LAS VEGAS, April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars
Entertainment announced plans today to renovate The Colosseum at
Caesars Palace with significant technical and design updates to its
landmark venue recognized as Billboard Magazine's "Venue of the
Decade." The Colosseum will undergo an exciting evolution to
incorporate a new state-of-the-art sound system, new moving light
fixtures and high-definition LED video wall into the technical
capabilities of the space, while still preserving the celebrated
character and prestige of the iconic theater. Also, the world's top
venue of its size will now be able to facilitate multiple seating
arrangements, including VIP banquettes with bottle service and a
general admission setup on the main floor, to accommodate many
genres and entertainment experiences for guests through the city's
only automated lift seating system.
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Caesars Entertainment assumes operational control of The
Colosseum and begins its partnership with Live Nation, the No. 1
live entertainment promoter in the world. Together, the two
industry leaders will elevate the experience for its legendary
roster of artists as well as the more than 400,000 guests hosted
each year.
"We're thrilled to make the best entertainment experiences in
Las Vegas even better by enhancing
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with its innovative design and
unique elements," said Jason
Gastwirth, president of entertainment for Caesars
Entertainment. "The timing of these enhancements couldn't be better
as Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation now partner to program The
Colosseum with a commitment to bring world-class performers to this
refreshed, iconic entertainment venue. The best seat in
Las Vegas just got better."
"Artist residencies have become the dominant form of theater
entertainment in Las Vegas. Fans
around the world come to Las Vegas
to see their favorite stars perform in intimate settings with
incredible productions they can find nowhere else," said
Kurt Melien, Live Nation Las Vegas
president. "The world's most legendary artists have graced The
Colosseum's stage since its inception, and we are excited to
partner with Caesars Entertainment to further attract the biggest
names in music, creating a hub for live entertainment that is
unmatched by any other destination in the world."
Since opening in 2003, The Colosseum changed the live music
experience on the Las Vegas Strip by pioneering the modern artist
residency model and successfully welcoming entertainment's biggest
superstars to the city.
The Colosseum will begin its refresh in early July and marks the
first major update to the space since its revolutionary debut on
the Las Vegas Strip when it was built for the opening of
Celine Dion's epic multi-decade long
Las Vegas residency. The Colosseum
renovation is set to begin after the final dates of Reba, Brooks
& Dunn on July 6 and is slated to
reopen again in early fall.
Technical Advancements
Capitalization on technical
advancements only recently available, the audio and lighting
packages will be upgraded with newer, state-of-the-art equipment.
Additionally, the massive LED video screen, known by artists and
guests as the venue's awe-inspiring focal point that stretches 110
feet long and 34 feet tall, will be replaced completely, more than
doubling its resolution and increasing in size.
In addition to the technical advancements, the award-winning
venue will also introduce Las
Vegas' first-of-its-kind modular seating capability via an
automated lift system, allowing for immense viewing flexibility,
enhanced show offerings, and more immersive fan interactions. These
modernizations showcase Caesars Entertainment's commitment to
providing musical acts with a premier performance atmosphere while
continuing to elevate the guest experience.
"While we recognize The Colosseum is already top of its class,
these changes will allow for more flexibility in our booking
process and give us the opportunity to thrill fans with new and
diverse offerings," said Gastwirth. "Our goal is that these
modernizations will excite musical acts with an unparalleled stage
experience and guests, whether dancing in the now available general
admission section, enjoying a show in VIP booths with friends or
taking in their favorite singer in a more traditional theater
setting, will appreciate the attention to detail we have expanded
on for the future of this beautiful venue."
Design Additions
Scéno Plus, the world-renowned
theatre designers out of Montreal,
returns as the design lead on the project. The original conceivers
of The Colosseum, they have been tasked with the delicate job of
making changes to the venue without compromising its essence in the
consistently awarded theater space, that has been named Billboard
Touring Awards "Top Venue Under 5,000" 13 times (the only winner in
the category since its introduction in 2005).
"The Colosseum has proven itself not only as a critical and
commercial success, but also as a leader in design, as shown by
high-caliber projects around the globe all chasing to achieve its
same level of elegance and status," said Benoit Panaccio, theatre designer. "Scéno Plus
is incredibly proud to return to further advance The Colosseum for
today's guests and even prouder to continue our longstanding and
successful partnership with Caesars Entertainment."
Additionally, the seating in the venue will be entirely
refurbished, updating the plush red seats, none of which is more
than 145 feet from the stage, with new custom fabrics for a
luxurious and comfortable viewing experience. Also, The Colosseum
will now include a new VIP area, complete with banquettes for
groups from two to 10 and bottle/cocktail service. For added
convenience, the lobby bar will increase in size, allowing for
faster service when ordering specialty cocktails, beverages and
snacks, while merchandise areas will also move to better
accommodate the flow of guests into the theater.
Ownership
With more than 10,000 live events hosted
each year and 3 million tickets sold annually, Caesars
Entertainment adds the flagship venue to its current portfolio of
operating more than 50 venues across 13 states and five countries.
Caesars Entertainment along with Live Nation looks to utilize this
new leadership role within The Colosseum to continue to trailblaze
and reimagine the evolution of the resident artist model and
include more limited engagements and tour stops.
About Caesars Palace
World-renowned Las Vegas resort and a Top 10 "Best U.S.
Casino" by USA TODAY 10BEST
Readers' Choice, Caesars Palace features 3,980 hotel guest rooms
and suites, including the all-new Palace Tower featuring 10 new
luxury villas, the 182-room Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace and
Forbes Star Award-winning The Laurel
Collection by Caesars Palace. The 85-acre resort offers diverse
dining options from the award-winning Bacchanal Buffet, to
celebrity chef-branded restaurants, including the newest additions
Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN and from Giada
De Laurentiis, Pronto by Giada, as well as Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, one of Nobu Matsuhisa's largest Nobu Restaurant and
Lounge, Restaurant Guy Savoy and MR CHOW. From restauranteur and
television star Lisa Vanderpump, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden is the
resort's newest hot spot, featuring craft cocktails, small bites
and of course, Rosé. The resort also features nearly 130,000 square
feet of casino space, including a recently renovated race and
sports book boasting the largest screen on the Strip at 138 ft., a
five-acre Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, the luxurious Qua Baths
& Spa, COLOR Salon by celebrity hairstylist Michael Boychuck, five wedding chapels and
gardens, and the 75,000-square-foot OMNIA Nightclub with the top
DJs such as Calvin Harris, Martin
Garrix and Zedd. The 4,300-seat Colosseum, Billboard Magazine's
"Venue of the Decade: 2000 – 2009," spotlights world-class
entertainers including Celine Dion,
Rod Stewart, Reba, Brooks &
Dunn, Jerry Seinfeld and
Mariah Carey. The Forum Shops at
Caesars Palace showcases more than 160 boutiques and restaurants.
Caesars Palace is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment
Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit
caesarspalace.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media
room. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on
Twitter and Instagram.
About Live Nation Las Vegas
Live Nation Entertainment
(NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company
comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation &
House of Blues Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.
Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from Mariah Carey at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace;
Lady Gaga, Aerosmith, Janet Jackson
and Bruno Mars at Park Theater at
Park MGM; Blink 182, Billy Idol and
Lady Antebellum at Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms; ZZ Top,
Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire,
Steely Dan and Anita Baker at The
Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; and Gwen Stefani, Backstreet Boys, Pitbull,
Def Leppard, Christina Aguilera and Florida Georgia Line at Zappos Theater at
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Live Nation Las Vegas also
brings other world-famous artists to many of the city's other
premier concert venues including T-Mobile Arena, Mandalay Bay
Events Center, MGM Grand Garden Arena, House of Blues, Downtown Las
Vegas Events Center, The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las
Vegas, and more. For additional information,
visit www.livenation.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas
on Facebook, Instagram and follow us
on Twitter.
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