HEADLINERS WHO HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES

HEADLINERS WHO HIT ALL THE

“Barry Manilow: The Hits Come Home!” at Westgate Las Vegas

RIGHT NOTES A look at some of Las Vegas’ can’t-miss concert productions

By Heather Turk

The weather isn’t the only thing that is heating up in Las Vegas. The entertainment scene is as hot as ever thanks to the return of several concert residency favorites and the addition of several stellar music engagements audiences won’t want to miss.

Not just one of the Strip’s newest must-see productions, but one of the best residencies to ever grace a Las Vegas stage, “Katy Perry: PLAY” returns to the all-new Resorts World Theatre inside Resorts World Las Vegas select dates March 2 through 19 and May 27 through 29. Told in five acts, the exuberant production takes Perry’s fans (affectionately called KatyCats) on a fun-filled, vibrant romp through the pop superstar’s hits — everything from “I Kissed a Girl” to “When I’m Gone” — as Perry, playing a doll version of herself, goes on a “Toy Story”-esque journey to find happiness. Featuring stunning, larger-than-life sets, jaw-dropping costumes and such memorable moments as Perry interacting with a giant talking face mask, “PLAY” is exactly the type of carefree escape people need right now.

Before “PLAY”-time resumes over Memorial Day Weekend,

Continued on page 20 John Legend’s new “Love in Las Vegas” residency will be a colorful celebration of love and coming together

The Doobie Brothers will perform eight nights at Zappos Theater in May

Michael Bublé’s six-show engagement at Resorts World Las Vegas will feature the singer’s hits accompanied by a full orchestra and unmatched audio and video technology country music superstar Carrie Underwood will return to the Resort World Theatre stage with “REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency” Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, March 23 through April 2 and May 11 through 21. The production brings the former “American Idol” winner’s hits to life in an exciting new way, utilizing spectacular special effects and state-of-the-art technology. Additionally, Resorts World Theatre will welcome Michael Bublé for a limited engagement this spring when the Canadian crooner performs Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, April 27 through May 7. rwlasvegas.com/ entertainment

Over at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Rod Stewart will be extending his acclaimed Las Vegas residency — “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” — into its 11th year, performing Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, May 13 through 21. The dazzling production’s everchanging set list features some of the raspy-voiced rocker’s greatest hits over the past five decades, like “Forever Young” and “Maggie May.” “Keith Urban Live — Las Vegas” returns to The Colosseum this spring as well March 25, 26 and 30, April 1 and 2 and May 27 through 29, making the venue the place for country music fans to be over Memorial Day Weekend. caesars.com/caesars-palace/shows/the-colosseum

Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will welcome several diverse acts to its stage this spring for multiple performances. One of the most influential hard rock bands of all time will rock the venue “like a hurricane” when Scorpions’ “Sin City Nights” residency featuring special guest Skid Row performs select dates March 26 through April 16. EGOT (Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony) winner John Legend will then showcase his beloved hits with his soulful new residency, “Love in Las Vegas,” Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, April 22 through May 7. Finally, in the midst of their 50th Anniversary

Tour, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Doobie Brothers will perform an exclusive Las Vegas engagement Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, May 13 through 28, playing such timeless hits as “Black Water.” caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/zappos-theater

Longtime Las Vegas headliner Barry Manilow will continue to put on one of the Entertainment Capital of the World’s most dynamic residencies when “Barry Manilow: The Hits Come Home!” returns to the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas March 3 through 5; April 7 through 9 and 21 through 23; and May 5 through 7 and 26 through 28. Not just for Fanilows, the euphoric production is sure to have everyone on their feet dancing along to the music with their glowsticks high in the air (yes, audience members get glowsticks) by the time Manilow starts singing “Copacabana (At the Copa).” A blast from start to finish, the show not only showcases some of Manilow’s biggest hits, but also some of his most memorable commercial jingles. Ticket holders will even get to “fly” over New York City on a 3-D tour courtesy of some disposable glasses they’ll be instructed to wear when Manilow performs “This is My Town.” westgatelasvegas.com

Carrie Underwood performing “Before He Cheats” during “REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency”

International music icon Lionel Richie will go “Back to Las Vegas!,” too, for his Wynn Las Vegas residency Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, March 30 through April 9. Performing inside the Encore Theater, the exclusive production not only features Richie playing such chart-topping hits as “Hello,” but also sharing stories from his multi-decade career that included No. 1 singles for 11 consecutive years. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled during the concert for some of Richie’s more famous fans, as numerous celebrities were spotted at his residency last year, including celebrated musician (and fellow Las Vegas headliner) Sting and former NBA star Magic Johnson! wynnlasvegas.com