New Las Vegas residency show!

[AdrienneM]

Ah. So this is why. “This is special to me so therefore it must be at the forefront and central point in her mind to produce a tribute to Franco that I deem appropriate”… as I said before; people need to learn to separate what THEY deem important to her, and what actually is.

[Nmj]

Ah. So this is why. “This is special to me so therefore it must be at the forefront and central point in her mind to produce a tribute to Franco that I deem appropriate”… as I said before; people need to learn to separate what THEY deem important to her, and what actually is.

 

I don’t care what tribute she gave that’s her business, I’m talking about his impact on her career. His name in my book is up there with Eddie Marnay, JJGM, LP, David Foster, and Rene Angelil in terms of impact on her career, be it in a different way but still.

[SuperLove4Celine]

I wrote this on my Facebook page, but I’m copying it here for you all to read:

 

The news of Franco Dragone's passing brings me great sadness. The creations Franco brought to life were like no other. The work he did for Céline Dion's first Las Vegas residency, "A New Day...," helped catapult my imagination into set design and entertainment in general. He helped show me that nothing is ever off limits when it comes to the world of theater. I became so inspired I began creating "worlds" of my own. First starting with the music of Celine's, in particular her song, "In His Touch," but eventually evolving into other universes. I teamed up with my friends, Mario Torres and Clarissa Zuniga to help bring my creations to life back in mid-2000s. His impact on my life was and is still immense. My love is with him and his loved ones. RIP, Franco. Thank you for everything. 💔

[Mudo]

 

 

That’s left for debate, however I think most fans think “A New Day…” was brilliant, the 2nd and 2A Vegas residencies are the ones that maybe beat a dead horse… maybe she should’ve tried to out do the first residency with “Celine” but it wasn’t the case.

 

They hid behind the word “simplicity” when really “lazy” was what they did.

 

She had surgery so she wasn't able to do the acrobatics (flying etc.) that she did when A New Day began. She even toned down A New Day and removed most physically challenging pieces out of the show in its last runs. She said she was bummed that her AND DVD was shelfed because they didn't like her hair color in it. She was more active during that show that was taped on DVD (blonde) than the actual DVD that showed her last run of the show.

 

IMO, she sounded nasal most of that residency and was hiding it behind a lot of special effects/dancers/theatrics/playback. 'Celine' was actually a refreshing start with the accompanied orchestra and some theatrics but mostly a voice that was more or less back in shape. She just had twins and aged as well, you wouldn't expect her to be as active as her pre-forties years.

Edited October 2, 2022 at 03:25 PM by Mudo

[thatstheteacherinmehbaby]

I wrote this on my Facebook page, but I’m copying it here for you all to read:

 

Wait a minute, you ACTUALLY DID have involvement with the production of Celines "A New Day" Vegas Residency show? Wow that is SO NEAT! Did you get to ACTUALLY MEET CELINE when you worked on the show? Did you also ACTUALLY meet Franco Dragone in person as well?

 

& also may I ask WHICH IDEAS were yours that was in the show? I am now VERY INTRIGUED after reading this post, I want to know a few more details about this (if you do not mind me asking, if you do not want to share certain details about this topic, I completely understand.) Unfortunately I never did get the chance to see "A New Day" in person (& in fact I have STILL NEVER had the chance to see Celine in concert at this point, the Washington DC show of the "Courage World Tour" in 2020 that was later on cancelled was going to be my very first Celine concert!) :( But I do have the "A New Day" DVD & the "A New Day -Secrets behind the scenes" DVD as well, & that show to me was so fascinating & I feel that for those who did get to see that show live & in person were SUPER LUCKY!

[thatstheteacherinmehbaby]

 

 

People are saying give her time to respond, which is fine that’s her business, I’m only complaining about her shitty team. However, you proved my point with this post… I would think if I were Celine, it would be harder to form words on a passing of a member of my family or spouse, than others people…. Therefore taking my time to respond. Celine doesn’t owe anyone, anything on a timeline… I was simply saying, that to me it makes no sense.

 

Yep of course she did a response to the announcement of the death of Franco Dragone, as even within the past 2 & a half, almost 3, years of nearly COMPLETE SILENCE from her & her teams end, there has at least guartantees of posts of condolences of the deaths of other celebrities... That is pretty much mostly we have gotten from Celine social media since 2020: posts about show cancellations & postponements, & POSTS ABOUT CONDOLENCES OF THE PASSING OF OTHERS!

 

Otherwise we have had NOT MUCH ELSE REALLY from her social media! Now a few of the condolences I can understand, with family members of course, people who she TRULY DID collaborate with at some point (like she did with Franco Dragone on "A New Day",) & of course pretty much every celeb in the world had to post about the passing of Queen Elizabeths passing, obviously! But other than that, sorry to say this, Celines team only posting on her social media to mention dead celebs, just make Celine look kind of morbid... Sorry but that is just how it looks to me, & as well as the general public (& yes I am talking about people I know personally in real life commenting that in the past 2 years it seems to them that all Celines team do seem to post about, besides the show cancellations & postponements due to health problems, (which okay of course everybody does understand that,) are the posts about the death of other celebrities! & that is not the best perception of Celine these days... & I am NOT blaming Celine herself mainly, it is moreso HER "TEAM" that run her social media that IS TO BLAME! They are THE ONES who are IN CONTROL OF HER SOCIAL MEDIA, & do not seem to realize that this has become the current perception of Celine, that "all she posts about are the passing of other celebs"... & while there is nothing wrong with posting a few condolences of close friends, family, colleagues, etc... But in between those poats there should be more posts, LESS "MORBID" seeming posts, on her social media, seriously folks! Okay rant over lol

[CourageCeline]

She needs to outdoor her last residency this time, in fact both of her last residency. Because after a break of more almost 3 years, one would expect them to have something outstanding to show us.

[stevo]

I only wish they’d attached some footage or photos showing how incredible AND was in the Franco tribute. It’s another example of her team not highlighting her artistry and her collaboration with such an important man in her career.

 

I say ‘her team’, as it is 99.99999% not Celine on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook posting these endless obituaries. Someone on TC (Total Crap) got the word to acknowledge his death and found the Google Image of her and Franco and posted it.

 

What harm would it have done if they’d posted that nice note alongside highlights of the show, showing all the epic Cirque moments that did come from Franco in a tribute to him?

 

Her Instagram page is an homage to dead people, and her ‘team’ is exclusively responsible for it.

[Cuchi]

I only wish they'd attached some footage or photos showing how incredible AND was in the Franco tribute. It's another example of her team not highlighting her artistry and her collaboration with such an important man in her career.

 

I say 'her team', as it is 99.99999% not Celine on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook posting these endless obituaries. Someone on TC (Total Crap) got the word to acknowledge his death and found the Google Image of her and Franco and posted it.

 

What harm would it have done if they'd posted that nice note alongside highlights of the show, showing all the epic Cirque moments that did come from Franco in a tribute to him?

 

Her Instagram page is an homage to dead people, and her 'team' is exclusively responsible for it.

 

 

No direction at all since Aldo left

[ryba]

Her Team is crap. It’s embarrassing for a global superstar like Celine.

[Shamrock_1982]

Resorts World have just blocked off a bunch of dates in December and early January, is the announcement finally coming?

 

Fingers crossed!

[stevo]

*gasp*

[Alex_Incognito]

The Courage Tour off wheels!

[AdrienneM]

Doubt it. Luke Bryan’s on till December 10th, then David Blaine on the 16th and 17th, and then Pitbull is on NYE. Don’t see it being Celine. If anyone I’d say it’s most likely to be Katy.

[AdrienneM]

Delete Edited October 3, 2022 at 12:13 PM by AdrienneM

[felicia]

🙄

[AdrienneM]

Though I do suppose the more times you say “omg! Announcement coming soon! I just saw/heard!”, the more likely you are to get it right…

[Shamrock_1982]

No one said there is one coming soon, I said is there, with a question mark.

 

But whatever floats your boat mucker!

[AdrienneM]

Only after about 20 incidences in the past year of *insert claim of upcoming announcement or supposed insider-know-how*- I think you’d have at least realised by now that nothings coming, not for a good while yet anyway

[remykyes]

Doubt it. Luke Bryan's on till December 10th, then David Blaine on the 16th and 17th, and then Pitbull is on NYE. Don't see it being Celine. If anyone I'd say it's most likely to be Katy.

 

I'm afraid that this may be the upcoming announcement. We just got Luke's dates for next year and I'm afraid that the next one up is Katy. She starts back this Wednesday so we'll know sooner rather than later if it's her dates they've blocked out. Looking at my calendar in December they've got the 21st as the next open Wednesday that Katy would likely take and would play Dec 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, and 31 (it's not entirely clear whether Pitbull's gig is in the theatre or at Zouk). The very real possibility of shows for Celine in January is still there, but I wouldn't hold my breath on those either. Also, I don't think Carrie Underwood is coming back to Vegas until after her tour, though she does have a convenient break in January, so who knows. We'll find out soon enough.

Edited October 3, 2022 at 03:39 PM by remykyes

[AdrienneM]

 

 

I'm afraid that this may be the upcoming announcement. We just got Luke's dates for next year and I'm afraid that the next one up is Katy. She starts back this Wednesday so we'll know sooner rather than later if it's her dates they've blocked out. Looking at my calendar in December they've got the 21st as the next open Wednesday that Katy would likely take and would play Dec 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, and 31 (it's not entirely clear whether Pitbull's gig is in the theatre or at Zouk). The very real possibility of shows for Celine in January is still there, but I wouldn't hold my breath on those either. Also, I don't think Carrie Underwood is coming back to Vegas until after her tour, though she does have a convenient break in January, so who knows. We'll find out soon enough.

 

+ the fact that Celine has *never* played the Christmas week. Her shows almost always cut off around December 17th/18th, if not even earlier, and don’t resume until NYE.

Edited October 3, 2022 at 03:46 PM by AdrienneM

[remykyes]

Just announced! Due to overwhelming ticket demand for David Blaine's newest residency David Blaine: In Spades that premiered Friday at Resorts World Theatre, six additional performance dates for 2023 have been added. Tickets will go on sale for the newly announced dates of January 6-7 and 27-28 & March 10-11 this Friday, October 7 at 10 a.m. PST.

 

Well, as of now, if Celine does come back, she'd have Jan. 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, and 21. I'm still betting Katy or someone else gets those dates though.

[SuperLove4Celine]

Wait a minute, you ACTUALLY DID have involvement with the production of Celines "A New Day" Vegas Residency show? Wow that is SO NEAT! Did you get to ACTUALLY MEET CELINE when you worked on the show? Did you also ACTUALLY meet Franco Dragone in person as well?

 

& also may I ask WHICH IDEAS were yours that was in the show? I am now VERY INTRIGUED after reading this post, I want to know a few more details about this (if you do not mind me asking, if you do not want to share certain details about this topic, I completely understand.) Unfortunately I never did get the chance to see "A New Day" in person (& in fact I have STILL NEVER had the chance to see Celine in concert at this point, the Washington DC show of the "Courage World Tour" in 2020 that was later on cancelled was going to be my very first Celine concert!) :( But I do have the "A New Day" DVD & the "A New Day -Secrets behind the scenes" DVD as well, & that show to me was so fascinating & I feel that for those who did get to see that show live & in person were SUPER LUCKY!

 

No. I was not affiliated with Dragone's company, nor Celine's or "A New Day..." However, I did submit a suggestion to them which was ultimately used (in a way). My post just meant that Dragone's work had inspired me, and continues to inspire me to this day.

[SuperLove4Celine]

If you recall, the show was absolutely *slated* in its inception, and any article or documentary based on the show notes that, the show only really reached its stride in the last 2 years- during which, Francos input was at bare minimum, they'd stripped back most if not almost all of his original ideas and had brought in new choreographers, Annie as her stylist completely changed her look, the musical aspects included multiple things Franco would never have approved of originally, and (as many would agree) was a completely different show by 2006 in comparison to how it was in 2003. Her success, the shows success, was predicated on HER as the main attraction- and critiques at the time were pointed at the fact she was lost in a sea of circus tricks that they found detracted from the show- and by 2006/2007, reviews were more positive saying it was far more Celine centric, with minimal cirque involvement. As for my views on the show from a musical and vocal stand point there's no point in going on, as I'm sure it can be agreed on that a set list where 50% of it was lip synched and the rest had lazy vocals on a million covers… best show, sure. But all of this is pointless- the point itself is; why would he receive a spectacle of a tribute from her, when people who were far greater with regards to impact of her career, as well as her own family, never received such a thing. It just makes zero sense to me.

 

This isn't exactly true. The show pretty much remained the same from when it debuted. There were a few song swaps and costume changes, but the majority stayed from when Franco was first involved, imagery and all.

 

1. A New Day Has Come - Only the song was different from when the show debuted with "Nature Boy"

2. The Power Of Love - Only costume changes.

3. It's All Coming Back To Me Now - Only costume changes

4. Because You Loved Me - Only costume changes

5. To Love You More - Only costume changes

6. I'm Alive - Only costume changes

7. I Drove All Night - Only placement in the setlist and costume changed

8. Seduces Me - Only costume changes

9. If I Could - Only costume changes

10. Pour que tu m'aimes encore - Song change from the start, but still utilized imagery and props from the Franco era ("The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face")

11. I Surrender - Only costume changes

12. Ammore Annascunnuto - Only costume changes

13. All The Way (Duet w/ Frank Sinatra) - Totally new from everything from the beginning

14. I've Got The World On A String - Only costume changes

15. I Wish - Only costume changes

Interlude - New

16. Love Can Move Mountains - Costume changes and slight choreography changes to match the new interlude

17. River Deep, Mountain High - Totally new from everything from the beginning

Interlude - No significant changes

18. My Heart Will Go On - Only costume changes

 

So, as you can see above, Franco's vision and everything he helped create was still vastly part of "A New Day..." It is not like how you are trying to make it out to be. The props and visuals he helped create weren't completely trashed. If anything, it was mainly the costuming which was revamped. The flying piano remained in "If I Could." The flying bride in "My Heart Will Go On" remained. The fire effects during "I Surrender" stayed. The picture frames were reused for "Pour que tu m'aimes encore." The massive amount of dancers remained for "I Drove All Night." The staircase entrance on the LED screen remained to be part of "A New Day Has Come." The oversized instruments were still used during "I've Got The World On A String." The list goes on and on. So, please don't try to make it out that the show eventually removed most if not all of Franco's vision because that is simply not true.

[Peppercorn1991]

 

 

This isn't exactly true. The show pretty much remained the same from when it debuted. There were a few song swaps and costume changes, but the majority stayed from when Franco was first involved, imagery and all.

 

1. A New Day Has Come - Only the song was different from when the show debuted with "Nature Boy"

2. The Power Of Love - Only costume changes.

3. It's All Coming Back To Me Now - Only costume changes

4. Because You Loved Me - Only costume changes

5. To Love You More - Only costume changes

6. I'm Alive - Only costume changes

7. I Drove All Night - Only placement in the setlist and costume changed

8. Seduces Me - Only costume changes

9. If I Could - Only costume changes

10. Pour que tu m'aimes encore - Song change from the start, but still utilized imagery and props from the Franco era ("The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face")

11. I Surrender - Only costume changes

12. Ammore Annascunnuto - Only costume changes

13. All The Way (Duet w/ Frank Sinatra) - Totally new from everything from the beginning

14. I've Got The World On A String - Only costume changes

15. I Wish - Only costume changes

Interlude - New

16. Love Can Move Mountains - Costume changes and slight choreography changes to match the new interlude

17. River Deep, Mountain High - Totally new from everything from the beginning

Interlude - No significant changes

18. My Heart Will Go On - Only costume changes

 

So, as you can see above, Franco's vision and everything he helped create was still vastly part of "A New Day..." It is not like how you are trying to make it out to be. The props and visuals he helped create weren't completely trashed. If anything, it was mainly the costuming which was revamped. The flying piano remained in "If I Could." The flying bride in "My Heart Will Go On" remained. The fire effects during "I Surrender" stayed. The picture frames were reused for "Pour que tu m'aimes encore." The massive amount of dancers remained for "I Drove All Night." The staircase entrance on the LED screen remained to be part of "A New Day Has Come." The oversized instruments were still used during "I've Got The World On A String." The list goes on and on. So, please don't try to make it out that the show eventually removed most if not all of Franco's vision because that is simply not true.

 

Oh how I loved A New Day… just couldn’t get to see the show in person.

 

Kev x

[AdrienneM]

 

 

This isn't exactly true. The show pretty much remained the same from when it debuted. There were a few song swaps and costume changes, but the majority stayed from when Franco was first involved, imagery and all.

 

1. A New Day Has Come - Only the song was different from when the show debuted with "Nature Boy"

2. The Power Of Love - Only costume changes.

3. It's All Coming Back To Me Now - Only costume changes

4. Because You Loved Me - Only costume changes

5. To Love You More - Only costume changes

6. I'm Alive - Only costume changes

7. I Drove All Night - Only placement in the setlist and costume changed

8. Seduces Me - Only costume changes

9. If I Could - Only costume changes

10. Pour que tu m'aimes encore - Song change from the start, but still utilized imagery and props from the Franco era ("The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face")

11. I Surrender - Only costume changes

12. Ammore Annascunnuto - Only costume changes

13. All The Way (Duet w/ Frank Sinatra) - Totally new from everything from the beginning

14. I've Got The World On A String - Only costume changes

15. I Wish - Only costume changes

Interlude - New

16. Love Can Move Mountains - Costume changes and slight choreography changes to match the new interlude

17. River Deep, Mountain High - Totally new from everything from the beginning

Interlude - No significant changes

18. My Heart Will Go On - Only costume changes

 

So, as you can see above, Franco's vision and everything he helped create was still vastly part of "A New Day..." It is not like how you are trying to make it out to be. The props and visuals he helped create weren't completely trashed. If anything, it was mainly the costuming which was revamped. The flying piano remained in "If I Could." The flying bride in "My Heart Will Go On" remained. The fire effects during "I Surrender" stayed. The picture frames were reused for "Pour que tu m'aimes encore." The massive amount of dancers remained for "I Drove All Night." The staircase entrance on the LED screen remained to be part of "A New Day Has Come." The oversized instruments were still used during "I've Got The World On A String." The list goes on and on. So, please don't try to make it out that the show eventually removed most if not all of Franco's vision because that is simply not true.

 

It’s actually wildly sad that you sat and wrote all this out as if it was a personal affront to you. The reality is, massive changes were made musically, costume wise, almost all of the MAJOR Franco contributions (the flying, multiple choreo elements in songs such as I Surrender, the hits medley, I Wish, LCMM and I’ve Got The World on A String, the band being brought out and into the shows production, and the choreo and musical aspect of Aria Di Lucia De Lammermoor and Ammore Annascunuto) and overall with Celines audience interactions and presentation image-wise. Because it was slated. Pure and simple. Hell, in the A New Day… The Secrets documentary, Franco himself states the show underwent major changes to suit the audiences (and Celines) perceptions of what a Celine show should be, and how a lot of the artsy attempts to make a “blend” of Celine and Cirque, did not work. To quote Mike Weatherford from the LVRJ, who puts it all into perfect perspective:

 

“Dion grew into 'A New Day' over the years, and for better or worse the show evolved into more of the diva showcase people expected at the outset: an upscale pop show with some artsy flourishes, not the swing-for-the fences collaboration with Cirque du Soleil director Franco Dragone that often tried too hard. Some early mistakes disappeared quickly. It's been a long time since Dion flew on a harness rigging, or dressed up like the "Pat" character on 'Saturday Night Live,' with slicked-back hair and hitched-up, man-boy suspenders. Other changes replaced the audacious with safe and sure-footed, but more ordinary choices. The show now opens with—wouldya believe it? -- the title song 'A New Day' instead of the solitary, a capella take on "Nature Boy." The standards "Fever" and "At Last" were replaced in May 2006 with a now-common tech trick, splicing in Frank Sinatra to help croon 'All the Way.' And the homestretch now celebrates the cast as a bonded unit with the Ike & Tina Turner classic 'River Deep—Mountain High.' Dragone would have found it cheesy back in '03. Now, he probably realizes the show needed an energy that had been stifled in its overproduced infancy.”

[SuperLove4Celine]

It's actually wildly sad that you sat and wrote all this out as if it was a personal affront to you. The reality is, massive changes were made musically, costume wise, almost all of the MAJOR Franco contributions (the flying, multiple choreo elements in songs such as I Surrender, the hits medley, I Wish, LCMM and I've Got The World on A String, the band being brought out and into the shows production, and the choreo and musical aspect of Aria Di Lucia De Lammermoor and Ammore Annascunuto) and overall with Celines audience interactions and presentation image-wise. Because it was slated. Pure and simple. Hell, in the A New Day… The Secrets documentary, Franco himself states the show underwent major changes to suit the audiences (and Celines) perceptions of what a Celine show should be, and how a lot of the artsy attempts to make a "blend" of Celine and Cirque, did not work. To quote Mike Weatherford from the LVRJ, who puts it all into perfect perspective:

 

"Dion grew into 'A New Day' over the years, and for better or worse the show evolved into more of the diva showcase people expected at the outset: an upscale pop show with some artsy flourishes, not the swing-for-the fences collaboration with Cirque du Soleil director Franco Dragone that often tried too hard. Some early mistakes disappeared quickly. It's been a long time since Dion flew on a harness rigging, or dressed up like the "Pat" character on 'Saturday Night Live,' with slicked-back hair and hitched-up, man-boy suspenders. Other changes replaced the audacious with safe and sure-footed, but more ordinary choices. The show now opens with—wouldya believe it? -- the title song 'A New Day' instead of the solitary, a capella take on "Nature Boy." The standards "Fever" and "At Last" were replaced in May 2006 with a now-common tech trick, splicing in Frank Sinatra to help croon 'All the Way.' And the homestretch now celebrates the cast as a bonded unit with the Ike & Tina Turner classic 'River Deep—Mountain High.' Dragone would have found it cheesy back in '03. Now, he probably realizes the show needed an energy that had been stifled in its overproduced infancy."

 

Out of curiosity, did you ever see "A New Day..." in person?

[Nmj]

 

 

Out of curiosity, did you ever see "A New Day..." in person?

 

Anyone who hasn’t seen “A New Day…” in person has s*** to say. I love how people go off of bootlegs or a DVD.

 

I have to say, I never seen a show and dvd of that same show, that were so vastly different. The DVD captured 0000.1% of the beautiful show.

[AdrienneM]

 

 

Out of curiosity, did you ever see "A New Day..." in person?

 

I did, as part of my mothers 50th birthday week in Vegas in January of 07. And all of my points still stand. And from memory, combined with presented visuals that are available to watch online, the show I saw was beyond different to even the shows first year, let alone the changes that happened from (mainly) 2005 onwards, well into 2006 and 2007.

Edited October 3, 2022 at 06:34 PM by AdrienneM

[nuts2you]

Not sure why everyone still thinks that she will be doing shows in the coming months or so, It's not going to happen , there's been nothing from Law, or anybody of that matter.

Here band is still doing there little things to keep busy, / I still think that if and when she does return it will most likely be after the tour ends,

She like all of US diehard fans there to including the groups,

So everyone just sit back and relax, Maybe we will hear something from her team (Fingers and toes Crossed) by DEC

 

Lets just see if she will post anything for Halloween first before making a decision,