From Bruce Springsteen’s iconic three-hour sets to Prince reinventing pop stardom with his androgynous energy, the ’80s delivered some of the most unforgettable and electric concerts in history.

Director Jeff McDaniel oversees rehearsal of Crystal Blakeney and Jai Robinson leading the cast of “That Totally Awesome 80s Concert” at ShenanArts. Photos by Rebecca J. Barnabi. Grab your boombox, ...

Concerts in the 1980s and 1990s worked very differently from today. There were no digital tickets, no constant filming, and fewer layers of planning. The focus stayed on the live moment itself.

Step into pure 1980s glory — turned all the way up. From June 13–29, 2025, Prima Theatre will present 80s by Request: LIVE!, an original and electrifying concert experience where the audience curates ...

This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. Break out the neon, the shoulder pads and the Aqua Net as the "Rock the '80s" concert is back, and beneath the costumes and crowd-pleasing ...