As part of Taylor Swift’s Red Tour, Swift played last night at Washington DC’s Verizon Center. With a set of almost two hours, Swift did not fail to deliver an amazing and unforgettable performance
Swift had two opening acts- Brett Eldredge and Ed Sheeran. Eldredge was forgettable, but Sheeran wowed, playing songs including “The A Team” and “Lego House,” all the while showing off impressive skills on the guitar. Sheeran was so good that it would have been worth it to have just seen him perform.
Finally, Swift came onto the stage to the sound of fourteen thousand screaming fans. She opened with the song “State of Grace” and ended with “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” playing an impressive seventeen songs that include new hits such as “22” and “I Knew You Were Trouble,” as well as old favorites like “You Belong With Me” and “Love Story.” Swift’s voice was perfect, showing true emotion, and she never faltered or failed to deliver on any of the notes or lines, making for a truly enjoyable listening experience.
Additionally, Swift made everyone there feel like you were one of Swift’s closest friends, and you were just hanging out together on a normal Saturday night. Swift looked truly happy to be there, and genuinely in awe of the huge crowd that had gathered to hear her sing.
Not only were her stage presence and singing performance incredible, her costumes and sets also added to the awesome experience. With several costume changes, Swift changed from black leather hot pants and a lace shirt to a glamorous red gown, to a black lace bodysuit to a circus ringleader outfit and more. Additionally, she had sets to match each song, with dancers dressed up accordingly to match the theme. For “The Lucky One” Swift had an old Hollywood theme, while the finale of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” was circus themed. These costume changes and set themes only added to the wonderful experience and made for an unforgettable performance that everyone will remember.
Overall, Taylor Swift put on a truly magical performance that made for a magical experience.
