I used to really like American Idol but the past couple of years I haven't that much and I do other things when it is on in the background as my OH still likes it. He came in one day and announced he had bought tickets to this year show in Tacoma WA, of course he couldn't have bought tickets the year I actually liked someone

So last night was the show and they put up a divider so only half the dome was used. Each contestant sang 3 songs until the top 2 who sang 4-5. There was a group song of the 5-10 finalists before the intermission (give back America) and all of them on the last song of the night.
Some of  the song choices were surprising to me ie Jason didn't sing "Hallelujah". He along with the country and western girl were really good though. Both a lot better than on TV (although I did like Jason in the early rounds).
The lighting was good but I thought the plastic rails were tacky and the whole stage could have been a lot better.

You do have to sit through in the long intermission a huge long plug (however entertaining you may think it is) of guitar hero.

There was a lot less young children there which was a nice surprise for me, but of course I had to have the annoying know everything american idol fan behind me who regaled all her knowledge to her friend and everyone else the whole night while managing to find the right decibel and tone, loudness of scream that of course was in my ear and made me feel like sitting through nails scratching down the blackboard would be preferable to sitting there.

OH enjoyed it though and it was a pleasant night out for me.

sorry my camera isn't very good