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Abdul says playing an intimate room allows her to interact with the fans, which she loves.

\"The audience is so present right there and it's a lot of fun. It's heartfelt. There's an incredible library of my choreography. It's really joyous and fun,\" she adds. Plus, her famous duet partner from her 1989 hit \"Opposites Attract\" is coming along for the ride.

\"[MC] Skat Kat is part of the show,\" she reveals of the famous cartoon feline. \"He's a little filthy, and he has this dressing room that's bigger than mine....but it's O.K.!\"

The only tough part, the singer admits, is remembering the game-changing choreography she created for hits like \"Straight Up.\"

\"I've choreographed so many routines, but for whatever reason, I forget those steps. But I remember Laker Girls routines!\" she laughs. \"So honestly, I have to talk to my body and I have to take time warming up, eat properly, try to get enough sleep. But I love what I'm doing, so it's a joy.\"

The show will continue through Oct. 26, and then again from Nov. 26 through Dec. 19.

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