Global superstar Jennifer Lopez rang in the New Year with a triumphant return to the Las Vegas Strip, launching her new residency “Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Lopez kicked off the residency with two electrifying performances on Dec. 30 and 31 and will follow her debut with two additional performances Jan. 2 and 3 in The Entertainment Capital of the World.

The two-hour show takes audiences on a journey from The Bronx to Broadway and beyond, culminating in a full-scale Las Vegas production. Directed by award-winning husband-and-wife duo Nappytabs – Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo – the show unfolds across four acts and features more than two dozen numbers.

The audience watches a mix of Lopez’s chart-topping hits, including “On the Floor,” “Jenny From the Block,” “Get Right” and “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” alongside Broadway classics that have influenced her artistry from the start of her career.

Backed by a 17-piece band, including an all-female string section, Lopez’s production also showcases high-energy choreography, show-stopping costumes and cutting-edge lighting, video and special effects. Our thanks to Denis Truscello for her fabulous photos.

The opening nights were made even more memorable by a surprise appearance from Ja Rule, who joined Lopez on stage to perform their iconic duets “I’m Real” and “Ain’t It Funny.” Tickets for performances through March 28  are on sale now  at Ticketmaster.com/JLoVegas and scheduled for 8 p.m.

J.Lo is an award-winning actress, producer, singer, entertainer and businesswoman who has helped build billion-dollar brands and established herself in film, music, television and business as one of the most influential artists in history.

The only female artist to ever have a No. 1 album and film simultaneously, she has a cumulative worldwide box-office gross of more than $3 billion. Additionally, J.Lo has sold more than 80 million records, had 15 billion global streams and more than 18 billion views of her music videos.