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Bette Midler celebrates her 100th performance of The Showgirl Must Go On at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace on June 7.
"The Showgirl Must Go On" won't.
Bette Midler's run as headliner at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace ends Jan. 31, the hotel and AEG Live announced today. Her engagement began Feb. 20, 2008, and she has swapped stints with Cher during that run.
"What a fabulous two years this has been, and I thank AEG and Caesars Palace for the best partnership a showgirl could imagine. Who knows? These legs have had such a great run in the desert -- it may be time to haul them to places with more humidity and fewer slot machines. But first I need to finish recording my album of the sexiest new love songs that only a showgirl could sing," Midler was quoted in the statement issued this morning.
“Bette is one of the most talented, hard-working professionals in the business, and we would have loved for her to stay longer," said John Meglen, co-CEO and president of AEG Live/Concerts West. “All of us at AEG Live thank Bette and the entire cast, crew and staff for a great two-year run at The Colosseum.”
“Like every one of her performances, the approaching finale of Bette’s two-year engagement leaves us applauding for more,” said Gary Selesner, president of Caesars Palace. “Bette always will have a home at Caesars Palace.”
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good.
now...can we get someone that has had a hit THIS DECADE to get residency at one of these resorts?
Be careful of what you ask for...
Bette is a Player!!!
I think they should get Justin Timberlake and Friends there for a two year deal, and the friends could be a wide range od CONTEMPORARY artists..
Dang..... whos the smokin hot redhead with Bette?
Good Riddance Bette! Saw her show on Saturday night. The entire show was so full of vulgarities, we couldn't even enjoy her singing. Caesar's is a classy place, but Bette brought the house "down." In my humble opinion, Vegas is "betteR" off without this one!
I saw Bette 2 weeks ago, 2nd row center. She was amazing. Yes, she had a few off color jokes, but why should that surprise anyone? That's Bette. Don't go if you don't like her sense of humor. Her jokes did not affect her music and was only a small portion of the show. She did make fun of Sarah Palin, so people who are complaining about her in this blog must be republicans.
Her show was amazing. I was bummed when it was over. Her music is timeless. She is truly an American music icon. Her show blended some tasteful burlesque which certainly created a Vegas touch. (unlike Justin Timberlake who exposed Janet's breast on TV, that's really classy)
Her show was sold-out. Obviously she is a success and will be missed. I hope to see her again before she leaves.
Thanks Bette!!!!!!!!
After reading some of these comments, I wanted to add my point of view. Bette is an all time entertainer and I look forward to seeing her show in mid January. Bette, if you read this blog, just remember:
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.