Janet Jackson’s new Resorts World residency is everything you’d expect from the superstar performer. An elaborate set with fireworks and lasers. Stunning designer costumes. Choreography and dancing that sometimes mimics her classic videos. And, of course, a deep, deep dive into her vast catalog of songs.
For now, “Janet Jackson: Las Vegas” is a short 10-date residency; it kicked off just before New Year’s and plays again this weekend before returning next month with six shows that conclude over Valentine’s Day weekend.
Those familiar with her “Together Again” tour will see a ton of similarities. But seeing Jackson in the 5,000-seat Resorts World Theatre rather than an arena-sized venue is a treat. On opening night, Jackson performed portions of 43 songs, tackling everything from her biggest hits and cult classics to some B-side favorites.
“It’s gonna be a long night,” she said in one of the few moments addressing the crowd. And it was. For over two hours, Janet strutted across stage in Thom Browne-designed costumes that included a long satin black jacket-turned gold sequin catsuit with necktie and cuffs, a white vested blazer with a corset and sheer pants as she sang “All for You,” “Alright,” “Escapade” and “Miss You Much,” and a latex corset with sequin plaid pants to perform “Nasty” and “When I Think of You.”
While the setlist is 43 songs strong, don’t expect full versions of each. Jackson often flows from song to song as she works the stage with snippets of tracks like “Scream” transitioning right into “Black Cat.”
This is Jackson’s second Vegas residency. In 2019, she performed her “Metamorphosis” tour set 18 times at Park MGM.
Performance Schedule
January 3, 4
February 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15
“Janet Jackson: Las Vegas” setlist
1. “Night”
2. “2nite”
3. “Slolove”
4. Rock With U
5. Throb
6. All Nite (Don’t Stop)
7. Go Deep
8. Got ’til It’s Gone
9. That’s the Way Love Goes
10. Love Will Never Do (Without You)
11. Twenty Foreplay
12. I Want You
13. Velvet Rope
14. All For You
15. Alright
16. Escapade
17. Miss You Much
18. So Excited
19. Feedback
20. Truth
21. Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun)
22. Come Back to Me
23. Let’s Wait Awhile
24. I Get Lonely
25. With U
26. What Have You Done For Me Lately
27. Nasty
28. The Pleasure Principle
29. You Want This
30. When I Think of You
31. Young Love
32. Control
33. Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)
34. Trust a Try
35. The Knowledge
36. If
37. You
38. Scream
39. Black Cat
40. Rhythm Nation
41. Broken Hearts Heal
42. Together Again
43. Better Days