Critics are raving about Bette Midler's dazzling new headlining show in Vegas at the Colosseum now through January 25th.
Time Magazine gushed:
"Midler is incandescent, and the new show ...is a fresh, sinfully satisfying distillation of her career."
But my fave flowed from the pen of a journalist at the NY Times.
"Like all glittering showgirls, (MIDLER) may wear sequins like a second skin, but the woman underneath is all flesh and blood, humor and heart."
The Divine "M" is wowing 'em every night at the Colosseum, according to USA Today.
I caught Ms. Midler's act for the first time back in the 70's (gosh, time flies) at the Palace in New York City.
I recall one particular number where - to the delight of ecstatic fans - Bette trotted out on stage in a hula outfit (or something to that effect) and teased the audience with a novel number from her extensive repertoire of hits.
About mid-way through her extravagant well-executed appearance - Ms. Midler introduced the audience to her young accompanist - an unknown by the name of Barry Manilow!
"He's going to be big," she enthused after a wild round of applause.
Back in the heady days of Disco, Mr. Manilow was paying the rent by conjuring up jingles for TV Commercials.
And, of course, by playing back-up for Midler not only at concert gigs on the road at whiskey joints around the country, but during her regular sold-out appearances at the trendy Continental Baths (a gay bath house) in downtown Manhattan.Babe, you've both come a long way!
If you're in the desert oasis, catch the must-see musical extravaganza.
Ticket info: www.ticketmaster.com
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