Katy Perry exhibited exactly why she is renowned as one of the world’s most acclaimed music artists on Wednesday night as she kickstarted her first-ever Las Vegas residency, Play, at Resorts World.
The 37-year-old singing sensation put on a pop-tastic show her avid fans would not forget, particularly when she lactated beer out of her sultry bra dress made of cans, harking back to her 2010 California Gurls video, before making several cheeky references to the Covid pandemic with the help of giant toilet and mask props.
According to reports, the pop star will be performing 32 shows up until March, which will see her pocket $168million, making her the latest star to cash in with nightly Sin City shows.
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Probably… the best show in the world! Katy Perry ‘lactated’ beer out of a sexy dress made of cans before downing it during the opening night of her $168m Vegas residency – giving a nod to the pandemic with giant mask and toilet roll props
The beer-indulging may have been a standout moment difficult to outdo, but the Teenage Dream songstress ensured she pulled out all of the wardrobe stops elsewhere during the momentous evening, including a bold sparking yellow-and-orange slit gown and a pink-and-white vinyl mini dress.
In total the star donned eight different looks for the show, also including an eye-catching white mini dress a pink PVC dress with a toadstool-inspired hat, before changing into a pink Cleopatra-style gown as she emerged from a keyhole.
For another fun look, the star channelled the 60s in a bubble-inspired white dress as she performed alongside a enormous inflatable ducks.
Given the impact of the recent Covid pandemic, it was no surprise that Katy alluded to the virus with several oversized props, including a huge mask, and toilet rolls, to reference panic-buying of the essential at the start of the crisis last year.
Katy’s sets were nothing short of spectacular, comprising a keyhole, ducks, a life-size face mask – and the neon toilet which the Californian-born jumped out of.
The global star made her way through an impressive setlist, including classics such as Dark Horse, California Gurls, I Kissed A Girl, Teenage Dream, Roar, and Firework.
Along with changing into a total of eight jaw-dropping looks, the hitmaker showcased her jaw-dropping figure in the sexy dress, surrounded by dancers in their own zany looks.
Her show sparked a flurry of reaction from her die-hard fans, with many desperate to know more about the show, and more importantly whether tickets were still available.
One wrote: ‘Got to watch the amazing @katyperry and her team perform in Vegas tonight. What a treat!…’ while another added: ‘Katy Perry’s Vegas residency looks… interesting…
A third wrote: ‘THIS is how u do a vegas show,’ while one added: ‘What is going on here and why do I need to find a way to get my tickets for Katy Perry in Vegas IMMEDIATELY now??? (Also, side note, When I’m Gone is the best thing she’s released since NRO and I NEED to hear it live with a horde of screaming, dancing fans…)’
One posted: ‘Katy looks so happy in her las vegas residency omg i love you so much and i’m so proud of you… katy perry was born for vegas and you can’t deny it…
‘Katy Perry really the true Vegas Queen wow,’ one gushed.
The mother-of-one’s debut residency – which will continue into the new year – was established during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Katy described it as ‘larger than life’ and ‘the kookiest, most camp show I’ve ever put together.’
And if the set of photographs from the showstopping first night are anything to go by, the Californian star has spoken that into existence.
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Having fun? Proving that being a superstar was simply childs play, Katy was surrounded by oversized toys and props as she changed into her different looks, including a fun purple 1960s-inspired rain jacket
On Tuesday, Katy teased her fans before the first show by revealing her full set list.
The musician posted a brief video for her 146million Instagram fans where she showed off her neat handwriting while sharing each song she will be performing during her set.
‘TOMORROW you can officially come to PERRY PLAYLAND Where you can come and sing along to so many of your favorite songs! #PLAY,’ she captioned her post.
Among some of the tunes she will be singing at Resorts World in Vegas are hits like California Gurls, I Kissed A Girl, Teenage Dream, Roar, and Firework.
Comedian Amy Schumer seemed ready for the show as she commented, ‘Holy s**t’ adding three fire emojis.
Meanwhile singer Rita Ora wrote, ‘Literally hit after hit after hit.’
She has been giving fans glimpses at the behind-the-scenes preparations ahead of the show on social media, sharing videos of props and costumes.
Last week she unveiled one of her many stage props – a large, animated toilet – in a brief video shared to Instagram.
‘Only 8 more days until you can come to PERRY PLAYLAND’ captioned Perry, adding that those in attendance will ‘be flush with happiness!’
The giant toilet prop comes in a blinding shade of orange and boasted two toilet paper rolls for eyes. The lid moved up and down to mimic a mouth.
Perry recently revealed how she’s been physically preparing for the hectic residency schedule.
The singer said she has been working out three to five days a week.
She also told Entertainment Tonight that she has mostly been focusing on ‘strength training and weights,’ but also loves to take hikes with her family, including her partner, actor Orlando Bloom, and the couple’s one-year-old daughter Daisy Dove.
‘We also like to hike. Orlando has one of those hiking backpacks that we can pop Daisy into; she loves it,’ shared the Grammy nominee.
The singer’s beau also helps out with her fashion choices.
Perry told E! News on December 15 that the actor was happy to help her pick out the wardrobe for the big show.
‘We talked about the costumes and the makeup. Sometimes when I’m going to a fitting, he’ll ask for notes or I’ll show him this,’ she said, promising fans that her outfits will feature plenty of rhinestones.
