“I’m not here to be popular. I’m here to be free,” Madonna declared to a packed, adoring audience on Tuesday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. It was the premiere of her Madame X tour, named after the album she released in June that she has said was influenced by the music…
When Madonna announced the Madame X Tour there was a wave of intrigue that hit fans as we have been accustomed to experiencing the greatness of a live Madonna show in rather large gatherings like stadiums and arenas, but a theater with a 2,109 person capacity? This is unheard of for a star of her…
Madonna heeft haar langverwachte nieuwe wereldtournee Madame X dinsdag afgetrapt in New York. In het Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn waren zo’n tweeduizend fans getuige van haar comeback. Beelden van het concert zijn er niet. Madonna had vooraf een telefoonverbod aangekondigd omdat ze wil dat fans de show echt beleven in plaats van door…
Madonna kicked off her world ‘Madame X’ tour in New York last night (September 17). The singer played a lengthy set which laced tracks from her recent album with classic hits from her backcatalogue at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn. The singer used the show to hail 50 years of Gay Pride and call for…
Madonna was like a virgin — shiny and new all over again. In the first full concert of her sixth decade, the 61-year-old Queen of Pop ventured into unknown terrain, launching her “Madame X” theater tour at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House on Tuesday night. In a 37-year career playing arenas and stadiums, after rising up…
It turns out Madonna — the queen of re-invention — is human. She admitted last night during the first performance of her Madame X show at Brooklyn’s Howard Gilman Opera house: “The one thing I need is sleep. I’m tired.” She added that she could use a nap. But the 61 year old pop icon…
Some of the official tour merchandise is already available to buy from the official Madonna store HERE
God Control Dark Ballet Human Nature Express Yourself (not in full) Papa Don’t Preach Vogue I Don’t Search I Find ‘selling selfie’ interaction Papa Don’t Preach (not in full) American Life Batuka Coffin interlude Fado track Killers Who Are Partying Crazy Welcome to my Fado Club / La Isla Bonita Sodade Medellín audience interaction Extreme…
Madonna started her opening night at the BAM in New York two hours late, for which she later apologized. The reason for the delay is unknown so we cannot comment on that. Among the setlist were: Like a Prayer, Human Nature, Papa Don’t Preach, Vogue, American Life, Frozen and most of the new album Madame…
This is the VIP area inside the BAM in New York, as you can see there’s photo opportunity, food and drinks!
Thanks to Tanja and Wendy!
