From the day Dan finally started letting Nicholas watch TV on a regular basis, he has always been a fan of Imagination Movers. We have plenty of episodes taped on our DVR and even bought one for the ipad. When I heard they were going on tour, I really wanted to take Nicholas. Dan and I went back and forth on it and we weren't convinced Nicholas would like it enough for the prices being charged for the shows in Boston and Providence. A few weeks back, they aired the Imagination Movers in Concert on the Disney Channel so we taped it. The concert became a daily viewing for Nicholas .... possibly even more popular than the Cars movie for him! We've spent many hours doing the hula and practicing our 'shakable arms', 'wobbly head' and jump moves that they show in the concert.
While watching TV the other night, I heard that the Imagination Movers were coming to the Hanover theater in Worcester. I thought 'that can't be right, I already checked all the concert dates and didn't see Worcester as a stop'. But low and behold when I went online, it had in fact been added. This was on Tuesday and they were coming that Thursday! So lucky I caught it. The tickets were much cheaper than Boston or Providence and I was somehow able to get killer balcony seats.... 3rd row, in the center section, aisle seats. So off we went with the kids!
I of course planned to get a souvenir for Nicholas so we decided on one of the $25 toddler t-shirts. I swear this is how they make all their money! In looking at the stage setup, it was much smaller than what they aired for the Disney concert so I was a bit nervous but it ended up being a great show. The Choo Choo Soul opened for the Movers and they were great too!
Nicholas seemed to enjoy the show. I think he was a bit confused on how these people he sees everyday on TV could possibly be in front of him. But he did enjoy dancing during a couple of the songs and he also got a 'point and wave' from two of the characters when Dan took him over to the $115 seats! Surprisingly he made it thru the entire 90 minute show which we didn't expect! I think his favorite part though was playing with the miniature drum sets they had set up in the lobby for photo opps. Jason in his usual laid back way decided the loud music and lights were boring and fell asleep half way thru the show.
In my opinion this was a great show. I was so impressed by the true talent these people had. You go to so many concerts where the singers sound nothing like they do on the radio because their voices are usually so enhanced. The Movers sounded exactly like they do on TV and all really played the instruments they do from the show. I thought maybe they were just faking it on the show. The two Choo Choo Soul singers sounded great too. I also loved the way the Movers added in a few verses of more adult songs when doing some of their jokes (Panama from Van Halen.... Rock N Roll All Night by Kiss). They sounded great doing those songs too and it certainly kept my attention. I always joke about what kind of people are on a show like Imagination Movers and what they must be like in real life. I assume they are off drinking and smoking... and one of the characters always looks stoned! Ends up they are all fathers from New Orleans..... many lost their houses to Hurricane Katrina... one is even a fire fighter who helped with the search and rescue efforts after the storm. So I guess these guys are the real deal! I am ready to go out and buy the CD :) Seriously, great show and I would definitely go see them again. I know Nicholas and Jason will both enjoy them even more when they get a bit older. But... I must say that the Dave character still always stoned :)
Jason sporting a glow in the dark necklace for the concert.....
Nicholas getting a better look from the first row of the balcony.... apparently 3 rows back was not good enough :)
