mariomania1234 11,368 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Bruno Mars didn’t get enough credit. His Las Vegas Strip residency at Park Theater, announced in October 2016 before the release of Grammy Album of the Year 24K Magic, was a raging success at the box office and indisputably one of the most energetic concert events on the Strip, but it didn’t impact the Vegas entertainment scene in a legacy-leaving way. Mars is back in Vegas for New Year’s Eve with two shows at T-Mobile Arena December 30 and 31, but it appears his July shows at Park Theater will be the last of the residency, which ran concurrently with his recently wrapped 24K Magic World Tour. Bruno in Vegas was special because it was the most glaring example so far of the Strip shedding its dated-entertainment stigma. This is no longer somewhere performers go when they’re past their prime, or some showbiz twilight zone. Arguably, Mars was the biggest pop star in the world during his time as a Vegas headliner. Celine Dion and Britney Spears have deservedly received credit for recasting and remodeling what it means to star on the Strip, but neither singer has dominated the charts while simultaneously playing Vegas. That’s why Mars didn’t need to create a vastly different production for his residency the way every other star has—his was the hottest name playing the hottest destination in the country, so selling out the 5,200-seat Park Theater was almost a given. It takes more than ubiquitous hits and a knockout live show to craft a successful musical residency on the star-studded Strip and there’s no perfect equation for a true game-changer. When Dion started at Caesars Palace in 2003 and Spears at Planet Hollywood in 2013, both shows were considered risky endeavors because of the size of the theaters and the number of performances per year. There are always rumors about who could come next, but the truth is there are very few artists who could come to Las Vegas and alter the landscape. At the moment, Lady Gaga is the best choice possible. Launching December 28 at Park Theater and promoted by Live Nation Entertainment, Gaga’s run was first announced exactly one year ago. Since then, 32 shows have been scheduled through November 9, but Variety initially reported the deal would be 74 shows paying the star $100 million. She is exactly the kind of cultural force required to truly impact the Las Vegas entertainment landscape, and here are three reasons why that will happen. 1. Her star is still on the rise Gaga’s fellow Park Theater headliner Cher won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1988 for Moonstruck. There’s a considerable chance—some would say it’s highly likely—that when Gaga returns for her 12th Vegas show on May 30, she’ll have an Oscar of her own. 2. She's doing two completely different shows there Existing in a positive and energetic creative space will certainly inform Gaga’s Las Vegas production, which is actually two different productions at the biggest Strip venue that still feels like a small one. Other headliners have made wholesale changes for their follow-up shows, including those from Celine Dion, Elton John and Mariah Carey at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Britney Spears’ new Domination residency at Park Theater, opening in February, should be considerably different from her Piece of Me run at Planet Hollywood. But no modern resident has opened with two distinctly different shows as Gaga is doing. 3. She's playing on the hottest property strip This piece of Vegas is essentially one big stage, primed for the biggest stars and the most fantastic events in the world, the center of our entertainment universe at least until the Las Vegas Stadium opens in 2020. It’s a safe bet Lady Gaga will be ruling that universe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leblanc 2,454 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Damn I was hoping for a new photoshoot Coven Season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsyVida 5,930 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I love how they don't mention the name "Enigma" at all currently streaming Zombieboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantasmas 10,481 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 no lies detected Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmo 80,613 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Is it me or nobody is as hyped for this Residency as I am?? Hottie Detector Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic 12,177 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Totally off-topic, but I adore that photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke78619 23,315 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Lucas said: Totally off-topic, but I adore that photo. Not off topic in the slightest, you’re talking about a photo used for the magazine that we are discussing insta: good_lukeing | I have nothing else to promote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic 12,177 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, monster78619 said: Not off topic in the slightest, you’re talking about a photo used for the magazine that we are discussing Also, everytime I see that look, it reminds me of something similar to what The Countess wore. Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke78619 23,315 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 15 minutes ago, Lucas said: Also, everytime I see that look, it reminds me of something similar to what The Countess wore. Hide contents Ugh this is probably the reason the look gives me a nostalgic vibe insta: good_lukeing | I have nothing else to promote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJudasGaga4 67,907 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Kimmo said: Is it me or nobody is as hyped for this Residency as I am?? No I am so hyped! I've been performing in my shower and singing the songs I want her to do in Enigma! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollardays 3,801 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Kimmo said: Is it me or nobody is as hyped for this Residency as I am?? I'm not. There's no info to be hyped about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagybp 170 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 OMG. They cancelled my super cheap flight to LAX to go to the show! everything is so expensive now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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