Britney Spears is Celebrated with The Key to the City of Las Vegas’ Iconic Strip
Solidifying her title as Las Vegas’s biggest star of the year with an elaborate event at The LINQ Promenade, tonight Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino headliner Britney Spears was presented with the Key to the City of Las Vegas’ iconic Strip by Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak, who also officially proclaimed Wednesday, Nov. 5 “Britney Day.” (Photo credit: Denise Truscello / WireImage / www.DeniseTruscello.net).
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Additionally, Britney has announced new show dates for her massively successful Las Vegas resident show, “Britney: Piece of Me,” with tickets going on sale to the public Saturday, Nov. 8.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino headliner Britney Spears is presented with the Key to the City of Las Vegas’ iconic Strip on Wednesday, November 5, which was also declared “Britney Day”
Photo credit: Denise Truscello / WireImage / www.DeniseTruscello.net.
With a bit of feathers, rhinestones and Sin City flare, authentic Las Vegas showgirls from Jubilee at Bally’s Las Vegas performed a Britney-inspired number to the international superstar’s chart-topping hit “Toxic” on The LINQ Promenade Fountain stage. To the crowd’s delight, the beautiful, long-legged showgirls revealed the one and only pop icon with their iconic feathered fans at the end of their performance.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino headliner Britney Spears celebrates “Britney Day” at The LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas on Wednesday, November 5
Photo credit: Denise Truscello / WireImage / www.DeniseTruscello.net.
In the spirit of “Britney Day,” the legendary pop music icon celebrated with hundreds of her fellow “Britneys” (anyone named Britney with any type of spelling), who were invited to her “Britney: Piece of Me” show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino this evening. They also received a commemorative t-shirt, a complimentary ride on the High Roller and access to a priority area to view the event.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino headliner Britney Spears celebrates “Britney Day” at The LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas on Wednesday, November 5
Photo credit: Denise Truscello / WireImage / www.DeniseTruscello.net.
Britney also announced her partnership with Zappos and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF), where $1 of every ticket purchased to “Britney: Piece of Me” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will be donated to NCCF.
“I am so proud to join forces with the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and support children and their families in need in my second home of Las Vegas, Nevada,” Britney said.
The NCCF is a local non-profit organization providing services in Southern Nevada since 1993, whose goal is to improve the quality of life for critically ill children and their families living in the community.
“We are thrilled that Britney Spears has chosen to partner with the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation with the support of Tony Hsieh and Zappos,” said Jeff Gordon, president and CEO of NCCF. “Britney brings with her so much passion for our cause and we feel privileged and honored to have her in our community and now as a part of the NCCF Family.”
Due to the incredible success of the show since it opened last December, the following 36 additional performances have been added to “Britney: Piece of Me” at Planet Hollywood:
- March 2015: Wednesday, March 4; Friday, March 6; Saturday, March 7
- April 2015: Wednesday, April 15; Friday, April 17; Saturday, April 18; Wednesday, April 22; Friday, April 24; Saturday, April 25; Wednesday, April 29
- May 2015: Friday, May 1; Saturday, May 2; Wednesday, May 6; Friday, May 8; Saturday, May 9; Wednesday, May 13; Friday, May 15; Saturday, May 16; Wednesday, May 20
- August 2015: Wednesday, August 5; Friday, August 7; Saturday, August 8; Wednesday, August 12; Friday, August 14; Saturday, August 15; Tuesday, August 18; Wednesday, August 19; Friday, August 21; Saturday, August 22; Wednesday, August 26; Friday, August 28; Saturday, August 29
- September 2015: Wednesday, September 2; Friday, September 4; Saturday, September 5; Wednesday, September 9
Special pre-sales for “Britney: Piece of Me” will be held for American Express cardholders, starting Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. PT, and Total Rewards members, the loyalty program of Planet Hollywood’s parent company Caesars Entertainment, starting Friday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. PT.
Dazzling fans with show-stopping performances for more than 15 years, Britney has truly brought her most spectacular show ever to Las Vegas. A celebration of one of the most illustrious careers in music history, the jaw-dropping production is a compilation of more than 20 of Britney’s worldwide hits, including “Baby One More Time,” “Oops I Did It Again,” “Toxic,” “Circus,” “Womanizer” and “Slave 4 U,” as well as new material from her recently-released album “Britney Jean.”
“Britney: Piece of Me” is the most cutting-edge pop concert experience ever produced for Las Vegas, featuring a four-piece band, 14 dancers, elaborate sets, unforgettable costumes and state-of-the-art, never-before-seen technology. Directed by one of the industry’s most well-respected creative directors for live stage entertainment, Baz Halpin, the show’s creative team also includes assistant creative director Melissa Garcia, multimedia designer GEODEZIK, choreographers The Squared Division and costume designer Marco Marco.
Britney is the first artist-in-residence housed in The AXIS, Planet Hollywood’s newly-renovated theater which features one of the largest indoor video and projection installations in the world. With its innovative dance floor and exclusive table and bottle service provided by Drai’s Management Group, The AXIS is part nightclub and part theater, setting it apart from any other venue in Las Vegas. The 4,600-seat, intimately-sized theater allows Britney’s fans to see her as they’ve never seen her before.
General ticket prices range from $59 to $229, plus applicable tax and fees, and may be purchased online at BritneyPieceofMe.com or in-person The AXIS box office. Prices for VIP packages vary depending upon the show date. All shows begin at 9 p.m.