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May 9, 2007 - 9:00 pm

Elton John in Colosseum

Now that Elton John is 60, it’s back to business.

The pop legend did his 60th Madison Square Garden concert on March 25, celebrating a 60th birthday that included a CD collection of his No. 1 hits.

His Caesars Palace shows are the only place to see “The Red Piano” show that includes said piano, phallic ice cream inflatables and artsy video by David LaChapelle.

Tickets are $115-$280 for the 7:30 p.m. show in the Colosseum at Caesars, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Call 731-7110.

— MIKE WEATHERFORD

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