The big Mannheim Steamroller show meant big fun for the sold out crowd at the Qwest Center yesterday. The word of the night for Chip Davis and crew: extravagant.
Yes, one felt as though they were actually in a winter wonderland at the Mannheim Steamroller concert last night at the Qwest Center. The festivities started before the show in the hallway where elves and faeries greeted you and entertained children. Inside you could watch the enormous miniature city on the main floor that was full of life, including the train set that put my childhood train set to shame.
The show itself was also full of theatrics. I'll admit that at times the three big screens that showed images during the show were a little overwhelming. But otherwise, Mannheim Steamroller has perfected how to use theatrics to its advantage. The snow fall during "White Christmas" made the song come to life and proved that even at 60, Chip Davis puts on a great show.
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