Adele's My travel plans for 2024 are Las Vegas-Munich-Las Vegas.
The pop superstar has rescheduled her postponed “Weekend with Adele” at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The “Rolling in the Deep” hitmaker has rescheduled 10 shows that were canceled in March from Oct. 25-26 to Nov. 23-24. She will return to the Strip stage in May.
Adele cited the need to rest her voice as the reason for canceling marches until March. The newly scheduled Las Vegas show will take place after a stop in Munich in August, and will be the band's first show outside the UK in Europe since 2016.
Adele announced the canceled dates on February 27th. Five weeks later, on Tuesday, her official social media page updated fans: “Ticket holders for postponed dates will receive an email regarding their newly assigned dates.” All other shows are unaffected. ”
All 10 performances were sold out, as was the entire “Weekend” performance. Any remaining tickets will go on sale at his Ticketmaster.com on April 15th.
Adele announced in February: I didn't feel well from the end of the last leg until the whole break. I didn't have a chance to get back to full health until the show started again, and now I'm feeling unwell again, which is unfortunately putting a lot of strain on my voice. As per the doctor's instructions, I have no choice but to take some rest. ”
Adding up the original 24 shows canceled in January 2022, Adele has canceled 34 shows at the Colosseum. However, she has rescheduled all of her performances, with 100 performances scheduled when the show closes in November.
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The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign turned yellow Monday morning as the revival of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical “Follies” was celebrated. The show will run for six performances Thursday through April 15 at Aliante's Access Showroom (tickets start at $100, information available at ShowgirlsComeHome.com).
The new “Follies” features a cast of 45, including 12 original Las Vegas showgirls. Tom Michel, David James Robinson and shawn stevenson Produced by the newly formed Metropolis Theatricals Las Vegas. Director Robinson.
Clark County Commissioners, along with showgirls and cast members, will hold a brief ceremony in front of the sign at 8:30 a.m. Monday.
This musical features special appearances by Tony Award-nominated performers Andrea McArdle (star of Broadway's original “Annie,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Les Misérables”), venerable comedian pete barbuttia prominent Las Vegas entertainment couple clint holmes and kelly clinton holmesrespected showman Meraldo “Bubba” Knight, opera sensation Frederica von Stadea Broadway legend ted Chapinand a multigenerational Impressionist star. rich a bit.
real showcase
Having seen some overwhelming performances at the Composers Showcase in Las Vegas since its debut at Suede Restaurant in May 2006, it would be impossible to create a complete list of the best of the best.
But Wednesday's show at Myron's at the Smith Center will be on that list.
The second half of the show was a tribute to the acclaimed songwriting team. alan rich and judd friedman. The multiple-Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated team includes Whitney Houston (“Run to You” from “The Bodyguard”), James Ingram (“I Don't Have the Heart”) ), Kenny Loggins (“For the First Time”) Natalie Cole (“I Live For Your Love”) and “NSync” (“I Drive Myself Crazy”).
Rich and Friedman also barbra streisand, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Chaka Khan, Barry Manilow and Smokey Robinson.
The songwriters were in the room as hosts and co-founders of TCS keith thompson turned the show into a vocal great julian mirandaHe recently moved to Las Vegas from Los Angeles and knows many great entertainment figures, including Rich and Friedman.
The show soared from the jump, featuring original songs. dennis blair (Sung by Lanny Count); Ben Ginsberg (Rebecca Spencer) and Caitlin Alley); Michael Peterson. Joey Melotti (Steph Payne). and Elvis Lederer Solo acoustic.
Thompson then handed the keys to Miranda, who sang Ingram's hit song “I Don't Have the Heart.” A series of haymakers followed: Hazel Belasco In “I Live for Your Love” Mr. Monet upon chante moore's “It's as if we never met.” Rashad Brown upon Oleta adams“I wanted to hear your voice.” kelly bourne and Christine ShebeckAbout Streisand's “Lessons” and “Circles” Christine W. Regarding “Stronger”, wendy morten In “Your Love is All I Know”, Cezerai On Houston's “Run to You.”
Rich and Friedman appeared at the end, with Friedman playing the piano. Rich apologized bitterly. “I'm not a good singer. I used to be, but I'm not anymore.” An unnecessary and misplaced sentiment. The pair ended the night with a warm cover of “That's the Way I Feel About You,” written for jazz saxophone. Dave Koz.
The writing partners later said it was one of the highlights of their careers and a monumental statement.
I've been saying for 18 years now that The Composer's Showcase is one of the coolest places in town.There is also a plan to bring Diane Warren Go to The Composers Showcase in August. Regardless, I'll be there. Next show is May 1st. Please come by all means.
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