. "2013-02-21T00:00:00"^^ . "4"^^ . "1"^^ . . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . . "I wasn't really expecting much beyond ultimate rock ballads, big hair, and sing-a-longs when I went to see this show. But I was surprisingly surprised and I really had a really good time. I still carry around the cute souvenir \"lighter\" you get in my car as memorabilia. \n\nI wasn't familiar with the story-line before the show, but I was able to follow along easily enough. The show does offer some audience involvement with the ushers starting the infamous lighters waving to and fro during fitting songs.\n\nI haven't seen the movie, so I can't compare it to that. But overall, I thought the show was funny, entertaining, and definitely enjoyable if you're an 80s music fan. It is a tad cheesy (I mean, they end the show with 'Don't Stop Believing'), but still enjoyable. \n\nWe sat in Section 8 near the back of the auditorium, but I was still happy with our seats and we could see the entire stage well enough (I couldn't make out faces but that didn't bother me at all).\n\nI would recommend the show to you if you're an 80s music fan and you're looking for an entertaining night with a date or with some friends. And don't bother spending too much for seats. Like I said, I was perfectly happy with our almost back row seats. And then I'd recommend stopping by the Bourbon Room bar in the Venetian casino afterwards to relive it all!"^^ .