Yesterday, I shared 2 hours of my life with Shania Twain. I saw her "Still The One" show at Caesar's Palace.
We ended up with the $86 seats up on the third level. It is the Coliseum's version of nose bleed seats.
The ushers were friendly. They let us know that they will not let you back in to the end of the song if you have to leave your seat. Of course photography is a major no no.
Seating: 3 &1/2 stars
After we were seated I saw that every seat was stadium seating. Nose bleed wasn't going to be terrible after all. When we waited for the show, the curtin had a woods motif. Their was piped in bird chirping.
The bar: 2 stars
Every level of the coliseum features a bar. I passed over paying $8.50 for a platinum Miller. I'm spending 2 hours with Shania Twain. I did not need a beer.
THE SHOW: 7:30 to 9:30 PM
The rest of the review is a detailed experience of Shania: Still the One. I rate each set and discuss the scenery and songs.
Introduction: 4 stars
At 7:30, the show started. The curtain opens to a white screen and smoke. There is a video of Shania riding on a horse. Then she is on a motorcycle. To a loud applause the real Shania Twain rides onto the stage on a motorcycle.
Leading set: 4 stars
On a set that looks like space Shania leads off with "I'm Gonna Getcha." Then Shania goes into "You Win My Love Dancing" and "Your So Complicated." Her band features talented violinists.
Shania then welcomed us to the show. She is optimistic about the future of her career. After years away from the spotlight Shania is shouting out that this is part of something big.
Shania jumps into "No Way Up From Here." In most of this song the violinists are replaced by dancers.
There is a video of a gun fight during a set change.
Second set: 4 stars
Shania rides onto a set featuring a saloon on a horse. She performs "I Ain't Your Friend" and "Nobody Needs To Know." Showing off pink boots, she goes into "Who's Bed Has Your Boots Been Under?" Shania talks to the audience before going into "Any Man of Mine."
Third set: 4 stars
During a stage set there is a video of a cheetah. The set takes on a cheetah motif. Shania performs "Don't Impress Me Much","I'm on my way," & "If Your Not In It For Love." Shania exits through a red door.
Fourth set: 4 stars
The new stage looks like woods. Shania reminisces how she got into music. She introduces her sister Carrie Ann as a back up singer before doing a remake of that song.
The set is now based around a campfire.She brings in 4 people to sing along to "Come on Over" "We're Gonna Rock" and "Today Is Your Day." This set reminds me of Unplugged. She picked a couple of interesting people that seemed to be in Margaritaville. They added humor.
Fifth set: 4 1/2
During a stage set, the video turns to a fire then a snowy scene featuring a white horse. Shania rides in on a white horse. Sitting on the horse then petting it she sings "Still the One." This is my favorite part of the show. She rides off stage on the horse.
Sixth set: 4 stars
On the sixth set a white blanket is across the stage. Shania performs "From This Moment."
Seventh and final set: 4 stars
The new set with red light and smoke picks up the pace several notches. Flashy guitars are blasting. S-H-A-N-I-A appears in large letters.Shania has become a rocker. The audience applauds loudly-and our two hours with Shania ends.
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