by Rhino Records....
Bette Midler's THE BEST BETTE: DELUXE EDITION Released 11/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 24, 2009
The Best Bette: Deluxe Edition Release Date: November 30, 2009 The Divine Miss M is back with a fantastic new Deluxe Edition of the platinum selling 'The Best Bette', released on 30 November 2009 by Rhino Records....
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 24, 2009
The Best Bette: Deluxe Edition Release Date: November 30, 2009 The Divine Miss M is back with a fantastic new Deluxe Edition of the platinum selling 'The Best Bette', released on 30 November 2009 by Rhino Records....
Cher Adds 2010 Performances to Vegas Run
by Jeff Dennhardt - November 11, 2009
Cher has added several performances to her 2010 schedule for 'Cher the Colosseum.' Cher will hold performances on April 10th through 25th and May 8th through 30th. Cher sings her way through decades of hits in costumes by Bob Mackie, alongside a cast of aerialists and dancers performing choreography...
by Jeff Dennhardt - November 11, 2009
Cher has added several performances to her 2010 schedule for 'Cher the Colosseum.' Cher will hold performances on April 10th through 25th and May 8th through 30th. Cher sings her way through decades of hits in costumes by Bob Mackie, alongside a cast of aerialists and dancers performing choreography...
TV: Celebrating CHER in Las Vegas!
by Eddie Varley - November 06, 2009
BWW TV's Audra Stafford visited the 'Cher' show at the Colosseum in Las Vegas and filed in with this fun segment on the timeless allure of the one and only CHER!...
by Eddie Varley - November 06, 2009
BWW TV's Audra Stafford visited the 'Cher' show at the Colosseum in Las Vegas and filed in with this fun segment on the timeless allure of the one and only CHER!...
Bette Midler to End Las Vegas Run on January 31, 2010
by Robert Diamond - November 05, 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....
by Robert Diamond - November 05, 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....
Nevada Public Radio Gives Audiences The Opportunity To See Benefit Performances Of Cher At The Colosseum
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 29, 2009
Nevada Public Radio listeners and members have a special opportunity to support public radio while ‘turning back time' with two benefit performances of Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. ...
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 29, 2009
Nevada Public Radio listeners and members have a special opportunity to support public radio while ‘turning back time' with two benefit performances of Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. ...
Natasha Leggero Comes To Comedy Works 12/9-13
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 27, 2009
Comedy Works is pleased to announce that NATASHA LEGGERO will perform at the Comedy Works Larimer Square December 9 - 13....
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 27, 2009
Comedy Works is pleased to announce that NATASHA LEGGERO will perform at the Comedy Works Larimer Square December 9 - 13....
Bass Concert Hall Moves From 13 to 7 in Pollstar's Top 100 Worldwide Theatre Venues
by Blair Ingenthron - October 22, 2009
Texas Performing Arts' flagship venue Bass Concert Hall has moved from number 13 (mid-year ranking) to 7 on the top 100 Worldwide Theatre Venues with 215,237 tickets sold for events between January 1 and September 30, 2009, according to Pollstar, the trade journal for touring artists, booking agents...
by Blair Ingenthron - October 22, 2009
Texas Performing Arts' flagship venue Bass Concert Hall has moved from number 13 (mid-year ranking) to 7 on the top 100 Worldwide Theatre Venues with 215,237 tickets sold for events between January 1 and September 30, 2009, according to Pollstar, the trade journal for touring artists, booking agents...
Stanley Tucci Will Join Cher and Christina Aguilera in 'Burlesque'
by Eddie Varley - September 24, 2009
Variety reports that Stanley Tucci is set to star alongside Cher and Christina Aguilera in 'Burlesque.'...
by Eddie Varley - September 24, 2009
Variety reports that Stanley Tucci is set to star alongside Cher and Christina Aguilera in 'Burlesque.'...
Cher Set For Big Screen Comeback In 'Burlesque', Will Star Alongside Aguilera
by Charlie Piane - June 23, 2009
Cher has signed on to star alongside Christina Aguilera in the Screen Gems' movie musical 'Burlesque'. The Oscar winning singer/actress will be playing the owner of the burlesque club where Aguilera's character works....
by Charlie Piane - June 23, 2009
Cher has signed on to star alongside Christina Aguilera in the Screen Gems' movie musical 'Burlesque'. The Oscar winning singer/actress will be playing the owner of the burlesque club where Aguilera's character works....
Berkeley Rep Gives Lovers A Chance To Meet YOU, NERO Writer Amy Freed 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2009
During its world-premiere production of You, Nero, Berkeley Repertory Theatre invites theatre lovers to meet the real power behind the throne. Amy Freed, the local scribe who put words in the mouth of an emperor for her outrageous new comedy, is the guest of honor at Berkeley Rep's Page to Stage on ...
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2009
During its world-premiere production of You, Nero, Berkeley Repertory Theatre invites theatre lovers to meet the real power behind the throne. Amy Freed, the local scribe who put words in the mouth of an emperor for her outrageous new comedy, is the guest of honor at Berkeley Rep's Page to Stage on ...
Cher and Christina Aguilera Team for Big Screen 'Burlesque'
by Eddie Varley - May 21, 2009
Entertainment Weekly reports that Cher is in talks to star alongside Christina Aguilera in the Screen Gems' movie musical Burlesque. The Oscar winning singer/actress would be playing the owner of the burlesque club where Christina Aguilera works....
by Eddie Varley - May 21, 2009
Entertainment Weekly reports that Cher is in talks to star alongside Christina Aguilera in the Screen Gems' movie musical Burlesque. The Oscar winning singer/actress would be playing the owner of the burlesque club where Christina Aguilera works....
Berkeley Rep Gives Lovers A Chance To Meet YOU, NERO Writer Amy Freed 6/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009
During its world-premiere production of You, Nero, Berkeley Repertory Theatre invites theatre lovers to meet the real power behind the throne. Amy Freed, the local scribe who put words in the mouth of an emperor for her outrageous new comedy, is the guest of honor at Berkeley Rep's Page to Stage on ...
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009
During its world-premiere production of You, Nero, Berkeley Repertory Theatre invites theatre lovers to meet the real power behind the throne. Amy Freed, the local scribe who put words in the mouth of an emperor for her outrageous new comedy, is the guest of honor at Berkeley Rep's Page to Stage on ...
Elton John's THE RED PIANO To Play Final Show On 4/22
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2009
Elton John will close his Las Vegas Strip Show 'The Red Piano' on April 22. The show first opened in February of 2004 at the Colosseum theater at Caesars Palace and was extended past the original 75 show commitment. The closing show will be the 241st performance. He has survived the ups and do...
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2009
Elton John will close his Las Vegas Strip Show 'The Red Piano' on April 22. The show first opened in February of 2004 at the Colosseum theater at Caesars Palace and was extended past the original 75 show commitment. The closing show will be the 241st performance. He has survived the ups and do...
CHER Returns To The Colosseum With Local Tix Specials
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 26, 2009
Returning to The Colosseum with her record-breaking hits, one-of-a-kind Bob Mackie costumes and several new musical numbers, Cher proves that her over-the-top show is even hotter in 2009. Locals who haven't seen the spectacle can now take advantage of a special upgrade offer, with a savings of up to...
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 26, 2009
Returning to The Colosseum with her record-breaking hits, one-of-a-kind Bob Mackie costumes and several new musical numbers, Cher proves that her over-the-top show is even hotter in 2009. Locals who haven't seen the spectacle can now take advantage of a special upgrade offer, with a savings of up to...
Sydney Theatre company Presents CONCUSSION March 13 - April 4
by Robert Diamond - February 13, 2009
Concussion, the second production of Sydney Theatre Company?s 2009 Next Stage program is a violent, sprawling and brutally funny play by Ross Mueller, produced and presented in partnership with Griffin Theatre Company. An ensemble cast of Rachel Gordon, Belinda McClory, Sam North, Chris Ryan, Luk...
by Robert Diamond - February 13, 2009
Concussion, the second production of Sydney Theatre Company?s 2009 Next Stage program is a violent, sprawling and brutally funny play by Ross Mueller, produced and presented in partnership with Griffin Theatre Company. An ensemble cast of Rachel Gordon, Belinda McClory, Sam North, Chris Ryan, Luk...
Caesars Palace Welcomes Cher's Return W/ New Room and Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 05, 2009
Caesars Palace invites guests to celebrate Cher's February return to The Colosseum with an exciting room and show package. Available from Feb. 22 through March 20, the package price starts at $239 and includes two tickets to Cher's sensational show and a one-night stay at Caesars Palace with luxurio...
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 05, 2009
Caesars Palace invites guests to celebrate Cher's February return to The Colosseum with an exciting room and show package. Available from Feb. 22 through March 20, the package price starts at $239 and includes two tickets to Cher's sensational show and a one-night stay at Caesars Palace with luxurio...
Elton John's THE RED PIANO To Play Final Show On 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 04, 2009
Elton John will close his Las Vegas Strip Show 'The Red Piano' on April 22. The show first opened in February of 2004 at the Colosseum theater at Caesars Palace and was extended past the original 75 show commitment. The closing show will be the 241st performance. He has survived the ups and do...
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 04, 2009
Elton John will close his Las Vegas Strip Show 'The Red Piano' on April 22. The show first opened in February of 2004 at the Colosseum theater at Caesars Palace and was extended past the original 75 show commitment. The closing show will be the 241st performance. He has survived the ups and do...
The Colosseum Presents Cher and Bette Midler Themed Gifts
by Faetra Petillo - November 07, 2008
Spoil the divas in your life with Cher and Bette Midler gifts, accessories and fashion items splashed with glitter, sequins and bright colors from the Cher and Bette Midler Boutique located near The Colosseum inside Caesars Palace. ...
by Faetra Petillo - November 07, 2008
Spoil the divas in your life with Cher and Bette Midler gifts, accessories and fashion items splashed with glitter, sequins and bright colors from the Cher and Bette Midler Boutique located near The Colosseum inside Caesars Palace. ...
Bette Midler Keeps The Showgirl Going on in Vegas with New Block of Tickets
by Robert Diamond - October 01, 2008
Bette Midler fans now have more chances to catch the Divine Miss M. in the biggest, hottest, sassiest show to ever hit the Las Vegas Strip: The Showgirl Must Go On. As Midler returns to the famous Colosseum stage at Caesars Palace to close out her super successful 2008 run, she will place 18 new sh...
by Robert Diamond - October 01, 2008
Bette Midler fans now have more chances to catch the Divine Miss M. in the biggest, hottest, sassiest show to ever hit the Las Vegas Strip: The Showgirl Must Go On. As Midler returns to the famous Colosseum stage at Caesars Palace to close out her super successful 2008 run, she will place 18 new sh...
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