Review: Prince Laser Show at Adventure Science Center

Steven McCash ventured out to the Prince laser show at Adventure Science Center - check out his full account of the event!

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I have lived in Nashville for over 12 years now and one place I had never visited in the city until recently was the Adventure Science Center. For several years, I always thought of it as a children’s museum and since I do not have any offspring that I am aware of, it did not really make sense for me to go. I discovered their adult-themed nights a few years ago but they always sold out in advance, once again leaving me on the outside looking in.

Imagine my utter elation when I learned that the Adventure Science Center was presenting a Prince laser show. I am an enormous Prince fan who saw him nearly 40 times in concerts and quickly jumped at the chance to catch the show. I don’t think I have been to a laser show since I was a kid in the ‘80s and my older brother took me to a Pink Floyd laser show. Add to the fact that one of the performances was on Valentine’s Day it was just meant to be.

The wife has long known that she plays second fiddle to his Royal Highness and obliged me on this sacred greeting card holiday. Not a global pandemic or a pending ice storm was going to stop me from attending this special show on love’s special day.

The Sudekum Planetarium is a nice, quaint round room with seats tilted back so you have a great seat no matter where you sit. Everyone was spaced out at least six feet apart and wearing masks in accordance with local Covid-19 protocol. My wife and myself felt very safe in the enclosed environment. There was some deep-cut Prince classics playing while we waited for the show to begin. Before the show began, we learned that the show was created in-house here in Nashville and we were among the first in the world to see it.

The lights go out and before you can say “Dearly beloved….” the opening notes of the 1991 hit “Cream” begins the show. Be forewarned that if you suffer from any kind of motion sickness or epilepsy that this might not be the show for you. The 45-minute-long show includes some of Prince’s biggest hits including “1999,” “Little Red Corvette,” “When Doves Cry” and “Purple Rain.”

The inclusion of lesser, not quite as household name, hits “Delirious,” “Housequake” and “Partyman” were welcomed surprises from die-hard fans in attendance. Everyone was encouraged to sing and clap along if they felt inclined and I often felt that I was the only one that got the memo.

The creators of the show did a phenomenal job orchestrating the show. They played with the symbol Prince made famous in very creative ways throughout the show as well as incorporating song lyrics into the display. The highlight for me was the way “Housequake” was presented. The Sign O’ The Times song is a long favorite of mine and easily was my favorite number of the night.

The laser show concluded with the Purple Rain hit “Let’s Go Crazy” sending everyone in attendance home happy and wanting more. The show was a such a success for the science center that they have added additional shows throughout the month of February. Check out https://www.adventuresci.org/ for showtimes and ticket info.

The Prince laser show is such a fun way to pay tribute to the legendary singer and to explore one of Nashville’s most exciting attractions.

Steven McCash is the Music Columnist for SoBros Network. He is the pioneer of New Music Friday, highlighting each week’s new releases in the world of music, in addition to the occasional live show review. Follow on Twitter: @MC_Cash75

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