Cher at the Colosseum
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'Cher at the Colosseum was a series of concerts by Cher
at Caesars Palace
in Las Vegas
, Nevada
. For the three years engagement, Cher received $180 million. Performing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the first show occurred on May 6, 2008 and the last show was on February 5, 2011. The singer planned to perform 200 dates over a three year period but due to eight cancellations only 192 shows were done. The show included 14 dancers and four aerialists, with a total of 25 costumes designed by Bob Mackie
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Second Leg
Third Leg
Fourth Leg
Fifth Leg
Sixth Leg
Seventh Leg
Twelfth Leg
created a total of twenty-two unique ensembles for Cher at the Colosseum.
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Leg 1
Leg 2
Leg 3
Leg 4
Leg 5
Leg 6
Leg 7
Leg 8
Leg 9
Leg 10
Leg 11
Leg 12
saying, "If I had cancer everyone would know about it. I wouldn't tell them but someone would." She also said she couldn't wait to return to Las Vegas in February 2009. The canceled dates were: September 7, 23, 24, 27, 28 and October 4 and 5 in 2008. The eighth cancellation was on May 22, 2010, as Cher was suffering from a stomach bug.
aired a segment featuring clips from the show, including "Believe", "Love Is a Battlefield", "Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves" and "Half-Breed". The audio of all performances was replaced by a remix of "Believe".
In early May 2009, a complete recording of the May 9 show was posted in her official community. "Let The Good Times Roll" was also posted, from the May 6 performance, in which Cher's former boyfriend Robert Camilletti was present. Many other recordings have been posted on YouTube
. Also clips of "Believe" and her monologue were shown on the May 10th, 2010 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show
. Cher also performed "Take Me Home" from an Oprah Winfrey Show episode from May 6, 2008 live from Caesars Palace. On the May 21st and 22nd episode of "Extra" there were multiple clips of Cher while performing "Believe" and "The Beat Goes On". Cher reported on her official Twitter, that none of the shows were filmed, and none will be released.
Cher
Cher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist. Referred to as the Goddess of Pop, she has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and a Cannes Film Festival Award among others for her work in...
at Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, an unincorporated township in Clark County, Nevada, United States in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Caesars Palace is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment Corp....
in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
. For the three years engagement, Cher received $180 million. Performing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the first show occurred on May 6, 2008 and the last show was on February 5, 2011. The singer planned to perform 200 dates over a three year period but due to eight cancellations only 192 shows were done. The show included 14 dancers and four aerialists, with a total of 25 costumes designed by Bob Mackie
Bob Mackie
Robert Gordon Mackie is an American fashion designer, best known for his costuming for entertainment icons such as Judy Garland, Cher, Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli, Tina Turner, and Mitzi Gaynor...
.
Set List
Additional Notes
First Leg- "Song for the LonelySong for the Lonely"Song for the Lonely", also known as " A Song for the Lonely", is a single and track by American singer-actress Cher from her 25th studio album, Living Proof. It was released in 2002 by Warner Bros. and WEA...
" was sung for the first week of shows. - "All or NothingAll or Nothing (Cher song)"All or Nothing" is the third international single by American singer-actress Cher from her twenty-third studio album, Believe. It was released in 1999 by Warner Bros, and WEA.-Song information:...
" was sung for the first couple of weeks. - "Love Hurts" was only sung on the first night.
- "The Shoop Shoop Song" costume was dropped and was replaced with the "Walking In MemphisWalking in Memphis-Cher version:"Walking in Memphis" is the first European single by American singer-actress Cher from her twenty-second studio album, It's a Man's World. It was released in the end of 1995 by WEA. The song was performed in some shows in Europe, and in her tours since the Do You Believe? Tour.-Song...
" costume.
Second Leg
- In the second leg, the intro megamix was replaced with the old intro megamix that was used for Living Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell Tour is the seventh concert tour by American singer, Cher. The tour supported her twenty-fourth studio album, Living Proof and eleventh compilation album, The Very Best of Cher...
. - "I Found SomeoneI Found Someone"I Found Someone" is the name of a chart single originally written and composed for Laura Branigan by Michael Bolton and Touch keyboardist Mark Mangold...
" was sung after "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking ForI Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a song by rock band U2. It is the second track from their 1987 album The Joshua Tree and was released as the album's second single in May 1987...
" in the intro outfit, "I Found SomeoneI Found Someone"I Found Someone" is the name of a chart single originally written and composed for Laura Branigan by Michael Bolton and Touch keyboardist Mark Mangold...
" was later dropped from the show in September. - "Song for the LonelySong for the Lonely"Song for the Lonely", also known as " A Song for the Lonely", is a single and track by American singer-actress Cher from her 25th studio album, Living Proof. It was released in 2002 by Warner Bros. and WEA...
" was dropped. - "All or NothingAll or Nothing (Cher song)"All or Nothing" is the third international single by American singer-actress Cher from her twenty-third studio album, Believe. It was released in 1999 by Warner Bros, and WEA.-Song information:...
" was dropped. - "The Shoop Shoop Song" was dropped.
- On October 1, 2008, Cher sang "Let the Good Times Roll" a song she said was requested by a friend of hers in the audience that night.
- The dancers had new costumes and new choreography for "Strong EnoughStrong Enough (Cher song)"Strong Enough" is a song by American recording artist Cher from her twenty-third studio album Believe . The song was released as the second single from the album. It was released on May 4, 1999 by Warner Bros, and WEA. The song's composition and musical style is very strong modern 80's disco music...
". The costumes resembled a soccer/rugby attire with ripped white tee shirts, with black pants, gloves, and boots. Giant goalie nets hung from the ceiling for the aerialists.
Third Leg
- "Let the Good Times Roll" was added to the set-list following "Walking in MemphisWalking in Memphis-Cher version:"Walking in Memphis" is the first European single by American singer-actress Cher from her twenty-second studio album, It's a Man's World. It was released in the end of 1995 by WEA. The song was performed in some shows in Europe, and in her tours since the Do You Believe? Tour.-Song...
". - "The Way of LoveThe Way of Love"The Way Of Love" is a song written by Jacques Dieval and Al Stillman .- First versions :Originally written by Jack Diéval with French lyrics by Michel Rivgauche the song was introduced as 'J'ai le mal de toi'...
" was dropped and replaced by "Love HurtsLove Hurts"Love Hurts" is the name of a song, written and composed by Boudleaux Bryant. First recorded by The Everly Brothers in July 1960, the song is also well known from a 1975 international hit version by the rock band Nazareth and in the UK by a top 5 hit in 1975 by Jim Capaldi.The song was introduced...
".
Fourth Leg
- "Let the Good Times Roll" was sung on selected nights.
- "Help Me Make It Through the Night" was sung after "Walking in MemphisWalking in Memphis-Cher version:"Walking in Memphis" is the first European single by American singer-actress Cher from her twenty-second studio album, It's a Man's World. It was released in the end of 1995 by WEA. The song was performed in some shows in Europe, and in her tours since the Do You Believe? Tour.-Song...
" on May 19 for her friend Richard Stark's birthday, founder/creator of Chrome HeartsChrome HeartsChrome Hearts is an American luxury brand, founded in 1988 by motorcycle enthusiast Richard Stark, that specializes in high-end silver jewelry, leather clothing and furniture with gothic rock motifs. It is known for its luxury items which feature fleur-de-lys, dagger and floral cross designs...
.
Fifth Leg
- "Love is a BattlefieldLove Is a Battlefield"Love Is a Battlefield" is a song written by Holly Knight and Mike Chapman, after Pat Benatar asked Chapman to write her a hit song. It was released as a single from Benatar's album Live from Earth. The single has been certified gold and is her highest charting single in the United States...
" was replaced by "The Fire Down BelowNight Moves (album)Night Moves is the ninth studio album by American rock singer Bob Seger, and his first with the Silver Bullet Band. It was released in October 1976...
" and "Old Time Rock and RollOld Time Rock and Roll"Old Time Rock and Roll" is the title of a song by Bob Seger featured on his 1978 album Stranger in Town and released as a single in 1979. It is a nostalgic look at the music of a previous generation. The song was featured in the Tom Cruise film Risky Business and gained widespread fame because of...
". - Bob Mackie created new costumes for "All I Really Want To Do", "Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves", "Dark LadyDark Lady (song)"Dark Lady" is an pop rock song recorded by American singer actress Cher from eleventh studio album, Dark Lady. Produced by Snuff Garrett, it was released as the album's first single in early 1974. The song became Cher's third solo U.S...
", "Love HurtsLove Hurts"Love Hurts" is the name of a song, written and composed by Boudleaux Bryant. First recorded by The Everly Brothers in July 1960, the song is also well known from a 1975 international hit version by the rock band Nazareth and in the UK by a top 5 hit in 1975 by Jim Capaldi.The song was introduced...
", and "BelieveBelieve (Cher song)"Believe" is a song by American recording artist Cher. It was released on November 24, 1998 as the lead single from her twenty-third studio album of the same name. It was written by Brian Higgins, Stuart McLennen, Paul Barry, Steven Torch, Matthew Gray, and Timothy Powell and produced by Mark...
".
Sixth Leg
- On September 23, 2009, "Strong EnoughStrong Enough (Cher song)"Strong Enough" is a song by American recording artist Cher from her twenty-third studio album Believe . The song was released as the second single from the album. It was released on May 4, 1999 by Warner Bros, and WEA. The song's composition and musical style is very strong modern 80's disco music...
" was dropped. - "Let the Good Times Roll" was re-added to the set-list for a few nights and then dropped again.
Seventh Leg
- "Half-BreedHalf-Breed (song)"Half-Breed" is a song recorded by Cher and released as a single in 1973. On October 6, 1973, it became Cher's second U.S. number one hit as a solo artist, similarly becoming her second solo single to hit the top spot in Canada on the same date....
" followed after "Dark LadyDark Lady (song)"Dark Lady" is an pop rock song recorded by American singer actress Cher from eleventh studio album, Dark Lady. Produced by Snuff Garrett, it was released as the album's first single in early 1974. The song became Cher's third solo U.S...
". - "Love Hurts" costume changed to the beige/cream colored gown she wore during the Do You Believe? TourDo You Believe? TourThe Do You Believe? Tour, sometimes also known as The Believe Tour, was Cher’s third solo concert tour. The tour which took place in 1999 and 2000, was used to promote her album Believe.-History:...
for the 70s Medley.
Twelfth Leg
- "Welcome to Burlesque" clip from her new motion picture "BurlesqueBurlesque (film)Burlesque is a 2010 musical film directed and written by Steven Antin and starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. The film was released on November 24, 2010 in North America....
" followed after the "Monologue" instead of the "Laverne Skit".
Costumes
Legendary designer Bob MackieBob Mackie
Robert Gordon Mackie is an American fashion designer, best known for his costuming for entertainment icons such as Judy Garland, Cher, Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli, Tina Turner, and Mitzi Gaynor...
created a total of twenty-two unique ensembles for Cher at the Colosseum.
- For "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and "Song for the Lonely", Cher wore a gold-feathered cape (resembling bird wings on her shoulders) and a headdress/crown with an Egyptian asp. In the back, the headdress had gold feathered spikes that went down to her neck. The cape was removed after she got off of her “Flying Death Mobile” to reveal a much skimpier gold fringe sequined outfit, the same gold fringd sequined outfit that she wore for the Living Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell Tour is the seventh concert tour by American singer, Cher. The tour supported her twenty-fourth studio album, Living Proof and eleventh compilation album, The Very Best of Cher...
's introduction, "The Power", the Love Medley, and "Love Hurts". She also wore gold boots.
- For her Laverne skit, Cher wore a leopard-skinned dress/jump-suit and coat with purple, green, and pink feathers. She had her typical Laverne red curly wig, tacky jewelry, and purple pointed glasses.
- For "All or Nothing" and "I Found Someone", Cher wore a bronze and gold sultan themed outfit (with pants) covered in gold jewels and sequins. She had long gold tassels that hung from her arms and mid-section. Her hair was a large curly red wig and had a gold forehead crown attached.
- For "Love Is a Battlefield", Cher wore a ram horned headdress adorned with a big apricot colored wig with black tips. She wore leather thigh high boots, a skin tight ripped flesh colored and brown mesh outfit, a cape, and leather gloves.
- For "The Beat Goes On", Cher wore a red sequined mini-dress with matching boots, rings, and earrings. She also wore a black-and-white fur/feather coat and her wig was her signature 60s styled long black hair.
- For "All I Really Want to Do", Cher had her Living Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell Tour is the seventh concert tour by American singer, Cher. The tour supported her twenty-fourth studio album, Living Proof and eleventh compilation album, The Very Best of Cher...
's 60s hippie bell-bottom outfit remade. The fur vest was bright purple, the sweater was red-orange, and her bell-bottoms had new colors to match her sweater and fur vest with teal, red, orange, and black. She still wore several rings on her hands, bright purple earrings, and belly-button length ankh necklace around her neck. Her wig was her signature 60s styled long black hair.
- For "Half-Breed", Cher wore her classic Native American feathered headdress war-bonnet over her trademark long straight black hair. She wore her pink, yellow, orange, and red floor length loin cloth covered in jewels. She also had wrist cuffs with jewels and white feathers.
- For "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" and "Dark Lady", Cher wore a purple, yellow, and green gypsy styled dress covered with jewels, a heart, a star, a club, a moon, and a diamond. The skirt part of the dress was large and flared. She wore a matching headdress with purple rasta hair. She wore wrist cuffs and teal blue leather boots with a gold trim at the top.
- Bob Mackie had made a new gypsy styled outfit when Cher started her new leg of shows in September 2009. It was worn for the opening show and was not worn again; she went back to the original gypsy outfit. The newer version was made to transform from a gypsy outfit (very similar to the original) to a gown for “Dark Lady”. The newer gypsy outfit did not have a large flared skirt, but it had strips of jeweled purple and blue sheer fabric. The designs on the dress were more or less the same as the original gypsy outfit, but the headdress and rasta purple hair had slightly changed. When it was time to go into singing “Dark Lady”, two of Cher’s dancers came out to remove a piece of the gypsy skirt which let a longer train of a gown fall to the floor. The gypsy outfit was now a “Fortune Queen” gown of a midnight blue sheer color. A black feathered floor length hand muff was put on her left arm and a black jeweled feathered wreath hat was placed over her gypsy headdress.
- For "Don't Leave Me This Way", Cher wore a teal blue feathered hat and coat/wrap that had lights flashing on it and green, blue, and purple geometric designs.
- For "Take Me Home", Cher wore a sequined disco outfit with matching sequined wig. The same costume she wore for the Live in Monte Carlo concert, Do You Believe? TourDo You Believe? TourThe Do You Believe? Tour, sometimes also known as The Believe Tour, was Cher’s third solo concert tour. The tour which took place in 1999 and 2000, was used to promote her album Believe.-History:...
and Living Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell Tour is the seventh concert tour by American singer, Cher. The tour supported her twenty-fourth studio album, Living Proof and eleventh compilation album, The Very Best of Cher...
, only now it was in teal blue.
- For "The Way of Love" and "Love Hurts", Cher wore a midnight blue floor length gown and elbow high gloves with a sequined floral design all along the right side of her torso along with a midnight blue flower themed headdress/cap. It was a newer version of the gown she wore for her Cher: A Celebration at Caesars shows.
- When Cher started her new leg of shows in September 2009, Bob Mackie had combined Cher's previous "The Way of Love"/"Love Hurts" midnight blue gown with the gown he made for her Time magazine cover photo in 1975. The gown was silver now and still floor length. She continued to wear the floral themed headdress/cap. The gown’s design had a feather mystique that covered all the right spots with sequins, beads, and giant pastel colored stones and jewels.
- For "After All", Cher wore an “Ice Queen” light periwinkle fur coat with sequined designs on the back of the coat, pointed hat, leather gloves, and chain mail neck scarf. A newer version of the white “Ice Queen” coat she wore for her Heart of Stone TourHeart of Stone TourThe Heart of Stone Tour is the fourth concert tour by American singer-actress Cher. The tour supported her twenty-first studio album, Heart of Stone. A mini tour was set up in the summer 1989, and a second leg started in 1990...
and Love Hurts TourLove Hurts TourThe Love Hurts Tour was the third concert tour by American recording artist Cher. The tour supported her twenty first studio album, Love Hurts and the soundtrack, Mermaids. The tour reached Europe and North America...
.
- For "Walking In Memphis", Cher had her peasant girl blouse and jeans outfit from Living Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell Tour is the seventh concert tour by American singer, Cher. The tour supported her twenty-fourth studio album, Living Proof and eleventh compilation album, The Very Best of Cher...
redone. She now had Chrome Hearts jeans with blue Gothic crosses, Chrome Hearts silver and diamond jewelry/chains, and Loree Rodkin rings. Her peasant girl blouse was a light blue-purple color, but she had went back to the original white color for the blouse. Her wig started out as above the shoulders and curly, to below the shoulders and wavy, to below the shoulders and straight, and then finally changed to a long straight wig that goes down to her chest. All have been blond wigs.
- For "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)", Cher wore a mini black dress with flared open sleeves, pointed shoulder pads, and pink and green floral jeweled designs. She wore a curly hot pink wig that had bangs in front and curly pig-tails on the sides. She also wore bright pink heels.
- For "Strong Enough" and "If I Could Turn Back Time", Cher wore her classic biker-chick jeweled ripped leather and fishnet black body suit with thong, thigh high leather jeweled boots, and a jeweled black leather jacket with fuchsia lining. This was the same costume design from her Living Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell Tour is the seventh concert tour by American singer, Cher. The tour supported her twenty-fourth studio album, Living Proof and eleventh compilation album, The Very Best of Cher...
, Heart of Stone TourHeart of Stone TourThe Heart of Stone Tour is the fourth concert tour by American singer-actress Cher. The tour supported her twenty-first studio album, Heart of Stone. A mini tour was set up in the summer 1989, and a second leg started in 1990...
, and Love Hurts TourLove Hurts TourThe Love Hurts Tour was the third concert tour by American recording artist Cher. The tour supported her twenty first studio album, Love Hurts and the soundtrack, Mermaids. The tour reached Europe and North America...
. She wore her classic giant curly black wig.
- For the closing number, "Believe", three outfits were made. The first outfit she wore for her first leg of concerts in May. Cher wore a silver-and-white costume with feathers and jewels, resembling a goddess or angel. The costume had wings that hung down from both arms and she wore a platinum white wig with bangs in the front. The wig bumped up on the top of her head and had a long pony tail in the back with a goddess crown. The wig came down on her neck and throat and covered it almost like a helmet. Her chest and torso were covered in flesh colored fabric with jewels in an hour glass shape.
- Her second "Believe" outfit debuted her first night back for her second leg of concerts in August 2008. Bob Mackie was quoted as saying, "Cher told me that she wanted to be more naked...It's not vulgar, but it's quite shocking. It's like we dipped her in glue and rolled her in diamonds. Not enough of them to cover up the girl." Her left hand and arm had diamond tassels hanging from them. Her torso was covered with flesh colored material that was completely covered with bubble shapes made of diamonds, jewels, and sequins. She had a new headdress that resembled the headdress/crown she wore for the opening outfit when she sang "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For". Instead of being gold, it was silver and it did not have the Egyptian asp, it had a rounded crown on the top of her head. In the back, her hair looked like dread-locks but they were silver beaded chains.
- The third outfit was a combination of the “Believe” outfit from the Living Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell TourLiving Proof: The Farewell Tour is the seventh concert tour by American singer, Cher. The tour supported her twenty-fourth studio album, Living Proof and eleventh compilation album, The Very Best of Cher...
and the second "Believe" outfit from Caesars Palace. It had beaded chains hanging down over all the right places but was still revealing. She wore a jeweled thong revealing almost her entire buttocks, revealing her infamous tattoo. She wore a jeweled bra that was flesh colored and covered in silver jewels, it had a jeweled red heart over her left breast. Her sleeves were long beaded chains that wrapped around her arms. She had a bright candy-apple red straight wig with slanted bangs that went down to her shoulders. She also wore silver beaded wrist cuffs and platinum silver boots.
Concert dates
All shows were performed at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
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Leg 1
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| 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | |||
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Leg 7
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Leg 8
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| 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 | |||
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Leg 9
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| 20 | 22 | 23 | 26 | |||
| 27 | 29 | 30 | ||||
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Leg 10
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Leg 11
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| 10 | 16 | |||||
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| 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |||
Cancellations
Cher canceled eight shows. Seven due to an illness that she called "Vegas Throat". Rumors spread saying that the star had cancer. Cher made an appearance on the Today show and Access HollywoodAccess Hollywood
Access Hollywood is a weekday television entertainment news program covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry. It was created by former Entertainment Tonight executive producer Jim Van Messel, and is currently directed by Robert Silverstein. In previous years, Doug Dougherty and...
saying, "If I had cancer everyone would know about it. I wouldn't tell them but someone would." She also said she couldn't wait to return to Las Vegas in February 2009. The canceled dates were: September 7, 23, 24, 27, 28 and October 4 and 5 in 2008. The eighth cancellation was on May 22, 2010, as Cher was suffering from a stomach bug.
Box office score data
| Billboard BOXSCORE - The Colosseum at Caesars Palace | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates (MDY) | Position | Gross Sales | Tickets Sold / Available | Sellout (%) |
| 05-21-08 | 3 | $2,547,560 | 16,870 / 16,870 | 100% |
| 05-28-08 | 4 | $2,569,083 | 16,962 / 16,962 | 100% |
| 06-04-08 | 3 | $2,584,217 | 17,022 / 17,022 | 100% |
| 06-11-08 | 12 | $2,589,078 | 17,056 / 17,056 | 100% |
| 08-16-08 | 2 | $1,895,526 | 12,477 / 12,808 | 97% |
| 08-23-08 | 2 | $2,591,497 | 17,078 / 17,078 | 100% |
| 08-30-08 | 5 | $2,573,670 | 17,061 / 17,061 | 100% |
| 09-13-08 | 9 | $2,538,438 | 16,634 / 16,945 | 98% |
| 09-13-08 | 11 | $1,739,643 | 11,600 / 12,375 | 94% |
| 09-20-08 | 10 | $1,290,796 | 8,517 / 8,517 | 100% |
| 09-27-08 | 2 | $2,596,618 | 17,081 / 17,081 | 100% |
| 10-18-08 | 3 | $1,294,960 | 8,530 / 8,530 | 100% |
| 03-14-09 | 2 | $3,331,455 | 22,134 / 23,819 | 93% |
| 03-28-09 | 3 | $1,844,510 | 12,606 / 14,909 | 85% |
| 03-28-09 | 2 | $1,912,403 | 13,124 / 15,069 | 87% |
| 04-04-09 | 6 | $1,911,450 | 13,095 / 15,166 | 86% |
| 05-09-09 | 2 | $3,294,601 | 22,442 / 24,595 | 91% |
| 05-30-09 | 9 | $1,781,525 | 12,716 / 15,771 | 81% |
| 06-06-09 | 1 | $3,845,125 | 26,493 / 29,983 | 88% |
| 10-10-09 | 28 | $3,199,085 | 21,939 / 25,176 | 87% |
| 10-17-09 | 6 | $1,956,710 | 13,747 / 15,991 | 86% |
| 10-24-09 | 5 | $2,326,062 | 15,992/ 16,967 | 95% |
| 12-12-09 | 2 | $3,221,147 | 23,432/ 26,914 | 87% |
| 01-09-10 | 1 | $3,335,106 | 26,867 / 31,033 | 87% |
| 01-09-10 | 10 | $1,271,451 | 11,826 / 14,564 | 81% |
| 05-08-10 | 1 | $4,910,221 | 35,343 / 40,168 | 88% |
| 05-15-10 | 17 | $735,618 | 5,727 / 7,049 | 81% |
| 06-12-10 | 1 | $3,411,693 | 27,243 / 33,324 | 82% |
| 06-12-10 | 11 | $1,538,211 | 12,042 / 16,216 | 74% |
| 07-10-10 | 6 | $1,727,400 | 14,296 / 16,660 | 86% |
| 07-10-10 | 7 | $1,553,125 | 13,255 / 16,565 | 80% |
| 09-04-10 | 3 | $1,363,671 | 12,121 / 15,968 | 76% |
| 10-09-10 | 5 | $2,180,153 | 18,084 / 23,113 | 78% |
| 11-20-10 | 5 | $3,630,738 | 29,043 / 33,560 | 87% |
| 11-20-10 | 9 | $3,102,204 | 23,690 / 25,254 | 94% |
| 11-20-10 | 4 | $3,846,894 | 30,342, / 33,723 | 90% |
| 2-26-11 | 3 | $4,577,104 | 31,131 / 33,038 | 94% |
| 2-26-11 | 2 | $4,802,550 | 32,147 / 33,656 | 96% |
| TOTAL / AVERAGE | 4 | $97,421,298 | 697,765 / 776,556 | 90% |
Ticketing sales
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Broadcast and recordings
On February 26, 2009, Entertainment TonightEntertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight is a daily tabloid television entertainment television news show that is syndicated by CBS Television Distribution throughout the United States, Canada and in many countries around the world. Linda Bell Blue is currently the program's executive producer...
aired a segment featuring clips from the show, including "Believe", "Love Is a Battlefield", "Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves" and "Half-Breed". The audio of all performances was replaced by a remix of "Believe".
In early May 2009, a complete recording of the May 9 show was posted in her official community. "Let The Good Times Roll" was also posted, from the May 6 performance, in which Cher's former boyfriend Robert Camilletti was present. Many other recordings have been posted on YouTube
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. Also clips of "Believe" and her monologue were shown on the May 10th, 2010 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted and produced by its namesake Oprah Winfrey. It ran nationally for 25 seasons beginning in 1986, before concluding in 2011. It is the highest-rated talk show in American television history....
. Cher also performed "Take Me Home" from an Oprah Winfrey Show episode from May 6, 2008 live from Caesars Palace. On the May 21st and 22nd episode of "Extra" there were multiple clips of Cher while performing "Believe" and "The Beat Goes On". Cher reported on her official Twitter, that none of the shows were filmed, and none will be released.
Merchandise
Located at Caesars Palace just to the left of the Colosseum entrance doors was the Cher Boutique. There, fans were able to purchase various memorabilia and souvenir items. DVD's, CD's, Programs, Shirts, Key chains,Pens, and a lot more were all sold there. Prices ranged from $5 to $1000+.Personnel
- Lead Vocals: CherCherCher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist. Referred to as the Goddess of Pop, she has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and a Cannes Film Festival Award among others for her work in...
- Musical Direction & Choreographer: Doriana Sanchez
- Costume Design: Bob MackieBob MackieRobert Gordon Mackie is an American fashion designer, best known for his costuming for entertainment icons such as Judy Garland, Cher, Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli, Tina Turner, and Mitzi Gaynor...
- Aerial Choreographer: Dreya Weber
- Dance Captain: Kevin Wilson
- Aerialist: Sagiv Ben Binyamin
- Aerialist: Katia Sereno
- Aerialist: Mam Smith
- Aerialist: Maximiliano Torandell
- Dancer: Melissa Cabrera
- Dancer: Jackie Dowsett
- Dancer: Suzanne Easter
- Dancer: Scott Fowler
- Dancer: Stephanie Landwehr
- Dancer: Sumayah McRae
- Dancer: Marlon Pelayo
- Dancer: Jamal Story
- Dancer: Jaymz Tuaileva
- Dancer: Claire Louise Turton
- Dancer: Tovaris Wilson
Band
- Background Vocals: Stacy Campbell
- Background Vocals: Jenny Douglas-Foote
- Background Vocals: Patti Russo
- Background Vocals: Danni Gee
- Background Vocals: Nichelle Tillman
- Musical Director/Keyboards/Vocals: Paul Mirkovich
- Guitars/Background Vocals: David Barry
- Drums: Mark Schulman or Nate Morton
- Keyboards: Darrell Smith
- Bass: Alexander (Sasha) Krivstov