Through the fog and strobe lights, a figure emerges in center stage. 50,000 fans scream as anticipation fills the room. The opening notes of “Dress You Up” blare and the figure comes to life. It is none other than the Material Girl adorned in a colorful jacket, a miniskirt, and turquoise leggings.
Madonna traveled to her hometown Detroit, Michigan as part of her Re-Reinvention Tour. Thousands of fans gathered for the sold out May 18 show at the Jean-Paul Bustier Arena dressed like the pop queen herself.
The crowd was exploding with energy as she hit each note of “Dress You Up” with perfect pitch. She continued to dazzle her audience through her fabulous dancing during the guitar solo.
The provocative choreography of “Express Yourself” contrasts with the pop moves of “Dress You Up”. Madonna strutted around the stage in a sexy, but tasteful black suit and white corset that was perfect for the song. “She can pull off just about anything,” said longtime fan Caroline Johnson. “She’s so versatile.”
The night ended with Madonna’s hit, “Vogue”. Her entrance was extraordinary. All eyes were fixated on her as she was raised from below the stage. Madonna’s impressive gymnastics skills were accentuated by trapeze artists descending from the ceiling. Her bedazzled blue and silver costume shone in the spotlight. The concert closed as backup dancers posed around the star.
The show also featured legendary metal band, Metallica, as Madonna’s opening act. Their rendition of “Like a Virgin” was doomed from the start. Fans watched in horror as lead singer, James Hetfield butchered the performance with screaming and sloppy guitar technique. The upbeat, girly vibe of “Like a Virgin” is just not Metallica’s cup of tea.
Madonna’s performance was proof of why she was ranked as best female rock artist of the 20th century by the Recording Industry Association of America. She connects with the audience and knows how to deliver an amazing concert. Fans left with their throats burning and feet aching, but with a sense that it was all worth it.
“With Madonna, each song has a memory,” said hometown fan Justin Long. “She’s timeless.”
By Tabitha Lawrence and Jennifer Sun
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