Vegas bids a warm welcome to the Divine Miss M!

Known for her incomparable humor, over-the-top imagination and captivating charisma, the Divine Miss M. has appropriately titled her new Las Vegas production, Bette Midler The Showgirl Must Go On. The show, which has been created exclusively for The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, opened on February 20, 2008, and was already in such demand that five additional shows were added even prior to opening.

With plenty of girls and gags, The Showgirl Must Go On will feature some of Midler’s favorite colorful characters, from Delores Delago (the wheelchair-bound mermaid) to Sophie Tucker, the oldest living showgirl in Las Vegas.

Midler and her entourage of talented performers, comprised of the staggering Harlettes (whose latest cast includes Jordan Ballard, Kyra Dacosta and Kamilah Martin), a 13 piece band (which includes a six piece horn section from the Las Vegas band The Fat City Horns) and 20 female dancers, are in top form. Long time fans will be delighted in Midler’s return to the live stage.

“I’m really looking forward to the show.” says Midler. “I’ve been hoarding feathers and fans and sequins and rhinestones for the last 50 years and, hey, I’m ready to throw ‘em all on stage.” The Divine Miss M will perform approximately 100 shows a year at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The Showgirl Must Go On will hit the stage five nights per week at 7:30 p.m. and will be dark on Mondays and Thursdays.

Tickets for The Showgirl Must Go On can be purchased by calling 1-877-7BETTEM (723-8836), or online at www.ticketmaster.com, keyword “Bette Midler”. Tickets may also be purchased in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ticket prices are $95, $140, $175, and $250.