Mariah Carey is coming back to Vegas for the third time ever with the debut of The Celebration of Mimi.
The latest set of dates for the “Obsessed” singer will take place April 12 through April 27 at Dolby Live in Park MGM.
The “exclusive engagement” (April 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26 and 27) toasts the 19th anniversary of The Emancipation of Mimi (released on April 12, 2005).
A statement shared with What’s Trending states that “the Las Vegas shows will feature fan favorites from that album as well as other hits from her unparalleled illustrious career.”
The Emancipation of Mimi, with hits such as “We Belong Together” and “Shake It Off,” was one of the top-selling albums of its year and is known within her catalog as the “comeback album.”
Making another comeback — this time on the Strip — The Celebration of Mimiengagement, backed by Live Nation and MGM Resorts, follows Carey’s first two residencies at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, #1 to Infinity (2015-2017) and The Butterfly Returns (2018-2020). Infinity was a chronological performance of her 18 No. 1 hits, starting with 1990’s “Vision of Love” and ending with 2008’s “Touch My Body.” While that show focused on Carey the entertainer, “Butterfly” capitalized on Carey the singer with a powerful 23-song set list of big hits, surprises and her own personal favorites. Since 2020, Carey has mostly performed and toured with her holiday music.
Carey broke into music in 1990 with the smash hit “Vision of Love” and sold more than 200 million albums with 19 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles. As of late, the artist accepted the Global Impact Award during the Recording Academy Honors presented by the Black Music Collective.
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Tickets will go on sale to the public Saturday, Feb. 10 for April 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26 and 27.
This announcement follows the same strategy for Kelly Clarkson on her 10-date run of Chemistry. All of the shows sold out for the American Idol alum.
Since then, she has picked select weekends to return including New Years and Super Bowl. With this being the third chapter in her Las Vegas legacy, the chances of more dates coming down the line seem probable.
Carey’s announcement follows last week’s news that Mexican group Los Bukis will perform the Strip’s first-ever full Latin and Spanish-language residency, launching May 3 at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The theater is also home to Bruno Mars, Maroon 5 and Lady Gaga.
