Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken

This was a great show and my wife and I were happy to be there. Ruben and Clay while wonderful in performing the songs they chose to sing, their interaction with the audience made the evening a relaxing and informal event. The band and the background singer just added to the amazing performance. Michelle Holloway fits in so well vocally with Ruben and Clay, and her exuberance and energy were felt by everyone in the audience. Whether singing together or separately Ruben and Clay gave it their all and the banter and anecdotes about their year on American Idol all added to the show. In summary, even though my wife and I had to travel over 2 hours and stay in a hotel overnight it was well worth the trip and we would gladly do it again to see them perform.

The show was great. I would like to see it again. The Levoy Threatre did not do a lot of advertising about the show, like the newspaper. etc. The threatre is an old building. It was not easy being in a transport chair. It was cold with snow, ice and cold.

magnificent show. They need better marketing. There is no reason that these two can’t play bigger venues and sell them out. Most people I know had no clue they were touring. Let’s get the right people to get the public the information to get them the crowds they deserve.

I had so much fun at the Ruben and Clay show! There were laughs, good dancing skills, and awesome vocals, too! It was definitely worth the 2-hour drive I did including getting lost on the way! If you get the chance, go see this show!

Venue was great and the show one of the very best on the road today. Two powerhouse voices and the banter between them is so much fun. Learn a lot about the American Idol experience. Loved the song choices that everyone could relate to and sing along. Great band and back-up singer. Just a fun experience for the whole family.

This show was AMAZING! Both singers sang their hearts out, and every song was absolutely beautiful. Both entertainers TOTALLY ENTERTAINED through every moment of the show. I also loved hearing their background vocalist who sang some sections as solos. She deserves a big shout out, too. The audience enthusiastically received every minute of this show, and so did I.

Ruben and Clay were amazing! They sang a wide variety of songs from American Idol and a few standards. Both voices were as strong as ever. I am a huge Clay Aiken fan and have waited 20 years to see him live. Hearing Bridge Over Troubled Water live was beyond spectacular. It was a fun show with great banter between the two of them. I highly recommend..

It was a great show --- very entertaining and musical. The singing was fabulous, and the band was really good. It was a little more than 2 hours, with the 15 minute intermission included. I wanted even more music. It was that good of a concert. I loved it!!

The venue was more crowded than the seating plan led you to believe and it was difficult to find a spot, since that was deceiving. HOWEVER, both Clay and Ruben sounded wonderful together but Clay...oh my goodness. Twenty years worth of memories just rolled over me like a tidal wave. Ruben has an amazing voice but Clay's voice sends chills up my spine. I will be going to another one and looking forward to it.

I like them both. But hearing Clay perform in concert for the first time in a long time was so overwhelming and emotional. Last time I saw him live was 18 yesrs ago. They are wonderful together but Clay was and is on amother level. Nice wig Ruben!

The show itself was excellent. Both gentlemen have fantastic voices and the love they have for each other as brothers from different mothers was evident. The show was funny too But I was upset at the turnout. The venue did NO publicity, just one lowly Facebook post. I think there may have been one mention in the local press too. There were many people after the fact that didn’t even know about this show, and I think they could have sold a bunch more tickets.

The 20 year tour was right on time. On 7/19/23 my husband and I will be celebrating our 20th anniversary. Flying Without Wings was our wedding song so it was special to be there and have Ruben perform it for us that night. Clay I'm so glad that you decided to tour and do music again. It was a fantastic night.

The Arcadia Theatre is a great venue. Ruben and Clay's show their on May 10th 2023 was outstanding. It's really hard to believe it has been 20yrs since they have been on American Idol. So glad I got the tickets to go. Such a fantastic show. Bravo to Ruben and Clay as well as the Arcadia.

I really wasn't sure what to expect, but the show was outstanding! It was a real walk down memory lane for someone who has watched every season of American Idol. They sounded great, and their energy was incredible. If Ruben and Clay come to your town, I definitely recommend you run to get tickets!

This was such a fun concert! A wonderfully nostalgic glance back at Ruben and Clay's season on American Idol. The music choices were fantastic, ranging from Motown, the BeeGees, some boy bands, Manilow and Vandross. The banter was funny and full of fun insights from their Idol experience and the live band and back up vocalist Ashley were terrific. But best of all were the incredible voices of Ruben and Clay. Ruben's voice is smooth and soothing and Clay can absolutely wail and his voice is so rich and powerful - well worthy of the multiple standing ovations he received. The harmony between the two men on their encore song is worth the price of admission in and of itself. It's a great show not to be missed!

The venue and its staff were perfect! Will go again. RE: Clay and Ruben and their Band? I give them 100 stars and will quoting from the Columbus Dispatch review: "Timeless songs. Big personalities. Show-stopping performances. Those were some of the elements that made “American Idol” must-see TV in its heyday 20 years ago. You really had to be there to truly understand, but Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken’s concert Tuesday night in Newark captured some of that magic. Season-two winner Studdard and runner-up Aiken brought “Twenty: The Tour” to the Midland Theatre, where they told stories, delivered comedy bits and performed numbers that made them household names during their “Idol” era. The reception from the packed venue was warm; most of the audience appeared to be people who contributed to the pool of about 124 millionvotes cast for the men in 2003—though the family-friendly show would be appealing to anyone who appreciates powerful singers and classic R&B and pop."............ "Though a part of me secretly hoped to hear a bit of Studdard’s “Sorry 2004”—simply for the sake of nostalgia—the two performers put on a flawless show, which could work extremely well as a Vegas residency in the future. Aiken admitted that the opportunity to perform again with Studdard—the two did a Broadway show in 2018—brought him out of a break from performing. Aiken not sharing his gift is criminal, so I’m imploring the powers that be to keep creating opportunities for the duo to perform." https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/05/03/review-ruben-studdard-and-clay-aiken-bring-twenty-the-tour-to-midland-theatre-in-newark-ohio/70157921007/

I adore these two from back when I watched them on 'American Idol' ! To see them live on stage was amazing and I even got Ruben Studdard's autograph! Clay and Ruben were witty and snarky in between belting out their tunes and Clay sang 'Mandy', which won my heart! The theatre staff was great, too! I just really enjoyed all of it!

This show was phenomenal. Ruben and Clay have powerful, amazing voices. Absolutely loved the vocals, song selection, and special camaraderie they share. I've been a big fan since their American Idol wins and am over the moon that they reunited for their 20th anniversary, giving fans a concert to remember!

Outstanding show filled with great singing, fun bantering and a beloved friendship. Fabulous set-list displaying the strengths of both Clay and Ruben. Both, especially Clay, had exceptional and strong voices. Very enjoyable evening and looking forward to seeing them again. Wonderful way to celebrate 20 years since their time on Idol.

Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken were mind blowing spectacular!!! Those vocals nearly blew the roof off the place, I was in awe of such talent! Just wow. If anyone is on the fence about seeing them, please go if you can! The best concert I’ve ever been too!