Mariah Carey Kicks Off Vegas Residency with Spectacular Debut
The anticipation ends as Mariah Carey takes the stage for her Vegas spectacle, “The Celebration of Mimi.” With over 96% of tickets sold, she’s extended the run with 8 additional dates from July 26 to August 10 at the same Las Vegas venue, to be sold after April 19th.
But before we get into the night’s details, let’s get into the most awaited treasure of the night:
The Setlist
Act 1: Debut / Emotions / Music Box
- Mariah Carey Intro
- 1. Vision of Love
- 2. Emotions
- 3. Make it Happen
- Make It Happen (Reprise)
- 4. Can't Let Go
- 5. I'll Be There (feat. Trey Lorenz)
- 6. Dreamlover
- Dreamlover Reprise / Def Club Mix
- 7. Hero
- 8. Without You
- Without You Reprise
Act 2: Daydream
- 9. Fantasy
- 10. Always Be My Baby
- 11. Looking In
Act 3: The Butterfly Medley
- 12. Butterfly
- 13. Babydoll
- 14. Breakdown
- 15. Close My Eyes
- 16. The Roof (Back In Time)
- 17. My All
- 18. Honey / Heartbreaker
- The Glitter / Charmbracelet Medley Interlude (includes Loverboy, Didn't Mean To Turn You On, Boy (I Need You) and Sunflowers for Alfred Roy)
Act 4: The Celebration of Mimi
- 19. I Wish You Knew
- 20. It's Like That
- 21. Say Somethin'
- 22. Your Girl
- 23. Shake It Off
- So Lonely (One & Only Part II) / Secret Love / Makin' It Last All Night (What It Do)
- 24. Circles
- 25. Don't Forget About Us
- 26. We Belong Together
Encore
- 27. Fly Like a Bird
- Fly Like a Bird (Reprise)
That’s 27 complete songs, with medleys to accommodate ensemble changes. Now, let’s delve into these performances for a moment.
Mariah Carey Stuns with Powerful Rendition of ‘Without You’
Mariah Carey’s Butterfly Medley Performance
We’re aware that this album holds a special place in Mariah’s heart. However, the surprise of a full album overview, featuring tracks like “Breakdown” and “Babydoll,” last performed live in 2016, caught us off guard. Similarly, tackling the vocally challenging “Butterfly,” last performed in 2006, was unexpected. Set against the backdrop of a “Butterfly Lounge,” this setting perfectly highlighted how Mariah’s vocals remain melismatic, effortlessly reaching high and low notes, without the mishaps of past performances.
The Celebration of Mimi
In Act 4, the Emancipation era came to life. Mariah kicked off with “I Wish You Knew,” last performed in 2006, before delving into the album’s singles and beloved cuts like “Your Girl” and “Circles.” Notably, “Circles” was fully performed live for the first time yesterday.
Not only did she encore with “Fly Like a Bird,” but she also revisited the iconic low-cut dress from her 2006 Grammys performance, in upgraded fashion.
Mariah’s vocals, hitting golden notes rather than shying away, make this a truly unforgettable show. And have we mentioned that new ending to “Without You”?
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