Donny Osmond’s AI-Enhanced Residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas Extended Through 2025
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Donny Osmond’s residency at Harrah’s Showroom incorporates artificial intelligence to combine live performance with digital visuals. Now in its fourth year, the show includes a segment where Osmond performs alongside a 3-D AI-generated version of his younger self, an approach that has drawn attention for its use of technology in a concert setting.
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AI Enables Duet with Past Self
The digital recreation, centered on his 1972 hit "Puppy Love", combines archival material with modern AI and CGI techniques. His grandson, Daxton, serves as a body double, while AI synthesizes the younger Osmond’s face and voice to create a seamless onstage interaction.
The production does not rely solely on original recordings but integrates historical footage with contemporary technology to enhance authenticity. This blend of past and present has been noted as an innovative use of AI in live entertainment.
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Show Details and Recognition
Extended through November 2025, the residency features a 90-minute performance covering Osmond’s 60-year career, including his time with the Osmond Brothers and his solo work. The setlist includes an “Auto-rap-ography”, a musical summary of his life, and a rendition of “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You” from Disney’s Mulan, reflecting his Broadway experience.
The show has received the 2024 Las Vegas Review Journal Best of Las Vegas honours for Best Resident Performer/Headliner and Best Production Show. These accolades indicate its popularity and production quality, as assessed by local reviewers and voters.
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Technology’s Role in Entertainment
Osmond’s use of AI aligns with a growing trend among performers who employ digital tools to enhance live shows. Some critics suggest that such technology could shift focus away from live talent, while others see it as a way to expand artistic options. This integration has been a point of discussion among industry analysts tracking the evolution of concert production.
Osmond has described fan reactions as astonishment at seeing his younger self on stage, a sentiment echoed in reviews and social media commentary. The residency’s extension through November 2025 signals continued demand and sustained interest.
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