"2015-04-16T00:00:00"^^ . . . "3"^^ . . "\"Do you want to see The Osmonds?\" my husband asked. I knew the name should have invoked instant recognition, but it eluded me. I figured that even if they were a bunch of old geezers (like us!), it would probably be an okay show. And the tickets were free, thanks to LV House Seats.\n\nThe showroom was nice, with comfy seats and drink holders. I appreciated being able to bring in our wine, poured into plastic cups by the ticket takers. And we got third row seats, not far off center.\n\nWhen the show started, out came three guys, backed by a 5-piece band. Two of them looked alike, and looked very familiar. The \"D-oh\" moment came when the family slide show started behind them while they were singing their first number. The Osmonds. As in Osmond Brothers. Think Donny and Marie! Oh, THOSE Osmonds.\n\nSlowly, the onion layers of my brain pulled away, and I did remember watching them on TV when I was a kid. The nine kids, seven of whom performed, all the time! They never were my cup of tea, and I had no recollection of the songs they sang during the show that were supposedly their big hits. What did I expect?? The hippie from Brooklyn (that would be me) wasn't exactly fan fodder for entertainers who ultimately performed in Branson, MO. \n\nStill, in my kinder, gentler middle age (give or take), they were entertaining and engaging. I guess the highlight of the show came at the end, when they introduced Donny, who was in the audience (we had much better seats!). He came onstage and joined his brothers for the last number. \n\nMuch as it pains my hip sensibilities to admit it, a good time was had by all."^^ . "5"^^ . "3"^^ . "1"^^ .