'American Idol' concert a mixed bag

Mismatched presentations and odd song choices made for an off-key night at the 'Idols Live' performance at Nokia Theatre. But it was clearly Phillip Phillips' show.

The life cycle of the latest "American Idol" reached its conclusion Monday night with its annual "Idols Live" concert, a smorgasbord of performances from the season's top 10 contestants. Two years ago the concert was held in the Staples Center, but this year it was back at the cozier confines of the Nokia Theatre. Did the show measure up to the pomp and pageantry of "American Idol's" televised run? We sent two writers who co-led our "Idol" versus "The Voice" coverage to find out.

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