``A New Day...'' Featuring Celine Dion Brings in 2004 on a High Note

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2003--Looking back at the year in review, a notable milestone in the entertainment scene is the continued sold-out success of "A New Day...," created by DRAGONE and presented by Chrysler at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Having taken The Strip by storm in the first nine months of its three-year run, "A New Day..." has solidified its reputation as the must-see show in Las Vegas.

"Since opening in March, we've welcomed visitors from around the country and around the world to experience our show filled with song, dance and theatrical innovation," said John Meglen, Co-CEO of Concerts West. "We are thankful and thrilled to be receiving the level of continued fan support that is making `A New Day...' such a phenomenal success story."

“Since opening in March, we've welcomed visitors from around the country and around the world to experience our show filled with song, dance and theatrical innovation”

"Caesars Palace has always been synonymous with world-class entertainment," said Caesars Palace president Mark Juliano. "This tradition has continued with our partnership with Concerts West and Celine Dion and we are excited to showcase more entertainment of the caliber that has quickly made The Colosseum one of the most famous performance venues in the country."

Looking back on some of the highlights from the past year, it is clear to see why so many have celebrated the dawn of "A New Day...":

-- Fans: With each of the 145 performances this year sold out to date, more than 600,000 fans will have attended "A New Day..." by the final performance in 2003

-- Celebrities: Some of the hottest television, movie and music celebrities have been spotted in the audience of "A New Day...," including Oprah Winfrey, Justin Timberlake, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Britney Spears

-- Emmy Nomination: The live broadcast of opening night received an Emmy nod for Mia Michaels' choreography of "Celine in Las Vegas: Opening Night Live" on CBS

-- No. 1 Venue: Billboard magazine placed The Colosseum as the top venue (under 5,000 capacity) for the year

-- No. 2 Promoter: "A New Day..." producer and promoter AEG/Concerts West unseated House of Blues Concerts as the No. 2 promoter in Billboard's July Touring rankings based on the success of recent tours and "A New Day..."

-- AMA Award: Bringing her renowned voice to life on stage for 200 shows a year, Celine Dion also received a 2003 AMA award for favorite female artist in the adult contemporary category for her 2003 CD release, "One Heart"

Joining director Franco Dragone is an equally impressive creative team, including Mia Michaels, Choreographer; Yves Aucoin, Lighting Designer; Pavel Brun, Associate Director; Michel Crete, Set Designer and Image Creator; Dirk Decloedt, Projection Content Designer; Claude (Mego) Lemay, Musical Director; Dominique Lemieux, Costume Designer; and Denis Savage, Sound Designer.

"A New Day..." is performed 200 evenings a year, Wednesdays through Sundays, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Please call Ticketmaster at 1-877-4-CELINE or visit www.ticketmaster.com, key word "A New Day." Tickets also may be purchased in person at The Colosseum Box Office, open daily at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For groups of 20 or more, call 800-933-7110. Ticket prices are $87.50, $127.50, $175.00 and $225.00 (including a 10 percent Live Entertainment Tax) plus applicable handling fees. For more information on "A New Day...," call 888-995-1555 or visit www.celinedion.com.

Based in Los Angeles, Concerts West is one of the world's largest producers and promoters of live music events and tours. Run by veteran tour promoters John Meglen and Paul Gongaware, the company's primary focus is indoor arenas and theaters, which allows for an extension of artists' tours and increased revenue by eliminating seasonality. Concerts West has promoted tours for everyone from Neil Diamond to Britney Spears, Eagles, Barry Manilow, Dixie Chicks and Yanni, to name just a few. Concerts West is an AEG Live company.

Caesars Palace is a Park Place Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:PPE) resort. Park Place Entertainment is one of the world's leading gaming companies. Park Place owns, manages or has an interest in 29 gaming properties operating under the Caesars, Bally's, Flamingo, Grand Casinos, Hilton and Paris brand names with a total of approximately two million square feet of gaming space, 29,000 hotel rooms and 54,000 employees worldwide. The company plans to change its name to Caesars Entertainment, Inc. in January 2004, when it will begin trading under its new ticker symbol (NYSE:CZR).

Additional information on Park Place Entertainment can be accessed through the company's web site at www.parkplace.com.