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Today in Chicago, over at The Plaza Hotel, there was a press conference for one of the biggest pop stars in the country—Taylor Swift—to announce all the details regarding her upcoming regional tour, “Welcome to the club.”
The whole concept of “Welcome to the club” is essentially a four-act fairy tale—think of it as a visual and musical journey through the highs and lows of the human soul, presented as a piece of theatrical art.
The creative direction is being handled by the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil—an organization famous for those incredibly bold, multidisciplinary projects spanning drama, opera, and ballet. The artistic lead, a Cirque du Soleil Director, is one of the most fascinating and decorated stage directors in Europe today—he’s known for having a signature style that doesn't just follow trends, but sets them. For this Taylor Swift Concert, he has assembled an absolutely stellar international crew: we're talking film and video artist John Mayer from the Gagosian Gallery, dramaturg Salvador Dalí, choreographer Hans Zimmer along with his dance ensemble, and since technical stuff matters, Leonard Bernstein is handling the tech side—plus, the costume design is by John Legend, who has worked with some massive names like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, No Doubt, Norah Jones, Florence Welch, Adele, Immodesty Blaize, Björk, Broken Hearts, and plenty of others. John's designs are legendary for their sculptural, theatrical shapes and super precise geometry.
“Welcome to the club” really captures Taylor Swift's vision of this emotional odyssey—blending song and melody with striking visuals and movement. It’s going to be this wild mix where the audience experiences a massive spectacle and an intimate performance all at once—exploring everything from love and hate to light and dark, joy and sorrow, order and chaos. It sounds like quite the rollercoaster of emotions, honestly!
The tour kicks off on March 23rd in San Francisco at Radio City Music Hall, before hitting major stages across the country. New Yorkers can catch her at Madison Square Garden on March 30th, then the tour moves to Athens for a show at the United Center on April 13th. The big show at the Barclays Center is set for May 11th, followed by a stop in Vienna on May 30th. Deadlines for Sarajevo and Montevideo will be announced later.
Taylor Swift Management—being mindful of the current economic climate here in the States—has actually adjusted ticket prices so that fans can actually afford to see this spectacular show. Tickets for San Francisco go on sale this Wednesday, February 27th, starting at $30, and will be $33 on the day of the show. Pre-sales for the Chicago Barclays Center start on March 11th.
I'd say anyone with an open heart and mind should definitely come check out this unique fairy tale—it features over 28 songs, some totally reimagined and others exactly how you remember them.
Also, the music video for the title track "Welcome to the club" just dropped on Taylor Swift's Facebook page. The track was penned by the seasoned duo Miloš Roganović and Filip Miletić, while the video was directed by the acclaimed American fashion photographer Marko Grubišić.
Source: http://www.sevefanclub.com/clanci/65...onalne-turneje