Las Vegas Hilton and Barry Manilow Celebrate Chart Success by Announcing Extension of Manilow's Successful Long-Term Engagement

Las Vegas Hilton and Barry Manilow Celebrate Chart Success by Announcing Extension of Manilow's Successful Long-Term Engagement

Superstar Receives 'Key' to the Hilton, His Exclusive Home Through 2008

LAS VEGAS, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Las Vegas Hilton has joined Barry Manilow in celebrating the recent "platinum" certification of "The Greatest Songs of the Fifties" (with sales in excess of 1,000,000 units) and his one- year anniversary at the classic resort by extending his exclusive long-term engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton through 2008, it was announced on stage at the Hilton Theater Friday.

In a special ceremony during Manilow's performance, Nicholas L. Ribis, president & CEO of Resorts International and co-owner of the Las Vegas Hilton, announced the extension to a packed showroom. Ribis presented the superstar with a ceremonial "key" to the Las Vegas Hilton, which has been the exclusive home of Manilow's show "Manilow: Music and Passion" since it opened in February 2005.

"Barry is a superstar of international appeal who has made the Las Vegas Hilton his exclusive home," said Rudy Prieto, CEO and general manager of the classic property. "Our strong relationship with this entertainment phenomenon, along with other performers we have signed to grace our stage, continues to make this property a key entertainment stop for visitors from around the world."

"Barry, while leading the charts, also is leading the entertainment charge, not only at the Las Vegas Hilton, but throughout Las Vegas as well," said Ken Ciancimino executive vice president. "We're delighted to share and extend that success with this extraordinary performer."

"Manilow: Music and Passion" is an exciting, multi-faceted production that features contemporary hi-tech music and effects mixed with the classic entertainment values of Las Vegas legends such as Sinatra, Presley, Davis, and Martin. It stars Manilow and a cast and band of 14, offers not only a full scale production but also the intimacy of a state-of-the-art 1,700-seat theater, unique "on-stage" seating, incredible songs and a concert that changes on a nightly basis.

"The shows at the Hilton are the most exciting shows I've ever done. The stage is huge, but the theater is intimate, so we can have a magnificent production and still connect with the audience. We change the show each night. It keeps it fresh for the audience and for all of us," Manilow said.

Manilow opened Music and Passion at the Las Vegas Hilton on February 23rd, 2005. The show and the Las Vegas Hilton was a perfect next step for Manilow since his sold-out 2004 "One Night Live! One Last Time!" tour was thought to signal the end of his concert career. "One Last Time" played to more than 250,000 fans in 23 arenas throughout the U.S. and the U.K.

The Las Vegas Hilton ranks among the world's most famous and popular resort destinations, located blocks from the Las Vegas Strip and adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, offering 3,000 luxurious rooms and suites situated on 59 acres. The property is one of the largest hotels in the world and features top-name entertainment, 15 distinctive restaurants, a full- service health club and spa, Star Trek: The ExperienceÒ and much more.

Resorts International Holdings is a diversified gaming company operating six unique and dynamic casinos in key gaming markets that comprises the Las Vegas Hilton (Nevada), Atlantic City Hilton and Resorts Atlantic City (New Jersey), Resorts East Chicago (Indiana), Resorts Tunica and Bally's Tunica (Mississippi).

"Manilow: Music and Passion" performs Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturday in the legendary Hilton Theater. Stage seat tickets are $225 (plus tax and service charge). Main orchestra tickets are $165 (plus tax and service charge); rear orchestra tickets $115 (plus tax and service charge); and balcony tickets are $95 (plus tax and service charge) can be purchased at the Las Vegas Hilton box office. Visit www.lvhilton.com or phone 702-732-5755 or 1-800-222-5361.

Source: The Las Vegas Hilton

CONTACT: Ira David Sternberg, +1-702-732-5683, or Carol Marshall,
+1-818-760-6450, for The Las Vegas Hilton

Web site: http://www.lvhilton.com/

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