But Cher craft their outputs always live as something totally unique - glasses are embellished to the point of excess. A concert in a show in a Broadway production.
Throw in her trademark feistiness - "It's been 11 years since I was on the road ... and I thought I was older then, " he told the crowd worship Philips Arena with the ba -dum -bum time for a pro Borscht Belt - Aerialists , gymnasts, dancers, lights and lock agile steps and you have an impressive 95-minute romp .
The actress and singer -icon turns 68 next weeks and keep the jokes of plastic surgery, is in great shape.
Whether semi - it baring her bottom for " Half Breed" - which also featured a hit to the foot, in case anyone noticed - Cher- jumping around the stage in a version of his memorable "If I Could Turn Back Time " peek- a- boo tights boasting a bra or skin-colored heart with pies during" Believe " , it looked great.
From the opening night of this " Dressed to Kill" tour about seven weeks in Phoenix, the show has followed where appropriate (set of parts rotate smoothly, does two songs have been cut - sorry, " Shoop Shoop [it’s in his kiss] " and " Heart of Stone " fans) and Cher seemed imbued with confidence and energy while engaged in some light dance steps with his entourage and joked with the crowd Monday night.
As proof that this really , really is his farewell tour - yes , we also learn that during his 2002-2005 tour - Cher said : " If I went back , I'd be dead ... and a lot of it would be dead ! . , also I'm not kidding , this is my goodbye , goodbye, my honest-to- goodness -I'm - never -coming - back- I swear - . a- God turns "
If true, it actually going out with a bang (Bang?).
Since opening two punch of "The World of Women" and "Strong Enough", performed in a multicolored helmet designed to evoke “oohs " from the crowd for its opulence with gas , Cher empowerment planted its flag and let it fly overnight.
She - a husky and full voice - and her band five tense parts took fans on a quick trip through the greatest hits of the past with a stylish atmosphere of the '60s (think suits white stripes black and and go-go boots) for " the Beat Goes on" and " I Got You Babe" , both made with the venerable Sonny Bono in the video.
A circus of the 19th century - strong men and quirky characters - Frame the backdrop for abridged "Dark Lady" and” Gypsys , Tramps and Thieves " versions like Cher walked across the stage with a colorful dress and a brown wig .
However, an early high point came with the sensual “Welcome to Burlesque “from the 2010 film (“Burlesque " ) starred with Christina Aguilera. The film could have defined mediocrity, but the soundtrack showcased this sassy gem - made with Cher troop lists of Broadway dancers - and the wonderfully defiant ballad: "We have not seen the last of me," Cher nailed a robust voice.
While talk inevitably focus on the most ostentatious masterpieces - the huge golden horse that opened to reveal a Cher- blonde wig for the popper dance floor " Take it like a man, " the video of Cher -as- vampire well produced precedent " Dressed to Kill " - some of the most memorable moments of the show came without the razzle Dazzle .
A rootsy take on Marc Cohn "Walking in Memphis” was highlighted by the harmonics of the two Gospel singers, and even the anthem of the 80's "I Found Someone" fluttered gracefully on the strength of its strong chorus and lyrical resonance.
And while dancers dressed in dazzling neon pumped up "Believe" was fun to watch, it was much more important to note Cher close the night with a new ballad, "I Hope You Find It", while flying over the crowd while belting the soulful song.
If this really was the end, what more can I say but thank you, Cher, for being irreplaceable.
The sister of Cher in awesomeness, Cyndi Lauper, opened the night with a set an hour full of funny jokes (not a surprise to anyone who has seen it before), potently hits delivered (EOD vocal ability this woman never decrease?)
And a few setbacks welcome to celebrate the 30th (!) anniversary of “She’s So Unusual.”
Initially dressed in a mixture of Raggedy Ann red wig , red taffeta and black and satin ( "I wanted to look like I was on fire to Hotlanta ," he joked ) , tight black pants and combat boots, Lauper , who released " She Bop "from the back of the arena floor , it was a hoot and a half.
She reminded the crowd that opened for Cher’s tour about 12 years ago, and then dovetail into the story behind the percussion synth- ska of “Witness”, before he performs with his five-piece band.
During the haunting “All Through the Night," Lauper exercised a light hand under chin, illuminating her porcelain face as the elegant ballad crooned.
Since she won a Tony for the Broadway hit " Kinky Boots" ( she is also a Grammy and Emmy winner , so you can get your Oscar , please , to complete the EGOT ? ) , Lauper told stories about Harvey Fierstein (who wrote the book " Kinky " ) and explained how she wrote some of the songs from the musical.
Then he plunged into “not my father's son," a stunning ballad series on a cappella, and polished nightclub crowd to please, "Sex is in the Heel.”
Of course, fan favorites "Time After Time" (yet melancholy and beautiful) and "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” (a necessity, but hardly the best song) made appearances were very well received.
But it was an electrifying , vocally demanding " Money Changes Everything " which ignited the stage, followed by the other end of the emotional seesaw , the ever poignant " True Colors " .
Some things, like Lauper and Cher does not always have to change.
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