Tons of young tweens swarmed outside Jean-Paul Bustier Arena for the start of Madonna’s Re-Reinvention Tour. Approximately 50,000 fans purchased tickets making the May 18 concert sold out in her hometown of Detroit.
Blue, pink, and yellow lights continuously flashed across the stage as the iconic rock star posed along the descending stairs wearing blue spandex and a detailed blazer. She approached the lone microphone belting the intro to Dress You Up. Fans screamed as she and back-up dancers showed off their in sync dance moves. Things got hot when Madonna partially took off her blazer and strutted across the stage.
Madonna’s singing enthralled fans and all eyes were on her. Sweat ran down her face and body, hitting the stage beneath her. “I would give anything to be one that stage with her,” said a teenage boy. “I’d collect her sweat in a bottle if I could.”
As a young adult, Madonna had a career as a “dancer” in 1981 in New York City. Therefore, it came as no surprise when Madonna re-entered the stage in a revealing black pantsuit for her hit song Express Yourself. Illuminated by bright white lights, shirtless dancers began with moves that seemed to be inspired by an aerobics class. During their routine, Madonna seductively removed her jacket exposing her white, lacy bustier.
Very famous for her provocative stage shows, Madonna has been both lauded and criticized about her performances.
Madonna ended her concert with Vogue. Rising from a platform below the stage, clad only in a blue sequined lingerie outfit and knee high boots, the screen behind her flashed images of various rooms. “Strike a pose there’s nothing to it, vogue,” sang Madonna as her dancers, dressed in 17th century costumes, simultaneously posed with the lyrics.
Sadly, the opening act failed to prove worthy of Madonna’s Re-Reinvention tour. Impersonating Madonna’s song Like a Virgin, young fans couldn’t remain entranced. About halfway into the song, the roar of cheers fell to a dead silence as fans stared apprehensively at the famous rock band. Let’s just say that Metallica should definitely stick to their own genre of music.
Coming from a very Catholic family, Madonna stepped outside her religious shell and continually reinvented herself. Her Re-Reinvention tour is the exact replica of this.
One girl leaving the concert was crying from pure enjoyment. “It was the best fifteen minutes of my life,” said Petunia Apple. “She is my icon. If I were a guy, I would totally date her.”
-Juanita Pha, Elizabeth Holve
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