Entertainment Music Viva Las Vegas! Gwen Stefani Kicks Off Her Residency in Style: All the Photos Gwen Stefani's 25-date show "Just a Girl" kicked off Wednesday and will run through mid-March 2019 at the Zappos Theater By Sarah Michaud Sarah Michaud Instagram Sarah Michaud is the senior news editor of PEOPLE's music vertical. She has been with the brand for close to 15 years, holding various roles across the digital news team before focusing on music. In 2021, Sarah won the CMA media achievement award for her coverage of country music. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, social work and English and resides outside of Boston. People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 2, 2018 09:15 PM Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. 01 of 13 Todd Stefani That signature red lip! Gwen Stefani got glam backstage on opening night. 02 of 13 Todd Stefani Repping her hometown of Anaheim, California, Stefani showed off a few set pieces. "It's a miracle" everything was ready on time, the singer told PEOPLE. "I was getting nervous two or three days before!" 03 of 13 Todd Stefani Stefani's wide range of costumes for the show were designed by Custom Moschino by Jeremy Scott, Versace, Marchesa Couture and The Blonds. 04 of 13 Todd Stefani From feathers to sequins and sparkles, there's an eye-popping Vegas-inspired outfit for every part of the show. 05 of 13 Todd Stefani Just before Stefani took the stage for her inaugural performance, a message came across her phone. The text was from her 12-year-old son, Kingston, and the message read, "Break a leg, Mom. I love you." 06 of 13 Todd Stefani Stefani's costumes included a number of stunning pieces, including this bedazzled monogrammed cape. 07 of 13 Todd Stefani Of headlining her own Vegas residency, Stefani told PEOPLE, "It feels like a chapter. I've done this long enough to know that when it's happening, this is it. It just feels so good to get to this point." 08 of 13 Todd Stefani "This is the first night. I'll remember this for the rest of my life," the singer later told the crowd. 09 of 13 Todd Stefani "I see a lot of admiring eyes on my sparkles. I know, it's ridiculous," Stefani joked with the audience. 10 of 13 Todd Stefani During an interlude, Stefani spoke of her younger self, saying she envisioned herself with several kids and a "perfect family." "That's something I dreamed of for a long time," she said before performing "Simple Kind of Life." 11 of 13 Todd Stefani "I feel like bawling right now in a relief kind of way," Stefani told PEOPLE following a successful kickoff. 12 of 13 Todd Stefani "You don't know what it's like to wear a cowgirl costume right in front of Blake Shelton," Stefani joked of her country star boyfriend, who was in attendance. "It's like my fantasy come true." 13 of 13 Todd Stefani Held at the Zappos Theater, the newest addition to the Strip is a visual masterpiece, with director Cory FitzGerald designing both the production and the lighting for Stefani's 25-date show, running through March 2019. For tickets and more information, click here.