Oh no. I certainly hope the arts are not going to suffer too badly through this crisis. Hilton is a buffoon in boarder clothes. Its not embarrassing for Bette. Its circumstantial that her ticket sales are off.

How much are the tickets?

Every things hurting now days, even show business.

Well so much for my theory that in tough economics times the one constant is always, sex, alcohol and theater. If Las Vegas is seeing a drop off (a place that encompasses all three) than surely the rest of the country must be seeing it as well.

Bette Midler is beyond entertainment, beyond humor and even beyond music. She is a whirlwind of fun! As she moves across the stage, her audience moves with her. When she laughs, you are almost falling out of your seat with whopping big belly laughs. She does not dance - she simply moves with those mincing tiny steps and you cannot help by giggle. Bette talks with her audience and everyone is entranced and charmed. She can be as raunchy as a strip club barker or as tender with a song as an Irish tenor. Bette Midler is pure enjoyment. I wish her success with the show, but I really hope some network is televising a performance so that we who cannot get to Las Vegas will have the pleasure of seeing her perform again.

Hey…just dreaming here…but wouldn’t it be fun if we could organize a Wowers night in Vegas…and all go to see her? (See my response to Ms. Dee above for ticket prices.) She is a one-of-a-kind gift to humanity. Fun to think about.

So far, 8 Broadway shows are scheduled to close this month. I agree with Bonnie Oliver, why have all or nothing. If we can’t get there to Vegas or Broadway, why not bring the shows to our geographic locations. Here’s how the deal could work. Just like the Metropolitan Opera presents performances at local movie theatres, why not bring a filmed live (which is always preferable to ‘filmed dead’) performance of these spectacular shows to theaters.? I know there are roadshows of the Broadway plays and musicals, but I think the economy will definitely affect ‘putting these shows on the road’. I’m talking about one performance in major cities, maybe two performances. I’m officially copyrighting this idea here, but what potential. I’ve seen DVD performances, but big screen would b so much better; not as great as ‘in person’ but better. I’d love to see Bette Midler. I would have loved to have seen Liza at the Palace. I would love for the state of Texas to allow me to have my social security pension as well as my teaching pension BUT none of that is happening. ‘Castles in the air’, maybe. Peace and grace

Bette Midler….What a talent!

My husband has to go to a meeting in Vegas in Sept, and you bet , ( I HOPE ! ) I will be tagging along for the sole reason of seeing my idol, bette midler !!!! I just hope she will be there. I’ve wanted to see her forever !! Celine Dion ? Nah !