80's Kids at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

In the Strauss Black Box Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

Get ready to turn up the nostalgia and sing your heart out with 80s kids starring synthpop sweethearts Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill. This concert-style theatrical experience is a high-energy joyride through the best of 1980s synthpop, woven together with funny, heartfelt stories about growing up in the decade of mixtapes, mall culture, and iconic anthems. From the irresistible hooks of a-ha and OMD to the electrifying sounds of Depeche Mode and New Order, 80s kids is a love letter to the music that defined a generation. Audiences will relive classics from Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, Alphaville, Soft Cell, The Human League, and more in a wildly fun, audience-interactive performance that feels fresh, emotional, and unforgettable. Blending immersive video art, exceptional musicianship, and authentic storytelling, the show captures the spirit, humor, and heart of the 80s while creating a surprising emotional connection for audiences of all ages. With sky-high production value, world-class sound, and the warm charisma that comes from decades of performing together, Shannon and Jamie deliver an uplifting, feel-good singalong experience for Gen X, Millennials, and even their Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids. Grab your besties, dust off your fingerless gloves, and get ready for a night of pure 80s joy!

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