New York, NY (Top40 Charts) JAY-Z AND BEYONCE took Cleveland by storm last night for the first stop of their OTR II North American leg, performing at FirstEnergy Stadium. The show features one of the largest stages ever for a concert tour, including two catwalks that extend deep in to the audience and a floating platform that goes over half the length of the stadium. The production is a celebration of love, family and culture, featuring a performance wall embedded within the massive screens, a 26-person vertical orchestra and 17 dancers.
Media praise for the North American opener includes:
"The 'On The Run II Tour' pulls out all the stops, including a massive backing band, dancers upon dancers, fireworks, the aforementioned moving stage and various wardrobe changes." - The Plain Dealer
"...those in attendance saw two of the biggest stars in music history at the top of their game." - The Plain Dealer
The new leg follows a slew of recently wrapped dates in the U.K. and Europe, with media raving about the phenomenal show:
"Pop's number-one power couple reaffirmed their dominance, and the strength of their bond, at a hits-packed, visually stunning show…" - Rolling Stone
"On The Run II delivers… without compromise to exquisite and devastating degrees." - Billboard
"Production wise, it's a masterclass in how to put on a stadium show… it's a total triumph - and the perfect indication that things will only get bigger and better as the world tour of juggernaut proportions goes on." - NME
"a thrilling joyride through the stars' back catalogues that covered feminist anthems (Flawless); hip-hop classics (Dirt Off Your Shoulder) and the obligatory display of Beyonce's vocal force (Resentment)" - BBC
DJ Khaled and
Chloe x Halle also made their debut in Cleveland last night and will appear on all North American dates as support. Also making it's North American debut is Club Carter - an exclusive, interactive VIP club in the front center of the stadium where fans can experience the unforgettable show up close. Club Carter also includes guaranteed early entry and a cash bar with beer, wine and spirits before the show starts.
With the massive staging, video and production this show has to bring, tickets at all price levels have just been released and are available now at www.livenation.com. Full routing below.
JAY-Z AND BEYONCÉ OTR II NORTH AMERICAN DATES:
July 25 Cleveland, OH FirstEnergy Stadium
July 27 Washington, DC FedEx Field
July 28 Washington, DC FedEx Field
July 30 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field
Aug. 02 E. Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium
Aug. 03 E. Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium
Aug. 05 Boston, MA Gillette Stadium
Aug. 08 Minneapolis, MN US Bank Stadium
Aug. 10 Chicago, IL Soldier Field
Aug. 11 Chicago, IL Soldier Field
Aug. 13 Detroit, MI Ford Field
Aug. 16 Columbus, OH Ohio Stadium
Aug. 18 Buffalo, NY New Era Field
Aug. 21 Columbia, SC Williams-Brice Stadium
Aug. 23 Nashville, TN Vanderbilt Stadium
Aug. 25 Atlanta, GA Mercedes Benz Stadium
Aug. 26 Atlanta, GA Mercedes Benz Stadium
Aug. 29 Orlando, FL Camping World Stadium
Aug. 31 Miami, FL Hard Rock Stadium
Sept. 11 Arlington, TX AT&T Stadium
Sept. 13 New Orleans, LA Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Sept. 15 Houston, TX NRG Stadium
Sept. 16 Houston, TX NRG Stadium
Sept. 19 Phoenix, AZ University of
Phoenix Stadium
Sept. 22 Los Angeles, CA Rose Bowl
Sept. 23 Los Angeles, CA Rose Bowl
Sept. 27 San Diego, CA SDCCU Stadium
Sept. 29
Santa Clara, CA Levi's Stadium
Oct. 02 Vancouver, BC BC Place
Oct. 04 Seattle, WA CenturyLink Field
For complete tour and ticket information visit: www.livenation.com, www.beyonce.com & www.rocnation.com.
