Overview
- No Doubt, which opened Wednesday at Las Vegas’ Sphere, launched an 18-show run through June 13 and became the venue’s first female-fronted headliner.
- The two-hour set pulled heavily from 1995’s Tragic Kingdom and revived long-shelved songs, including “Tragic Kingdom” (first since 2009), “The Climb” (1997), “Trapped in a Box” (2002) and “Running” (2012).
- Sphere’s wraparound screens and effects framed the story of the band’s Orange County roots with rollercoaster motion visuals, yearbook photos during “It’s My Life” and foam oranges falling during “Don’t Speak.”
- Guitarist Tom Dumont returned to the stage after disclosing an early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis, telling fans he can still play and then doing so throughout opening night.
- The engagement expanded from an initial six shows to 18 due to demand, and outlets reported wide ticket ranges, with resale listings as low as $124 and opening-night seats at $139.