What is the name of Mariah Carey's 2018 Las Vegas residency?

Mariah Carey’s 2018 Las Vegas residency was called The Butterfly Returns.

The residency began at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on July 5, 2018. It was named after Carey’s 1997 album Butterfly, an important release in her career because it emphasized a more personal blend of pop, R&B, and hip-hop influences. The title also echoed the butterfly imagery that has long been associated with Carey’s artistic identity.

The Butterfly Returns was Carey’s second Las Vegas residency. It followed #1 to Infinity, which ran from 2015 to 2017 and centered on her collection of chart-topping singles. The newer show drew from a broader portion of her catalog, including major hits, fan favorites, and songs from different eras of her career.

Although it launched in 2018, the residency continued through February 29, 2020. It is sometimes confused with Carey’s touring productions, such as the Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour, but The Butterfly Returns was specifically a recurring Las Vegas engagement at Caesars Palace.