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Elton John plans 3-year Vegas stint

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Elton John performs at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 21, 2008. The iconic English pianist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was giving the 200th performance of his "Red Piano Tour". (UPI Photo/Daniel Gluskoter) 
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Published: April 19, 2011 at 1:10 PM

LAS VEGAS, April 19 (UPI) -- British pop star Elton John is to return to Las Vegas with a new show for a three-year residency, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace said Tuesday.

"The Million Dollar Piano" is to open Sept. 28.

Tickets for the first 16 performances in September and October are to go on sale April 25.

"Caesars Palace is just a perfect, idyllic place to play, and the show will be a gargantuan feast of music and imagery," John said in a statement. "I'm going to have a fabulous piano that Yamaha has been working on for four years, and that's the reason why the show is called 'The Million Dollar Piano.'"

John completed a successful five-year residency with his "Red Piano" show at Caesars Palace in April 2009.

"We couldn't be more excited to once again welcome one of the world's most beloved entertainers, Elton John, to The Colosseum," added Gary Selesner, Caesars Palace's president. "During his last residency, Elton and his talented band brought so many memorable performances to Caesars Palace. We are looking forward to more incredible moments with Elton on-stage at The Colosseum and continuing our successful partnership."

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