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New Show Dates Added for Olivia Newton-John’s “Summer Nights” at Flamingo Las Vegas Fans have been “hopelessly devoted” to the show since it opened in April; Tickets for additional show dates from Oct. 2014 through Jan. 2015 go on sale Friday, July 11 Suggested Tweet: New show dates announced for @olivianj “Summer Nights” at @FlamingoVegas. Tickets on sale July 11 http://czr.bz/1igvn19 LAS VEGAS (July 7, 2014) – Due to popular demand, Olivia Newton-John will extend her stay at Flamingo Las Vegas with her “Summer Nights” residency. Continuing inside the Donny & Marie Showroom, the beloved internationally-renowned singer-actress will continue to take audiences on a musical journey through her life in film and music through Jan. 2015. A special pre-sale will be available to American Express cardholders, Total Rewards members (the loyalty program of the Flamingo’s parent company Caesars Entertainment) and official Olivia Newton-John and Flamingo Las Vegas Facebook page fans starting Wednesday, July 9 at 10 a.m. PT. The following dates will go on sale to the public on Friday, July 11 at 10 a.m. PT: Oct.: 7 – 11 Nov.: 11 – 15 Dec.: 9 – 13, 30, 31 Jan.: 1 – 3 In addition, tickets can still be purchased to the following previously-announced performances: July: 1 – 5, 29 – 31 Aug.: 1, 2, 5 – 9, 12 – 16, 19 – 23, 26 – 30 The celebrated singer, actress, songwriter and philanthropist has received rave reviews from fans and media alike since debuting her show in April 2014: “The Australian pop legend’s ‘Summer Nights’ … turned out to be the very definition of crowd- pleaser.” Mike Weatherford, Las Vegas Review-Journal “…still possesses that lovely voice.” John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Sun “This is what a lady looks like onstage.” Steve Bornfield, Vegas Seven “…it’s all about the music and the songs, and she served it up as great as she’s been doing all these years.” Robin Leach, Las Vegas Sun The production, featuring an eight-piece band, takes fans on a journey through the celebrated singer, actress, songwriter and philanthropist’s life and career. With more than 100 million albums sold, Olivia’s successes include four Grammys, numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard and People’s Choice Awards, an Emmy Award, ten #1 hits and more than 15 top 10 singles. She is also proud to be the recipient of the Order of Australia honor and was bestowed the Order of the British Empire by the Queen. In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in Grease catapulted Olivia into super-stardom and to date remains the most successful movie musical of all time. Commemorating its 35th anniversary last year, Grease plays a significant role in Olivia’s show “Summer Nights.” The show is a musical journey through the iconic artist’s illustrious career featuring hits from her early years including “Have You Never Been Mellow,” “Let Me Be There,” “If You Love Me Let Me Know” and “I Honestly Love You,” as well some of her favorites from Grease, “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and of course, “Summer Nights.” Favorites and hits from her other movies, including Xanadu, as well as her ‘80s anthem and record breaking song “Physical,” keep the room dancing, while new songs from her recent Billboard hit album Grace and Gratitude warm the hearts of the entire audience. Olivia’s appeal seems to be timeless. With a career spanning more than four decades she is still a vibrant, creative individual adored by fans across the world. Throughout her career, the much-loved star has held many humanitarian and environmental causes close to her heart, particularly since the birth of her daughter Chloe. Olivia served as Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme, was the co-founder of Children’s Health Environmental Coalition (now Healthy Child, Healthy World) and, in 1992 she created National Tree Day in Australia, which is responsible for planting more than 10 million trees since its beginning. In 2008 she married “Amazon John” Easterling and together they are spreading the word about the importance of preserving the Rainforest by serving on the board of the ACEER Organization (ACEER.org). With her life today focusing on health and wellness, she serves as the spokesperson for Trivita, a leading wellness company, and is the co-owner of the internationally award-winning Gaia Retreat and Spa near Byron Bay in Australia. Most recently she co-founded One Tree, One Child, an international school initiative with the goal of having every child under the age of ten plant at least one tree. In 1992, Olivia was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her personal triumph against cancer led her to announce her partnership with the Austin Health and the creation of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre (ONJCWC) in her hometown of Melbourne, Australia. After nearly ten years of fundraising close to $200 million, the ONJCWC opened its doors in 2012. The ONJCWC provides a comprehensive range of services and facilities for cancer treatment, education, training and research as well as a dedicated wellness center (oliviaappeal.com). Olivia is thrilled that a portion of every ticket sold to her Flamingo shows benefit the ONJCWC. For more information visit OliviaNewton-John.com or follow her on Twitter @OliviaNJ. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. except for the performance on Wednesday, Dec. 31, which will begin at 10 p.m. Ticket prices are $70, $110 and $150, and a special meet and greet package is available for $350. Additional service fees apply. Tickets are available at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, by phone at (702) 777-2782 or (855) 234-7469 or by visiting flamingolasvegas.com. For groups of 10 or more call (866) 574-3851 or email [email protected]. Flamingo Las Vegas Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, the Flamingo Las Vegas is a true desert oasis. The center Strip resort features more than 3,500 guest rooms including the newly renovated FAB rooms and the award-winning Flamingo GO Rooms and suites. The historic hotel-casino is home to a sprawling 15-acre pool and wildlife habitat complete with waterfalls, mature island vegetation and tropical wildlife, three distinctive pools and several outdoor wedding gardens. Flamingo Las Vegas offers a wide variety of dining options with eateries such as Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Center Cut Steakhouse and Mexican hot spot Carlos’n Charlie’s, and hosts an all-star line-up of entertainers. Brother-sister duo Donny & Marie dazzle audiences as the resort’s headliners, comedians George Wallace and Vinnie Favorito keep audiences laughing non-stop, Legends in Concert features live re-creations of superstars of yesterday and today and the late night adult revue X Burlesque showcases the sexiest ladies on the Strip. For more information, please visit flamingolasvegas.com or caesars.thedigitalcenter.com to access media materials and request high-resolution images. Find Flamingo Las Vegas on Facebook and follow on Twitter. ### PRESS CONTACTS For Flamingo Las Vegas Kelly Frey Director of Entertainment Public Relations & Social Media Caesars Entertainment – Las Vegas Region [email protected] (702) 785-6639 For Olivia Newton-John Michael Caprio [email protected] (702) 658-6691 .