The Cher Show Opening As Part Of Smith Center 2024 Season

There's a new musical out that portrays the life and career of one of the most iconic superstars of all time. The Cher Show opened on Broadway and has finally made its way to the Smith Center in Las Vegas. The show is part of the 2024 season at the Smith Center, which has been bringing Broadway-level shows to Las Vegas residents for over twelve years.

The Cher Show opened on Broadway in 2018 and quickly became a Cher fan favorite. The musical follows Cher throughout her legendary career, covering six decades of her life. Including her rough childhood, her transition to stage and screen, and the many awards she has won for her music. The show highlights her musical career by using Cher's 35 musical hits as the soundtrack.

In Cher's sixty years of stardom, the world has seen the star go through multiple phases of her look. The Cher Show brilliantly represents this with the unique casting choice of three different actresses for three different stages of Cher's career. Micaela Diamond plays the youngest version of Cher, guiding the audience throughout the star's childhood. Teal Wicks takes over as Cher during the 60's and 70's and through her rise to fame with Sonny Bono. And Stephanie J. Block gives an amazing portrayal of the most modern incarnation of Cher, complete with the voice that could sometimes be mistaken for the star herself.

Besides stellar performances and a night of storytelling, guests will also be treated to one of the things Cher was known for most. A parade of Bob Mackey inspired costumes that might just make the Smith Center sparkle brighter than the Strip on New Year's Eve.

The Cher Show opens at The Smith Center on Tuesday, September 17 with performances on select dates through Sunday, September 22. Although children 5 years and older can attend performances at the Smith Center, the content of the Cher Show is more appropriate for those 12 and over. Tickets, which start at $35 for weeknight showings, are available for matinee and evening performances.

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Janet Jackson fans, get ready. Janet is gearing up for a new Las Vegas show.

All reports point to a December opening for a new Janet Jackson Las Vegas Residency. She is in the final stages of signing a residency deal at Resorts World, possibly ringing in the new year with a NYE performance. Knowing Las Vegas, and living here as long as I have, I'd say chances are pretty good.

It doesn't sound like it is going to be a long residency, but none of them really are anymore. Gone are the days of the years long Celine Dion, and Elton John residencies.

Some outlets are saying that Janet was recently offered a residency in London, but she turned it down because the Vegas deal was far more lucrative.

So as of now, Janet Jackson and Celine Dion will both be doing residencies at Resorts World. Celine hopefully kicking off her show in late 2024, or early 2025. She has been battling Stiff Person Syndrome for several years now, but she made an epic appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Katy Perry wrapped up her Resorts World residency in November of last year (2023), and Carrie Underwood will be ending hers after her last 6 shows in 2025. She will be taking Katy Perry's place as a judge on American Idol

This isn't the first Janet Jackson Las Vegas Residency. She did her "Metamorphosis" Las Vegas residency in 2019 at Park MGM. And it looks like she's going to take "Control" of Vegas one more time. We can't wait for her return!

By the way - no need to worry, Europe, because Janet Jackson is headed your way:

Janet Jackson Together Again Tour / UK & Europe Dates:

Sept. 25: Paris, France – Accor Arena

Sept 27: Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena

Sept 28 & 29: London, UK – The O2 Arena

Oct 1: Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

Oct 3: Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis

Oct 5: Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle

Oct 6: Cologne, Germany – LANXESS Arena

Oct 8: Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena

Oct 10: Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Oct 13: Glasgow, Scotland – Ovo Hydro

Here are some Janet Jackson's chart toppers, according to Billboard, that you might not have heard quite as much, and some that you did. I was a fan - I know them all.

From the Rhythm Nation album, Come Back To Me peaked at number 2 in 1990. Beautiful chord progressions that just aren't done anymore. It gives you actual feelings.

At one time Janet Jackson said that she'd love to work with Busta Rhymes. He reached out immediately, and - BOOM! The song peaked at number 3 in 1999.

You felt like you were Janet's friends when you watched this video. Such a fun 90's video and song. Before Beyonce, Rihanna, Gaga - there was Janet!

Black Cat hit number one for one week in 1990. Cant believe it was only one week, but so be it. Janet Jackson had sole writing credit on this song. And it truly was a rocker!

One of the sexiest songs of all time. That's The Way Love Goes was number one for 8 weeks in 1993. With good reason, that's for sure.

Yet another really fun JJ video. All For You spent seven weeks at number one in 2001. This whole video just worked. And the simple jeans and halters - which I wish I could've worn - were the best!

One of Janet Jackson's black and white videos. It highlights her dancing, her choreography, and yes - the fun, that so many of her videos were!

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