{"id":13696,"date":"2018-07-27T15:58:42","date_gmt":"2018-07-27T22:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=13696"},"modified":"2018-07-30T12:13:09","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T19:13:09","slug":"jay-z-beyonce-kick-off-otr-ii-north-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2018\/07\/27\/jay-z-beyonce-kick-off-otr-ii-north-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Jay-Z and Beyonce Kick Off OTR II In North America"},"content":{"rendered":"
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JAY-Z AND<\/b>\u00a0BEYONC\u00c9\u00a0<\/b>took\u00a0Cleveland<\/span>\u00a0by storm the other night for the first stop of their\u00a0OTR II\u00a0<\/b>North American leg, performing at FirstEnergy Stadium. The show includes 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.<\/p>\n “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.” \u2013 The Plain Dealer<\/i><\/p>\n “…those in attendance saw two of the biggest stars in music history at the top of their game.” \u2013 The Plain Dealer<\/i><\/p>\n The new leg follows a slew of recently wrapped dates in the U.K. and\u00a0Europe<\/span>, with media raving about the phenomenal show:<\/p>\n “Pop’s number-one power couple reaffirmed their dominance, and the strength of their bond, at a hits-packed, visually stunning show\u2026” \u2013 Rolling Stone<\/i><\/p>\n “On The Run II delivers\u2026 without compromise to exquisite and devastating degrees.” \u2013 Billboard<\/i><\/p>\n “Production wise, it’s a masterclass in how to put on a stadium show\u2026 it’s a total triumph \u2013 and the perfect indication that things will only get bigger and better as the world tour of juggernaut proportions goes on.” \u2013 NME<\/i><\/p>\n “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)” \u2013 BBC<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n DJ Khaled<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0Chloe x Halle<\/b>\u00a0also made their debut in\u00a0Cleveland<\/span>\u00a0last night and will appear on all North American dates as support. Also making it’s North American debut is\u00a0Club Carter<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 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.<\/p>\n 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\u00a0www.livenation.com<\/a>. Full routing below.<\/p>\n JAY-Z AND BEYONC\u00c9 OTR II NORTH AMERICAN DATES:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n July 25\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Cleveland, OH\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n FirstEnergy Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n July 27\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Washington, DC\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n FedEx Field<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n July 28\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Washington, DC\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n FedEx Field\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n July 30\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Lincoln Financial Field<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 02\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n E. Rutherford, NJ\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n MetLife Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 03\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n E. Rutherford, NJ\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n MetLife Stadium\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 05\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Boston, MA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Gillette Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 08\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Minneapolis, MN\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n US Bank Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 10\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Chicago, IL\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Soldier Field<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 11\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Chicago, IL\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Soldier Field<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 13\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Detroit, MI\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Ford Field\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 16\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Columbus, OH\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Ohio Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 18\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Buffalo, NY\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n New Era Field<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 21\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Columbia, SC\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Williams-Brice Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 23\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Nashville, TN\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Vanderbilt Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 25\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Atlanta, GA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Mercedes Benz Stadium\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 26\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Atlanta, GA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Mercedes Benz Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 29\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Orlando, FL\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Camping World Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Aug. 31\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Miami, FL\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Hard Rock Stadium\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sept. 11\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Arlington, TX\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n AT&T Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sept. 13\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n New Orleans, LA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Mercedes-Benz Superdome<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sept. 15\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Houston, TX\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n NRG Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sept. 16\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Houston, TX\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n NRG Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sept. 19\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Phoenix, AZ\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n University of Phoenix Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sept. 22\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Los Angeles, CA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Rose Bowl\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sept. 23\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Los Angeles, CA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Rose Bowl\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sept. 27\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n San Diego, CA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n SDCCU Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sept. 29\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Santa Clara, CA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Levi’s Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Oct. 02\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Vancouver, BC\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n BC Place\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Oct. 04\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Seattle, WA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n CenturyLink Field<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n For complete tour and ticket information visit:\u00a0www.livenation.com<\/a>,\u00a0www.beyonce.com<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0www.rocnation.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n SOURCE Live Nation Entertainment<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" JAY-Z AND\u00a0BEYONC\u00c9\u00a0took\u00a0Cleveland\u00a0by storm the other night for the first stop of their\u00a0OTR II\u00a0North American leg, performing at FirstEnergy Stadium. The show includes 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. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,6],"tags":[7598,7600,7599,6450,2496,7601,2208,3257,3886,4983],"class_list":{"0":"post-13696","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-do","7":"category-hollywood","8":"tag-beyonce","9":"tag-chloe-x-halle","10":"tag-club-carter","11":"tag-dj-khaled","12":"tag-featured","13":"tag-firstenergy-stadium","14":"tag-jay-z","15":"tag-live-nation","16":"tag-live-nation-entertainment","17":"tag-otr-ii"},"yoast_head":"\nMedia praise for the North American opener includes:<\/h3>\n
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