Video package of packed house press event for the launch of Olivia Newton-John’s concert residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas beginning April 8, 2014.
The Flamingo Las Vegas welcomes Olivia Newton-John as the newest Las Vegas headliner
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| Olivia addresses the crowd at the welcome event as she begins her concert residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas |
The Flamingo Las Vegas officially welcomed international superstar Olivia Newton-John as the newest headliner on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip.
Olivia made a grand entrance in a car from her hit movie “Grease” flanked, in Las Vegas style, by the iconic Chippendales and the Jubilee showgirls dressed as “T-Birds” and “Pink Ladies.”
Former Mayor (and current Las Vegas First Gentleman) Oscar Goodman, County Commissioner Tom Collins and Flamingo Las Vegas hotel president Eileen Moore formally welcomed the superstar at the event today.
Las Vegas has waited a long time for the “Grease” star to begin her long-term residency. And Olivia seems very happy to be putting down roots in one place.
“I have traveled so much in my career and being all over the world and being on planes and buses and trains and cars for so long that the idea of a residency was actually really nice to be in one place and one bed. I actually unpacked my bag last night and I thought, ‘I have never done this,'” she said.
Olivia begins a long-term concert residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas beginning April 8, 2014.
For ticket information, head over to the Flamingo’s website here.
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| Photo: Scott Harrison |
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| Photo: Scott Harrison |
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| Photo: Scott Harrison |
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| The men of Chippendales and the ladies of Jubilee accompany Olivia as “T-Birds” and “Pink Ladies” as Olivia arrives at the Flamingo Las Vegas in the only existing original car from the hit movie “GREASE” |
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| Olivia arrives flanked by the men of Chippendales “(“T-Birds”) and the ladies of Jubilee (“Pink Ladies”) |
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| County Commissioner Tom Collins presents Olivia with the key to the city |
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| Many gaming tables have been given the “Olivia” stamp reminding tourists of the hottest ticket in town |
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| Backstage!!! |
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| Just one of many interviews Olivia did today (this one for The Today Show) in advance of opening |
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| Signs all over the Flamingo Las Vegas welcoming the newest headliner |
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| It’s dry in Las Vegas, so they stocked up the water for Olivia |
Las Vegas: Olivia Newton-John talks to More Access about upcoming residency
Olivia Newton-John talks to More Access in Las Vegas about her upcoming concert residency at Flamingo Las Vegas
Entertainment Tonight on Olivia Newton-John’s concert residency at Flamingo Las Vegas
Very well produced and respectful piece by ET on Olivia Newton-John’s newly announced residency at Flamingo Las Vegas. Watch below.
Click here for more details about the 9 week concert run in Vegas.
Music icon Oivia Newton-John announces concert residency at Flamingo Las Vegas
This morning on The Today Show, Olivia Newton-John announced a nine week concert residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas to begin April 8th.
Via press release:
Get ready for some summer lovin’ and “have a blast” as Olivia Newton-John makes her way to Flamingo Las Vegas with her “Summer Nights” residency. Opening inside the Donny & Marie Showroom on Tuesday, April 8, the beloved internationally-renowned singer-actress will take audiences on a musical journey through her life in film and music.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. Members of Caesars Entertainment’s Total Rewards program will have access to an exclusive pre-sale from Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 p.m. To join Total Rewards program for free, click here.
“I am thrilled to be able to call Las Vegas home for a while,” says Olivia. “I have performed here many times through the years and have had nothing but wonderful memories and I look forward to even more fun at the Flamingo. I am especially thrilled that a portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.”
“We look forward to welcoming Olivia to Flamingo Las Vegas, where so many other iconic artists have performed,” said Eileen Moore, regional president of the famed center Strip resort. “She has such a broad appeal and you can count all of us here at Flamingo among her adoring fan base; she’s the ‘one that we want’ and we can’t wait for her to call Flamingo home.”
The production, featuring an eight-piece band, will take fans on a journey through the celebrated singer, actress, songwriter and philanthropist’s life and career. With more than 100 million albums sold, Olivia’s successes include four Grammys, numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard and People’s Choice Awards, an Emmy Award, ten #1 hits and more than 15 top 10 singles. She is also proud to be the recipient of the Order of Australia honor and was bestowed the Order of the British Empire by the Queen. In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in Grease catapulted Olivia into super-stardom and to date remains the most successful movie musical of all time. Commemorating its 35th anniversary last year, Grease is sure to play a significant role in Olivia’s new show “Summer Nights.”
The show will be a musical journey through the iconic artist’s illustrious career featuring hits from her early years including “Have You Never Been Mellow,” “Let Me Be There,” “If You Love Me Let Me Know” and “I Honestly Love You,” as well some of her favorites from Grease, “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and of course, “Summer Nights.” Favorites and hits from her other movies, including Xanadu, as well as her ‘80s anthem and record breaking song “Physical,” will keep the room dancing, while new songs from her recent Billboard hit album Grace and Gratitude are sure to warm the hearts of the entire audience.
Dates confirmed so far:
April: 8 – 12
May: 6 – 10, 27 – 31
July: 1 – 5, 29 – 31
Aug: 1, 2, 5 – 9, 12 – 16, 19 – 23, 26 – 30
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $69, $99 and $139, and a special meet and greet package is available for $249. Additional service fees apply. Tickets are available at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, by phone at (702) 777-2782 or (855) 234-7469 or by visiting flamingolasvegas.com. For groups of 10 or more call (866) 574-3851 or email EntertainmentGroupSales@Caesars.com.