One of music’s superstars has reportedly vowed to return to the Strip later this year.
The Las Vegas Strip’s storied reputation as a host to star performers for long-term residencies will continue many years to come, as area hotel casino theaters face new competition when the MSG Sphere opens its doors in September with superstar band U2 opening the new venue.
The list of pop, rock and country stars who have recently performed or are scheduled to take the Strip stage soon reads like a Who’s Who in Music edit.
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Classic rock artists have been a big draw on the Strip recently. Former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty, who has made multiple appearances in Las Vegas over the years, performed at Wynn Resorts’ (WYNN) – Get a free reportEncore Theater at the Wynn in November for six shows and former Commodores lead singer Lionel Richie played six shows in October, also at the Wynn.
Tropical rock star Jimmy Buffett has just finished several shows at MGM Resorts International’s (MGM) – Get a free reportMGM Grand Garden artists and “Juke Box Hero” Foreigner take the stage at the Venetian Theater at The Venetian Resort for eight shows between March 24 and April 8 at their Best of Foreigner 4 & More Live residency.
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Music legends coming to the Strip
Rock legend John Mellencamp returns to the Strip with two shows on March 24 and 25 at the Encore Theatre, and James Taylor and his All-Star Band will continue the string of classical artists touring the Strip this year when he takes to the stage at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for five shows on June 3, 4, 7, 9 and 10. 1970s pop singer Barry Manilow continues his residency at Westgate Las Vegas in 2023, which will run through December.
Country singer Miranda Lambert resumes her long-term residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with 23 shows scheduled beginning March 24 and continuing through April, July, November and December. And country star Keith Urban also has 11 shows scheduled in March, June and July at Planet Hollywood.
“Uptown Funk” singer Bruno Mars, who began doing his occasional residency on MGM Entertainment’s Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2016, in February added six more programs to his residence at the theater on May 24, 27, 28, 31, June 2 and 3.
Maroon 5 has been installed at Park MGM for 16 shows spread over March, April, July and August. Usher continues his residency at Park MGM as well with 35 more shows scheduled in March, April, June, July and October.
Adele plans a return to the Colosseum
Superstar singer Adele originally planned her 24-show “Weekends With Adele” residency at Caesars Entertainment’s (CZR) – Get a free reportColosseum at Caesars Palace every Friday and Saturday from January 21 to April 16, 2022. However, he had to cancel those shows because members of his team contracted covid and some of the pieces designed for the performance were not there. ready.
Adele postponed the residency until November 18, 2022, with a break from Christmas until January 20, and will wrap up her shows on March 25.
The popularity of “Weekends With Adele” has reportedly led the singer to commit to extending her residency later this year. Adele could schedule a return between other shows from early June to early July or sometime in the venue’s open calendar between August and November, the Las Vegas Review Magazine informed.
