Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas (1997)
Experience the Divine at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Diva Las Vegas was a show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas starring Bette Midler performing as singer and comedian. The one-time performance was filmed for television; HBO released it as a TV special originally broadcast on January 18, 1997 and repeated on February 2, 1997. Midler won the 1997 Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for the special. Among the songs performed were The Rose, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, From A Distance, Friends, Wind Beneath My Wings, Stay With Me and Do You Want To Dance?. Bette's daughter Sophie von Haselberg appeared for a short time during the song "Ukulele Lady". She sat with the rest of the cast and musicians on stage playing a ukulele and singing the words.
Cast
- Bette Midler - Self
- Lynn Mabry - Self - Vocalist
- Carol Hatchett - Self - Harlette
- Melanie Taylor - Self - Harlette
- Rhae Ann Theriault - Self - Harlette
- Michelle Foreman - Self - Showgirl
- Wendy Pasquale - Self - Showgirl
- Natalie Webb - Self - Showgirl
- Karen Russell - Self - Showgirl
Screenplay
Themes
Stand-up Performances and Stage Presence, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights
Keywords
concert, comedian, variety show
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas about?
- Diva Las Vegas was a show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas starring Bette Midler performing as singer and comedian. The one-time performance was filmed for television; HBO released it as a TV special originally broadcast on January 18, 1997 and repeated on February 2, 1997. Midler won the 1997 Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for the special. Among the songs performed were The Rose, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, From A Distance, Friends, Wind Beneath My Wings, Stay With Me and Do You Want To Dance?. Bette's daughter Sophie von Haselberg appeared for a short time during the song "Ukulele Lady". She sat with the rest of the cast and musicians on stage playing a ukulele and singing the words.
- Who directed Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas?
- Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas was directed by Marty Callner.
- Who stars in Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas?
- Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas stars Bette Midler, Lynn Mabry, Carol Hatchett, Melanie Taylor, Rhae Ann Theriault, Michelle Foreman.
- How long is Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas?
- Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas?
- Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas is a Comedy, Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas produced?
- Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas?
- The themes of Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas include: Stand-up Performances and Stage Presence, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.