As I waited in my seat at Rogers Place watching the hot pink numbers on the giant digital clock tick down – letting the anticipation of what’s to come build up – I knew in that moment it was going to be a stunning show, both vocally and visually. Lady Gaga’s Joanne World Tour was nothing short of impressive. It consisted of seven acts plus an encore; each act had a theme, which was reflected in the set and Gaga’s outfit changes.
Photo by Jessica Kent/Rogers Place
The Joanne World Tour consumed the arena – there were four stages: the main stage, which had a moving floor and a large screen, two smaller round stages in the middle of the floor that elevated and another stage at the back where her piano sat. The back stage was multi-tiered and lined with LED lights. As I was waiting for the show to start I couldn’t help but wonder how she would get from stage to stage. I was beyond stunned when what I thought what were overhead screens started descending and acted as bridges – she hopped around from stage to stage for the majority of her two-hour, 22-song show.
“I’m so glad they built all around the arena so I can see each and every one of you!” Gaga said during act four.
With hits like “Born This Way” and “Million Reasons” Gaga’s Little Monsters, a term she uses to lovingly describe her fans, know she has a deep and powerful soul – something I quickly learned. She chatted with the crowd frequently throughout her show – talking about the meaning of life, how she found happiness within herself and why everyone should love themselves for who they are.
FROM LADY GAGA
Still in glam 1 hr 15 before show ??? #JoanneWorldTour keep ciggys and eyeliner and hair dye next to my bible songbook piano and guitar pic.twitter.com/Cu4gNfzF9v
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) August 4, 2017
Edmonton here we come!!!?1hr 15 min till showtime #joanneworldtour
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YOUR POSTS
LADY GAGA IS IN THE BUILDING! #JOANNEWorldTour pic.twitter.com/VLWjxUrEuA
— Rogers Place (@RogersPlace) August 4, 2017
@ladygaga powerful stuff 2night #JoanneWorldTour #joanneworldtouredmonton @RogersPlace
— Logan Goodswimmer (@LoganGucci) August 4, 2017
No words to describe how phenomenal you were tonight @RogersPlace I almost cried when you came onto the stage. Your are amazing @ladygaga
— Kayla (@kaylaelliott666) August 4, 2017
@RogersPlace A Million Reasons #awesome #LadyGaga #joanneworldtouredmonton pic.twitter.com/9Qsjen60Y2
— Cheryl Stuart (@Lundyhistorian) August 4, 2017
Wow. Simply sensational! ❤@ladygaga @RogersPlace #JoanneWorldTour pic.twitter.com/NVwre34V1t
— KJones (@OoksSoccerKJ) August 4, 2017
#JoanneWorldTour #joanneworldtouredmonton @RogersPlace pic.twitter.com/xFj4Pp14eM
— Michelle ????? (@mquinnforaday) August 4, 2017
Just Dancing @RogersPlace #LadyGaga #JoanneWorldTour pic.twitter.com/1dXAeMoplY
— Onion on my Belt (@arrrdeecee) August 4, 2017
#INTERLUDE @ladygaga #joanneworldtouredmonton #joanneEdmonton @RogersPlace #Joanneworldtour pic.twitter.com/ISZQV5pNMc
— #JoanneWorldTour (@Nicagboi21) August 4, 2017
❤ @ladygaga @RogersPlace pic.twitter.com/UURhOw8UU3
— KJones (@OoksSoccerKJ) August 4, 2017
@ladygaga Rockin’ @RogersPlace ???? pic.twitter.com/rl8FVYg5En
— Rhodora (@RhodoraYEG) August 4, 2017
The @ladygaga @RogersPlace count down continues!!!! pic.twitter.com/Ee3pR3uzRM
— KJones (@OoksSoccerKJ) August 4, 2017
Last night #LadyGaga & her #JOANNEWorldTour absolutely blew #RogersPlace away! pic.twitter.com/NctyjDR0WV
— Rogers Place (@RogersPlace) August 4, 2017
Waiting for @ladygaga to go on stage! @RogersPlace @IceDistrict #yeg #yegdt #LadyGaga ? pic.twitter.com/9n5w9atjxC
— Rhodora (@RhodoraYEG) August 4, 2017
Yaaaaayyyy ????? @RogersPlace #JoanneWorldTour #joanneworldtouredmonton pic.twitter.com/mDBnhHjMol
— Michelle ????? (@mquinnforaday) August 4, 2017
Lady Gaga show with @britnipasqualetto #ladygaga #yeg #rogersplace
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Paparazzi #JoanneWorldTour #LadyGaga #Edmonton #RogersPlace
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#ladygaga #yeg #rogersplace #summernights #concert
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Gaga ticklin’ the ivories. #piano #gaga #ladygaga #joanneworldtour #rogersplace #edmonton #concerts
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