Katy Perry

I took my daughter to see Katy Perry for her 9th birthday; we went with my friend Laura and her 9 year old daughter. We had nosebleed seats at the Verizon Center, but I still felt we saw everything clearly, so I didn't mind. (Verizon center hold 18,000 people - it's an indoor stadium in the heart of DC.) We arrived at 7:10 and the first opener was already going strong: Ferras, who I have since learned is a Jordanian singer-songwriter based in LA and the first to sign onto Katy Perry's new label. He was a little to boy band/R&B-sounding for my taste, but he did have stage presence. He spent most of his time behind keyboards, so he didn't move around much on the huge stage, but he did have a pink neon sign of his name behind him. I give him a "meh". Capital Cities went on at 8 pm. I had previewed more of their music before attending this show, and it turns out I like a few of their songs, not just the famous one "Safe and Sound". Capital Cities is technically a duo from LA, but they brought a few other musicians on the tour with them. The trumpeter really stood out on stage, and I liked the band's neon jackets with the reflective stripes as costumes. They were better about using the whole stage than Ferras. They walked the catwalk sometimes and had a dance-party to a remix of Safe and Sound as their exit song where the band just danced and ran around like maniacs. It was adorable, and smart reinforcement of their hit single. (They also played the original version in the middle of the set.) The band was also savvy enough to remember to tell the crowd their name, unlike Ferras. (That is my #1 pet peeve with openers - it's marketing 101, musicians!) Katy Perry went on right at 9 pm and was coming back for an encore at 11:15 when we left. I almost never see shows with 2 hour sets, so that was a bit of a shock to me, but honestly, she kept our attention the entire time. All the rumors I'd heard about her amazing stage shows were 100% true. She brought it. Elaborate video backdrops, huge props that came up through trapdoors in the floor of the stage, a giant V shaped runway with general admission standing room in the middle, conveyor belts as part of that runway, amazing laser lights (better light design than I've ever seen at an show), acrobats, amazing dancers, lots of costume changes - you name it, she did it. By the end of it, I could see why someone would shell out $175 for a floor seat to this show. (And a lot more for VIP "experiences" like meet and greets.) Prismatic - glow tube costumes, gemstone background, best glitter effect ever from laser lights, arrived through floor that opened like gem facets, umbrellas and glowing spears Roar Part of Me Wide Awake This Moment / Love Me
Egyptian - rode an oversized gold puppet horse, hunks in chest straps, a rapper as the sphinx in a cartoon video, twisty platform rose high in the air with Katy on it. Dark Horse E.T. Legendary Lovers I Kissed a Girl Cat-Oure - a long, funny kitty meme cartoon video for set change (does she EVER know her audience!), cat costumes, reference to "Katy Kats" fan club, cat couture runway show to Vogue, oversized cat scratching posts with carpet perches Hot N Cold International Smile (Contains elements of 'Vogue' by Madonna) Acoustic - sunflower set, fairy princess costume, selfie photo, gave a pizza to a kid, talked to all the kids in the audience in a way that connected well By the Grace of God The One That Got Away / Thinking of You Unconditionally Throwback - harness flying, silk over the audience pit, cloud effects, platform and crazy 1-story-high bell skirt yin-yang dress, giant puppet butterflies. Walking on Air It Takes Two This Is How We Do / Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) Hyper Heon - neon 80s clothes, neon floating parade float balloons in audience (including Cover Girl marketing tie-in lipstick), inflatable full sized pink convertible that dancers rode in, moving neon letters that spelled out various words, Katy wore a bra made of 2 big smiley faces with a third big one on her butt Teenage Dream California Gurls Birthday
Encore:(We missed this) Firework

Katy Perry's Prismatic Tour is a zany, colorful world of wonder from her opening number of "Roar" to an encore filled with pyrotechnics and an audience jumping up and down screaming for more. I must say that I was impressed with Katy's live vocals, they were much more impressive than I was expecting. She does a full 2 hour set of all of her hits and a few favorites from her new album, Prism. That's right, I said 2 hours!! And that didn't include support from her opening acts, Ferras and Capital Cities, both of which had you up and dancing before Katy's grand arrival. This is show is camper than any drag show I've ever seen. This girl loves a theme and commits. She opened the show with the Prismatic set with a Greecian warrior vibe and light up costumes. She then transported the audience to Egypt where she arrived on a moving horse. Dancers were dressed as pharohs, black spiders and bootylicious mummies! After yet another costume change, Katy appeared on a giant ball of yarn in a hot pink cat suit singing a cabaret style version of "Hot N Cold" for her Cat-Oure section, transitioning into "International Smile" which even featured a Kitty fashion runway to Madonna's "Vogue." Things were then slowed down for an acoustic set in Katy's magical garden with sunflowers and giant floating butterflies. Next was my personal favorite, Throwback, which was a full-fledged 90's dance party. Smiley faces, ying-yang signs and bicycle shorts were in abundance. This set was already crazy fun and then they filled the stadium with giant emoji balloons including a taco and a smiling poo. Katy closed the show in Hyper Neon with some of her biggest hits and returned to stage for an encore of "Firework." If you're in need of a smile, this show is a sure fire ticket! Both Katy Perry and her show are wonderfully light-hearted and full of love. If you don't have a sense of humor, this show might not be for you. I think my only note would be to be prepared for heards of young tween girls. I know, I know it's Katy Perry not U2, but sometimes I forget that I'm 28 year old trapped in a 13 year old's body.

Katy Perry wowwed us here in Toon Town. I caught her previous tour with Janelle Monae and thought that it would be impossible to top. WRONG! She brought 2 warm up acts - each doing about 45-50 minute sets.. (Unforuntately I missed the first one but Kacey Musgraves was great. She had a harder country rock sound that worked and she used all of the stage and the audience joined in on a few of her tunes.) Then came the Prismatic Tour. Like last time Katy had a theme - angles edges and reflections (Katy in Wonderland last time.) The stage and runway was in the form of diamond and the back screen was a segmented pyramid. Compared to the previous tour it looked a bit sparse and toned down. Ooops! There's actually more hidden site which involved treadmills, lifts and it ended up being more elaborate than last time. Her 2 hour plus performance included songs from all three albums but many with a new spin - Broadway musical treatment and one almost throwback to the torch song era on one of her biggest hits. A lot was going on but the stage wasn't too busy for the eye. There was very creative use of costumes, props, video and lasers and you must make sure you stay for Prism vision. (Some people left because they thought the show was over.) Katy was her usual funny, honest and warm self and there was a precious moment when she had a picture taken with a 5 year-old look-a-like (no cell phone for a selfie.) Katy loves her fans and it showed. I think she really loved our little "Town" too and that added to her performance. (She was here for the Warped Tour 7 years ago and she said it's been too long.) Her show is a fun experience with lots of surprizes (I won't give anymore spoilers) and she is definitely one to catch. Her show has appeal to beyond her fans and this tour confirmed to me that she is one of those performers you must see each time she is near - you may not like the music but you have to experience it at least once. (Kiss falls into this category as do the Stones, Cher and such.)

To say right now that watching Katy Perry live is a total MUST is, actually, quite an understatement. Just a look at her current tour sales will tell you that almost no one wants to miss her latest live production. But watching Katy Perry live is more than just a show, it's more of a lovely memory you will share with friends you didn't know you had.

Katy Perry is one of those artists who fully commits herself to bring her fans an experience that displays cutting edge production while keeping a deeply intimate vibe. There's little chance you'll see her outside the local major arena these days, and still she always makes it feel like a tiny place and like every song is been sung directly to you. No, that does not have anything to do with me watching her on the stage fence everytime. It has to do with how she gets involved with every aspect of the show, as opposed to just focusing on performing, making it all even more personal. On every tour, she plays the full new album, while incorporating the fan favorite songs in a nicely balanced set, always full of awesome custome changes and stage surprises. Her long-time live band and dance crew are always a powerhouse by themselves and just add to the whole experience. The songs live always have enhanced arrangements which prove her musicianship while shocking many naysayers.

The first time she took her full tour to Mexico, was with the California Dreams Tour in 2011, with her first stop in Guadalajara. Eager to see her perform that perfect album live more than once I hopped on an overnight bus and made the trip by myself. The joy in the air that night, the perfection of the set, and the overall happiness in everyone's face throughout the show, allowed me to make new friends with whom I'm now making travel arrangements to see the 4 nights in Mexico of her new Prismatic World Tour. Only god knows what this tour has in store for me...

liveshowjunkie, May 2014

From aztec warriors to Katy cats chasing down an evil rat, the Katy perry concert was outstanding. Despite the loads of hatred towards the newly 30 pop star, Perry came out with a bang and put on a show that will be remembered for a lifetime. With Katy's set list covering her original hits such as "I Kissed A Girl" to her new hits like "Roar," Katy rocked the nearly packed Prudential Center. After her first few numbers that featured dancers and lights galore, Katy proceeded to chage throughout the show into her countless eclectic outfits. By far the acrobatic tricks and light performances combined with her beautiful voice and unique stage, Katy truly set herself apart from every other performer. With areas of the stage moving up and down, in circles, and across the stage, Perry was allowed to perform in every inch of the concert venue. Despite some technical difficulties in the beginning of the concert, Perry was able to recover extremely well and maintain her positive and cheerful view on life and uplift the audience. What sets Katy's concert apart from others was her powerful connection with the audience, giving the audience the feeling that she truly cared about and loved each and every single one of her fans. From taking selfies with members of the audience to giving one lucky girl an entire pizza, Katy's sweet and genuine personality was shown by these unique experiences with her biggest fans. With "Birthday" finally featuring more flying tricks, a volunteer from the audience, confetti, and a ginormous birthday cake, the concert was ended just as extravagantly as it began. I would strongly recommend anyone who enjoys her music and enjoys having a great time to go see Katy Perry in concert. She truly does know how to perform!

I don't believe, in my 32 years on this planet, that I have ever looked forward to a concert as much as I did this Katy Perry venture. (Which is saying A LOT considering how many amazing concerts I've been to.) ...and what a concert it was. Katy DID NOT disappoint. If you are a fan of Katy Perry...if you are a fan of fantastical pop music...if you are a fan of dancing your a** off without fear of some bloke grinding your back pockets off - GO SEE KATY. 2+ Hours of pure, unadulterated pop bliss. Booming beats, live soaring vocals, prismatic colors, and tons of cute, well-coiffed, well-choreographed dancers. I can't gush enough about the Prismatic experience. I dare say Katy is holding tight to the crown of Pop music right now, and it is reflected by the obviously large budget she had to work with when designing her show.
Seriously, though, she covered tracks from all three of her albums. She did take what I consider to have been a well-deserved breather in the middle of the show with a stripped down acoustic segment before she ramped right back up into confetti and cotton candy mayhem. She had a great rapport with her audience and seemed to be genuinely appreciative of us, and the life she's been given.
GO. Unless you're an anti-pop stooge, you WILL NOT be disappointed.

The concert was a disappointment.

Having purposely flown over to singapore to see her, leaving my toddler and baby behind with my parents in the hotel, we were expecting an entertaining performance based on reviews on her tour. However, It has proven otherwise.

Felt that her effort wasn't there and that there's not much stage presence. Keeps disappearing behind stage for her attire etc.. We don't get to see her enough on stage. She didn't really captivate the crowd and seems like she's only doing the concert for the sake of doing it only. The singing was pre-recorded at some parts - dancing was not energetic.

The part where a fan was invited to stage was pretty interesting. That made everyone smiled. Wish she could have done more like that - connect with the crowd with her singing. Thought the prismatic effect was very cool. Aside from that, this is by far the most boring concert we've been to :(

Wow! just wow! Katy Perry you know how to start and end a show! the thing I will definetly take away the most from this concert is when she spoke to us. not just through words. but singing as well. each costume she changed into represented something different. the way she acted on stage was like it was just you and her for two hours. well she actually said that. haha. my favorite part of the concert was well... let me think!... oh wait! I got it!..... EVERYTHING!!! I loved everything about the show! what's not to love. I mean you're at a Katy Perry concert where you can rock out, dress up, even die your hair different colors and no one can judge you. Because as Katy said last night at the concert, a Kitty Kat is a very real person, who loves life - and those people, the Kitty Kat's, are us. the fans. so thanks Katy Perry for putting on a show I'll never forget! :)

Two words: SO AWESOME. The lights, the outfits, the love. She came on stage with a sparkly red outfit and came out of an eyeball. She sang some songs in the outfit like Chained to the rhythm and Dark Horse. Then she sang a lot of throwback songs all at once, she sang hot n cold (with a bra that changed from hot to cold) , California Gurls, Last Friday night, E.T, teenage dream, and I kissed a girl. Then she got a huge almost desert setup, I even think there was a stripper pole for Bom appetit. Then she was flying on a planet while in a sparkly white outfit. She sang wide awake, power, thinking of you, and she invited a fan onstage. It was cute. Then she got in a blue outfit and sang Swish Swish, hey hey hey, and roar. Then she went off stage. Then came back for the encore, which was a slower version of Firework. Definitely recommend seeing her live.

I saw Katy in concert for the Witness world tour for my birthday. It would be a lie to say I wasn’t completely blow away. I’ve been a fan since 2014 but fell out of interest for a little while. After seeing Witness in concert though I was immediately hooked on again.

Katy keeps your attention and makes your experience about more than music. She makes even people who aren’t fans have a great time and enjoy themselves. My cousin went with me and doesn’t even like Katy yet she was dancing and singing along.

It was a rewarding experience and definitely worth your money! From the lights, to the music, to the stage, to the effects, to dancers, to just Katy herself everything was on point.

Over all I can’t wait to seeing her again!