On Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. local time,
Fathom Events, CinemaLive and Rocket Music Entertainment Group will take
U.S. moviegoers on a Las Vegas VIP experience for a hit-filled cinema
event, “Elton
John: The Million Dollar Piano.” Recorded at the iconic
Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the legendary Sir Elton John
performs his entire, critically-acclaimed concert, including a playlist
of his greatest hits including “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Saturday
Night’s Alright for Fighting,” “I’m Still Standing,” “Goodbye Yellow
Brick Road,” “Philadelphia Freedom” and “Your Song.” Fans will also be
treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Goodbye
Yellow Brick Road,” which celebrates its 40th anniversary
this year and ranks at No. 91 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of
the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Tickets for “Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano” are available
at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
The event will be presented in nearly 700 select movie theaters around
the country through Fathom’s Digital
Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and
prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants
are subject to change).
“It’s unlike anything I have done before, a complete mix, a showcase of
all my music, accompanied by spectacular scenery and beautiful video
images,” said Elton John.
At the centerpiece of the performance is the show’s namesake “million
dollar” piano, a one-of-a-kind engineering marvel featuring more
than 68 LED video screens. A collaboration between Elton and Yamaha
Entertainment Group of America, this state-of-the-art instrument is the
perfect accompaniment to his spectacular show, as it displays imagery to
complement each of the show’s iconic songs. For “The Million Dollar
Piano,” Elton is accompanied by many from his legendary band, including
Davey Johnstone on guitar, the late Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on
percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim Bullard on keyboards, with a
special appearance by percussionist Ray Cooper.
Elton is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 35 gold
and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, and he has sold more
than 250 million records worldwide. Elton holds the record for the
biggest selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind ’97,” which sold
37 million copies. He also holds the record for most appearances on
Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, with his newest single, "Home
Again," marking his 69th entry. Since his career began in 1969, he has
played over 3,000 concerts worldwide. Elton has recently been named the
first recipient of the BRITs Icon Award, which recognizes the very
highest level of British music achievement, presented only to iconic
artists whose writing, recording and performances set them apart as
having made a lasting impact on the nation’s culture.
“Elton John fans will be dazzled once again by his spectacular ‘Million
Dollar Piano’ performance,” said Dan Diamond, senior vice president of
Fathom Events. “Experiencing this incredible show on the big screen is
historic and truly worthy of a music legend of Sir Elton John’s caliber.”
“The Million Dollar Piano” is currently being performed to
standing ovations and continues to sell out during Elton’s residency
at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The reissue of “Goodbye
Yellow Brick Road” will be released on March 25 through Universal Music
Group.
About AC JV, LLC
Fathom Events is owned by a newly formed entity called AC JV,
LLC. Fathom is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment
industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in
movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition
performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major
sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original
programming featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant
documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Additionally, Fathom
events take audiences behind-the-scenes and offer unique extras –
creating the ultimate entertainment experience for fans of all ages.
Co-owned by the three largest movie theater circuits in the United
States, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom’s live
digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast
network in North America, bringing live events to more than 750
locations in 171 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50).
For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Cinema Live
CinemaLive is an event cinema specialist that provides the entertainment
industry with direct live access to cinema locations and big screens on
an international basis. CinemaLive distributes both Live and Captured
Live content theatrically to over 70 countries worldwide covering a
range of event cinema including music concerts, opera, theatre, musicals
and comedy. With offices in London and Sydney, the CinemaLive subsidiary
has quickly become one of the fastest growing companies in its field
since establishing in late 2008.
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