Donny Osmond, the legendary entertainer, is gearing up for an extended Las Vegas residency that celebrates his remarkable 63-year career in show business. During a March 13 appearance on The View, the 67-year-old star opened up about his eventual retirement, though he emphasized it’s not happening anytime soon.
Retirement is inevitable, but I still have a lot of fuel in this body,” Donny shared. “I love what I do My job is to make people happy. The day I can’t give 100 percent on stage is the day the curtain won’t go up. It’s not around the corner, but it’s coming.”
Originally scheduled to run through July, Donny’s residency at Harrah’s Showroom has been extended through November due to overwhelming demand. “We’re announcing right now, we’re extending till the end of the year,” he revealed. “I put everything into the show. I have the best dancers, band, and crew. We’re having the time of our lives, and the audience is loving it.”
Donny’s residency, titled Six Decades in 90 Minutes, takes audiences on a journey through his storied career, from his early days as a teen heartthrob to his current projects. The show features a mix of nostalgia and innovation, including a groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence.
“About halfway through the show, the curtain opens, and there’s an AI version of me at 14,” Donny explained. “We sing ‘Puppy Love’ together. I’m looking into the eyes of myself 53 years ago, talking to him and singing with him.” To create the AI version, Donny’s face was digitally mapped onto his grandson’s body, resulting in a surreal and emotional moment.
Donny’s career has touched multiple generations, from his time on The Donny & Marie Show to voicing Captain Li Shang in Disney’s Mulan. His residency includes a full Broadway-style performance of the film’s hit song, “I’ll Make a Man Out of You,” which continues to resonate with fans of all ages.
