Madonna Finishes Her Career at Madison Square Garden

Madonna performed her final concert before retirement Friday evening at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Lady Gaga opened the concert by performing her signature songs: “Telephone”, “Alejandro”, and “Just Dance”.

Madonna opened with “Material Girl” and the crowd erupted with excitement. However, when she began to sing, the 50,000 fans in attendance grew immediately silent. Madonna’s signature voice was replaced by a bizarre accent.

“I was really stoked to see her perform,” long-time fan Matt Jones said. “But when that earsplitting crap came out of her mouth I began to question myself if Madonna was actually on the stage.”

In her second act, Madonna nearly redeemed herself with her classic hit “Vogue”.

“I was still shocked by her painful rendition of “Material Girl,” long-time fan Sarah Parker said. “But when she began the second song with more intensity and a better voice, I almost forgot what had just happened moments before.”

The catchy beat was backed by an incredible show of strobe lights. Madonna was in a black leotard with knee high leather boots. Her voice carried throughout the venue and triggered a more enthusiastic mood in her fans. As the crowd cheered for more, Madonna and her dancers strutted onto the catwalk. Her walk on the catwalk added a fashion show dimension to the performance.

The final song, “Music”, created an electrifying mood that permeated through the crowd. The fans bounced to the electronic beat. The sparkling lights helped for a smooth transition into the song. Madonna came out sporting a tank top that read “Mother F***er.” Madonna steady voice continued as she began to dance. Her dancers continued their elaborate flips and turns, adding to the excitement. As confetti floated down from the ceiling, the song ended with a large bang.

Many thought Madonna went out with an amazing performance, but is it really about her music? Or is it about the image she creates on stage?



-Nick O'Connor