Elton John falls sick, cancels 3 Las Vegas shows
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND, MAY 26-27- In this April 21, 2012, photo, Elton John hits the stage for a concert at Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind. The sold-out concert had ticket prices up to $139. Booking big acts ? even for big venues like the Coliseum ? has never been easy. But in recent years it has gotten much more complicated. Today, the industry is dominated by a few big promoters but is also teeming with agents, managers and venues competing against one another. And all of them want the best deal for themselves and their clients. (AP Photo/The Journal Gazette, Samuel Hoffman) NEWS-SENTINEL OUT
LAS VEGAS >> Elton John is canceling three Las Vegas performances on doctors’ orders after being hospitalized with a respiratory infection.
Officials with Caesars Entertainment say the Thursday, Saturday and Sunday performances of "The Million Dollar Piano" are being cancelled.
Show officials say Elton John came down with the infection last weekend and was admitted Wednesday to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Doctors have recommended he not perform for a week and take antibiotics.
The singer says in a statement that he’s sorry he can’t be with his fans at The Colosseum.
Ticket holders are eligible for refunds or exchanges at the site where they bought tickets.
"The Million Dollar Piano" launched in September for a three-year run and features the singer’s classic songs.
