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“Renaissance,” the name of Beyoncé’s seventh album, represents the rebirth of herself as a woman and an artist. The tour further explores the theme of rebirth as the audience is taken on a journey into Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s youth, and includes flashback visuals and music from her previous albums. Another message from the “Renaissance” theme is for people to embrace their own stories and journeys.
Knowles-Carter’s team knew it was impossible to fit all the fan favorites from her impressive catalog into one show. Instead, they mixed her songs creatively, and Beyoncé’s band also played melodies from songs that were not on the “Renaissance” album. The show’s seamless transitions encouraged fans’ dancing and singing to older hits.
Orona said she respects Beyoncé for acknowledging all her fans in the stadium. The screens, lights, and energy didn’t make Orona or her friends feel like their seats were out of reach. “We were up there, but it still felt like we were right in front of her,” said Orona. “It was beautiful, so magical.”