His ensuing world tour brought a most unlikely phenomenon - Len-mania - to the UK, and sell-out arena performances.
It's as if the very heft and presence of the Proms would be somehow anathema within the more rarefied theatrical hothouse where big means arena performances of Les Miserables, not Penderecki's Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima.
The innovative design recreates the intimacy of a vintage nightclub within the high-energy atmosphere of a modern arena performance--paying tribute to Carole King and James Taylor's legendary 1970 performances at L.A.'s famed Troubadour club.
In February 2013, Trent Reznor announced that Nine Inch Nails would begin touring once more, with festival performances in the summer, arena performances in the fall, and worldwide performances throughout 2014.
The series stands out as a personal touchstone for the 52-year-old comedian, whose résumé includes a groundbreaking network sitcom, a hip late-night cable talk show and sold-out arena performances.
Kanye's live show was, for me, a highlight of a life sitting through sports-arena performances.
No one could have predicted the success of Reality, or the accolades that have been heaped on Arena's performance.
