In addition to being the home to Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning performers, The Colosseum has a notable list of accolades itself, including the Billboard Touring Awards Venue of the Decade in 2010 and eight consecutive Billboard Touring Awards for Top Small Venue.
To mark the 10-year milestone, Celine Dion incorporated a special tribute to The Colosseum in her Saturday, March 16 show. The short video contained taped messages from The Colosseum’s current roster of resident artists Shania Twain, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld and of course Celine herself congratulating The Colosseum on 10 amazing years. The taped messages combined photos and videos from unforgettable moments throughout the theatre’s history.
Earlier in the day on March 16, hundreds of employees of The Colosseum, AEG and Caesars Palace, gathered for a festive afternoon of sharing memories and looking back on fond times. The party was a thank you to staff for their endless support of The Colosseum in reaching the special milestone.
Additionally, the venue will launch a multi-faceted community partnership in support of Las Vegas Academy (LVA), a public magnet high school dedicated to the performing and visual arts. To kick-off the partnership, The Colosseum, along with resident artist Celine Dion, presented LVA with a check for $40,000.
“Music is such a vital part of The Colosseum and in the lives of our residents that there is no better way to celebrate our success than by furthering the music education of the world’s next generation of resident artists,” said John Meglen, president and co-CEO of AEG Live.
The partnership will continue throughout the year, with LVA receiving proceeds from the sale of The Colosseum’s commemorative 10th Anniversary poster, musical and technology equipment donations, and by The Colosseum offering music education clinics and events tailored to the curriculum of LVA students.
As part of the anniversary celebration, a special micro-website will also be launched at www.thecolosseum.com/10years
Photo Credit: Denise Truscello Pictured with Celine from left AEG Live's HC Rowe, Executive Director of The Colosseum, John Nelson, Vice President Las Vegas and John Meglen, president and co-CEO.