The Fab Four Live is playing inside the V Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. It is a tribute show of the Beatles---their sound, their look, their music, and most of all, their legacy. The John, Paul, George, and Ringo of this show do a great job at recreating the excitement of a real Beatles concert...and it is emphasized on several occasions that this music is being played and sung live.

The show is broken down into three parts: Early Beatles music of the 60’s, the Sgt. Pepper era, and their later and more mature music era that cemented their place in musical history. The sections include additional elements that help to frame them in their historical and cultural context.

I really appreciated the attention to detail that these musicians took in recreating the look and feel of each of the Beatles---the high hold that John used on his guitar, the left-handed bass playing of Paul, and the matchstick grip that Ringo used in his drum playing. Additionally, the sound that these four musicians produced was so good that it did, in fact, sound as if they could be lip-syncing the performance. It wasn’t until the solo performances that you could better hear the separation.

The first part of the show was, of course, hosted by Ed Sullivan. The Sullivan did a great job at setting the stage and introducing the Beatles. The section had all of the best known early hits: I Want to Hold Your Hand, Hard Days Night, Twist and Shout, etc.

The second part used the Sgt. Pepper album for their music and their colorfully costumed look. Additional videos helped frame the feel of the "Beatlemania" that swept, not only this country, but internationally---hearing "commoners" sing Yellow Submarine was priceless.

The last part, introduced by an Austin Powers impersonator, brought out all of the more meaningful long-lasting hits that solidified the Beatles legacy. Touching solos brought the house down, and the message of Peace and Love is just as meaningful and relevant today as it ever was.

I enjoyed this tribute show...I am a Beatles fan as well, so I was certainly both predisposed to liking the material, as well as being ready to be protective and critical of any missteps to the music with which I grew up. I am not sure how a non-Beatles fan would take to the show...I wish that I had brought my daughter to see what she thought...for the fan, however, it was a great tribute of the Beatles greatest hits.

I would recommend the show to anyone who has ever been a fan of the Beatles.

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