BOSTON, MA | Usher brought his magnetic stage presence, gifted vocals, and sex appeal to the first of two sold-out shows at the TD Garden in Boston, Tuesday night. With an undeniable charisma, Usher delivered for fans during his Past Present Future Tour, an homage to his upbringing and early success, and an exciting look ahead at what is to come.
Usher spent the night connecting with the crowd, whether flashing his infamous grin during a high-energy dance routine, or making eye-contact during a soulful ballad, greeting female fans in a slow, soulful saunter around the stage perimeter. The performance showcased both his captivating stage presence and gifted vocal abilities.
Brittany Lee of Londonderry, NH, and her girlfriends were so excited to hear about Usher’s tour not long after his Super Bowl halftime show. “We’re all ’90s babies and grew up on his music and this show brought us right back to the good times,” she said. “I have distinct memories of learning a dance to the song ‘Yeah!’ when I was a little girl with my close family-friends up at our lake house—we were so excited to perform it for our family. So, when that song came on last night all I could think about was that moment. The best, most nostalgic show. I loved seeing the stage setup like it was the set of a music video back in the day, too.”
The theatrics were a major component of the show. For “U Got It Bad,” “Climax,” and “Burn,” Usher performed front and center, with singular spotlight, while a striking and sensual routine executed by gifted dancers took place in the background, bringing his songs to life through a dramatic performance.