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Now that the tour is past the halfway mark (hard to believe), and having attended opening night in London and several other cities in the US (last one being MSG), here are some difference between then and now.
NRM - she did not do the hand through kimono hole move during the first few shows, stage did not rotate through the entire number in London (can't remember when she started doing both)
OYH - she spit right into the audience during first couple shows, and has since "blessed" fans with holy water from her "beer bottle"
DAD - she started braiding her hair a few shows in Europe, and has been since then (which do you all prefer?)
MAF - Of course we know she just added a verse for David to sing with her (since MSG night two)
DCFMA - Ukranian flag opening night and has since been replaced with Pride flag
DTM - two pairs of boots, I only remember seeing the new version during MSG night one (shorter in the shaft), she also added frilly ruffled mini shirt since Boston
VOUGE - 3 corset changes throughout Europe but I feel she's been stuck with the silver one for most (if not all) of the US dates thus far?
ROL - slight update to her choreo on the platform, she was without sunglasses during Boston night one
BIM - Blue corset changed and has been the same for all US dates (darker shade of blue)
I think there has to be more difference (however subtle), please add/edit until the end of the tour,

Now that the tour is past the halfway mark (hard to believe), and having attended opening night in London and several other cities in the US (last one being MSG), here are some difference between then and now.
NRM - she did not do the hand through kimono hole move during the first few shows, stage did not rotate through the entire number in London (can't remember when she started doing both)
OYH - she spit right into the audience during first couple shows, and has since "blessed" fans with holy water from her "beer bottle"
DAD - she started braiding her hair a few shows in Europe, and has been since then (which do you all prefer?)
MAF - Of course we know she just added a verse for David to sing with her (since MSG night two)
DCFMA - Ukranian flag opening night and has since been replaced with Pride flag
DTM - two pairs of boots, I only remember seeing the new version during MSG night one (shorter in the shaft), she also added frilly ruffled mini shirt since Boston
VOUGE - 3 corset changes throughout Europe but I feel she's been stuck with the silver one for most (if not all) of the US dates thus far?
ROL - slight update to her choreo on the platform, she was without sunglasses during Boston night one
BIM - Blue corset changed and has been the same for all US dates (darker shade of blue)
I think there has to be more difference (however subtle), please add/edit until the end of the tour,

Now that the tour is past the halfway mark (hard to believe), and having attended opening night in London and several other cities in the US (last one being MSG), here are some difference between then and now.
NRM - she did not do the hand through kimono hole move during the first few shows, stage did not rotate through the entire number in London (can't remember when she started doing both)
OYH - she spit right into the audience during first couple shows, and has since "blessed" fans with holy water from her "beer bottle"
DAD - she started braiding her hair a few shows in Europe, and has been since then (which do you all prefer?)
MAF - Of course we know she just added a verse for David to sing with her (since MSG night two)
DCFMA - Ukranian flag opening night and has since been replaced with Pride flag
DTM - two pairs of boots, I only remember seeing the new version during MSG night one (shorter in the shaft), she also added frilly ruffled mini shirt since Boston
VOUGE - 3 corset changes throughout Europe but I feel she's been stuck with the silver one for most (if not all) of the US dates thus far?
ROL - slight update to her choreo on the platform, she was without sunglasses during Boston night one
BIM - Blue corset changed and has been the same for all US dates (darker shade of blue)
I think there has to be more difference (however subtle), please add/edit until the end of the tour,

Now that the tour is past the halfway mark (hard to believe), and having attended opening night in London and several other cities in the US (last one being MSG), here are some difference between then and now.
NRM - she did not do the hand through kimono hole move during the first few shows, stage did not rotate through the entire number in London (can't remember when she started doing both)
OYH - she spit right into the audience during first couple shows, and has since "blessed" fans with holy water from her "beer bottle"
DAD - she started braiding her hair a few shows in Europe, and has been since then (which do you all prefer?)
MAF - Of course we know she just added a verse for David to sing with her (since MSG night two)
DCFMA - Ukranian flag opening night and has since been replaced with Pride flag
DTM - two pairs of boots, I only remember seeing the new version during MSG night one (shorter in the shaft), she also added frilly ruffled mini shirt since Boston
VOUGE - 3 corset changes throughout Europe but I feel she's been stuck with the silver one for most (if not all) of the US dates thus far?
ROL - slight update to her choreo on the platform, she was without sunglasses during Boston night one
BIM - Blue corset changed and has been the same for all US dates (darker shade of blue)
I think there has to be more difference (however subtle), please add/edit until the end of the tour,

I could have attended at least 3 more shows as "Immaculate VIP" with the amount of $$$ spent so far on merch.....FINALLY. ENOUGH. MERCH!!!

Pictures of the VIP bomber has been shared many times under this thread for quite some time now. At Boston and MSG, jackets were available at VIP check-in (no mailing weeks after). Aside from the jacket, other VIP gifts are basically identical to the other packages (drawstring bag/lithograph/stickers/drink tokens/baseball hat).
As for the reception and stage photos, you can access them all here: https://vipnation.smugmug.com/Madonna-The-Celebration-Tour
 

She did Express Yourself and it was lovely, I think I got the whole performance. I saw some cute stuff last night, during Stuart's set I was behind the stage on the 200 level, I look down and there is one woman with long blonde hair talking to a man in the middle of the seats/rows that are behind the stage. It was def her. Also got some cute video of David Banda dancing to Like A Prayer dressed as Prince from behind the stage. Updating my Googly Foldy now, got most of Stuart's FAB set on audio too (some video but i wasn't trying to hold my phone for a half hour or whatever). I'll name the files later when I'm not "working": 
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the people who are bitching about how over-priced this T shirt is are the same ones who line up inside the arena bars pre-show and pay $20 for a beer.....just saying! 

the people who are bitching about how over-priced this T shirt is are the same ones who line up inside the arena bars pre-show and pay $20 for a beer.....just saying! 

the people who are bitching about how over-priced this T shirt is are the same ones who line up inside the arena bars pre-show and pay $20 for a beer.....just saying! 

I think I was perfectly balanced in my post regarding her vocals, and I haven’t read anyone tearing Madonna a new asshole saying that she lacks integrity because she is occasionally flat and sounds strained. This is a forum where different opinions and perspectives serve to give a sense of Madonna’s importance, her influence and her evolution. That means we get to discuss it all without being deemed negative for exploring a full spectrum of perspectives. Critical thinking is a part of that equation for me personally, and I always take the time to express nuance and understanding of the intricacies of Madonna’s storied career as an artist, a performer and an entertainer. I am beyond thrilled and grateful every time I see footage of another concert because I know I cannot take for granted the fact that it is extraordinary that Madonna is still performing a show of this caliber, both in light of her health scare and simply because she is such a force of nature to be capable of such glory 40 years on from the first time I became aware of her! I can endure the saccharine banality of sycophancy too, but I also don’t compare her to anyone else. Madonna has no contemporaries and she has never had true peers. Her entire existence is so unparalleled. While I love many songs by Diana, Elton, Tina, and even a few by Mariah, and have seen them all perform live (except for Mariah as I don’t enjoy her persona at all), nothing has ever come close to what I’ve seen Madonna do onstage. What Madonna does physically in this show far outweighs what Tina Turner was physically capable of at the same age in my opinion, but that is a matter of personal taste. there is something so deeply personal about Madonna’s stage shows because they are ALL her. The lighting, the sets, the choreography, the pacing, the choice of songs, the costumes…It’s pure Madonna, which is why even her worst vocals are effective and mesmerizing. They are real. 
As a lifelong Madonna fan I can be triggered by the mischaracterizations and the generalized negative slant that can be found in less adoring environments online, which is why I appreciate the safety of a discussion with fellow community members who can accept that we all adore her, but also have individual experiences of her work, her message and her evolution, and how it impacts us. I hope this continues to be a possibility for as long as Madonna is still producing content for the public and beyond! Long live Madonna!

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I'm happy for you and that she is well! How was the audience? 

Thank you so much! Loved reading over your experience! So glad you had the greatest time! 

Just got back to NY from Boston. The show last night was SPECTACULAR. The two weeks break did her voice so much good, as evident by how clear she sounded during M&F. EY was definitely a show-stopping surprise, especially to those who's seen previous shows with IWS. The venue was cute, did the whole Immaculate package, got to walk through back stage quick change area, got to walk on the stage, got new merch....I could not ask for more! 

Just got back to NY from Boston. The show last night was SPECTACULAR. The two weeks break did her voice so much good, as evident by how clear she sounded during M&F. EY was definitely a show-stopping surprise, especially to those who's seen previous shows with IWS. The venue was cute, did the whole Immaculate package, got to walk through back stage quick change area, got to walk on the stage, got new merch....I could not ask for more! 

Just got back to NY from Boston. The show last night was SPECTACULAR. The two weeks break did her voice so much good, as evident by how clear she sounded during M&F. EY was definitely a show-stopping surprise, especially to those who's seen previous shows with IWS. The venue was cute, did the whole Immaculate package, got to walk through back stage quick change area, got to walk on the stage, got new merch....I could not ask for more! 

Just got back to NY from Boston. The show last night was SPECTACULAR. The two weeks break did her voice so much good, as evident by how clear she sounded during M&F. EY was definitely a show-stopping surprise, especially to those who's seen previous shows with IWS. The venue was cute, did the whole Immaculate package, got to walk through back stage quick change area, got to walk on the stage, got new merch....I could not ask for more! 

Just got back to NY from Boston. The show last night was SPECTACULAR. The two weeks break did her voice so much good, as evident by how clear she sounded during M&F. EY was definitely a show-stopping surprise, especially to those who's seen previous shows with IWS. The venue was cute, did the whole Immaculate package, got to walk through back stage quick change area, got to walk on the stage, got new merch....I could not ask for more! 

Just got back to NY from Boston. The show last night was SPECTACULAR. The two weeks break did her voice so much good, as evident by how clear she sounded during M&F. EY was definitely a show-stopping surprise, especially to those who's seen previous shows with IWS. The venue was cute, did the whole Immaculate package, got to walk through back stage quick change area, got to walk on the stage, got new merch....I could not ask for more! 

Just got back to NY from Boston. The show last night was SPECTACULAR. The two weeks break did her voice so much good, as evident by how clear she sounded during M&F. EY was definitely a show-stopping surprise, especially to those who's seen previous shows with IWS. The venue was cute, did the whole Immaculate package, got to walk through back stage quick change area, got to walk on the stage, got new merch....I could not ask for more! 

Just got back to NY from Boston. The show last night was SPECTACULAR. The two weeks break did her voice so much good, as evident by how clear she sounded during M&F. EY was definitely a show-stopping surprise, especially to those who's seen previous shows with IWS. The venue was cute, did the whole Immaculate package, got to walk through back stage quick change area, got to walk on the stage, got new merch....I could not ask for more! 

Just got back to NY from Boston. The show last night was SPECTACULAR. The two weeks break did her voice so much good, as evident by how clear she sounded during M&F. EY was definitely a show-stopping surprise, especially to those who's seen previous shows with IWS. The venue was cute, did the whole Immaculate package, got to walk through back stage quick change area, got to walk on the stage, got new merch....I could not ask for more!