For those of you who absolutely must know the latest on all things Cher, I've got a doozy for you!  Yes, I actually used the word doozy.  I couldn't help myself.

Cher is returning to the concert stage, and this time, she'll be keeping her show in one place.  The one place where her costume changes won't cause the locals to bat an eye: Las Vegas.  Vegas, Baby!  (That one's for you, dear LJ reader.  You know who you are!)

With the very large shoes to fill at Caesars Palace's Colosseum after Celine Dion's departure last December, Cher is up for the challenge.  "Cher at The Colosseum" is scheduled to include hit songs from her career of more than 40 years, with choreography, costumes and special effects. 

The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy award winner said in a statement that she will begin a three-year, 200-show engagement May 6.  Since she only has 3 months until her first show, fellas (and ladies), you'd better gather up your change now.

Also, make sure you've gathered a lot of change, and a lot of free time, as she's not the only one to fill the large showroom at Caesars Palace.  In Dion's wake, Cher will alternate performances at the 4,300-seat Colosseum with other headline acts Elton John and Bette Midler.

John, who began playing at the Colosseum in 2004 when Dion's show was dark, is now booked to play his show, "The Red Piano," through 2008. Midler's "The Showgirl Must Go On" is set to open Feb. 20 for a two-year run of 100 shows per year.

Cher's 90-minute show will feature choreography from Doriana Sanchez and lighting, special effects and costumes by Bob Mackie. Engagements will run four nights a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Ticket prices are from $95 to $250.

Who wants to set up an extended-stay Vegas excursion, where we get to see Elton, Bette & Cher?  I think our heads might explode from the gay-travangaza.  We could call it the "It's such a diva magnet, we couldn't stop ourselves from going!" tour.  Anyone want to second the motion?!?