Celine Dion Ends 'A New Day' in Vegas; Concert in Theatres Dec.17

BusinessWire.com details that on Saturday December 15, Celine Dion and cast took the stage for the final performance of A New Day…,the Las Vegas spectacular that has been seen by nearly 3-million fans since premiering in March 2003. The show's landmark run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, grossed more than $400 million throughout 717 performances.

At the end of the performance, Celine delivered special remarks to the audience, cast and crew, and took her final bow as the stage was showered by 100,000 rose petals.

"When A New Day… was announced in the summer of 2002, it took the entertainment world by storm as Celine Dion was about to do what no other artist at the height of their career had ever done – stop touring and invite the fans to come to her. The Las Vegas gamble paid off as the show became an instant hit and was the second best-selling concert in North America in its first year. The success continued from there with performances selling out night after night throughout the show's run," explains BusinessWire.com, "The show's status as one of the hottest tickets in Las Vegas has been a constant since opening at the $95 million Colosseum designed specifically for the show. Through a unique blend of concert, dance, theatre and multi-media, A New Day… transported audiences to a virtual world where each song shaped a universe of its own… To keep the show fresh and exciting for returning fans, A New Day… continually evolved throughout its five-year run. New songs were incorporated, showcasing the best of Celine Dion's musical catalogue, as well as favorites from legendary artists such as Frank Sinatra, Etta James and Elvis Presley. With new songs came new set designs, and to add to the visual interest on stage, Celine and cast donned new custom-made costumes each year.

Fans that missed their chance to see the show live in Las Vegas, as well as those that want to enjoy it again, will have the opportunity to do so as A New Day… will be shown in more than 200 movie theaters nationwide on Monday, December 17, at 7:30PM (local time). Tickets for this one-time-only special engagement are on sale at presenting theater box offices and www.FathomEvents.com.

In 2008, Dion will embark on her "Taking Chances" world tour, beginning in South Africa in February. Tickets for North American performances are on sale and available through www.celinedion.aeglive.com. For more information on the world tour, visit www.celinedion.com.