Opened: December 1, 2023

Directed by: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

Starring: Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Diana Ross, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Khirye Tyler, Agape Jerry, Chris Johnson, Crystal “Rovel” Torres, Diamond Johnson, Donald Alford, Emily Bear, Katty Rodriguez, Lauren Taniel Robinson, Tiffany Moníque Ryan, Kay Manee, Natalie Imani, Tayler Green, Hannah Douglass, Amari Marshall, Honey Balenciaga, Carlos Irizarry, Darius Hickman, Jonté Moaning, Larry Bourgeois, Laurent Bourgeois, Aahkilah Cornelius, Ai Shimatsu, Alannah Wilhite, Aliya Janell Young, Brianna Pavon, Kyndall Harris, Lisa Sainvil, Nerita McFarlane, Simone Alston, Trinity Joy, Justin Chase, Kevin Davis, Robert Bynes, Zavion Brown, Autumn Miller, Cardi B, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Rumi Carter, Tiffany Haddish, Jay-Z, Matthew Knowles, Tina Knowles-Lawson, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, LeToya Luckett, Ts Madison, Keke Palmer, LaTavia Roberson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelly Rowland, Teyana Taylor & Michelle Williams

Flawlessly combining her record-breaking concert with personal stories behind-the-scenes of her life and her latest album, Renaissance is a perfect showcase for Beyoncé.

The album Renaissance was created to honor the musical that Beyoncé’s openly gay Uncle Johnny introduced her to as a child. With the music and the tour, she openly embraces the queer community and the impact they’ve had on her while also remaining true to herself and her family.

By highlighting the stagehands, dancers, her daughter Blue Ivy and more in separate segments cut between show pieces, this becomes a whole experience. You’re seeing the product be created from start to finish.

With fashion being so integral to the concert as well, the editing brilliantly allows multiple looks from the same number be showcased throughout without missing a beat.

Final say: A rebirth for the queer community. ★★★★★