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| Las Vegas - confirmed Wednesday, October 22 2003 |
Elton John and Park Place Entertainment Corporation, one of the world's leading gaming companies, have signed an exclusive agreement for the artist to perform 75 shows over three years at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, beginning on February 13, 2004.
Tickets for the first series of Colosseum engagements beginning February 13 through February 22, 2004 go on sale on October 22, 2003 at 10 a.m. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $250, $175, and $100 (plus applicable taxes and handling charges) and are available by calling 888-4-ELTONJ (888-435-8665), or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, or in person at the Caesars Palace Box Office.
To create a unique environment in the 4,100-seat Colosseum, the renowned photographer and director David LaChappelle will serve as the production designer and director for Elton John's Colosseum engagements titled "The Red Piano." Creating a distinctive show, exclusive to Caesars Palace, LaChappelle will blend Elton's breathtaking music with vibrant visual imagery making these Colosseum engagements a unique spectacular unlike any previous Elton John performance.
Elton John will be performing with his band: Davey Johnstone on guitar; Guy Babylon on keyboards; Bob Birch on bass guitar; John Mahon on percussion; and Nigel Olsson on drums.
"By bringing Elton John, one of the best-known and best-loved performers in the world, to an extended engagement at Caesars Palace, we've established The Colosseum as the nation's premier musical showcase for top tier talent," said Park Place President and Chief Executive Officer Wallace R. Barr.
"Today, Caesars Palace again boasts a full-house of elite entertainers so famous that each is known by a single name: Elton, Celine, Seinfeld," said Caesars Palace President Mark Juliano. "We are honored to welcome an artist of Elton John's caliber to The Colosseum," Juliano added.
The newly announced performances by Elton John will not alter the show schedule for "A New Day..." starring Celine Dion.
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is a contemporary interpretation of one of antiquity's architectural wonders. Built by Park Place Entertainment at a cost of $95 million, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is a striking landmark at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. With seating for up to 4,100, The Colosseum is designed to accommodate stage shows of all varieties while providing audiences with extraordinary entertainment experience. Home to "A New Day..." featuring Celine Dion, The Colosseum has also hosted such stars as Jerry Seinfeld, Mariah Carey, and Tim McGraw since its opening in March 2003.
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