TBT - Featured Live Artist of the Week - Mr. Puppet - Bob Abdou

TBT - from 2015  

Ok, so this does count as "Music Artist" because music is involved and performance, comedy, and puppetry are part of the arts, and Bob is living, thus "live".

I have seen Bob Abdou's puppet show for at least 15 years now at the Chicago Fest For Beatles Fans. Sometimes I even see it twice the same weekend. "Puppets? Those are for kids". Well - yes AND no.
Most definitely for kids, Bob even reserves spots up front specifically for the kids. But, the show is NOT just for kids. Any adult with a sense of humor (and in this case a love for The Beatles) will enjoy these shows just as much as the kids do. Puppets are not just for kids!

Because the show is comedy based, I don't want to give too much away, but let's just say this isn't just a giant wall with puppets sticking out above it and a person hiding behind it. No sir.

This is actually a full multi-media, interactive, immersive performance of Puppets and more. At least one (usually more) audience members get to be part of the show - and always room for the kids. The show consists of Beatles and Beatles Solo music, puppets, marionettes, adults from the audience, kids from the audience, stand-up comedy, visual props, and lots and lots of laughs. We've seen "guest appearances" by Elvis and Michael Jackson (well, at least in spirit).

The shows I see usually last about 60 minutes, and I'm telling you the truth, if you are not laughing for at least 59 of those minutes, even if just a chuckle in parts, you obviously aren't paying attention. I reserve that one minute for a responsible public service announcement for the kids that Bob seamlessly includes into the show.

Bob also performs at the NY Fest For Beatles Fans - so if you are a Fest-goer, I highly recommend checking out one (or more) of his shows.

But even if you aren't a Fest-goer - he also books other shows as well.....http://www.mrpuppet.com/