Mariah Carey announces new 2016 dates for her Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum

LAS VEGAS, NV – As global superstar, Mariah Carey, prepares to return to Las Vegas for her hit headlining residency “MARIAH #1 TO INFINITY” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, 18 more shows scheduled June 7 through June 25 and Aug. 24 through Sept. 11 will go on-sale Friday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. PT.

Since its debut in May 2015, “MARIAH #1 TO INFINITY” has been met with praise by fans and critics alike, being hailed a “smash hit” and a “must-see” show in Las Vegas.

The 18 new show dates, which begin in June 2016, will kick-off the second year of the Las Vegas residency. The dates going on-sale Friday at 10 a.m. are as follows:

June: 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25

Aug.: 24, 27, 28, 31

Sept.: 3, 4, 7, 10, 11

In addition, tickets can still be purchased to the below previously-announced Feb. shows including a performance on Valentine’s Day.

Feb.: 2, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20

Conceptualized by Mariah, and directed by legendary Grammy Awards Producer Ken Ehrlich, “MARIAH #1 TO INFINITY,” embodies the true meaning of Vegas glitz and glamour. Designed exclusively for The Colosseum, the breathtaking production features 18 of Mariah’s timeless and beloved Number One Hits performed in chronological order taking fans on a spectacular journey through her life and career in an unforgettable evening. “Vision of Love,” “Hero,” “Fantasy,” “We Belong Together” and “Touch My Body,” to name a few, are among Mariah’s 18 songs to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles (17 self-penned), a feat that has not been achieved by any other solo artist in music history.

Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold. Mariah is a singer, songwriter, and producer recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, 21 American Music Awards, Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” Award, the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few. With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Mariah is truly the template of the modern pop performance.