Ahh, remember the sixties? Well, I don't; I wasn't alive then. But every era has its legacy, and every legacy has… its soundtrack. Whether you remember them from when they first released or grew up with them thanks to your parents, the songs of the sixties are a prize in any music collection.
So why do I bring this up? Why do I conjure the ghost of music past? Because for the next four weeks, the sixties are alive and well in downtown
From a technical perspective, it’s brilliant. Lighting sets the mood for each song, while choreography and costumes exude 1960’s fabulousness. No aspect of production has been neglected. And when the show takes off? Prepare yourself because you’re in for a sizzling night of foot-tapping fun.
The chicks of Sixties Chicks have four superb voices: strong, clear and emotive. From solos to complete ensemble pieces, these women can really sing! The ladies are backed by a stunning five-man band. Together the guys and gals create music so danceable that I could barely stay in my seat.
Oh, but what of the plot? Aren’t we going to the theatre? My dear friends, you already know the story. It is written in the history books and in the hearts of everyone alive today. Civil rights and birth control, John Kennedy and Dr. King, these songs give voice to events that have affected the whole world.
So go, embark on this musical journey. Travel back through time and hum along with the heartbeat of an era past. If this show doesn’t leave you feeling vibrant and full of life, then I don’t know what will.
