Changes to the show?

[QueenCeline87]

I heard that the LMBTL section was just ignored last night! I'm sure they are working on something!! Makes no sense to change all the posters etc for nothing!!

[Tyler1991]

How disappointing. Just because the show doesn't "need" to be updated to sell tickets doesn't mean all the freshness and innovation of new ideas (which are appealing to the big fans) needs to be sucked out of it.

[Angel2006]

I asked a girl on twitter

Loved me back to life is gone , nothing else changed except slightly different video for lullabye

 

 

What the heck. What on earth is going on with the direction of this show? I don't get it. First Loved Me Back To Life was added without an outfit change. They kept the same white dress that doesn't fit the song at all.

 

Then they added Incredible for only one night, when they could have easily done a hologram duet out of it and replaced the boring Stevie Wonder song.

 

Now Loved Me back To Life is completely removed. This make absolutely know sense whatsoever.

 

Hopefully some people's theory of the song being removed to change the plans of the show and add all the new song together will turn out to be what happens.

[ehild]

I can't believe they took out LMBTL!! I guess they put it in momentarily for album promotion? Still, that just seems odd.... I'm hoping (cautiously) that they just took it out for now and they'll be adding stuff once the initial contract is up and her extension begins, with the summer shows. That would be an awesome way to kick it off! However, it's disappointing that it's not there now. I hope they're not just leaving it out for good and not adding anything else in it's place. Sadly, I fear this may very well be the case.

 

I don't know if Jamie was going last night or tonight but maybe she can fill us in when she goes.

Edited February 19, 2014 at 06:17 PM by ehild

[SuperLove4Celine]

I don't know whether to or now. It's truly beginning to show that "Celine" never truly had a solid concept to begin with from the start. At least with "A New Day...," the show had a solid vision thanks to Franco Dragone. However, "Celine" doesn't seem to know what it wants to be because I doubt Ken Ehrlich (sp?) has as much passion for her show as Dragone did for "A New Day..." Truly sad.

[Timster]

I don't know whether to or now. It's truly beginning to show that "Celine" never truly had a solid concept to begin with from the start. At least with "A New Day...," the show had a solid vision thanks to Franco Dragone. However, "Celine" doesn't seem to know what it wants to be because I doubt Ken Ehrlich (sp?) has as much passion for her show as Dragone did for "A New Day..." Truly sad.

 

Exactly, even the title "Celine" shows the lack of direction and creativeness. There are so many great names they could have given it...

[MrTim212]

How disappointing. Just because the show doesn't "need" to be updated to sell tickets doesn't mean all the freshness and innovation of new ideas (which are appealing to the big fans) needs to be sucked out of it.

 

SO TRUE.

[SuperLove4Celine]

Exactly, even the title "Celine" shows the lack of direction and creativeness. There are so many great names they could have given it...

 

Agreed. I'm now starting to wish the Hollywood movies theme would have gone forward. At least then we would have had a chance to have some songs in the show such as:

• "Then You Look At Me"
  
• "Unfinished Songs"
  
• "I Have To Dream" (unrealistic, I know, but it would have fit the theme)
  
• "When I Fall In Love"
  

 

I know the current show sells smashingly well and even "sells out" some nights. However, there are some performers out in the industry that "sell out" (in more ways than one) that aren't of Celine's level. That doesn't mean they should remain complacent and not strive to become better. Everyone and everything on this planet has the potential of becoming better than they currently are in the here and now. The show, "Celine," and its star are no exceptions to this.

Edited February 19, 2014 at 07:51 PM by SuperLove4Celine

[MrTim212]

Exactly, even the title "Celine" shows the lack of direction and creativeness. There are so many great names they could have given it...

 

I've thought from the beginning that if the title of the show is "Celine," it should be more of a retrospective (at least of her post-"Unison" material) than what the show actually is. For example, starting with "Ce n'etait qu'un reve" a cappella (like in "Une seule fois") and then maybe launching into "Unison,""WDMHBN," songs from the "Céline Dion" album ("Nothing Broken But My Heart" would be amazing) throwing in some French songs here and there and then a final segment with LMBTL songs. Encore would still be "MHWGO" of course. lol

 

A show like this would satisfy the fans and the Vegas crowd. Even some of her smaller hits like "If You Asked Me To" and "Only One Road" would be a nice addition.

[ehild]

I love the current show! I could listen to her sing anything, really. But I agree that it needs to evolve over the years. With AND, it was Franco Dragone's vision for incorporating her songs. So, of course, there were some minor changes over the years but overall it was still his vision for the show and remained that way for the 5 years they were there. Personally, I like the title "Celine" because this show really is just about her and her singing. With that, though, I feel like that gives them free reign to evolve the show, make some changes to the set list in some places, etc. and keep it all about Celine and her magnificent voice. Whereas if they named it something specific, they'd still have to keep with that theme/idea unless they planned on changing the name and re-doing everything altogether, which could potentially cost a ton of money. (Although, she is well worth the investment!) To me, it would be somewhat sad if the show didn't evolve and it was the same as opening night on closing, 9 years later. But then again, some entertainers have been there much longer and their shows haven't seen much change so at this point, I think it's anyone's guess. If they're happy and she's happy, generally speaking, I don't see many major changes unfortunately.

[Timster]

I've thought from the beginning that if the title of the show is "Celine," it should be more of a retrospective (at least of her post-"Unison" material) than what the show actually is. For example, starting with "Ce n'etait qu'un reve" a cappella (like in "Une seule fois") and then maybe launching into "Unison,""WDMHBN," songs from the "Céline Dion" album ("Nothing Broken But My Heart" would be amazing) throwing in some French songs here and there and then a final segment with LMBTL songs. Encore would still be "MHWGO" of course. lol

 

A show like this would satisfy the fans and the Vegas crowd. Even some of her smaller hits like "If You Asked Me To" and "Only One Road" would be a nice addition.

 

Exactly! I've always thought a show called "Celine" should be a career retrospective. Have an intro video of Celine through the 80s with CNQR, then start the show with WDMHBN and go through each album in chronological order. Maybe even bring back some of her old outfits and have wigs to totally re-live each era! Now THAT would be worth seeing!

 

For me, the title of the current show does not fit at all, as half the songs have nothing to do with "Celine". Seeing as the show is full of 'timeless classics', why not call the show 'Immortality' or 'Timeless'? Or anything that reflects the classic, glamorous aspect of the show. "Celine" is just pure lazy...

Edited February 19, 2014 at 08:57 PM by Timster

[QueenCeline87]

So someone else on twitter said they heard she just wasn't in the mood!! Which is even more strange!! Like plenty of times she isn't in the mood for MHWGO ...she has said it before.

Other theory is she wasn't feeling well & skipped it to move things along!!

Either way I think the show needs to be updated a bit after this 3 years is over!!

I'm hoping the summer shows , some changes will happen.

[DionFanAlways]

I don't have a problem with the title "Celine" to me that's getting a little nit picky.... I was just hoping for a refreshment and taking LMBTL out took the wind out of the sails for me....

So someone else on twitter said they heard she just wasn't in the mood!! Which is even more strange!! Like plenty of times she isn't in the mood for MHWGO ...she has said it before.

 

Exactly, like she also said she can't sing BYLM anymore.... (paraphrasing)

....see she needs a refreshment.....

Edited February 19, 2014 at 10:29 PM by DionFanAlways

[CelineDionFreak]

I hope the LMBTL change maybe was just a minor change, and will be added soon. I will agree that the Lullabye gets a little boring. La Mer et L'Enfant would be a good change, even. I was a little dissapointed when I saw that RITD was taken out, as that was my favorite cover in the show. Hopefully they'll add SLS, Thankful, and stuff like that

[Jamieb12321]

Last night everything was the same except no loved me back to life or rolling in the deep nothing where it usually is so it was shortened by a song. Corded mic except for James Bond and the mic didn't work the first few world of live and let die and they forgot to take the mic stand down when the stage was moving for MHWGO and I heard it fall down and someone ran out an got it show was amazing Celine's voice was in top condition I got a meet and greet last minute and ill post the pic when it gets emailed to me hope LMBTL is back soon!!

[Jamieb12321]

So someone else on twitter said they heard she just wasn't in the mood!! Which is even more strange!! Like plenty of times she isn't in the mood for MHWGO ...she has said it before.

Other theory is she wasn't feeling well & skipped it to move things along!!

Either way I think the show needs to be updated a bit after this 3 years is over!!

I'm hoping the summer shows , some changes will happen.

 

I'm not sure why.... I met her before the show and she was in a great mood and seemed to be feeling fabulous!! The crowd was a dud last night tho even tho it was sold out

[nuts2you]

Cant wait for your picture, and reviews, keep us posted on tonights shows

[Jamieb12321]

Cant wait for your picture, and reviews, keep us posted on tonights shows

 

I'm not going tonight!! Booooooo I'm going to Britney :( but ill be back march 18th and 19th!!

[DionFanAlways]

I hope the LMBTL change maybe was just a minor change, and will be added soon. I will agree that the Lullabye gets a little boring. La Mer et L'Enfant would be a good change, even. I was a little dissapointed when I saw that RITD was taken out, as that was my favorite cover in the show. Hopefully they'll add SLS, Thankful, and stuff like that

I would love La Mer L'Enfant! That would be nice

[DionFanAlways]

I'm not sure why...... The crowd was a dud last night tho even tho it was sold out

She needs the energy..... (you know, like the blood of young virgins..... ) to feed off of...... Edited February 20, 2014 at 12:41 AM by DionFanAlways

[SuperLove4Celine]

I've thought from the beginning that if the title of the show is "Celine," it should be more of a retrospective (at least of her post-"Unison" material) than what the show actually is. For example, starting with "Ce n'etait qu'un reve" a cappella (like in "Une seule fois") and then maybe launching into "Unison,""WDMHBN," songs from the "Céline Dion" album ("Nothing Broken But My Heart" would be amazing) throwing in some French songs here and there and then a final segment with LMBTL songs. Encore would still be "MHWGO" of course. lol

 

A show like this would satisfy the fans and the Vegas crowd. Even some of her smaller hits like "If You Asked Me To" and "Only One Road" would be a nice addition.

Exactly! I've always thought a show called "Celine" should be a career retrospective. Have an intro video of Celine through the 80s with CNQR, then start the show with WDMHBN and go through each album in chronological order. Maybe even bring back some of her old outfits and have wigs to totally re-live each era! Now THAT would be worth seeing!

 

For me, the title of the current show does not fit at all, as half the songs have nothing to do with "Celine". Seeing as the show is full of 'timeless classics', why not call the show 'Immortality' or 'Timeless'? Or anything that reflects the classic, glamorous aspect of the show. "Celine" is just pure lazy...

 

While I like the nostalgia factor and thought of a retrospective type show, I'm not sure that would be the right route to go either. I do, however, believe for a show simply titled "Celine," there should be more of a personal connection to the material presented. Now, that's not to say every song has to have an introduction with some huge story told beforehand. No. Something simple could be done with some songs. For example, if "The Power Of The Dream" were performed, there could be footage of the 1996 Olympic Games and Celine's performance on the LED screen.

 

Other quick ideas I have were mentioned in this post: http://www.celinedionforum.com/topic/49533-changes-to-the-show/page__st__810#entry2102179

 

And to touch on the notion that some on here believe about the show not needing to be changed because it sells well. Look at it this way. A mega corporation like Disney goes in and freshens up and adds things to their attractions at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, etc. all the time even though they don't "need to" because they still sell loads of tickets to their parks every year. Why do they do it? Because Disney knows if they are to let their parks, their brand remain stagnant, they will become a museum and interest will wain to the point of nonexistent. "Celine" is one of the few times where I don't believe the saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies.

Edited February 20, 2014 at 02:37 AM by SuperLove4Celine

[QueenCeline87]

 

 

I'm not sure why.... I met her before the show and she was in a great mood and seemed to be feeling fabulous!! The crowd was a dud last night tho even tho it was sold out

 

Oh my Gosh congratulations on the meet & greet that's AMAZING!!

[Jamieb12321]

So did anyone go in the 19th? I would like to know if LMBTL was in the show or not tonight

[SuperLove4Celine]

So did anyone go in the 19th? I would like to know if LMBTL was in the show or not tonight

 

Likewise!

[ehild]

Last night everything was the same except no loved me back to life or rolling in the deep nothing where it usually is so it was shortened by a song. Corded mic except for James Bond and the mic didn't work the first few world of live and let die and they forgot to take the mic stand down when the stage was moving for MHWGO and I heard it fall down and someone ran out an got it show was amazing Celine's voice was in top condition I got a meet and greet last minute and ill post the pic when it gets emailed to me hope LMBTL is back soon!!

Sad that LMBTL wasn't there but hopefully it'll be back soon. I'm hoping some bigger changes are on the way, too! And......oh my gosh!!! Congrats on the meet & greet!! That's my dream!! I'm going to try each time I go to Vegas. Can't wait to see your pic and hear the story! I messaged you too.......finally got the app on my phone to work lol.

[Angel2006]

I'm not sure why.... I met her before the show and she was in a great mood and seemed to be feeling fabulous!! The crowd was a dud last night tho even tho it was sold out

 

 

Congratulations on your meet and greet. Wow, that's amazing! I can't wait to see your pic!

[anewdayhascome]

You are correct - I don't take into consideration how often costumes changed. New costumes are not enough for me to spend $250 on a ticket plus plane/hotel fare to go see the show again in Vegas. That is what I am basing my "show didn't really change" on.

 

Well you underestimate those changes because in total you saw 7 different songs in 2003 (you forgot EJTE, dunno about HYEBIL) and 4 different ones in 2007, so in total you saw 25 different songs. What's more, costume changes count since there were many many of them and more importantly they influenced the changes in the choreography and decorations (for instance, IDAN was sung full with different choreography). Ok, I agree that some songs were sung one night only but even though the setlist was more or less the same the orded changed a lot. All those changes were very significant and for the better.

 

And speeches changed more often!

 

Look at Celine show. There haven't been any significant changes: neither regarding costumes, nor order, nor setlist. The only real change we had was removal of MJ's tribute->RITD->LMBTL. I don't count The Prayer (as we don't count Happy Xmas or In Some Small Way for A new day...). And now if LMBTL is out for good, then the show will be even shorter without any replacement.

 

Seeing as Celine is in Vegas until 2019, I think the best thing for them to do would be to end the current show at some point in the next 1-2 years, and launch a brand new show with a brand new setlist. That way they can ditch all the old covers and have a completely new vision. It would certainly boost ticket sales, as people will know that they are returning to Vegas to see something different. At the moment, I have no intention of seeing Celine's current show again, as nothing has really changed since I saw her in August 2011. If I ever got the chance to go back to Vegas, I would rather see Shania!

 

I agree. 2015 should mark the final year of this show and the beginning of a new one.

 

 

I worry that the show might start to get a little 'tired' as the years go by. Spending 8-9 years in Vegas is a lot longer than Celine's previous run, and ticket sales will inevitably begin to slow down if there is not enough 'buzz' surrounding the show. A lot of people who go to Vegas visit regularly, and so might start choosing to see other shows if they know the Celine show will be the same as the previous time(s) they went. Similarly, for a lot of fans who live all over the world, making an expensive trip to see Celine wouldn't be worth it if the show was exactly the same as what they saw a couple of years previously.

 

 

It's totally true. The current show would have chances of being steady if it included Celine's original songs but keeping random covers won't make the same people returning. Especially as there are no acrobatic effects that would compensate for lack of progress.

 

 

I could go on and on. Do you begin now to have even a glimmer of what it takes and how much money goes into making these changes that you want?

 

 

They have enough money to do whatever they want. It's just the laziness of show's director. I'd like to remind you that this show is less expensive than A new day...

 

If LMBTL is gone, then I don't hold out much hope for any other new songs being added to the show...

 

I'm devastated :unsure: I hope it is just a part of some kind of evolution. If not, I'm totally disappointed. But what would be the point of new posters and merchandise?

 

Exactly! I've always thought a show called "Celine" should be a career retrospective. Have an intro video of Celine through the 80s with CNQR, then start the show with WDMHBN and go through each album in chronological order. Maybe even bring back some of her old outfits and have wigs to totally re-live each era! Now THAT would be worth seeing!

 

 

I would die!

 

 

Summing up, this show needs changes and needs more energy

[CelineDionFreak]

I do agree that a show named "Celine" should show a little more of her songs. I know that the team wanted to show different sides of her, but they should add more songs of hers. They could leave "Open Arms" as the beginning, but they could do a acapella version of "Ce n'etait qu'un reve" like in une seule fois before the curtain opens. Edited February 21, 2014 at 12:57 AM by CelineDionFreak

[SuperLove4Celine]

I do agree that a show named "Celine" should show a little more of her songs. I know that the team wanted to show different sides of her, but they should add more songs of hers. They could leave "Open Arms" as the beginning, but they could do a acapella version of "Ce n'etait qu'un reve" like in une seule fois before the curtain opens.

 

I've always felt "Ce n'etait qu'un reve," "I Want You To Need Me" or "The Greatest Reward" would make great show openers.

[CelineDionFreak]

 

 

I've always felt "Ce n'etait qu'un reve," "I Want You To Need Me" or "The Greatest Reward" would make great show openers.

 

"I Want You To Need Me" would be amazing live! It's a shame she never has done it yet. And is it jut me or would "My Love" be a good song for this show? I loved it when I saw it live in the TC Tour. It almost felt like she was stepping down from being Celine Dion, the huge star. She made it personal, and I really felt a strong emotional connection that she had to it

Edited February 21, 2014 at 03:04 AM by CelineDionFreak