Just came back from Caesar's Colisseum...

[greatdarkwing]

Hey guys!

I was just in Vegas from April 28th-May 2nd, and I happened to catch Celine's show on the 29th. We were in Section 3 row JJ Seats 303 and 304...

The venue is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! There is REALLY not a bad seat in the house. Now row JJ, put us at about 9th row, but it felt more like 4th-5th. Everyone in the front orchestra shouldn't worry a bit! Even you Ledgies everywhere else. The last row at the last section is even darn good!

Security was tight, and yes, they do use metal detectors. Put, dont be embarrassed about being caught with a camera...its Vegas, everyone has a camera. They check it in and you get it after the show (worst case scenario).

If you guys have any questions about the venue post it here and ill be happy to answer it :xoxo:

As far as other shows I did which I HIGHLY recommend....we saw Rita Rudner (FUNNIEST WOMAN EVA!! :laugh: ) She had us on the floor! Plus we saw Cirque du Soleil's "O" (BLEW MY MIND...BEST SHOW I SAW) And we saw Zumanity (The adult version of Cirque Du Soleil....18 and over only. It was so cool, but you leave and all you wanna do is take your significant other to the hotel room and ...you know....tusk! :angel:
If you have EXTRA time catch these shows!!!!! They were amazing!!!!!

BTW, We were on the Today show Friday morning and I have pics of matt and katie to post later, but for now....heres a good one of me in front of a stevie poster! :) And me and Lauren in front of Harrah's.

[amber]

Very cool, Alex! You look great in your pics. I soooooo want to see "O" sometime. I'm glad you posted info about the venue. So, now, my 12th row seats will be more like...7th or 8th!!! :D Rad!
I have a question - can you blade around?

[jkmaletic]

Good question! Also, how high would you estimate the stage to be?

Nice pics by the way.

~jamie

[greatdarkwing]

Very cool, Alex! You look great in your pics. I soooooo want to see "O" sometime. I'm glad you posted info about the venue. So, now, my 12th row seats will be more like...7th or 8th!!! :D Rad!
I have a question - can you blade around?

Nope but funny you should mention...cause Stevie's gonna practically have to on that stage! She was not kidding AT ALL when she said the stage was huge. Celine and her dancers have to RUN across the stage...thats how big it is....Plus, I hope Stevie uses flying things like Celine does.....I hope watching Celine's show hasnt risen my expectation levels far beyond what they should be. But Stevie could really make an amazing show if she puts her mind to it...and hires lots of dancers :laugh:

~Alex

[TheMacAttack]

Hey guys!

I was just in Vegas from April 28th-May 2nd, and I happened to catch Celine's show on the 29th. We were in Section 3 row JJ Seats 303 and 304...

The venue is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! There is REALLY not a bad seat in the house. Now row JJ, put us at about 9th row, but it felt more like 4th-5th. Everyone in the front orchestra shouldn't worry a bit! Even you Ledgies everywhere else. The last row at the last section is even darn good!

Security was tight, and yes, they do use metal detectors. Put, dont be embarrassed about being caught with a camera...its Vegas, everyone has a camera. They check it in and you get it after the show (worst case scenario).

If you guys have any questions about the venue post it here and ill be happy to answer it :xoxo:

As far as other shows I did which I HIGHLY recommend....we saw Rita Rudner (FUNNIEST WOMAN EVA!! :laugh: ) She had us on the floor! Plus we saw Cirque du Soleil's "O" (BLEW MY MIND...BEST SHOW I SAW) And we saw Zumanity (The adult version of Cirque Du Soleil....18 and over only. It was so cool, but you leave and all you wanna do is take your significant other to the hotel room and ...you know....tusk! :angel:
If you have EXTRA time catch these shows!!!!! They were amazing!!!!!

BTW, We were on the Today show Friday morning and I have pics of matt and katie to post later, but for now....heres a good one of me in front of a stevie poster! :) And me and Lauren in front of Harrah's.


Well, how was Celine?

[amber]

Nope but funny you should mention...cause Stevie's gonna practically have to on that stage! She was not kidding AT ALL when she said the stage was huge. Celine and her dancers have to RUN across the stage...thats how big it is....Plus, I hope Stevie uses flying things like Celine does.....I hope watching Celine's show hasnt risen my expectation levels far beyond what they should be. But Stevie could really make an amazing show if she puts her mind to it...and hires lots of dancers :laugh:

~Alex
uh, I meant, around the sidewalks. :rolleyes: :laugh:

[greatdarkwing]

Good question! Also, how high would you estimate the stage to be?

Nice pics by the way.

~jamie

The stage is at quite an incline....the front is way lower than the back....walking, it took Celline a verse and a chorus of "A new day has come" to reach the front of the stage!!! That should give you an idea of how big it is..

[greatdarkwing]

uh, I meant, around the sidewalks. :rolleyes: :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh: Smart ass!!!!! :p

[amber]

:laugh: :laugh: Smart ass!!!!! :p
:confused: :confused: no, I really meant around the sidewalks. It sounded like you were talking about the stage.... :confused:

[TwistedGypsy]

I have a question about the camera. I plan on tearing the lining in one of my purses and putting camera in there. Do you think they will find it with the metal detectors? I just want like 5 good pics. What do you think? And where was all the security standing? Thanks!!! :wavey:
Brit

[greatdarkwing]

Well, how was Celine?

Actually Celine was pretty good vocally. She sang some of her hits. By far her best 2 songs were "I Surrender" and "To Love You More" She sings the end of TLYM and it blows you away. But, the night we went everyone was clapping at the end cause it was her sons first time seeing her show, so they clapped for like 3 minutes, and the whole time they had her face on the IMAX screens and she was sooo acting to try to cry....I left and I told Lauren "They should've given her a f***ing academy award". But other than that, pretty neat :laugh:

[TheMacAttack]

Was the crowd for Celine very animated? Did they get up and dance at all or just sit there?

[greatdarkwing]

:confused: :confused: no, I really meant around the sidewalks. It sounded like you were talking about the stage.... :confused:

:sorry: Totally misread your question...the sidewalks get pretty packed...leave the blades :laugh:

[GypsySorcerer]

Thanks, Alex!!!! The pictures are great! :wavey:

[greatdarkwing]

Was the crowd for Celine very animated? Did they get up and dance at all or just sit there?

Sat there....i was disappointed at the crowd...they stood and clapped for maybe one song....THAT WAS IT.

[jkmaletic]

The FRONT of the stage is way lower?? AWESOME!! I was worried that it was gonna incline up the other way. My second row seats are gonna be way perfect!! Thanks so much for posting and answering these questions! :nod:

~Jamie

[greatdarkwing]

I have a question about the camera. I plan on tearing the lining in one of my purses and putting camera in there. Do you think they will find it with the metal detectors? I just want like 5 good pics. What do you think? And where was all the security standing? Thanks!!! :wavey:
Brit

They dont scan the purses, so that might work, but I didnt see a flash go off in the audience...they are pretty nazi-ish about cameras. As far as guards....one in front of each row at the stage.

[greatdarkwing]

The FRONT of the stage is way lower?? AWESOME!! I was worried that it was gonna incline up the other way. My second row seats are gonna be way perfect!! Thanks so much for posting and answering these questions! :nod:

~Jamie

No prob!! Keep 'em coming...before I have to go to bed :laugh:

[WildInTheWind]

Nice pictures Alex! :thumbsup:

[GardenStateGirlie]

First of all, I hadn't seen a picture of you since you've been busting your ass working out. You look great!! I can't wait to meet you both! Glad you guys had a great time. Excellent news about the stage too. I really hope she utilizes the room that she has. The thing I'm interested in knowing that that i'm aware there is an orchaestra pit--does that extend out a bit further than the stage? A lot of people were wanting to run up for Edge but if that's there, i'm thinking it may not be possible.

[amber]

:sorry: Totally misread your question...the sidewalks get pretty packed...leave the blades :laugh:
leave the blades?! That's like, leaving a child...but okay. :laugh:

[WelshWitchPMD]

Glad you had such a great time in Vegas! Are you going to go back soon? :p :laugh: Thanks for sharing your Celine experience.

[all the same]

As if I wasn't losing it before about this trip, I sure am now!!!! So, my 6th row tickets are going to be like I'm sitting in front of Stevie on one of those crappy little carpet mats I sat on when I was in kindergarten! Did anyone else sit on those during story time? :nod:

[greatdarkwing]

First of all, I hadn't seen a picture of you since you've been busting your ass working out. You look great!! I can't wait to meet you both! Glad you guys had a great time. Excellent news about the stage too. I really hope she utilizes the room that she has. The thing I'm interested in knowing that that i'm aware there is an orchaestra pit--does that extend out a bit further than the stage? A lot of people were wanting to run up for Edge but if that's there, i'm thinking it may not be possible.

Thanks for the compliment!!! :xoxo: We cant wait to meet you. Lauren is actually really excited to see Stevie...her fav is Celine, so she is saying that there is no way our Stevie can beat Celine....(cough) bull**** (cough) :laugh:

There is barely any room...sorry guys, I dont see any Edge rushing :distress:

[amber]

As if I wasn't losing it before about this trip, I sure am now!!!! So, my 6th row tickets are going to be like I'm sitting in front of Stevie on one of those crappy little carpet mats I sat on when I was in kindergarten! Did anyone else sit on those during story time? :nod:
we just sat on the carpet. I think it was story time, I just talked to my friends..... :lol:

[jkmaletic]

No edge rushing, huh? What about if you're in maybe the first 2 or 3 rows? I remember when I saw Stevie in Vegas at the Aladdin she was reaching out to shake hands with the old high roller farts sitting in the front row who barely acknowledged her! :confused: When you say there's barely any room, do you mean between the front row and the front of the stage?

~Jamie

[TwistedGypsy]

Now that I have first row my ass will def. be up front not only for a possible "Edge encore", but if I can for the whole damn show.
Thanks for answering my question about the cameras, I'll give it my best shot..no pun intended. :D
Brit

[MacMan]

Here's a questions... If you were front row and standing ... how high up would you say the stage is from the floor where you are standing?

And is there much distance from where the front row sits and the actual stage?

[thepoetinmyhear]

Sat there....i was disappointed at the crowd...they stood and clapped for maybe one song....THAT WAS IT.

Does it look possible to have the Edge rush at this venue or will that likely be curbed? For those of us in section 2 and 6, any of the seats maybe have an obstructed view from speaker placement issues?

[GardenStateGirlie]

No edge rushing, huh? What about if you're in maybe the first 2 or 3 rows? I remember when I saw Stevie in Vegas at the Aladdin she was reaching out to shake hands with the old high roller farts sitting in the front row who barely acknowledged her! :confused: When you say there's barely any room, do you mean between the front row and the front of the stage?

~Jamie

If the orchaestra pit (where they keep musicians for Celine's show) extends out further than the stage, ya'll will be diving into it. I think that's what he means by not much room up there but perhaps i'm misreading what his answer is.

[sparky]

leave the blades?! That's like, leaving a child...but okay. :laugh:

You could blade WAY off the strip, but the strip itself is like Manhattan at Friday lunch hour - but full of white trash. Jam packed full of some of the most frightening humanity this side of Branson.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Thanks for the compliment!!! :xoxo: We cant wait to meet you. Lauren is actually really excited to see Stevie...her fav is Celine, so she is saying that there is no way our Stevie can beat Celine....(cough) bull**** (cough) :laugh:

There is barely any room...sorry guys, I dont see any Edge rushing :distress:

Well you can tell Lauren...*AHEM* I DON'T THINK SO :cool:

[diamondsnake]

If you are 3rd row from the stage, but all the way on the side of the arena, will this be a horrible seat? I am in section 2 which is towards the side of the stage, am I in trouble?

[amber]

You could blade WAY off the strip, but the strip itself is like Manhattan at Friday lunch hour - but full of white trash. Jam packed full of some of the most frightening humanity this side of Branson.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Ah, I shall feel right at home... :lol:
I can't believe they don't have bike lanes or anything. How backwards! :laugh:

[diamondsnake]

You could blade WAY off the strip, but the strip itself is like Manhattan at Friday lunch hour - but full of white trash. Jam packed full of some of the most frightening humanity this side of Branson.
Well aren't we all in for a treat. Vegas here we come!

[MacMan]

Here's a couple of great shots of the venue... the lower seating and the size of the stage is sort of explained by these pics.

shot from rear (http://macmannicks.tripod.com/Stage_shot_from_rear.jpeg)

panaramic view (http://macmannicks.tripod.com/stage_panorama.jpeg)

[LiquidBlue5000]

Sat there....i was disappointed at the crowd...they stood and clapped for maybe one song....THAT WAS IT.

Oh, how lovely... these shows should be chock full o' fun :rolleyes:

[LiquidBlue5000]

Here's a couple of great shots of the venue... the lower seating and the size of the stage is sort of explained by these pics.

shot from rear (http://macmannicks.tripod.com/Stage_shot_from_rear.jpeg)

panaramic view (http://macmannicks.tripod.com/stage_panorama.jpeg)

by the looks of those pictures, i don't see how on Earth anyone is gonna be able to rush the stage for "Edge".... there seems to be stairs that lead up to the stage and i doubt if security is gonna let the fans walk up the steps to touch Stevie's hands... i just don't see how that's gonna happen.. although i'm still gonna try :p

[greatdarkwing]

Im at work and I'll answer all the other questions today around 1 P.M. Eastern....so if you have anymore, just post them and I'll answer them all! :nod:

~Alex

[Kelly]

My boss saw Elton. He said there was NO standing allowed..front row especially. :( So..be prepared. I was asking him about room in front of the stage and he said there is not much and security was uber tight. I am not expecting them to allow an Edge rush...and frankly I am just grateful to be going!

I am going to try to sneak in my camera..and take a few photos..

[EnchantedSLN]

and yes, they do use metal detectors.

Walk-through, or wands?

[MacMan]

My boss saw Elton. He said there was NO standing allowed..front row especially. :( So..be prepared. I was asking him about room in front of the stage and he said there is not much and security was uber tight. I am not expecting them to allow an Edge rush...and frankly I am just grateful to be going!

I am going to try to sneak in my camera..and take a few photos..


Good luck... And you might want to consider crotching it, just incase they make you open your purse.

[GateandGarden]

Actually Celine was pretty good vocally. She sang some of her hits. By far her best 2 songs were "I Surrender" and "To Love You More" She sings the end of TLYM and it blows you away. But, the night we went everyone was clapping at the end cause it was her sons first time seeing her show, so they clapped for like 3 minutes, and the whole time they had her face on the IMAX screens and she was sooo acting to try to cry....I left and I told Lauren "They should've given her a f***ing academy award". But other than that, pretty neat :laugh:Did she sing any of her French hits? 'Cause. That. Would. Rule. :nod:

[skcin]

Alex - do you think if, by chance, one of us did manage to get a camera in, that security would notice if we sneaked a few pics without a flash? Are there just a few guys up front, or all over the place?

[EnchantedSLN]

by the looks of those pictures, i don't see how on Earth anyone is gonna be able to rush the stage for "Edge".... there seems to be stairs that lead up to the stage and i doubt if security is gonna let the fans walk up the steps to touch Stevie's hands... i just don't see how that's gonna happen.. although i'm still gonna try :p

I dunno. Marissa and I were just talking about the configuration, and the more I look at the stage, it really wouldn't surprise me if Stevie just came down the stairs and walked along the front row to shake hands. She did it in the old days, so why not now? It's only a couple shallow steps. She'll have security. And Edge would be toward the end of the show, so if people did rush the stage, it would only be for one or two songs... not much time for a riot to break out ;). Have there ever been Stevie solo shows in which the whole Edge of 17 "tradition" was dispensed with?

[thepoetinmyhear]

I dunno. Marissa and I were just talking about the configuration, and the more I look at the stage, it really wouldn't surprise me if Stevie just came down the stairs and walked along the front row to shake hands. She did it in the old days, so why not now? It's only a couple shallow steps. She'll have security. And Edge would be toward the end of the show, so if people did rush the stage, it would only be for one or two songs... not much time for a riot to break out ;). Have there ever been Stevie solo shows in which the whole Edge of 17 "tradition" was dispensed with?

I believe Stevie couldn't do it at a few venues (A Day in the Garden '98, maybe?). It definitely has been skipped before although not often.

[GardenStateGirlie]

I believe Stevie couldn't do it at a few venues (A Day in the Garden '98, maybe?). It definitely has been skipped before although not often.

At A Day In The Garden there was a HUGE gap in between the stage and the audience (I was in the front). She was unable to shake hands but she did walk the length of the stage, look at everyone and wave with a huge smile on her face.

[seeker007nmss]

I bet if you had a purse with metal on it, you could line it with a camera and get it in. Just guessing though. :shrug: (I want pictures too! but it is a bit tougher to get a camera in as a guy).

[diamondsnake]

If I were Stevie I would be scared to allow people to rush the stage if all they had to do was walk up three steps and be standing right next to her. She would be swarmed by fans! I really hope she just walks down the stairs and shakes hands, although this is not likely. But if security hovered near Stevie she could do it! I am so excited because these shows will be so different then anything she has ever done. It adds to the thrill not having any idea what will go down in Vegas if you ask me.

[WelshWitchPMD]

I bet if you had a purse with metal on it, you could line it with a camera and get it in. Just guessing though. :shrug: (I want pictures too! but it is a bit tougher to get a camera in as a guy).

Would a bunch of change set it off? I mean it is Vegas and people might carry a bunch of quarters on them. That is why I think that they might hand search bags. Of course the problem might be getting caught with it at the show. :distress:

[LiquidBlue5000]

If I were Stevie I would be scared to allow people to rush the stage if all they had to do was walk up three steps and be standing right next to her. She would be swarmed by fans! I really hope she just walks down the stairs and shakes hands, although this is not likely. But if security hovered near Stevie she could do it! I am so excited because these shows will be so different then anything she has ever done. It adds to the thrill not having any idea what will go down in Vegas if you ask me.

Yeah.. but no standing allowed AT ALL throughout the entire show?? That's not cool.. i will NOT sit down during Stand Back, so i guess security is gonna have to throw me out! :mad:

[jkmaletic]

^ You and me both Brian! ^ :laugh:

~Jamie

[seeker007nmss]

Yeah.. but no standing allowed AT ALL throughout the entire show?? That's not cool.. i will NOT sit down during Stand Back, so i guess security is gonna have to throw me out! :mad:

Again?!?! :laugh:

[LiquidBlue5000]

Again?!?! :laugh:

yeah, well, you know how it is.. ;)

[diamondsnake]

Yeah.. but no standing allowed AT ALL throughout the entire show?? That's not cool.. i will NOT sit down during Stand Back, so i guess security is gonna have to throw me out! :mad:
Well since Stevie is more of a rock and roller I think the rules may be changed. I can't imagine everyone sitting during Standback. It won't happen!

[SuzeQuze]

Well since Stevie is more of a rock and roller I think the rules may be changed. I can't imagine everyone sitting during Standback. It won't happen!

If it does, we'll all be out on our buns! :lol: :laugh:

[amber]

If it does, we'll all be out on our buns! :lol: :laugh:
:laugh: :lol:
You know, I actually picked up that phrase from Calvin and Hobbes, Susie's stuffed rabbit was named "Mr. Bun" and for some reason it always cracked me up. :)

[seeker007nmss]

:laugh: :lol:
You know, I actually picked up that phrase from Calvin and Hobbes, Susie's stuffed rabbit was named "Mr. Bun" and for some reason it always cracked me up. :)


A personal favorite! :thumbsup:

[skcin]

Alex - do you think if, by chance, one of us did manage to get a camera in, that security would notice if we sneaked a few pics without a flash? Are there just a few guys up front, or all over the place?

Hello? Alex? Are you there buddy? :wavey:

[GardenStateGirlie]

Just wanted to let everyone know...Celine Dion's Biography is currently playing on A&E. It talks about the theater and they keep showing it a lot. If anyone wants to take a look and see what we're in store for, turn it on. The stage is absolutely MASSIVE. I can't wait to see what Stevie will do :nod:

[dissention]

Just wanted to let everyone know...Celine Dion's Biography is currently playing on A&E. It talks about the theater and they keep showing it a lot. If anyone wants to take a look and see what we're in store for, turn it on. The stage is absolutely MASSIVE. I can't wait to see what Stevie will do :nod:

My DirecTV scheduler said Bette Midler's Biography was on and I tuned in to A&E and saw that tanorexic woman on there. Blech. :laugh:

[GardenStateGirlie]

My DirecTV scheduler said Bette Midler's Biography was on and I tuned in to A&E and saw that tanorexic woman on there. Blech. :laugh:

You poor baby :laugh: As much as I often at times can't deal with her, I will admit she has probably one of the best voices i've ever heard.

I'm really wondering wtf Stevie is going to do with all of this stage room. If she has dancers, I pray to god they're not lame like the Stand Back guy that used to come out like a total torch and dance during the one part of the song. Much like the brain in Paris Hilton's head, he's pointless.

[bikerchic]

Thanks for the heads up! I'm watching, very interesting. I'm soooo excited now!

[dissention]

You poor baby :laugh: As much as I often at times can't deal with her, I will admit she has probably one of the best voices i've ever heard.

Fech, I can't handle it. It's technically perfect, yet devoid of all emotion. Too sterile and clean for me. Her cover of Cyndi's "I Drove All Night" still has me ralphing.

I'm really wondering wtf Stevie is going to do with all of this stage room. If she has dancers, I pray to god they're not lame like the Stand Back guy that used to come out like a total torch and dance during the one part of the song. Much like the brain in Paris Hilton's head, he's pointless.

Darling, why stop at the brain? Paris Hilton in her entirety is pointless. :xoxo:

[sparky]

Fech, I can't handle it. It's technically perfect, yet devoid of all emotion. Too sterile and clean for me. Her cover of Cyndi's "I Drove All Night" still has me ralphing.

Lord Have Mercy, the wallpaper in that place must be bonded on and the paint must be NASA grade if neither has peeled from the walls from being exposed to that shrieking car alarm of a voice. I find her voice shrill and her use of it to possess all the grace and taste of an atomic bomb.

Darling, why stop at the brain? Paris Hilton in her entirety is pointless. :xoxo:

I worship you.

[dissention]

Lord Have Mercy, the wallpaper in that place must be bonded on and the paint must be NASA grade if neither has peeled from the walls from being exposed to that shrieking car alarm of a voice. I find her voice shrill and her use of it to possess all the grace and taste of an atomic bomb.

:laugh:

Don't even get me started on her "I Am Tarzan" chest-thumping, or her severe case of tanorexia, or her marriage to grandpappy. The woman isn't a joke, she's the punchline.

I worship you.

Naturally. ;)

[GardenStateGirlie]

Diss, shouldn't you be orgasming over Bette right now? :p

[dissention]

Diss, shouldn't you be orgasming over Bette right now? :p

I orgasmed over it last summer. :p I thought it was something new, but it's the same one that they aired when The Stepford Wives came out. Good one, though, especially since it's two hours. They busted out lots of old footage that I had never seen and the pro-shot footage from the Kiss My Brass tour is great. Homegirl is in a class all by herself.