Donny
Osmond began his career at the age of five when he
appeared on The Andy Williams Show to perform with The
Osmond Brothers. Since his childhood debut in 1962, he
has become a highly accomplished performer and has been
awarded 33 gold music records. Donny’s most recent album
(his 55th), “Love Songs of the 70s” immediately went
Gold in the UK. His multi-faceted career includes being
a national television host (“Pyramid”), a best-selling
author (his autobiography debuted at #1 on the UK
bestseller list) and an accomplished theater performer
(over 2,000 performances starring in Andrew Lloyd
Weber’s “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
and most recently on Broadway starring in Disney’s
“Beauty and the Beast”). He recently co-starred with
Martin Lawrence and Raven Symone in the Disney film
“College Road Trip”, and performed at The Concert for
Diana, seen worldwide by over 2 billion viewers. He has
even been a champion race car driver. His web site,
donny.com, receives a staggering 120 million plus hits
annually which is a testament to his multi-generational
worldwide fan base. Donny and Debbie, his wife of 29
years, have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.
For additional information on Donny Osmond visit
www.donnyosmond.com.
Marie
Osmond’s stellar career as a performer began with her
television debut on The Andy Williams Show at the age of
three. Since then, she has developed a bond with
audiences worldwide that continues to grow after 40
years. At age 13, Marie’s first single, “Paper Roses,”
made history debuting at #1 on the country music charts.
Marie’s musical acclaim led to her success as the
youngest-ever host of a hit television variety show,
Donny & Marie. From televised movies and feature films
(“The Gift of Love,” “Side by Side,”) to a CMA
award-winning country song (“Meet Me in Montana,”),
Marie has successfully influenced all areas of
entertainment. She has graced the stage as a crossover
star on Broadway with the lead role in “The King and I”
and as Maria in “The Sound of Music.” Marie is a New
York Times best-selling author (“Behind the Smile”) and
oversees a successful business, “Marie Osmond Fine
Porcelain Collector Dolls,” which is the top-selling
doll line on QVC. Marie is a co-founder of The
Children’s Miracle Network, which has raised almost $4
billion for children’s hospitals in North America. Most
recently, Marie garnered national attention as over 22
million people tuned in each week to watch her
whole-hearted performances on season five of ABC’s
Dancing With the Stars. Marie’s proudest achievement is
being a mother to eight beautiful children. For
additional information on Marie Osmond visit
www.marieosmond.com.
Flamingo
Las Vegas And Donny & Marie Sign Two-Year Deal Hit Show
Will Continue to Entertain Audiences through October
2010 LAS VEGAS – On October 27, 2008 – Flamingo Las
Vegas announces that America’s favorite brother-sister
duo, Donny & Marie, will extend their contract as the
resort’s headliners for two years, through Oct. 2010.
The show opened on Sept. 9, 2008 to a packed house and
has since continued the momentum. “Donny and Marie are
true superstars with the most comprehensive show on the
Strip, combining rock, country, Broadway, opera, comedy
and an element of sexiness,” said Don Marrandino,
President of Flamingo Las Vegas. “Their show has been an
amazing success, bringing an invigorated energy to the
Flamingo, and we’re thrilled to have them with us for
two more years.” “Headlining in Las Vegas again after
all the years in between is something Marie and I have
wanted to do for some time now, and we are delighted to
extend our run at the Flamingo just six weeks after
opening,” said Donny. “It’s really great that our fans
share our enthusiasm and have come out in droves to
support the show.” “Las Vegas has become home to my
family so it’s wonderful to know that we will be at the
Flamingo for the next couple of years,” said Marie.
“Donny and I have a blast on stage every night and look
forward to continuing the fun with our audiences.”
Presented by Danny Gans and Chip Lightman of GansLight
Entertainment, Donny & Marie is an energetic, 90-minute
variety show that incorporates singing, dancing, comedy
and the stars’ signature brother-sister banter. The
intimate Flamingo showroom allows for plenty of audience
interaction, so fans can get up close and personal with
Donny and Marie. Eight highly skilled dancers and a
talented nine-piece band complete the production that
has dazzled audiences and earned rave reviews: “They’re
installed for a six-month run at the Flamingo, but they
could easily reign for four years — and be reelected by
a landslide for another term. The 90-minute
show...revives and revitalizes the idea of the classic
performer-based Vegas revue.” – Las Vegas Sun “No
surprise that both siblings are at the Flamingo Las
Vegas looking just right, in strong voice and balancing
their still-youthful presence with a subtle dusting of
age and experience.” – Las Vegas Review-Journal “Donny
and Marie appear determined to give the crowd their
money's worth. And they make all of us feel as if we've
been welcomed, as if all of us had scored front-row
seats.” – Salt Lake Tribune Nightly, 60 lucky fans have
the chance to purchase VIP tickets which include prime
seating and a post-show meet-and-greet with Donny &
Marie. Donny & Marie perform at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday -
Saturday. Ticket prices are $90, $104, $120 and $255
(plus tax and fees). Tickets are available at the
Flamingo Box Office, by phone at (702) 733-3333 or (800)
221-7299 or by visiting www.flamingolasvegas.com.