Madame X Tour | New York City

[*mlvc* 823]

6 hours ago, Voguerista said:

 

I've always found it odd how she won't stop and sign a few things. People wait on her just to see her get into a car, she could at least wave and thank them. Eh, it's Madonna.

[mark perry 257]

20 minutes ago, *mlvc* said:

I love her, but I also think it's extremely rude. Can you imagine if someone had mild back issues and had to sit around for 2 hours waiting and then not getting out until after 1am? I don't mind being up late, but not everyone feels the same way. I can understand that sometimes things do happen that will cause a delay, but EVERY SINGLE TIME? Also, it seems like she's getting on stage later and later each time. 11pm on the last show? That's absurd and inexcusable. If the tickets say 9:30 then she should have everything ready and be on stage no later than 10:00 or 10:15. I thought she had built her self a buffer when she changed the start time to 9:30 as opposed to 8 or 8:30, but nope, she's pulling the same crap.

which she would not be able to pull in a arena or stadium ...hmmmm - so she gets to the theatre rehearses then what ..sits around on her mobile - it does not make sense to me ..is she purposely making people wait ? she said she would not be late again then winked at the crowd i thought she was just joking it seems no the lateness will continue throughout the tour and she thinks its funny to joke about it 

[Voguerista 11,742]

33 minutes ago, *mlvc* said:

I've always found it odd how she won't stop and sign a few things. People wait on her just to see her get into a car, she could at least wave and thank them. Eh, it's Madonna.

I agree. If I was her, I'd atleast acknowledge them in some way and say "I love you too"! 

[Lilalo 79]

1 hour ago, Joseebus said:

3 different kinds of sandwiches, cookies galore, crudités, cheeses!

Could you tell me a little bit more of the Medellín package? Like , do you get an email ahead of time for anything you need to do , where/when to enter? Do you get to keep your phones for a bit while in the VIP room and before the tour starts ?  What time does it start and end? Do they keep it going (VIP room) closer to the showtime since she starts late? Is there early access to the merchandise for sale ? Any other info you could share would be great and appreciated, I have this package for a date in Chicago and would like to know as much as I can so I know what to do when I get there, ;) thanks. 

[BeepBeepBitchMove 2,006]

My friend went to last night's show she said Madonna threw more shade at the Saturday night audience. She made a comment about the audience's IQ.  It was a bit of a lame crowd to be honest. People around me never danced and some people had dirty looks on their faces during the more "political moments". It sucked my energy out. The guy beside me sat there with his arms folded the whole time. I had a much better time on the 26th. The audience energy was amazing that night. 

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[madgefan 10,137]

2 hours ago, *mlvc* said:

I love her, but I also think it's extremely rude. Can you imagine if someone had mild back issues and had to sit around for 2 hours waiting and then not getting out until after 1am? I don't mind being up late, but not everyone feels the same way. I can understand that sometimes things do happen that will cause a delay, but EVERY SINGLE TIME? Also, it seems like she's getting on stage later and later each time. 11pm on the last show? That's absurd and inexcusable. If the tickets say 9:30 then she should have everything ready and be on stage no later than 10:00 or 10:15. I thought she had built her self a buffer when she changed the start time to 9:30 as opposed to 8 or 8:30, but nope, she's pulling the same crap.

Don't you think the press and people who attended MDNA and RH (where she started really late) have made it clear she's not punctual anymore?

Unpopular opinion here BUT it's her friggin' show! If people are not willing, by any means, to resist the late starts then why bother purchasing her tickets in the first place?  Doesn't make any sense to me... It's just like that oh I spent 800 dollars the other day because I want to see Madonna front row but if she starts late I will be sooo mad at her, utterly disrespectful! kind of attitude 

People are flying over 10,000 kms just to attend the show, do 2 hours reaaaaaally affect the blast we always have at her concerts? I guess it's mostly Americans and Brits who complain about the late starts anyway, same thing about the subway closes early, the taxis are so expensive, blah blah blah conversation. In my opinion, usual moaners are so spoiled considering  that Madonna occasionally bring her tours to other continents and there are real fans who will get to experience her live rarely in their lives. Probably never.

2 hours ago, *mlvc* said:

I've always found it odd how she won't stop and sign a few things. People wait on her just to see her get into a car, she could at least wave and thank them. Eh, it's Madonna.

Does she have to? She was never that complaisant towards anybody. She's leaving the venue after giving her all onstage and yet people expect her to continue with the show? lol What lets me satisfied is that in most fan videos filmed outside the theatre she looks so damn happy! And that should be all we care for. She could perfectly choose to leave the venue through a different door or simply escape on her limo right after she says Thank You, Good Night.

[Fighter 28,797]

10 minutes ago, madgefan said:

Don't you think the press and people who attended MDNA and RH (where she started really late) have made it clear she's not punctual anymore?

Unpopular opinion here BUT it's her friggin' show! If people are not willing, by any means, to resist the late starts then why bother purchasing her tickets in the first place?  Doesn't make any sense to me... It's just like that oh I spent 800 dollars the other day because I want to see Madonna front row but if she starts late I will be sooo mad at her, utterly disrespectful! kind of attitude 

People are flying over 10,000 kms just to attend the show, do 2 hours reaaaaaally affect the blast we always have at her concerts? I guess it's mostly Americans and Brits who complain about the late starts anyway, same thing about the subway closes early, the taxis are so expensive, blah blah blah conversation. In my opinion, usual moaners are so spoiled considering  that Madonna occasionally bring her tours to other continents and there are real fans who will get to experience her live rarely in their lives. Probably never.

I think people have every right to complain. I don't know what issues she has of starting on time, I really don't know how she manages her time but it is still not ok. 

I had very limited chances to see her live and it was worse for me because it was a stadium, and I had to help people all around me not to faint, some were literal kids. Of course a theater is much more comfortable and different but I don't think she has a sense of what people go through when she starts 3 hours late. I had people all around me who were saying they would never do it again. If other artists can start on time then I don't know what her issue is. It's not like she's the only perfectionist, or the only artist that needs to warm up and do checks, or the only artist that has complicated pieces of staging. "But it's Madonna" is not an excuse to me. She'll probably always have sell out shows anyway on that alone, so she can get away with treating her audience poorly.  So if people want to vent about it then they have every right as well. 

[mark perry 257]

1 hour ago, madgefan said:

Don't you think the press and people who attended MDNA and RH (where she started really late) have made it clear she's not punctual anymore?

Unpopular opinion here BUT it's her friggin' show! If people are not willing, by any means, to resist the late starts then why bother purchasing her tickets in the first place?  Doesn't make any sense to me... It's just like that oh I spent 800 dollars the other day because I want to see Madonna front row but if she starts late I will be sooo mad at her, utterly disrespectful! kind of attitude 

People are flying over 10,000 kms just to attend the show, do 2 hours reaaaaaally affect the blast we always have at her concerts? I guess it's mostly Americans and Brits who complain about the late starts anyway, same thing about the subway closes early, the taxis are so expensive, blah blah blah conversation. In my opinion, usual moaners are so spoiled considering  that Madonna occasionally bring her tours to other continents and there are real fans who will get to experience her live rarely in their lives. Probably never.

Does she have to? She was never that complaisant towards anybody. She's leaving the venue after giving her all onstage and yet people expect her to continue with the show? lol What lets me satisfied is that in most fan videos filmed outside the theatre she looks so damn happy! And that should be all we care for. She could perfectly choose to leave the venue through a different door or simply escape on her limo right after she says Thank You, Good Night.

half a hour or a hour late is not so bad but were talking 3 hours and a show finishing at 1.30 am in the morning if she does this late thing in london she will get booed before she comes on i bet ....she said during a interview that guy is always going on at her for being late but that she has loads to do ...perhaps if she wasnt a night owl and didnt wake till 11 am we would not have this problem ..i think its more to do with her being a night owl and yes 2 hours late does have a effect on your experience if she has to cut the show short due to curfew like what happened in manchester and ireland or was it scotland ?? i think well she just continued during her irish show even though they cut the power so yes it is a problem 

[Joseebus 2,547]

2 hours ago, Lilalo said:

Could you tell me a little bit more of the Medellín package? Like , do you get an email ahead of time for anything you need to do , where/when to enter? Do you get to keep your phones for a bit while in the VIP room and before the tour starts ?  What time does it start and end? Do they keep it going (VIP room) closer to the showtime since she starts late? Is there early access to the merchandise for sale ? Any other info you could share would be great and appreciated, I have this package for a date in Chicago and would like to know as much as I can so I know what to do when I get there, ;) thanks. 

You’ll get an email a few days before the show.  Check in for us started at 6:30 and they let us in at 7. We got to stay in the VIP room on our phones for a long time. Until at least 9:30/10. There was a photographer in there taking pictures of us against a backdrop and there was a cute little video booth as well. As far as the Medellín package goes, they take you guys backstage after letting you in. They also make sure to tell you when you’re in the front row that you can’t cross the white line that runs in front of the stage. Hope that helps!

[Joseebus 2,547]

Also, in spite of the fact that we all had seats, everybody stood for 90% of the show. We only sat for interludes and for “Frozen.”

[o_g_c_x 2,785]

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3IGo_knGJq/?igshid=1i27xrwbt5dzd

[Voguerista 11,742]

16 minutes ago, o_g_c_x said:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3IGo_knGJq/?igshid=1i27xrwbt5dzd

Thanks. I love these two together. 

[madgefan 10,137]

I agree with you guys @Fighter?and @mark perrybut still... how many times do we have the chance to see her perform live? I insist, it's not like we are seeing Madonna every year. For most people it will probably be once or *maybe* twice in their lives. I guess when we are lucky enough to attend concerts of any singer/band we usually try to make all the arrangements beforehand? Or am I the only one who sees it like that? 

I cannot ignore the fact that everybody has the right to complain about it but when the negativism purposely comes from the fans, people who tend to spend shitloads of money on her stuff, aren't they able to enjoy the moment for a couple of hours? I don't know.

If what she's doing is so terrible and disrespectful then why don't we just sabotage her and stop paying attention? 

[RUADJAI 14,909]

18 hours ago, Joseebus said:

Maluma was in the audience tonight as well as David! Madonna brought David on stage and we all sang happy birthday to him!

Maluma didn't join in on Medellin?!

[Joseebus 2,547]

18 minutes ago, RUADJAI said:

Maluma didn't join in on Medellin?!

No, but he was up there in his seat jamming during it!

[digitalfreaknyc 155]

4 hours ago, o_g_c_x said:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3IGo_knGJq/?igshid=1i27xrwbt5dzd

One of those two says their concert starts promptly at 8:30. Guess which one?

[Fighter 28,797]

4 hours ago, madgefan said:

I agree with you guys @Fighter?and @mark perrybut still... how many times do we have the chance to see her perform live? I insist, it's not like we are seeing Madonna every year. For most people it will probably be once or *maybe* twice in their lives. I guess when we are lucky enough to attend concerts of any singer/band we usually try to make all the arrangements beforehand? Or am I the only one who sees it like that? 

I cannot ignore the fact that everybody has the right to complain about it but when the negativism purposely comes from the fans, people who tend to spend shitloads of money on her stuff, aren't they able to enjoy the moment for a couple of hours? I don't know.

If what she's doing is so terrible and disrespectful then why don't we just sabotage her and stop paying attention? 

I actually do think a lot if people DID lose interest in her after seeing her on tour and having a bad experience. It feels disrespectful and not everyone cares as much as hardcore fans. The amount of people who were bitching about it when people were coming out of the stadium was very interesting.... and Ive had people who did not want to go the next time she came. When respect is lost...

[Jackie 8,028]

3 hours ago, Fighter? said:

I actually do think a lot if people DID lose interest in her after seeing her on tour and having a bad experience. It feels disrespectful and not everyone cares as much as hardcore fans. The amount of people who were bitching about it when people were coming out of the stadium was very interesting.... and Ive had people who did not want to go the next time she came. When respect is lost...

I don't know why she does not care, like let's be honest here she doesn't care, if she did, she would have changed her ways. This has been a chronic issue for such a long time- remember the interview with her during the MDNA tour - she said Guy was always telling her she needs to come on earlier on time....so it's not like she isn't aware of it, and it's not like she isn't aware the impact of her coming on late has on her touring and people, but still thinks it's ok to come on late...

So this just says that its not a concern to her, you are either cool with it, or you are not and I don't think she minds which side of that equation you are on.

[Rupert76 1,736]

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[Enrico 15,788]

 

More incredible news on the Polaroid thread...

To think that she is not ready to accept 2000 dollars for a Polaroid and keeps being late shows that she is losing track of reality. I can be insomniac, but others aren't. I also imagine not everyone attending the show reads forums and knows she is going on stage 3 hours late. Some people work early in the morning to earn in a month what is needed to buy this selfie. Of course I would wait even until 3 am, but the general public despite the money spent for the ticket will not... honestly it was also surprising to see the full cast going to bed at 5 am, after a night of rehearsals: they accept that, it's definitely worth the sacrifice, but it's out of this world.

[Danton 618]

Her loss of speed in terms of career increased his star megalomania. Instead of getting better she prefers to drive the nail

[Enrico 15,788]

My English is not good enough so can anyone be so kind to clarify: was he given the beer that Madonna would drink? (at 1:34)

[SimonVenekeo 1,893]

11 minutes ago, Enrico said:

My English is not good enough so can anyone be so kind to clarify: was he given the beer that Madonna would drink? (at 1:34)

Yes, it's all part of the show her team watches the audience before the show and picks where she will sit, usually it's front row. One night, the person didn't speak English so they didn't choose him, and another night the person was too drunk, so these times they used the second row.

[BillyBongo 227]

1 hour ago, Enrico said:

 

More incredible news on the Polaroid thread...

To think that she is not ready to accept 2000 dollars for a Polaroid and keeps being late shows that she is losing track of reality. I can be insomniac, but others aren't. I also imagine not everyone attending the show reads forums and knows she is going on stage 3 hours late. Some people work early in the morning to earn in a month what is needed to buy this selfie. Of course I would wait even until 3 am, but the general public despite the money spent for the ticket will not... honestly it was also surprising to see the full cast going to bed at 5 am, after a night of rehearsals: they accept that, it's definitely worth the sacrifice, but it's out of this world.

It does feel like she’s got her head in the clouds. She talked about wanting to get closer to her fans but she’s treating people who have paid a fortune to be there badly by keeping them waiting so long. And what the hell is that all about with the photo? Guilt tripping the audience for not earning mega bucks?! 
I feel like she could come on stage 5 hours late, bend over and fart at the audience for 90 minutes and then be confused as to why anyone had a problem. 
 

 

[stfan97 2,828]

Tuesday's show was pure magic.  It's still a bit of a blur, so I'll write more about it when I get home.  I would have enjoyed it a lot more however had she not started at 11pm after I woke up at 5:30am to fly in.  And before the usual suspects suggest I could just have planned ahead and spent an extra night of hotel (for what reason?!), I unfortunately had other plans and could not do that.  Maluma was in the house, got a huge cheer from the audience when he arrived, and David was in the other VIP box as it was his birthday.  Maluma and at least one friend did have their phones out before the show started (it was so visible from their bright screens when the entire rest of the theater was electronics free), but to their credit, they were super respectful and turned everything off for the rest of the show once it started.

I had such a great time and it was such an overall great vibe that I got another ticket for last night's show, which was, to be perfectly blunt, possibly the most awkward and tragic M show I've attended. 

She started at 11:15pm last night.  Everyone was in a horrible mood to start (I think this show was less full of fans because it was one of the last dates added after most people had gotten their other dates via the lottery) because it was drizzling all evening, making the commute a horror.  She was just full on bitchy most of the night.  The one heckler in the front rows kept yelling out all the punchlines to her jokes and script before she could say them to the point it disrupted the whole show, and she had to stop 5-6 times to tell him to SHUT UP.  "If you wanted to be IN my show, you should have come to the auditions."  Then OMG the audience.  Yes, she was late, but most people just left and got a refund if they were unhappy.  A super vocal contingent in the balcony just kept full out screaming, literally between every talking point between songs "YOU'RE LATE"  "YOU SUCK"  "THE SHOW SUCKS" to the point i don't think anyone in the balcony wasn't super distracted and could enjoy the show to the full extent.  In fact, a significant chunk of the balcony left before the end.  At least 5 people around me left after the first few songs.  Then even more obnoxious people moved in to take their places that were not the seats they had purchased.

The Polaroid moment got super awkward.  She said the guy who went up had already been up there before and $2k wasn't enough.  She asked if anyone had more than $2k and got no takers, so she said I'll just keep it then, and on with the show.

I felt SO bad for the poor girl in the front row during the beer moment.  It was tragic.  First, she made fun of the girl's Canadian accent ("I thought my Michigan accent was bad, but yours is tragic!"), then she asked what the girl did and was so bored by the answer she paused, then said "well, onto the alcohol, I think that is a more interesting topic".  Then the girl was so nervous she was speaking very slightly slowly to not shake and stammer, and Madonna asked her if she was on Diazepam or something.  She also said "I'm still recovering from the fact that no one bought my Polaroid."  At that point, the girl said she had tried to offer money during the Polaroid moment and timidly offered again "$2,500", but M just cut her off coldly as it still wasn't enough and said well thanks for being a great sport, and on with the show.  It wasn't the girl's first time at the show, but it was all slightly horrifying.  I probably would have felt like crying if that were me.

She did say at one point that "to be totally honest with you, tonight has been a very challenging night."  Someone asked why and she said "I don't have to explain why."

The energy was completely dead by the end, and we left at 1:40am to a full out downpour.  A large portion of the audience didn't really have umbrellas, so all I heard when I got out was more bitching and moaning.  It's 54 degrees this morning.