She exclaimed that Friday was the “ultimate birthday” as Lady Gaga, dressed in a vibrant red leotard, decided to mark her 28th birthday by starting her week-long concert series at the Roseland Ballroom in New York. In a tweet to her 41.1 million followers, she expressed her excitement to bid farewell to Roseland with a spectacular performance. “Let’s give Roseland a send-off it won’t forget, surrounded by all the roses in the Big Apple! It’s time to shine!”
Lady Gaga, sporting a vibrant red leotard, decided to mark her 28th birthday by starting off her week-long residency at the iconic Roseland Ballroom in New York on Friday. The flamboyant pop sensation showcased her skills with a rose-decorated keytar on stage at the historic theater on 52nd Street, which is sadly set to close down after 56 years of entertainment. As the last artist to perform at Roseland before its transformation into a 59-story residential building, Gaga expressed her excitement about playing in the one venue in the city where she had not yet performed, reminiscing about the Manhattan clubs that helped shape her fearless persona.
Things are looking pretty good! The extravagant pop star showed off a keytar covered in roses on stage at the 52nd Street theatre, a venue that is unfortunately going to be shutting down after more than half a century.
Looking striking as ever, the singer known as G.U.Y, real name Stefani Germanotta, stood out in her signature fishnet stockings, but also rocked a variety of vibrant bra tops, shiny underwear, and stylish high-heeled boots during her performance.
It’s finally time to bid farewell to Roseland in style! The legendary five-time Grammy winner will be the last artist to grace the stage at Roseland before it undergoes a transformation into a stunning 59-storey residential tower.
After seven incredible nights at Roseland, Lady Gaga’s residency will come to an end on April 7th. She will then be hitting the road for her ARTPOP Ball Tour, starting on May 4th at the BB&T Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Throughout the performances, the talented singer, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, rocked her signature fishnet stockings, but also switched it up with a variety of colorful bra tops, sparkly panties, and high-heeled boots. In addition to her amazing performances, Lady Gaga also treated her fans to a behind-the-scenes look with a backstage vanity mirror selfie as she got ready for the show. Outside the iconic venue, Gaga’s devoted fans, also known as Little Monsters, eagerly waited in long lines, sporting fun birthday tiaras and wigs to show their support for their favorite artist.
“It’s pretty much the only venue in town where I haven’t performed yet,” said the Do What U Want artist as they posted a selfie in front of a vanity mirror backstage, getting ready for the show.
Loyal fans: The sign outside the iconic New York venue showed that Gaga’s birthday show had completely sold out, thanks to her dedicated fan base.
Adorable: Outside, Gaga’s devoted fans, known as Little Monsters, eagerly waited in lengthy queues decked out in colorful birthday tiaras and playful wigs.
Guess who showed up as a fan at Gaga’s birthday concert? James Franco, the actor from Of Mice and Men, was seen leaving the show.
Dressed in angelic wings and a shiny leotard that resembled tinsel, the pop star at her first concert reminded fans of her early Just Dance era with a look that sparkled like the star on a Christmas tree.
Beaming with joy: Gaga seemed quite self-assured in her chosen outfit as she stood for photos with her numerous fans. Arriving at Roseland in a yellow cab adorned with roses, the singer-songwriter stepped out in what she called her ‘birthday suit.’ Her 14 tattoos and flesh-colored thong were visible underneath the transparent bodysuit, cleverly covered up with strategically-placed roses. Earlier that Friday, Gaga experimented with different shapes in a shiny gold mini-dress resembling an egg and a unique wavy headpiece.
Get ready to cheer! Lady Gaga arrived at Roseland in a yellow taxi covered in roses and showed up in her birthday suit when she stepped out.
The woman dressed in red stood out with her 14 tattoos peeking out from under a sheer bodysuit, cleverly adorned with roses to maintain her modesty. Lady Gaga faced a challenge in her tight outfit, causing a struggle in her mobility.
+22Gallery Preview Swimming in a sea of fabric: Earlier on Friday, Gaga experimented with different sizes and shapes with a glimmering egg-shaped mini-dress paired with a unique wavy headpiece. During rehearsals, the Mother Monster was seen wearing yet another daring sheer black bodysuit with oversized white platform sneakers. For her birthday celebrations, the starlet rocked her fourth and final streetwear look which included a quirky white visor, oversized sunglasses, and a stylish blue dress. Gaga’s residency at Roseland will come to a close on April 7, as she prepares to kick off her upcoming ARTPOP Ball Tour beginning on May 4 at the BB&T Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Outfit #3: During the rehearsal, Lady Gaga rocked a striking see-through black bodysuit with oversized white platform sneakers. She also sported a quirky visor and eye shield for a unique look.
Outfit #4! The birthday girl’s fourth and final ensemble for her big day featured a quirky white visor, oversized sunglasses, and a stylish blue athletic dress.