February 2008
Cher Agrees to 3-Year Deal in Vegas
February 8, 2008 - 10:33am
LAS VEGAS (AP) - She has released 25 albums that have sold more than 100 million copies and has enjoyed a career that has included concerts, recordings, Broadway, TV, film acting and directing, and books. Now she's taking her show to Vegas.

Cher announced Thursday she'll be one of the headline acts at Caesars Palace.

"I started in Vegas at Caesars, so I've come full circle," she said. "I'm back, and I plan to give my fans the best experience yet. I think everybody knows I only do things in a big way."

The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy award winner said in a statement that she will begin a three-year, 200-show engagement May 6. "Cher's name in one word encapsulates icon, award-winning legend, and captivating performer," said Caesars Palace President Gary Selesner. "Caesars is pleased to welcome Cher back."

"Cher at The Colosseum" is scheduled to include hit songs from her career of more than 40 years, with choreography, costumes and special effects. It is a partnership with AEG Live.

Cher will alternate performances at the 4,300-seat Colosseum with other headline acts Elton John and Bette Midler.

In December, Celine Dion ended a five-year run at the theater, which opened in 2002 as home of her show, "A New Day ...".

John, who began playing at the Colosseum in 2004 when Dion's show was dark, is now booked to play his show, "The Red Piano," through 2008. Midler's "The Showgirl Must Go On" is set to open Feb. 20 for a two-year run of 100 shows per year.

Cher's 90-minute show will feature choreography from Doriana Sanchez and lighting, special effects and costumes by Bob Mackie. Engagements will run four nights a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Ticket prices are from $95 to $250.

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October 2007
Lighting manufacturer Murray Feiss hosted a showroom event with Bob Mackie celebrating his new Marquee Collection at the High Point International Home Furnishings Market. Mackie debuted fixtures to round out the collection that also includes mirrors, lamps and wall sconces.

October 2007
Bob Mackie helped kick off the third version of his Bob Mackie Home Signature collection in the American Drew showroom at the Fall International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, NC. The line has done $500 million at retail since its 1998 launch, said American Drew President jack Richardson.

February 2007
Jada Pinkett Smith shined on the red carpet in a hot-pink vintage Bob Mackie gown, accented with Bulgari jewels.

January 2006
Eva Longoria attended the 2006 Golden Globes in a Bob Mackie custom style that was sewn onto her. The gown was inspired by another Bob Mackie piece that she had previously worn in her pageant days.



Current Awards
2007: tdf/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award
2005: Honorary Doctoral Degree from
Otis College of Art & Design
2003: Emmy Award, Outstanding Costume Design for a Variety or Music Program for Cher in “Cher – The Farewell Tour”
2002: Induction into Television Hall of Fame
(first designer ever inducted)
2001: American Choreographers Association Lifetime Achievement Award
2000: Emmy Award: Outstanding Costume Design for a Variety or Music Program for Cher in “Cher Live in Concert from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas”