Dust off your leg warmers and find your favorite hairspray: the ultimate throwback experience is heading to the Jersey Shore. Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City announced the arrival of 80s LIVE, a high-octane concert production set to ignite nostalgia starting April 12.
The electrifying tribute show will transform The Concert Venue at Harrah’s every Sunday at 4 p.m. through June 28. Created by veteran producer Allen Valentine, the production is designed as an immersive “nostalgic ride” through the decade of excess, featuring a world-class cast of singers, dancers, and musicians.
From the heavy synths of the New Romantics to the driving beats of Heartland Rock, 80s LIVE promises a comprehensive sonic tour of the 1980s. The show features the iconic music of:
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Pop Royalty: Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince.
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Rock Icons: Bruce Springsteen and Aerosmith.
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MTV Pioneers: Wham!, INXS, Duran Duran and Paula Abdul.
The show marks another collaboration for the powerhouse creative team that has previously dominated Atlantic City’s resident show scene with hits like Motor City Live and Disco Live.
“We’re thrilled to welcome 80’s LIVE to Harrah’s Resort,” Joseph Giunta, senior vice president and general manager said. “This show is packed with the music, style, and electric energy of one of the most iconic eras… It’s a high-energy experience that offers a fun, immersive night out that’s uniquely Harrah’s.”
For those looking to trade the Monday blues for some neon hues, the Sunday matinee timing is strategically placed to capture the weekend crowd and local residents alike.
As producer Allen Valentine puts it, the show is a “feel-good production” that transports fans back to the moment they first heard these anthems blasting from their boomboxes. Whether you’re a “Material Girl” or “Born in the U.S.A.,” Harrah’s is betting that this trip back to the 80s will be the hottest ticket in town this spring.
