The Mayhem Ball Tour Kick Off in Las Vegas (Official Discussion Thread)

[planetmayhem 289]

1 hour ago, Ladle Ghoulash said:

“Why is this so boring” - a solid 30% of her fans when she isn’t doing standard pop choreo 

Right? Like what choreo would match perfect celebrity?

[uglysexy 122]

I really appreciate the physical breaks actually. They're well integrated into the storyline and thanks to that she can sound better even on the latter half of the show. This was an issue with TCB imo because with all the dancing and jumping around she was out of breath at Telephone and the high energy songs like Stupid Love and Rain on Me felt flat. I don't really care if she's wiggling around in a sandbox, standing still on crutches or slowly walking up a staircase, it looks cool and she sounds fine, she doesn't always have to dance and jump like a maniac to every song.

[planetmayhem 289]

13 minutes ago, uglysexy said:

I really appreciate the physical breaks actually. They're well integrated into the storyline and thanks to that she can sound better even on the latter half of the show. This was an issue with TCB imo because with all the dancing and jumping around she was out of breath at Telephone and the high energy songs like Stupid Love and Rain on Me felt flat. I don't really care if she's wiggling around in a sandbox, standing still on crutches or slowly walking up a staircase, it looks cool and she sounds fine, she doesn't always have to dance and jump like a maniac to every song.

It's almost like some fans WANT her to sound out of breath and bad. Like wtf..

But you're right. She did it very well. This is her best show to date! 

[Ladle Ghoulash 23,638]

17 minutes ago, uglysexy said:

I really appreciate the physical breaks actually. They're well integrated into the storyline and thanks to that she can sound better even on the latter half of the show. This was an issue with TCB imo because with all the dancing and jumping around she was out of breath at Telephone and the high energy songs like Stupid Love and Rain on Me felt flat. I don't really care if she's wiggling around in a sandbox, standing still on crutches or slowly walking up a staircase, it looks cool and she sounds fine, she doesn't always have to dance and jump like a maniac to every song.

Exactly this tbh. The way this is staged is, imo, the perfect combo of full choreo, Gaga working the stage, and theatrical stage business to be both consistently entertaining throughout and also to ensure that Gaga doesn’t overwork/burn herself out. Really smart, practical, and creative work.

[Ladle Ghoulash 23,638]

Btw for anyone who’s interested: not the best angle, but here’s the first upload I’ve found of the entire show!

 

[Plastic Flower 4,808]

Now that I’m thinking about it. Summerboy could happen in the third act between LoveDrug and Applause with a different performance.

Then during the fourth act Marry The Night could take its place and the transition between KFL-MTN-BTW would feel less abrupt.

[Plastic Flower 4,808]

3 minutes ago, Ladle Ghoulash said:

Btw for anyone who’s interested: not the best angle, but here’s the first upload I’ve found of the entire show!

 

I love this angle 

 

[LauraPalmer 859]

6 hours ago, hpmcmill said:

Is the tour merch true to size or slightly oversized or?

stefano_cotugno on TikTok did a really helpful haul - he purchased most of the tees and held them up to the camera and said most run large 

[nodandsmile 10,514]

hopefully one of the MSG shows gets professionally shot and distributed by a streaming service like Netflix, I wanted to support TCB but unfortunately we don't have Max in my country 

[Ladle Ghoulash 23,638]

18 minutes ago, Plastic Flower said:

I love this angle 

 

Good find, diva!!

[LauraPalmer 859]

do we know yet if anybody is livestreaming tonight? 

[hpmcmill 1,990]

1 hour ago, LauraPalmer said:

stefano_cotugno on TikTok did a really helpful haul - he purchased most of the tees and held them up to the camera and said most run large 

Thank you!

[Monsta217 101]

2 hours ago, planetmayhem said:

Right? Like what choreo would match perfect celebrity?

I mean, you can make a choreo for it, maybe add some celebrity themes to it like camera flashes but, cant think of many gimmicks that would fit the show's overall theme, something the sandbox does (Which is not even a sandbox ffs, its supposed to be a burial site -_-).

And as someone who already saw that performance in person in Mexico, it feels A LOT different in person than watching a video on your screen, it just hits different when you are looking at the whole stage, the lighting, and hearing the music live. The fact that you cant really see her with your eyes but you know she is there, give it the feeling im sure she wanted to convey, where the celebrity is agonizing but still singing her heart out.

 

2 hours ago, uglysexy said:

I really appreciate the physical breaks actually. They're well integrated into the storyline and thanks to that she can sound better even on the latter half of the show. This was an issue with TCB imo because with all the dancing and jumping around she was out of breath at Telephone and the high energy songs like Stupid Love and Rain on Me felt flat. I don't really care if she's wiggling around in a sandbox, standing still on crutches or slowly walking up a staircase, it looks cool and she sounds fine, she doesn't always have to dance and jump like a maniac to every song.

 

Yea I was amazed at how it feels like they designed the show perfectly so she could stay strong throughout the 30 songs while also making sure it didnt feel like she is being lazy as she is always doing something. 

[Nessun Dorma 7,348]

2 hours ago, planetmayhem said:

Right? Like what choreo would match perfect celebrity?

In my opinion it wouldn't even need choreography, I would love if PC/Disease turned into a more rock and roll segment, with Ricky and Tim on the stage, maybe with some pyrotechnics idk. That said, I love the concept of the sandbox, it’s so beautiful and original. And I'm glad they thought about these less intense moments, which preserve Gaga and at the same time contribute beautifully to the story that is being told.

[mdance4life 882]

1 hour ago, LauraPalmer said:

do we know yet if anybody is livestreaming tonight? 

I second this, I know that Anthony Villa is but I’m curious if anyone else is also