Taylor Swift‘s “Reputation” Tour kicks off this week in Glendale, Arizona at the University of Phoenix Stadium and leading up to the kickoff, the pop star has been preparing during rehearsal after rehearsal. And, according to The Hollywood Reporter, during her final dress rehearsal, T-Swift invited over 2,000 foster families to watch and have a pizza party! (FOMO).
The families invited to Taylor’s tour rehearsal got to see Taylor perform for about two hours, ate some pizza courtesy of Tay, and even got to meet her when she stayed for three extra hours just to take pictures with everyone there.
One fan, Ken Tram, wrote on Twitter, “Thanx 2 @taylorswift + crew for a sneak peak of a #reputationstadiumtour It’s going to be incredible! U didn’t need to visit the hospital, to give anybody free tickets that night, to feed us pizza, and to stay 3 hours later just to take pics with everyone….but you did!” He added, “I have to say too that @taylorswift13 not only sang for two hours but tried to give every single person hugs with big smiles. Crazy how genuinely she cares for everyone and it shows.”
Thanx 2 @taylorswift + crew for a sneak peak of a #reputationstadiumtour It’s going to be incredible! U didn’t need to visit the hospital, to give anybody free tickets that night, to feed us pizza, and to stay 3 hours later just to take pics with everyone….but you did! ???????? pic.twitter.com/D5v0Uk0fzZ
— Ken Tram (@tramken) May 6, 2018
I have to say too that @taylorswift13 not only sang for two hours but tried to give every single person hugs with big smiles. Crazy how genuinely she cares for everyone and it shows. #reputationtour
— Ken Tram (@tramken) May 6, 2018
Another fan who attended the private show, Kelli Dillon, shared pics from the night, along with a heartfelt message about the experience to Taylor. She wrote via Instagram:
“I don’t even know what to say…literally the best night of our lives!! We were invited to a private concert by Taylor Swift herself! Us along with 2,000 other foster and adoptive families were invited by Taylor personally and man was it incredible!! She performed her entire tour set (a full 2 hour concert) and then afterwards she bought everyone pizza and desserts and we got to hug her and take a picture with her! I feel like the whole night was a dream, but all I have to say is @taylorswift you are one of the most genuine and kind human beings ever! Thank you for your generosity WE LOVE TAYLOR!!!!! P.S. she sang right in front of us (like I could totally reach her) and blew us a kiss!”
Taylor’s “Reputation” world tour kicks off in Glendale, Arizona on May 8th and stops at stadiums in major cities all across the US, including the Rose Bowl (Pasadena, CA), CenturyLink Field (Seattle), Soldier Field (Chicago), MetLife Stadium (NYC area), Gillette Stadium (Boston area), AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX), and more. Opening for Swift on the tour are Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.
Over the last two weeks, T-Swift has been sharing little tidbits about what Swifties can expect to see at the show. She gave a sneak peek at her very sparkly costumes, all of the microphones she is using, revealed that she is including ten older songs from previous albums in her setlist, and more.
