What do the youth even know about One Direction now? Do they know 1D were one of the bestselling boy bands of all time? Are they aware of the controversies – Harry Styles’ first May-December romance, Zayn’s big-deal departure, Liam’s spoon phobia? Whatever. For those who lived during One Direction mania (2011-16), the boys’ PR-trained grins loom large but more importantly: They made pretty good music! I’m partial to “Stockholm Syndrome,” though many call earlier singles like “Story of My Life” or “Kiss You” more indicative of 1D’s sugar-sweet song brand. To tribute these tunes and those talented boys, host Tara Cotta brings aptly named guest performer Larry Stylinson along with cast members Yvonne D’Amour and Venus Rising to the stage. – James Scott
