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LAS VEGAS ,
April 25,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This past
weekend, 12-time GRAMMY Award-winner, multiplatinum artist,
activist, and EGOT (Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony) winner John
Legend celebrated the launch of his Las Vegas residency, "Love In Las Vegas," at
Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort &
Casino.
Designed exclusively for Zappos Theater and promoted by Live
Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Love In Las Vegas" is a
beautiful, soulful concert experience, showcasing Legend's greatest
hits, "soaring vocals [and] silky-smooth piano playing
skills" (Billboard). The performance features Legend's
incredible full band and is a vibrant, colorful celebration of love
and coming together, sentiments echoed on Legend's GRAMMY
Award-winning seventh studio album, Bigger Love, and
companion 2021 headline tour – which resulted in multiple sold out
shows and garnered rave reviews in the press. The exclusive,
only-in-Vegas experience is filled with hits from the beginning of
Legend's career, including "Used to Love U," "Penthouse Floor,"
"Like I'm Gonna Lose You," "All of Me," and "Green Light." He is
also performing soon to be released new music ahead of his upcoming
album including, "Dope" which received rave reactions from the
crowd. The song comes out May 20 and
is available for pre-save now.
"Love In Las Vegas" is a product of THE WORK, led by Creative
Director Rob English and Executive
Creative Producer Ashaya Robinson, alongside Creative Producer L.J.
Alexandre-Strong, Production Design by Alec
Spear with screen visuals by Immanent and Lighting Design by
TJ Hoover, Josh Lowenstein and
Kevin Labitan.
"Love In Las Vegas" features 91 looks on stage, envisioned and
created by John's long time stylist Dave
Thomas, who collaborated with Richfresh on all of Legend's
looks and menswear allowing a vibrant array of styles for the
residency.
John is joined on stage by an eleven-piece band including three
singers, and for the first time, his production also includes eight
dancers under the direction of Artist Director and Choreographer
Jemel McWilliams. The choreography team also includes Craig Fishback, Kiira
Harper, Jade Johnston,
Dondraico Johnson, Tyrik Patterson
and Ramone Wilkinson.
Tickets and VIP packages for shows through October 29, 2022 are on sale now at
ticketmaster.com/JohnLegendVegas, with all shows scheduled to begin
at 8 p.m.
About John Legend
Multiplatinum artist and activist John Legend made history as
the first African American man to join the prestigious EGOT club.
The 12-time GRAMMY Award-winner released his seventh studio album,
Bigger Love, in 2020 and wrapped his nationwide Bigger
Love Tour in October 2021. Legend
is currently a judge on the Emmy-nominated show, The Voice,
and a principal in Get Lifted Film Co. As an activist, Legend
initiated the #FREEAMERICA campaign in 2015 to change the
conversation surrounding criminal justice policies and to end mass
incarceration.
About Live Nation Las Vegas
Live Nation Entertainment
(NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company
comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation
Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. Live Nation Las Vegas
produces residency shows from Sting, Keith
Urban and Rod Stewart at The
Colosseum at Caesars Palace; Usher, Lady Gaga, Aerosmith and
Bruno Mars at Dolby Live at Park
MGM; Anita Baker, FOREIGNER, STYX
and Chicago at The Venetian
Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; John Legend, Miranda Lambert, The Doobie Brothers, Shania
Twain and Scorpions at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort
& Casino; and Santana at House of Blues. Live Nation Las Vegas
also brings other world-famous artists to many of the city's other
premier concert venues including Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena,
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Michelob ULTRA Arena, Downtown Las Vegas
Events Center and more. For additional information, visit
www.livenationentertainment.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on
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About Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Planet
Hollywood Resort & Casino is the centerpiece of the famed Las
Vegas Strip, with 2,500 beautifully redesigned guest rooms and
suites showcasing some of the best views in town, along with
endless options of unparalleled shopping, distinguished dining,
popular entertainment and a bustling nightlife. A bright, bold
addition to the resort's portfolio, the Ultra Hip Rooms feature
contemporary elegance and luxury bedding. Known as the place to
play for its roster of A-list celebrity guests, Planet Hollywood's
231 restyled suites feature stunning views of the glittering
skyline and daring décor elements such as suspended sofas,
lounge-style living spaces and oversized modern artwork. The resort
encompasses more than 100,000 square feet of gaming, Caesars
Sportsbook at Planet Hollywood, The Scene Pool Deck, several
lounges, an intimate wedding chapel, and a relaxing spa and salon.
Impressive restaurants include Gordon
Ramsay Burger, KOI, Strip House and more. Home to the first
pop music residency in Las Vegas,
Zappos Theater is one of the largest theaters on the Vegas Strip
and showcases a variety of resident headliners including superstars
like John Legend, Doobie Brothers and Shania Twain. Magician
Criss Angel performs an over-the-top
visual spectacular of "Criss Angel MINDFREAK®" in the
Criss Angel Theater. Additionally, Angel along with visionary
creator Franco Dragone have teamed up to
create Criss Angel AMYSTIKA, a fantastical and mysterious
production which immerses the audience in a spectacle of euphoric,
stunning illusions, one-of-a-kind special effects, jaw-dropping
stunts and much more. The property is encircled by Miracle Mile
Shops with more than 170 specialty stores and restaurants. Planet
Hollywood Resort & Casino is operated by a subsidiary of
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information,
please visit planethollywoodresort.com or the Caesars
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