Madame X Tour | Chicago

[Ayyyy 40]

6 minutes ago, Synchrone said:

Oh True! I didn’t think of that either! I would beg to be on the schedule every night of the show ?

Oh, you wouldn’t have had to beg. This was an “all hands on deck” situation. I took today off and was practically begged to come in. 

[Zaktkoons 982]

Just now, Ayyyy said:

Oh, you wouldn’t have had to beg. This was an “all hands on deck” situation. I took today off and was practically begged to come in. 

What is your favorite section of the show? Also how have her vocals been? 

[Zaktkoons 982]

@AyyyySorry, but also - is it more of a stressful situation for the staff to work on a show for someone who usually plays stadiums and has millions of extremely dedicated, crazy fans? Is the environment any different than other shows you've worked?

[Ayyyy 40]

19 minutes ago, Zaktkoons said:

What is your favorite section of the show? Also how have her vocals been? 

My favorite starts with the dance/movement piece with the breathing sound effects that happens right before Frozen, and goes all the way through to the end. I think that entire last stretch is really great. The vocals seem to be quite good. This is the first time I’ve seen her though, so I have nothing to compare it to. She does seem to be lip syncing during some of the songs with more intense dancing though. 

[Ayyyy 40]

20 minutes ago, Zaktkoons said:

@AyyyySorry, but also - is it more of a stressful situation for the staff to work on a show for someone who usually plays stadiums and has millions of extremely dedicated, crazy fans? Is the environment any different than other shows you've worked?

The environment is way different. The first day when I arrived I looked around and immediately thought “oh my god, there are so many people here”. It’s just such a big production with so many moving parts. It is also a little more stressful because we have to coordinate with her security team the entire time. We also have to constantly be on the lookout for phones because we can’t let anything make it online if someone somehow snuck something in or broke their pouch open. There’s also just a lot of things for guests to complain about at these shows “why is she going on so late” “why can’t I use my phone” “why’s it so hot in here” etc. Fortunately though, Madonna and her people have been very happy with us and even said things ran much smoother at our theater than in Brooklyn. 

[Zaktkoons 982]

28 minutes ago, Ayyyy said:

My favorite starts with the dance/movement piece with the breathing sound effects that happens right before Frozen, and goes all the way through to the end. I think that entire last stretch is really great. The vocals seem to be quite good. This is the first time I’ve seen her though, so I have nothing to compare it to. She does seem to be lip syncing during some of the songs with more intense dancing though. 

That's not unusual for Madonna to lipsync a few songs here and there, especially if the dancing is very intense. A few have noted Vogue sounds to be lipsyncd. From what I've seen from Frozen and beyond it looks amazing. I can't wait to see it in person!

24 minutes ago, Ayyyy said:

The environment is way different. The first day when I arrived I looked around and immediately thought “oh my god, there are so many people here”. It’s just such a big production with so many moving parts. It is also a little more stressful because we have to coordinate with her security team the entire time. We also have to constantly be on the lookout for phones because we can’t let anything make it online if someone somehow snuck something in or broke their pouch open. There’s also just a lot of things for guests to complain about at these shows “why is she going on so late” “why can’t I use my phone” “why’s it so hot in here” etc. Fortunately though, Madonna and her people have been very happy with us and even said things ran much smoother at our theater than in Brooklyn. 

If I'm not mistaken, doesn't she not allow air conditioning?  I'd imagine it'd get pretty hot in a crammed theater with the AC turned off. You guys are doing amazing work for our queen - thank you so much for all your time answering all my silly questions! 

[Ayyyy 40]

11 minutes ago, Zaktkoons said:

 

If I'm not mistaken, doesn't she not allow air conditioning?  I'd imagine it'd get pretty hot in a crammed theater with the AC turned off. 

It’s much worse than that actually. She wants the heat on at all times. It’s so hot in there. 

[Neil 463]

8 hours ago, RinoTheBouncer said:

Perfectly fine. Why do you care?

I don’t. K thx.

[RinoTheBouncer 1,130]

8 minutes ago, andifeel said:

I don’t. K thx.

So why did you ask? Attention-whoring much or mental illness?

[scion 3,123]

None of this is remotely surprising, but it’s interesting.

 

Shame about the staff having to turn their backs, that’s one way respect and it’s a false prophecy, and as for the toilet seat? Erm... Late finishes aside though it sounds like the staff had an overall great experience, and it’s not the kinda artist  imagine you’d think you’d get to see working in a theatre!

[Fighter 28,798]

36 minutes ago, RinoTheBouncer said:

So why did you ask? Attention-whoring much or mental illness?

Enough ?

[RinoTheBouncer 1,130]

Just now, Fighter? said:

Enough ?

Finally enough love ?

[Zaktkoons 982]

33 minutes ago, scion said:

None of this is remotely surprising, but it’s interesting.

 

Shame about the staff having to turn their backs, that’s one way respect and it’s a false prophecy, and as for the toilet seat? Erm... Late finishes aside though it sounds like the staff had an overall great experience, and it’s not the kinda artist  imagine you’d think you’d get to see working in a theatre!

I agree it makes me a little sad she had the staff do that, I wonder for what reason? 

[scion 3,123]

1 hour ago, Zaktkoons said:

I agree it makes me a little sad she had the staff do that, I wonder for what reason? 

This is the same woman that Sir Michael Parkinson admitted he witnessed have an assistant pick her nose clean for her prior to going on his show in 2005... lol.

what a weird job LOL

[Neil 463]

3 hours ago, RinoTheBouncer said:

So why did you ask? Attention-whoring much or mental illness?

And so you know the way it feels to cry, the way that I cried when you broke my world in two
And baby I learned the way to break a heart..

[Neil 463]

1 hour ago, scion said:

This is the same woman that Sir Michael Parkinson admitted he witnessed have an assistant pick her nose clean for her prior to going on his show in 2005... lol.

what a weird job LOL

My job would be the woman who wears the sunglasses with the white lights on for make up reapplications. I think im qualified enough to wear shades indoors. What with my mental illnesses and attention whoring.

[Voguerista 11,816]

@Ayyyythank you so very much for all the amazing wealth of info.  I definitely will take heart with what you and others do. She couldn't pull off this show without all of you. You are all amazing. ?✨✨??

[Voguerista 11,816]

4 hours ago, Ayyyy said:

It’s much worse than that actually. She wants the heat on at all times. It’s so hot in there. 

I'd hate that. I hate being hot.

And that you had to turn your backs.  This makes me sad too. 

[scion 3,123]

1 hour ago, andifeel said:

My job would be the woman who wears the sunglasses with the white lights on for make up reapplications. I think im qualified enough to wear shades indoors. What with my mental illnesses and attention whoring.

The tan man can pull off shades anywhere!

Hope you’re well, and I’ll see you in February  x

[Neil 463]

I’m good. Jet lagged to hell but still on a high after chatting to her two nights running during the show.  

Every note sung was live btw. There’s minimal elements that are tape (Vogue rap, parts of Dark Ballet) and a few bits sung over tape (American Life rap). 

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[RinoTheBouncer 1,130]

1 hour ago, andifeel said:

And so you know the way it feels to cry, the way that I cried when you broke my world in two
And baby I learned the way to break a heart..

So that’s why your name is “andifeel” not Ray of Light? Hmmm. 

[scion 3,123]

Ha, I haven’t really considered what’s live and what’s not, bootlegs aren’t the best gauge. Doesn’t bother me really anyway, I’m interested in her overall vocal standard but if she mimes a few song or not, I really don’t care. 
 

Overall I think she sounds pretty damn good, especially in the latest Chicago recordings. It’s not quite RIT standard but she sounds strong and confident. I’d take this Madonna on a live album than anything from the last three tours!

 

whens the next party? 

[scion 3,123]

11 minutes ago, andifeel said:

I’m good. Jet lagged to hell but still on a high after chatting to her two nights running during the show.  

Every note sung was live btw. There’s minimal elements that are tape (Vogue rap, parts of Dark Ballet) and a few bits sung over tape (American Life rap). 

Of course. Exactly what I was thinking, but it’s been the same on all performances of those songs... looks a great show overall.

[Neil 463]

It is. Circuit queens stuck in 2005 wanting Confessions 2 won’t like it; but she’s damned if she repeats herself and damned if she does something new, so fuck them. Note that the main noise is coming from people who haven’t been to the show. 

If you go in expecting Madame X : The Musical of the Album (rather than a Madonna Concert) then you know what to expect and embrace.

The pacing is a little off to my personal taste but this is a show that you warm too with multiple viewings. Come show 4 I was hooked.

 

[Neil 463]

53 minutes ago, Voguerista said:

I'd hate that. I hate being hot.

And that you had to turn your backs.  This makes me sad too. 

It’s unbelievably hot. When she does the “I’m cold” line it then gets hotter too. Wear layers so you can strip down lol