THE BEAT GOES ON

By Heather Turk

Shania Twain “Let’s Go!” The Las Vegas Residency is a nonstop party

Must-see music residencies in Las Vegas

Time is running out to see the top-selling female country artist of all time perform her hit Las Vegas residency inside Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

A high-energy production that’s not to be missed, Shania Twain “Let’s Go!” The Las Vegas Residency will perform its final shows Sept. 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. Fans will hear such timeless songs as “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” and “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” with one lucky couple getting to join Twain onstage as she serenades them with her romantic hit, “From This Moment On.” Whether fans are onstage with the Canadian superstar or watching her from the audience, they are in for an unforgettable night. ticketmaster.com/ shaniavegas John Legend will also be returning to Zappos Theater to resume his residency, “Love In Las Vegas,” Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 through 29, at 8 p.m. A soulful concert experience showcasing the EGOT (Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony) winner’s smooth piano-playing skills and even smoother vocals, the production lets fans experience Legend’s greatest hits, including “All of Me” and “Green Light,” like never before. ticketmaster.com/ johnlegendvegas

Over at Dolby Live inside Park MGM, Usher will resume his all-new residency, “Usher: My Way,” select dates Sept. 3 through 10 and Oct. 12 through 29, at 9 p.m. The onlyin-Vegas spectacular not only features an impressive repertoire of hits spanning his career — like “Nice & Slow” and “DJ Got Us

Fallin’ in Love” — but also incorporates audience interaction and staging throughout the venue so that everyone has an up-close-and-personal experience with the superstar. ticketmaster.com/ ushervegas

Aerosmith will be performing at Dolby Live, too, when the group’s acclaimed “DEUCES ARE WILD” residency returns select dates Sept. 14 through Oct. 5 and Nov. 19 through Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. The world’s first live concert experience presented in Dolby Atmos — an immersive state-of-the-art audio experience that takes listeners inside the music to reveal details with unparalleled clarity and depth — the rockin’ production is a deep dive of the Bad Boys from Boston’s groundbreaking career, featuring some of their countless hits, like “Cryin’” and “Dream On.” ticketmaster.com/ aerosmith

Legendary rock star Rod Stewart will continue celebrating his storied career as well when his long-running residency, “Rod Stewart: The Hits.,” returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 through Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. A delight from start to finish, the energetic show premiered in 2011 and

Continued on page 30 John Legend’s “Love In Las Vegas” is a colorful celebration of love and coming together

“Rod Stewart: The Hits.” is now in its 11th year at The Colosseum

Usher’s immersive new residency makes fans feel like they’re a part of the performance

Carlos Santana celebrated his 10th anniversary at the House of Blues in May

features an ever-changing set list of some of Stewart’s most beloved songs, like “Maggie May” and “Reason to Believe.” ticketmaster. com/rodstewartvegas

Another music icon that’s become a staple of the Entertainment Capital of the World’s residency scene is Carlos Santana. Resuming “An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live” at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 through 25 and Nov. 2 through 13, at 8 p.m., the guitarist recently celebrated his 10th anniversary at the venue by signing a multi-year extension. Sure to keep audiences groovin’ throughout, the production features Santana jamming to some of his favorite hits over the decades, including “Oye Como Va” and “Smooth.” houseofblues.com/santana

Ticket holders will go on a musical journey during “MANILOW: LAS VEGAS — The Hits Come Home!” — complete with 3D glasses! Performing at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 15 through 24, Oct. 13 through 22, and Nov. 10 through 19, at 7 p.m., the fun production features Barry Manilow not only performing his greatest hits, including “Copacabana,” but also some of his favorite commercial jingles. westgatelasvegas.com

Katy Perry also has a playful residency that returns to Resorts World Las Vegas select dates Oct. 5 through 22, at 8 p.m. Appropriately titled “Katy Perry: PLAY,” the show takes audiences on a vibrant

“MANILOW: LAS VEGAS — The Hits Come Home!” is one of the city’s most entertaining residencies

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. rwlasvegas.com/ entertainment/katy-perry

Several other music acts will be performing residencies and extended engagements throughout the city this fall as well, making it easy to see why Las Vegas is the Entertainment Capital of the World.