Christina Aguilera’s residency highlights singer’s vocals, personality

“Come on over�... to the Zappos Theater! Christina Aguilera is the latest superstar to headline the intimate space at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Her first Vegas residency, Christina Aguilera: The Xperience, continues until Oct. 5.

According to the powerhouse vocalist, the decision to do the concerts was two years in the making. “I had been discussing a show in Las Vegas for some time now. However, I knew that putting out another album was something I had to do first,� the six-time Grammy winner shared with the Vegas Guide.

“Having released ‘Liberation’ and then doing the tour, this seemed like a great time to do the residency,� said Aguilera. “I’m excited to continue making new music in addition to celebrating and performing the work I’ve done thus far.�

“It’s a high energy show,� said Jason Gastwirth, president of entertainment at Caesars Entertainment. “There’s a great mix of dancing and a good fusion of ballads.�

Aguilera is working with her longtime choreographer Jeri Slaughter to bring her massive list of hit songs to the Zappos stage. “ brings to life the classics as well as reinvented and unexpected elements we’ve never explored before,� Aguilera said. “I want to create a safe space for the freedom to explore and awaken all senses.�

“There’s a tremendous level of production,� Gastwirth adds. “It’s very much feeding off the environment of Zappos, it being the nexus of creative energy.�

Coincidentally, Aguilera shares the same stage as fellow Voice alum Gwen Stefani, whose “Just a Girl� residency began in late February.

“I’m in good company,� the “Genie in a Bottle� hitmaker jokes.

General ticket prices for The Xperience begin at $60, plus taxes and fees. They can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com/Xtina or in person at the Planet Hollywood box office. All shows begin at 9 p.m.

-Geneveive Wong, Custom Publishing Writer