Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas
“Experience the Divine at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 2000
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marty Callner
- Screenplay & Story
- Madalyn Minch, Lon Weyland, Bruce Vilanch
- Original Title
- Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marty Callner
Madalyn Minch, Lon Weyland, Bruce Vilanch
Department Leadership Roster
Madalyn Minch
Writer
Lon Weyland
Writer
Marty Callner
Director
Bruce Vilanch
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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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?
The principal cast of Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas includes Bette Midler, Lynn Mabry, Carol Hatchett, Melanie Taylor, Rhae Ann Theriault.
When was Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas released and how long is it?
Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas?
Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).