LAS VEGAS, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global music
icon Janet
Jackson blazed into Las
Vegas with fire, lights, technology, new dynamic dance
numbers and energy unmatched, for both opening weekend performances
of her Las Vegas residency,
Metamorphosis, at Park Theater at Park MGM
resort, nearly 40 years after she made her first appearance with
her brothers in the city. What's being hailed as a show that
is, "everything thoroughly Janet," (THR), she not only
delivers her endless hits but brings back fan favorites, and
Billboard took notice saying, "what takes this show to the 2.0
level is the integration of choice album cuts like 'Trust a Try,'
'China Love' and 'Moist.' " The LA Times also declared, "
'Metamorphosis' is neither a revival nor a creative
reset — it's a celebration of a pop icon who's finally getting
the due she deserves." Alongside Jackson are her dancers, tight
band and singers who kept the sold-out audiences on their feet for
the nearly 100-minute show that encapsulated her record-breaking
career. Fans also celebrated the return of one of their favorite
Janet alter egos, "Strawberry," in a series of show-stopping songs
including a sexually charged dance number to "I Get So Lonely" and
the special tribute to her Rhythm Nation album that brought the
house down.
The energetic crowds for both nights included celebrity fans
Queen Latifah, Gabrielle Union, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba, Yvette
Nicole Brown, Hailee
Steinfeld, Jackson's longtime producer Jimmy Jam, Magic
Johnson and his wife Cookie, Questlove and Lil Kim. Immediately following the opening night
show, Jackson was joined by her fans, friends and family at the
show's official opening night after party at On The Record, Park
MGM's speakeasy and club.
Metamorphosis was conceived by Janet and her team,
developing the staging and production numbers as well as the
spectacular high-tech video and visual components.
Fans follow her path to self-love, empowerment, motherhood and
activism, amidst the challenges faced along her personal journey.
She encourages her audiences to find their own light within
themselves through her Metamorphosis.
A limited number of tickets are available for the following
performances:
May 2019: 21, 22, 25,
26
July 2019: 24, 26, 27,
31
August 2019: 2, 3, 7, 9,
10, 14, 16, 17
Tickets start at $79 and can be
purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets or online at
ticketmaster.com. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8
p.m.
Janet Jackson is one
of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. Her music
has won her six GRAMMY® Awards, two Emmy Nominations, a Golden
Globe Award and a nomination for an Academy Award along with dozens
of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard
Music Awards. She has received accolades as an actress as well
including the NAACP Best Supporting Actor award. Janet is a
published author, dancer, businessperson, philanthropist and one of
the biggest-selling artists in popular music history. With sales of
over 160 million records worldwide, Janet
Jackson stands as one of the best-selling artists of all
time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression
on pop culture. Her music and artistry has opened doors through
which other top artists have followed, many acknowledging her
impact on their musical perceptions. For more information, please
visit janetjackson.com.
About Live Nation Las Vegas:
Live Nation Entertainment
(NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company
comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation &
House of Blues Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.
Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from Mariah Carey, Journey and Sting at The Colosseum
at Caesars Palace; Janet Jackson,
Lady Gaga, Aerosmith and Bruno Mars
at Park Theater at Park MGM; Blink 182, Billy Idol and Lady Antebellum at Pearl Concert
Theater at the Palms; Steely Dan and Anita
Baker at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las
Vegas; and Gwen Stefani, Pitbull,
Def Leppard, Christina Aguilera and Florida Georgia Line at Zappos Theater at
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Live Nation Las Vegas also
brings other world-famous artists to many of the city's other
premier concert venues including T-Mobile Arena, Mandalay Bay
Events Center, MGM Grand Garden Arena, House of Blues, Downtown Las
Vegas Events Center, The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las
Vegas, and more. For additional information,
visit www.livenation.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas
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About Park MGM:
Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas are the
newest luxury destinations on the Las Vegas Strip, offering an
intimate resort experience on a grand scale. A partnership between
MGM Resorts International and New
York-based Sydell Group, Park MGM features 2,700 guest rooms
and suites; and the Las Vegas
extension of Sydell's NoMad features 293 well-appointed guest rooms
and suites. The resort's remarkable culinary program features NoMad
Restaurant and NoMad Bar from Will
Guidara and Daniel Humm; L.A.
legend Roy Choi's Korean BBQ
concept, Best Friend; Hogsalt Hospitality's renowned Bavette's
Steakhouse; and the 40,000-square-foot vibrant Italian marketplace,
Eataly, among other dining and cocktail experiences. Park Theater,
the resort's entertainment destination, is a 5,200-seat venue home
to special engagements by Lady Gaga, Bruno
Mars, Aerosmith and other top entertainers. Park MGM is also
home to the unique nightlife concept from LA-based Houston
Hospitality, On The Record. Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas are
located in the heart of The Strip, next to the entertainment and
dining neighborhood created by The Park and the 20,000-seat
T-Mobile Arena. Park MGM is owned by MGM Resorts International
(NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations,
visit ParkMGM.com, call toll-free at 888-529-4828 or follow
on Facebook or Twitter.
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