While the tour initially supported The Fame Monster , this specific MSG stop (filmed in February 2011) sits in a beautiful temporal pocket. Gaga had just released "Born This Way" (the single) days before the shoot. Watching her perform it live at the Garden, with the iconic piano intro and horn section, is to watch an artist realize she is about to get much bigger.
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When Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden aired on HBO in May 2011, it drew 2.2 million viewers, becoming one of the network's highest-rated concert specials. Critics hailed it as "thrillingly unhinged" (Rolling Stone) and "a masterclass in pop theatricality" (The New York Times). While the tour initially supported The Fame Monster
The performance showcased hits from both The Fame and The Fame Monster , while also giving fans a preview of her then-upcoming Born This Way era. Notable highlights included: Would you like a longer version, a press-release
Stream the concert on HBO Max or purchase the extended DVD edition to experience the full 30-minute backstage documentary that features never-before-seen rehearsal footage with the legendary Laurieann Gibson.