Poll : 31 December - 13 January 2015

Analysis

Interesting how the voting breaks down on this one... Here's what you had to say on the matter:

• "If as good as described by the promoters, I would happily pay movie-theatre prices but top dollar, or even middle dollar, no thanks." [Ed: A common reaction: See below]
  
  
• "Although I love 'live' shows, if I could see a 'simul-live' show at movie (or a little above) prices, I'm there. However, if the prices are in line with live-theater fees, count me out. The prices for Broadway/Las Vegas shows have gotten prohibitive and we can no longer see as many shows as we would like, unless they're through a discounter, which may not have the shows or seats available for the more popular plays."
  
  
• "What I wouldn't give to be able to treat my grandmother to this show. She adored Liberace on his old TV shows, during which time us kids had to keep quiet or go outside. I'm pretty sure she would have gotten a kick out of his later showmanship persona, plus the technology involved to bring the show about today."
  
  
• "No way, no how, not ever would I attend a show done like this, even if it was for a favorite performer, which Liberace most certainly is not! If I am going to pay Las Vegas-show level prices there had better be a live performer on stage, not a movie on steroids!"
  
  
• "I think it would be interesting to see, but not as a top-dollar concert, because it would not be a live show. If they were able to get top dollar for this, how many live artists would start doing concerts in this manner?" [Ed: Exactly! That's what we were wondering, too...]
  
  
• "This is just plain lame. It takes the 'trading on a name' to a gutter ball level. It's bad enough when there are acts like Creedence Clearwater Revisted (meaning, no John Fogerty); but to consider some sort of Liberace hologram, as entertainment for a theater-setting show, is pushing the envelope below the sucker limbo stick." [Ed: Diggin' your use of the mixed-metaphor there, whatever the hell it means... Just kidding :-) We get you]
  
  
• "People are paying to go see Britney Spears lip sync while she dances, and they that wouldn't work... It would be a much older crowd that would go to see a Liberace virtual show. If done right and not too expensive, I think it could work for the right crowd."
  
  
• "I would go see a show featuring a legend only if it were someone really special that you wished you had seen in person but never did. I went to an Elvis show where they projected Elvis on the screen, but on the stage his original band members were playing in person, along with his original backup singers. That show made you feel like Elvis was there in person. It was a moving experience. I would go see a Liberace show because I know people that had seen him in person while he was alive and they still talk about how great his shows were. I never had a chance to see so I would go see that type of show."
  
  
• "I think the concept is cool...however, Liberace ??? Don't think I'd pay to see him 'live'. But the Rat Pack or MJ, Buddy Rich, or Al Jolson...THAT I'd definitely consider!! Gotta be LOTS of 'better' choices than a gay guy playing piano. Just sayin'..."
  
  
• "I think this medium belongs with wax museums. It is a compliment to be created in wax and then a further compliment to the artist to have his performance recreated. However, there are some performances that I do not think could be duplicated. Performances from Woodstock...BB King at the Forum, etc. Those concerts and others were more about the ambiance. But I would go to one, just to check it out."
  
  
• "Being a big fan of 'Biography,' 'The Making of (name your movie),' and other TV shows that feature artists I have seen or never had the chance to see, I love the concept. Also, hopefully the folks in front of me wouldn't be as inclined to stand on their chairs throughout the production, allowing old codgers like me to remain seated to enjoy the show."