Cher and Cyndi Lauper, two iconic singers, dazzled a packed Nationwide Arena audience last night in a concert that was impressive both musically and as a spectacle.
Cher, 67, made an amazing entrance. The curtain fell, and there she was, standing atop a 20-foot pole, looking like a cross between an Egyptian queen and a Vegas showgirl as she belted out Woman’s World and Strong Enough.
“This is my farewell-farewell tour, I’m not kidding,” she said with winks and crossed fingers. “ I’m too old for this.”
For this tour, Cher said, “I’ll come out, sing in fabulous costumes and be fabulous.”
And that’s just what she did, wearing 11 different costumes, including a mind-blowing, ground-touching Indian headdress of pink, blue and orange feathers for Half Breed. She also emerged from a Trojan horse as a blond warrior for Take it Like a Man; appeared in a silver-fringed, heart-shaped pasties thing with platinum/pink hair for Believe; and wore a cute tux-like creation on Welcome to Burlesque.
However, a concert is more than just fashion. Cher’s distinctive contralto voice was strong as ever on most songs, particularly on You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me; I Found Someone; If I Could Turn Back Time; Just Like Jesse James and a cover of Marc Cohn’s Walking in Memphis.
A highlight came when Cher sang, seemingly with late ex-husband Sonny Bono, on I Got You Babe as videos of him were shown. “I thought about doing this for a long time, but I never could,” Cher said. “But since this is the last tour … He was such a ham. He would love this.”
Cher concluded her concert in a gown, halo and blond pigtails as she hovered over the crowd to sing I Hope You Find It.
Cyndi Lauper gave a great 60-minute performance to open the night. Lauper wore a hooded robe and strode through the crowd like a boxer coming to the ring as she sang She Bop. She took that off to reveal a black leather get-up, combat boots and long flaming red hair while singing I’ll Kiss You.
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As she sang the reggae-flavored Witness, Lauper, 60, was whirling around like it was 1984 again. This was repeated on dance songs like Into the Nightlife and Sex Is in the Heel, the latter song from her Broadway show Kinky Boots. She also screamed Money Changes.
Everything as if her fortunes had suddenly changed.
There was some art on All Through the Night, with Lauper illuminating her face with a light stick, holding a mirror ball in front of her face and holding long, beautiful notes. There was also some humor on Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.
Then there were the brilliant ballads Time After Time, Hat Full of Stars and True Colors. On the latter, Lauper screamed at the end, “Don’t be afraid! And that goes for everyone.”
Source – Columbus Dispatch
damn what a show dont get me wrong not saying this about pat but there is something special about cher and cyndi that isnt there with pat im sorry but its true cher and cyndi are the best of friends almost sister like cher being of course the oldest and cyndi looking up to big sis its very sweet i just love them both so much
A shout out from the Cleveland show… Cyndi & Cher were UNBELIEVABLY STUNNING! I had goose bumps when Cyndi entered from the crowd donned in a boxer robe and when the curtain dropped for Cher. I’m 42 and I’m serious when I say this was THE BEST concert I have ever been to. There is definitely a chemistry between Cyndi and Cher and if there is a DVD I hope it includes both of them so I can enjoy the experience over again in its entirety.
they compliment each other
This was the best concert I have ever been to.Cyndi opened the show with her fantastic voice.She put on a 60 minute show that was incredible.
Cher also put on a fantastic show.She looked beautiful as ever and her voice was so powerful. I felt so lucky to have been able to witness this concert.Cher had the best costume changes and different stage settings.
Obviously pop music culminated in the 80’s with these two amazing women!
When it comes to performing, Cher is truly a goddess of pop. She has never let her fans down. I grew up listening to and watching Cher, and her concert was fabulous. Thank you Cher for all the wonderful memories!!
I went to the show and they rock it out no one can top it Cher was s o down to earth and she tell you she like every one else and make mistake . she is a diva and ture one . it was my frist time seeing cher and she blow me away she brought the house down , the vibe was good and she did give it her all it’s sad this is her last tour but she did go away with a blast SO IF ANY ONE DID NOT SEE HER GO!!! IT IS A MUST you will love Cher and Cyndi to icon and legends on one stage . the song that I could not wate to see was half bread and dress to kill she tour them up love it love it .
WOW WOW WOW that was the best ever. I’m still feeling the Love that was on that stage three nights ago. Cher will never disappoint me nor will Cyndi, they both are awesome Thank You
10 STARS
i hope when she puts this show on dvd that she includes cyndi it would be nice of her if she did
Saw Pat open on 4-11. Anted to see Cyndi, so went to Columbus 4-30. Hands down, Cyndi ROCKED !!!!!! Hands down way better show with Cyndi
thats why with cher and cyndi it would be the best concert on dvd for those who are not able to attend for what ever reason those that cant can live through the dvd like they were there just turn up the volume on the surround sound and sing your heart out to the two best legends of all time……….LOVE YOU CHER….even though your leaving your beat will still go on for all who truly LOVE YOU….our beautiful darklady queen of the gypsys the music will never be good without you….love dusty
Cindy is à gréât artist but if i go on Cher concert is for Cher not for Cindy
And if i bought a DVD its for Cher concert not for Cindy and Cher
Then just don’t watch the non-Cher part. The rest of us want CYNDI TOO! WE LOVE YOU CYNDI AND CHER!
It Will be gréât Cindy perform alone .. If she CAN Coz its à confusion in the show
She seems wants showing she is the best
And she makes the show
Dont Like it so Much
Prefered béliève and farwell tour
CHER was alone the only one. !!!
I remember at thé begining of the tour the name of Cindy was as big as CHER
I have make the remark and it change fortunately
I Like Cindy but love Cher its différent lol
Dont Like so Much the mix its a Cher show no. ??
each is entitled to their own feelings of what they want or wish to see the only one who can tell or show us is cher it her show nobody knows what she will put on the dvd if she puts cyndi on there or pat or madonna or who ever cher will make the final choice in the matter not us i will be greatful for what ever she does and will do in the years to come…..
so stop bi**hing about others being on her show boo freaking whoo cares if others are going to be on there i’ll still watch it and enjoy it just the same
Its the norm that there is always an opening act,, what better then a seasoned artisit,, he doenst get it never will,, i am off tonite to see CHER in BKYLN CANT WAIT!! then NJ tomorw
Fabuleux, je serais tellement heureux que CHER puisse venir en Europe. Son show est fantastique.