Madonna has pushed back the opening performances of her Madame X Tour due to “highly specialized production elements being delayed”. Madonna’s first two concerts at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House which was originally scheduled on September 12 and 14, will now be on October 10 and 12. Tickets for the previously scheduled concerts will still be honored during the new dates. Her BAM show will run from September 17 to October 12 and will wrap up on December 19 after tour schedules in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, and Miami.
While specifics were not provided, it seems likely the production elements involve the holograms of Madonna Madame X unveiled during her performance at the Billboard Music Awards earlier this year.
In an issued statement, Madonna said: “Madame X is a perfectionist and wants to give you the most unique, magical, and musical experience. She underestimated the amount of time it would take to bring this kind of intimate theatrical experience to you and wants it to be perfect!!! Thank you so much for your understanding.”
Madonna released Madame X in June, marking her first album since 2015’s Rebel Heart. She’s also released videos for the track 'Batuka’ as well as the anti-gun violence video for ‘God Control.’