Critics raved about Bette Midler's dazzling headlining show in Vegas at the Colosseum (Caesar's Palace) when it opened to packed houses a few months ago.
Now, the Divine M makes a triumphant return to Sin City, August 11th through September 6th.
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," exalted USA today.
The Divine Diva will no doubt wow 'em every night over the next two weeks, too, fer sure!
I caught Ms. Midler's act for the first time back in the early 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: http://www.ticketmaster.com/
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