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Izy Twain wrote:

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barebackwarrior wrote:

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Izy Twain wrote:

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People who complain about not getting a selfie with Shania are just jealous that they didn't get to interact with the star herself. 

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Come on, that's not an accurate assessment. We're all fans, but it's very unrealistic to expect Shania to high five every single person in the auditorium. That is, if she had a body double. Lol! I'm Team Kevy on this one: drop the pageantry and focus on the show itself! 

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Wow sorry. I wasn't trying to start an argument or anything. Ya I see your point tho. 

The show is 100% awesome. Everyone should see it. I think if Shania did what Celine does changes is it up form time to time then her ticket sales would be better. But who knows right.

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 That's okay. I'll check it out!

Best Resident Performer: Shania Twain

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Shania Twain truly is Still the One. Her greatest-hits show is glitz and glamor and heavily incorporates the audience. She’s active in the community (she opened a kids club in North Las Vegas and was the Great Santa Run grand marshal). She’s everything one could ask for in a Strip headliner. The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, 888-929-7849. July 18-19, 22-23, 25-26, continuing residency, 7:30 p.m., $55-$250.

http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2014/jul/17/Best-of-vegas-best-resident-performer-shania-twain/

A DVD would be great! Can't wait... They absolutely need to make the announcement since it's less than 3 months from now until the supposed return on October 8!

Shania Twain Receives Vegas Honor

Named "Best Resident Performer" on Best Of Las Vegas list.

By Bob Paxman | Published: July 20, 2014

Shania Twain has been drawing raves for her Las Vegas production, Shania: Still The One, since the show premiered in December of 2012 at Caesars Palace.

Now, she's received an official honor for the exciting one-woman show as Las Vegas Weekly named Shania "Best Resident Performer" on the publications "Best Of Vegas 2014" list. 

Shania's concert production takes fans through various stages of her life and career as she performs her biggest hits in an intimate setting that gives off a personal feel.

And that's now all. Shania also recently set a record in Calgary, Canada by headlining two back-to-back sold out performances during the Calgary Stampede last week (July 9 and July 10). It has been 10 years since the singer performed live in Canada and she proved that she still has not lost her touch. 

"In our ten years of Saddledome concerts during the Calgary Stampede, Shania is the first artist to sell-out two back-to-back shows," says Adam Oppenheim, Managing director, Stampede Concerts Inc. "The Calgary Stampede and Stampede Concerts Inc. are ecstatic about Shania's two performances, and the fan's enthusiasm speaks for itself." 

Looks like Shania is "Still The One" with fans. Her Las Vegas run at Caesars Palace will continue through July 26. 

http://www.countryweekly.com/news/shania-twain-receives-vegas-honor-0

Flo wrote:

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Nope, a DVD wouldn't be a BIG announcement... But you never know what they mean with BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.

Maybe they'll just wait until the show of the 26th is over to make the BIG announcement that "No! This is not over! Shania will be back in October and December!!" which is something we already know!

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Like Kevy, my guess the big announcement will be a tour next year as the Calgary Herald reported Shania is already looking at dates in the Spring. And hopefully coincide with a new album. But I think she is finished with Vegas after December because in the Facebook chat she said "If you want to come see a show in Vegas, you better do it soon." 

Apparently there will be new costumes and songs for these last 4 shows of this leg.

TDErlichman @DeMartinoTalia‏

Don't miss #shaniainvegas this week, we have some new additions to the show! #costumechanges #songs

10:42 AM ET - 21 Jul 14

http://twitter.com/DeMartinoTalia

Mmm. I wonder what sense does it make to add new songs and costumes when the run of show is almost done.
They've done the same show for a year and a half and suddenly they're gonna add new songs for the last 2 couple of months?
I mean, I'm so happy, and I hope one of the new songs will be FAFA or SNJAPF, Shania's voice is so much stronger now, so she could easily sing those songs. I bet she'll add LGMET during the campfire set as she did in Calgary.
Maybe the announcement will be something else then if they're gonna make these changes... we'll see.

Cool, I love LGMET. Too bad for FAFA & SNJAPF. Thanks for the videos.

And I think she will end with RTC instead of MIFLAW.

Shania Twain announces end of Caesars Palace residency

By Tovin Lapan | July 21, 2014 | Las Vegas Sun

Country music star Shania Twain announced Monday that her two-year residency at Caesars Palace will wrap up in December.

The last installment of the “Shania: Still the One” show at the Colosseum will be Dec. 13, ending the 100-show residency that began in Dec. 2012.

“At the beginning of this amazing journey, through the rediscovery for my love of performing, I knew the stage would feel like home, but it turned out that Las Vegas itself became ‘home’," Twain said in a release Monday announcing the residency's end.

“Performing for fans who come from all over the world to see the show night-after-night warms my heart. I started the first international Shania Kids Can clubhouse in Las Vegas because I love this city, and my time here has given me more than anyone can ever know. I can’t thank Las Vegas enough.”

There are four performances this week, and then the five-time Grammy Award winner will return for 16 performances spread through October and the first half of December.

Twain was recently named Best Resident Performer in the Las Vegas Weekly’s 2014 Best of Vegas issue.

http://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2014/jul/21/shania-twain-announces-end-ceasars-residency/

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Shania Twain's Vegas residency to end in December

By Associated Press | July 21, 2014

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Country superstar Shania Twain says she'll end her residency in Las Vegas with a final show Dec. 13, two years after she began performing at Caesars Palace.

Twain announced 16 "Shania: Still the One" shows in October and December, in addition to summer performances running through July 26 at the Colosseum.

The singer known for hits including "Man! I Feel Like A Woman" and "That Don't Impress Me Much" arrived in Las Vegas on horseback in November 2012. Traffic down the Las Vegas Strip was temporarily halted for the herd of horses that accompanied her on her grand entrance.

Her stage show features trained horses, a live band and a flying motorcycle.

Organizers said at the time that Twain's residency would be a two-year engagement.

http://news.yahoo.com/shania-twains-vegas-residency-end-december-173754932.html

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Shania Twain to wrap 2-year Las Vegas residency December; announces 16 new shows

By The Canadian Press | July 21, 2014

TORONTO - Come on over, Shania Twain fans: the Canadian country superstar has announced her final run of shows on the Las Vegas Strip.

Twain's two-year residency at Caesars Palace will conclude with a 16-show run, culminating in a finale on Dec. 13.

In the meantime, "Shania: Still the One" is also running through July 26.

Another 10 dates are scheduled for October before the six-show final run in December.

When she wraps, the Timmins, Ont., native will have performed 110 shows since launching the slick production back on Dec. 1, 2012.

The show features the 48-year-old running through her vast catalogue of hits aided by typical Vegas sparkle and high production values, including a 13-piece band, six male dancers and even a pair of horses.

In a statement, Twain — who had been away from the stage for more than eight years prior to heading to the desert — raved about the city.

"At the beginning of this amazing journey, through the rediscovery for my love of performing, I knew the stage would feel like home, but it turned out that Las Vegas itself became 'home'," she said.

"Performing for fans who come from all over the world to see the show night after night warms my heart. I started the first international Shania Kids Can clubhouse in Las Vegas because I love this city, and my time here has given me more than anyone can ever know.

"I can't thank Las Vegas enough."

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/shania-twain-wrap-2-las-vegas-residency-december-172334605.html

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Shania Twain's Reign In Sin City Is Nearing Its End! Singer Announces The Final Performance For Her Residency At Caesars Palace!

By Perez Hilton | 7/21/2014

Today, Shania Twain announced the end of her two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace…

And we're feeling all sorts of sadsies!

SHANIA: STILL THE ONE has had a stellarly solid run since 2012, and will officially close shop in a grand finale on Saturday, Decemeber 13, 2014.

In a statement released to her personal website, Shania explained:

"At the beginning of this amazing journey, through the rediscovery for my love of performing, I knew the stage would feel like home, but it turned out that Las Vegas itself became 'home'. Performing for fans who come from all over the world to see the show night-after-night warms my heart. I started the first international Shania Kids Can clubhouse in Las Vegas because I love this city, and my time here has given me more than anyone can ever know. I can’t thank Las Vegas enough."

And if you haven't seen this majestic artist at work, fear not, because there's still time!

Miz Twain JUST added her final 16 performances to the ticket roster, as well as shows now through July 26.

We're sad to see her leave LV, but know she's on to chasing bigger dreams! Bravo, girl!

http://perezhilton.com/2014-07-21-shania-twain-announces-end-of-residency-still-the-one-caesars-palace

Flo wrote:

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Could anyone post the tracklist for the show now that it includes LGMET? Did they replace one of the current song or did they just add one?

Thanks!

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We won't know until tomorrow night. During Shania's concerts at the Calgary Stampede she added "Love Gets Me Every Time" around the campfire and added "Rock This Country" after "MIFLAW" at the end.  

That's right. I found this from 2012.

Setlist for Shania Twain's first show in eight years in Las Vegas

The Canadian Press
December 2, 2012

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Shania Twain returned to the stage for the first time in eight-plus years as she opened her residency at the Colosseum on Saturday. Below, the setlist she performed:

1. I'm Gonna Getcha Good!
2. You Win My Love
3. Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)
4. Up!
5. I Ain't No Quitter
6. No One Needs to Know
7. Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under
8. Any Man of Mine
9. That Don't Impress Me Much
10. Honey, I'm Home
11. If You're Not In It For Love (I'm Outta Here)
12. Hey, Carrie Anne (Hollies cover with RyanDan)
13. Come On Over (medley by campfire)
14. Rock This Country (medley by campfire)
15. Today Is Your Day (medley by campfire)
16. You're Still the One
17. From This Moment On
(Encore)
18. Man! I Feel Like A Woman!

Flo wrote:

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Okay they're the same, thanks! I can't wait to know what are the changes in tonight's show. Where did you read about that?

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There's no show tonight. One of the show's producers posted about the changes.

TDErlichman @DeMartinoTalia‏

Don't miss #shaniainvegas this week, we have some new additions to the show! #costumechanges #songs

10:42 AM ET - 21 Jul 14

http://twitter.com/DeMartinoTalia

it is exciting news for some lol Now she can focus on getting new music out next year and a tour. I have to say even kevy is wrong once in a while lol i was leaning towards Shania taking a break but extending her show in some way but i am glad she is ending it. She can now take her shows around the world to some of her very loyal fans around the world. Okay people even i believe now Shania will have new music and a new tour in less than a year. So lets hope Shania becomes relevant again on the music charts soon.

you have your thinking cap on tonight lol Should i call the head of AEG lol teasing . I really don't know why Caesars palace facebook would post that .

Tommy wrote:

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Flo wrote:

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Okay they're the same, thanks! I can't wait to know what are the changes in tonight's show. Where did you read about that?

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There's no show tonight. One of the show's producers posted about the changes.

TDErlichman @DeMartinoTalia‏

Don't miss #shaniainvegas this week, we have some new additions to the show! #costumechanges #songs

10:42 AM ET - 21 Jul 14

http://twitter.com/DeMartinoTalia

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Oh okay! These are great news! I remember Celine doing the same during her final legs in 2007.

I'll try to avoid photos/videos (if that's even possible) to discover the most of it live in October!

Channel 13 Action News - KNTV Las Vegas

SOME GREAT VIDEOS!

No details but AXS.com is indicating tonight's show is CANCELLED!

http://www.axs.com/series/43/shania-twain-in-las-vegas-at-the-colosseum-tickets

Shania must be sick or has a sore throat again. Nothing is posted on Shania's Facebook page yet. Or on The Colosseum at Caesars Palace page.

matteotempo wrote:

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SOME GREAT VIDEOS!

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 But the sound is not good. There have been videos with better sound quality.

Tonight is Shania's last "Still The One" show of her eighth leg. Hopefully she has recovered enough to be back tonight. She will return to Las Vegas October 8 - 25 for the ninth leg of the show. And December 6 - 13 for the tenth and FINAL leg as Shania closes the curtain on her two-year residency. Get your tickets HERE!

***Don't forget, Shania will perform a special concert on Saturday, August 30, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada at the Charlottetown Events Grounds as part of the PEI 2014 Founders Week festivities. http://www.shaniapei.ca/

http://shania.activeboard.com/t56843078/shania-to-perform-concert-in-charlottetown-pei-canada-on-aug/

Shines like neon, stings like defeat

By Mike Weatherford | Las Vegas Review-Journal | July 26, 2014

There’s no such thing as a sure thing in Vegas.

Well, there is that rule about always splitting eights and aces.

And if you lose at roulette, double your bet on the next spin and you’ll win it back.

What about bringing back “Mamma Mia!” which is still playing on Broadway as one of the top-grossing musicals in history?

How about building an exclusive comeback showcase for Shania Twain, the biggest-selling female country singer of all time?

Lady Vegas, you are a cold one.

“Mamma Mia!” turns out to be a jaw-dropping disaster. It will run just one more week at the Tropicana Las Vegas before it closes Aug. 3, putting a three-month wrap to what was supposed to be an open-ended run.

And Twain will close shop at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in December, after returning for 16 more shows.

You can’t equate it to the “Mamma Mia!” debacle, since Twain will chalk up 110 shows in the Strip’s premier headliner venue. But, just like Bette Midler in a similar scenario a few years ago, you can sense the disappointment. Both sides put in too much effort not to keep rolling beyond the original two-year commitment.

At least those gambling rules are backed by some degree of mathematical logic.

Entertainment makes us wrestle with more intangibles, such as the fact that no one I ran into seemed excited about “Mamma Mia!” coming back. No one, that is, but my daughter, who wasn’t old enough to see it during its six years at Mandalay Bay. And on Broadway, new teens coming of age help explain the show’s longevity.

But in Las Vegas, oversaturation is at the top of the list for concrete explanations. The show never stopped touring after it left Las Vegas in early 2009. Las Vegas trades in repeat visitors, and even new ones here for a couple of nights have to make tough choices.

We also know the Trop reached out to the show’s producers, not the other way around. So perhaps the invitation came with no request for royalty reductions that might otherwise seem reasonable for a show that’s circled the world so many times.

The Trop is also a stand-alone casino, without physically connected sister properties or a wider database for marketing, as the musical enjoyed during its Mandalay Bay years.

And there’s just something about that place lately. It has a way of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory time and again.

With Shania, we are also in the realm of the intangible: The feeling that this comeback simply wasn’t all it was cracked up to be.

A DVD called “The Discovery of Eilleen Twain” has been sitting on my desk a long time.

After Monday’s news that Twain would call it quits after two years, I finally watched it.

It’s a cheap little effort. About a half-hour of documentary wrapped around footage of a very young Twain performing in “Viva Vegas,” a revue at the Deerhurst Inn Resort in Ontario in the late 1980s. The gig enabled her to make the jump from her hardscrabble youth to Nashville, Tenn., where she changed her name to Shania, hooked up with producer “Mutt” Lange and went on to make history.

The DVD’s irony comes in the resort show’s Las Vegas ambitions. It was probably no worse than anything actually onstage in Vegas in the ’80s — not the city’s best decade by anyone’s count.

Still it’s quite comical to watch today, with Twain singing in her poufed-out ’80s hair and low-cut sequined gown alongside some guy who looks like Bill Murray’s lounge lizard character. For her solo spot, she belts “Somewhere Out There” to a tinkly electric piano. Then the word “Somewhere” triggers a key change and bam! It’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

Cut to this weekend, where any destiny foreshadowed by “Viva Vegas” was fulfilled by Twain cavorting on a Wild West saloon set with dancing cowboys and cowgirls on the Colosseum stage. And like the ’80s show, it seems anachronistic and contrived.

“Viva Vegas” may have foreshadowed Twain’s destiny, but she skipped right over the years she really should have been here. The ones following her last album in 2002. The years that ushered in Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, etc., were the ones when Twain was sidelined with vocal and personal issues.

But the singers who followed Twain’s break from the format restrictions of “country” also became more “pop” in their timeliness and shelf life.

Twain came back with live horses and motorcycles that would make “Viva Vegas” jealous. But like “Mamma Mia!” she just didn’t seem to come back with enough new reasons to make enough people care.

Contact reporter Mike Weatherford at mweatherford@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0288.

http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blogs/mike-weatherford/shines-neon-stings-defeat

Vegas is a tricky place. Shania delivered a Vegas-themed country show, not an easy feat to do. There are many wacky, over the top and mediocre performers here; that strange combination in performers it's what makes Sin City do what it do. If according to Weatherford, she's always been an act, he is right; but he can't make up his mind whether to praise her for her previous success or diss her recent performances. The major point of contention is the absence of new songs in the show and her length of absence (not her fault), rather than her performance style. Vegas has always been delightfully tacky (hate to borrow from the Hooters slogan, lol) and cheesy, in a campy way. This is the city where the absurd is embraced and he lacks the humor to understand that.

It seems like he is critical of Shania for blending country with pop and suggests that she paid the price by becoming as disposable as a Top 40 act. That's a can of worms that I do not want to open because things can get ugly. I respect Shania's musical choices and as long as she makes good music, I do not care much about the rest. However, I observed in her memoir that she has an ambivalent attitude towards her role in country music. Maybe she felt burned by the way Nashville treated her (e.g. having a crossover career) and is caught between a rock and a hard place (e.g. stay in country or become a full-time pop artist). Her most recent musical influences are pop-rock and has remained mostly silent on today's country artists. I can only speculate.

-- Edited by barebackwarrior on Sunday 27th of July 2014 11:19:49 PM

-- Edited by barebackwarrior on Sunday 27th of July 2014 11:22:03 PM

July 23, 2014

matteotempo wrote:

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Those are really great videos. I LOVE her performance of No One Needs To Know (her expression at the end of the song makes me smile everytime) and I like the RTC new version too.

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 Ya me too matteotempo :) so thankful i have gotten a chance to see this amazing show cant wait for the DVD