Bette Midler Does Research For Possible New Show

Though not officially announced yet, actress/singer Bette Midler is considered to be the front-runner to take over The Colosseum at Caesars Palace when current occupant Celine Dion takes her leave in December.

The Divine Miss M is taking no chances and has been making the rounds of the Vegas show circuit recently to research the competition for the big ticket dollars on The Strip. With her husband Martin von Haselberg, her tour manager Marty Horn and famous choreographer Toni Basil (of “Mickey” song fame) in tow, Midler took in Ka at the MGM Grand. The next day, the group watched LOVE at the Mirage, even going backstage to meet the cast, as she had with Ka. She later took in the late show of Phantom of the Opera up the street at The Venetian.

If she does take up residence at Caesars Palace, I think Midler will be a welcome addition to the The Strip. She is a fabulous all-around entertainer who I’m sure will mix in a healthy dose of comedy in with her classic catalog of hit songs.