Elton John’s ‘Million Dollar Piano’ hits theaters in March
Now moviegoers can catch the piano man’s hugely successful Las Vegas show.
Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
The Million Dollar Piano, Elton John’s lavish hits revue at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, has been captured in a concert film that hits movie theaters nationwide in March.
The film will go to nearly 700 theaters across the country for a premiere at 7 p.m. local time on March 18 and an encore screening on March 26. Tickets go on sale Friday at participating theater box offices and at FathomEvents.com. Check here on Friday for a list of participating theaters.
The show, his second residency at The Colosseum and a persistent sellout since its September 2011 debut, has grossed roughly $42.5 million, according to Billboard BoxScore.
The cinema version boasts some of the biggest hits of John’s 45-year recording career, including Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, I’m Still Standing, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Philadelphia Freedom and Your Song, his 1970 breakthrough. Also awaiting moviegoers is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, the 1973 landmark release due for reissue March 25.
On stage, John is accompanied by Davey Johnstone on guitar, the late Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim Bullard on keyboards. Percussionist Ray Cooper makes a special appearance.
And of course, there’s the titular piano, designed by John and Yamaha and outfitted with 68 LED video screens that project dazzling imagery for each tune.
In a statement, the iconic showman says of the production, “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.”
Check out an exclusive peek at Tiny Dancer: