Typically, live concerts either have a highly entertaining stage show or the band onstage actually sounds good.

The Killers' sold-out Riviera Theatre concert on May 11 had it all: an electrifying light show; high-energy theatrics, thanks to singer/keyboardist Brandon Flowers' charismatic posturing; great sound that even put the band's only album, Hot Fuss, to shame; a crowd not afraid to dance; and even Bono, who was spotted on one of the side balconies, inciting the crowd to chant his name as soon as The Killers left the stage.

During a nearly 40-minute intermission, after openers Tegan and Sara played a crowd-pleasing pop set full of heartbreak and jealousy, the stage was transformed into a red and black set similar to that of a Las Vegas casino-appropriate, as the foursome call Vegas home—complete with light up band logo hanging above (a la the Elvis sign that famously adorned the King's backdrop).

Finally, the band hit the stage playing ''Midnight Show,'' and the ultraviolet, strobe and multi-colored lights were cued. The band delivered their modernized glam-dance rock seamlessly, and it was obvious that this show would not only sound good, but also be one of the most fun shows the Riviera has seen all year. Clearly, The Killers, like any good Vegas act, know how to put on a good performance.

With his commanding stage presence, it seemed that Flowers, clad in his trademark crisp white blazer and tie, could very well be the classiest, best-dressed front man out there. His fashion style, coupled with his theatrical antics and intense emotion while singing carried the show line by line. For example, on ''Mr. Brightside,'' Flowers dramatically placed his hands over his eyes while singing, ''I just can’t look, it’s killing me…''

One thing is for sure: If The Killers ever lose popularity (which is unlikely, given their infectiously radiant performance), Flowers could always have a career on Broadway.

The band played most of the other songs from their album, including radio hits ''Somebody Told Me''and ''Jenny Was a Friend of Mine'' (which kicked off the encore). Flowers offered little stage banter, but when he did, it was clever and witty. Before their third song, he walked along the edge of the stage, with hands reaching up for him, and said, ''Chicago, I have a very important question for you. If the answer is no, can we change your mind?'' This was a perfect way to break into ''Change Your Mind.''

In addition to playing the expected crowd pleasers, the band also delivered their song ''Indie Rock 'n' Roll,'' which is only available on the U.K. release of Hot Fuss. The song turned into somewhat of an arena anthem, as the crowd sang along, “It’s indie rock 'n' roll for me-it's all I need-i's indie rock 'n'roll for me.''

A couple new songs were played as well-surely making the audience eager for a new killer album (not that they need to release one anytime soon, as they’re still riding high on their debut release).

The first of the new songs was ''Where is She?'' in which Flowers emotionally asks, ''Where is she?-Where is my baby girl?-What have you done with my whole wide world?'' The other new song, ''All the Pretty Faces,'' was just as emotionally intense, but on the other end of the spectrum. With lines like, ''I don’t feel like loving you no more-I don’t feel like touching you no more- I don't feel like fucking you no more,'' it will surely be a hit single when it's released.

While The Killers' music is far from original (in fact, it's best described as rehashed '80s rock-''the Cure meets Bowie, meets Talking Heads, meets Depeche Mode,'' etc…), it’s safe to say that they pull it off even better than the originators. Or maybe it just took so long for people to love it so damn much.

The band closed with ''All These Things That I’ve Done,'' a song which had the audience providing much of the chorus, chanting, ''I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier.''

Even with a couple of new songs, it is still too bad that The Killers only have one album. If they had more material, the show could have lasted longer than 45 minutes.

Though the set was short, it doesn't get much better than seeing a great show that ends with Bono flashing a peace sign from a balcony.