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I was there also. The show was great but it once again was a hard slap in the face to remember that this is a VEGAS SHOW not a concert. People (a lot of high rollers etc.) pay to be entertained from their seats instead of having to deal with people standing up. I live in Las Vegas and can say that unfortunately I don't see this changing anytime soon. Having seen Celine and Elton several times, I can say first hand that standing and dancing are not necessarily welcomed. I know many people on here will say "But it's Cher! We have to stand and dance!" I agree, but in the same thought, believe it or not, not all people that go to see her show are as crazy about her as we are. They pay their $250 and expect to be entertained for an hour and a half, only standing for the entrance and the exit. Disappointing, I know! Anyway, back to the show - having gone opening night, I can say that a few things are different, as have been posted by others on the forum who have been fortunate enough to go to more than one show this past week! She still doesn't sing Song For the Lonely or Love Hurts which were my favorite parts of the show, but oh well... Her voice sounded dry in the beginning, but then became stronger than I ever remember hearing her. I was very impressed! Her monologue was funny, and she added a part about men spitting and said "Women NEVER walk down the street and say 'OH MY GOD there's too much saliva in my mouth! I must spit!" and then imitated spitting on the stage. I took 2 family members to their first show and they were blown away by her voice. Their only complaint was that there were more videos and costume changes than actual performances. I was a little disappointed that they didn't change the stage for Shoop Shoop, but I understand they're trying to cut time. I did notice though that when it was time for her to say the backup singers names like she used to with Patty, she leaned against Stacy. I know she no longer says names, but I thought that was sweet. She messed up the lyrics a little to "All or Nothing" and kinda laughed towards the band and then left out an entire verse of Beat Goes On. She was cute - She just kinda stared and then said "de.... la de da de da" Afterwards she said "Now, only the dye in the wool Cher fans will know that I completely missed an entire verse Oh well... She later got a little mixed up again and just kinda laughed it off. I personally like the mistakes. I'd rather hear her mess up every once in a while and know she's singing live than to hear the same exact version I hear in my car. While she was walking out for Walking in Memphis she kicked the stool and it rocked a little bit, and she didn't end up sitting down on it during the song. During Strong Enough, it sounded like the startup caught her off guard and she rushed the beginning from back stage and then the doors started to open but were then shut quickly. She sang the first half of the song from behind the door. She did pick up a sailor hat and threw it saying "I need to find a big hat to fit on my naturally curly black hair." Be warned, as others have posted, you are no longer allowed to rush the stage. A couple of people tried and were nabbed by security. Also, they are getting tighter on cameras/camera phones. I saw 3 get confiscated around me during the show. PI even went and told security about a couple of them. Cher bows after the song is over and is off the stage. At the end, there is the circle confetti and there were a few new Cher dollars that fell, which I thought was awesome! I think the show was JUST barely over 90 minutes. The video clip of her and Sonny laughing while trying to shoot a spot for their show was cut out. A little side note - the first night, her head got stuck on one of the lights while she was on the boat for After All, and I noticed last night the boat goes a little bit different to avoid the lights. All in all she seemed 100% more confident and comfortable compared to the first night which is a relief for me. I admit I was a little disappointed with the fact that it's the same songs, the same order, etc. but I'd rather see Cher sing the same songs than not see Cher at all. I just wish there was more of her on the stage than all of the "filler" stuff. I am so happy that she is back, and sounding stronger than ever. She looks amazing and sounds amazing. Don't let "negative" reviews foil your excitement. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and everyone on here is a tried and true Cher fan, some people just expect different things. I know no one on here is bashing Cher, so I think we all just need to stop being so sensitive. Cher is fabulous and we ALL know that! I hope everyone gets to see it soon!