Lauper lives up to name

[Shana A]

Lauper lives up to name
Monday, June 09, 2008
By DONNIE MOORHOUSE
Music writer

http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/republican/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-0/121299570337790.xml&coll=1

MASHANTUCKET - Cyndi Lauper spent enough time in the front row of the Grand Theater at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods on Friday night to warrant having to purchase a ticket. Lauper headlined the "True Colors" tour at the casino's theater and delivered as great a performance as the venue is likely to see.

Lauper repeatedly went into the crowd to encourage, cajole, and coax fans to participate. Fans not caught up in the reverie were singled out and seemed to fan the flames of Lauper's energy even more.

Her closing set was part of a multi-act extravaganza that featured rock sets from The Cliks, Tegan and Sara, and the B-52s, augmented by an appearance from Rosie O'Donnell and hosted by Carson Kressley.