Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl
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| Residency by Paula Abdul | |
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| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
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| Venue | Flamingo Showroom |
| Start date | August 13, 2019 |
| End date | January 4, 2020 |
| Legs | 4 |
| No. of shows | 23 |
| Website | Official website |
| Paula Abdul concert chronology | |
Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl was a concert residency by American entertainer Paula Abdul at Flamingo Las Vegas in Las Vegas. It began on August 13, 2019, with shows continuing through January 2020. In addition to singing and dancing to her greatest hits, Abdul told various stories of her career, including her role as a judge on American Idol. The residency marks the 30th anniversary of "Straight Up".[1]
Abdul revealed Caesars Entertainment approached her to do a residency at the Flamingo while at an event by the Nevada Ballet Theatre in January 2019.[2] Abdul announced the residency on May 1, 2019, the same day she closed the 2019 Billboard Music Awards with a medley of her greatest hits.[3] Choreographers NappyTabs were the creative directors and producers of the show.[2][4]
Critical reception
Get Out! gave a positive review of the show stating "Each note she sang was a fascination, and each dance step she took was illuminated. Her show was the closest thing to magic."[5] Billboard gave a positive review of the show stating "Forever Your Girl offers two-hours of back-to-back hits, a reminder to all in attendance just how many she has."[6]
Concert synopsis
The show begins with Abdul acting as choreographer from the audience, instructing her dancers in a kitsch and schtick routine. From there, she goes onstage for "Vibeology" and "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" and then talks about her greatest career moments, including choreographing George Michael's The Faith Tour, Janet Jackson's "Nasty" and "Control" videos and the film Can't Buy Me Love (1987). Her animated companion from the "Opposites Attract" music video, MC Skat Kat appears as a costumed DJ.[6]
Set list
This set list is representative of the November 30, 2019, show.[7][unreliable source?] It may not represent all dates of the residency.
