Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert
aka Live in Monte Carlo
The opening of Cher’s Take Me Home Tour, featured in this 1981 HBO special, perfectly captures her star power and wit. True to her love of spectacle and self-parody, the show began with a drag queen impersonating Cher in her iconic Take Me Home album outfit, lip-syncing the titular disco hit. Just as the audience embraced the illusion, the real Cher appeared—not as herself, but as Laverne, her brash housewife character from her '70s TV show. This unexpected, campy juxtaposition was pure Cher: audacious, hilarious, and clever. The “real” Cher emerged only after this self-referential intro, highlighting her playful awareness of her larger-than-life persona. The opening set the tone for a tour brimming with theatricality and charm. In one climactic moment, Cher soared above the stage, carried by dancers as the audience’s ecstatic cheers cemented her dominance as a live performer. Decades later, the footage retains its magic, a testament to Cher’s ability to captivate like no one else.
Cast
- Cher - Self
- Kenny Sacha - Bette Midler
- J.C. Gaynor - Diana Ross
- Damita Jo Freeman - Self (dancer)
- Mykal Perea - Self (dancer)
Keywords
concert, live, cher
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert about?
- The opening of Cher’s Take Me Home Tour, featured in this 1981 HBO special, perfectly captures her star power and wit. True to her love of spectacle and self-parody, the show began with a drag queen impersonating Cher in her iconic Take Me Home album outfit, lip-syncing the titular disco hit. Just as the audience embraced the illusion, the real Cher appeared—not as herself, but as Laverne, her brash housewife character from her '70s TV show. This unexpected, campy juxtaposition was pure Cher: audacious, hilarious, and clever. The “real” Cher emerged only after this self-referential intro, highlighting her playful awareness of her larger-than-life persona. The opening set the tone for a tour brimming with theatricality and charm. In one climactic moment, Cher soared above the stage, carried by dancers as the audience’s ecstatic cheers cemented her dominance as a live performer. Decades later, the footage retains its magic, a testament to Cher’s ability to captivate like no one else.
- Who directed Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert?
- Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert was directed by Gary S. Scott.
- Who stars in Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert?
- Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert stars Cher, Kenny Sacha, J.C. Gaynor, Damita Jo Freeman, Mykal Perea.
- How long is Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert?
- Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert?
- Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert is a Music film.
- Where was Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert produced?
- Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert was produced in United States of America.