Lady Gaga has announced an exciting new concert film titled Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live – One Night Only, set to premiere on YouTube on December 24, 2024, at 16:00 PT. This project is notably connected to the much-anticipated film Joker: Folie à Deux, in which she stars as the iconic character Harley Quinn, although the concert film takes a different artistic direction.
The concert was filmed at the historic Belasco Theater in Los Angeles on September 30, 2024, and marks a unique celebration of Gaga’s music. Originally intended as a brief performance featuring just three songs, the event evolved into a full album showcase, delighting an intimate audience and generating significant buzz among fans.
Gaga shared insights into this artistic transformation during a recent interview with Variety. “What’s so interesting is, I was meant to do that performance as three songs, as just kind of a celebration after the premiere of ‘Joker.’ And a couple days before, Michael and I were like, ‘What? We’re just gonna do the whole album,’” she explained. The collaboration with director of photography Marcell Rev, who previously worked with her on the music video for the single “Disease,” played a crucial role in this shift.
While there are connections between the Harlequin project and the Joker sequel—most notably through the music featured in both—Gaga emphasizes that this concert film is a standalone expression of her artistry. She aims to recast the songs in a manner that feels uniquely hers, rather than solely tied to her role in the film.
During the performance, Gaga engages directly with her audience, sharing personal anecdotes that influenced her music. At times, she refers to herself in the third person, adding a theatrical layer to the experience without embodying the Harley Quinn character. This approach places the focus on her personal journey rather than on her role in the DC universe.
Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live – One Night Only promises to be a significant addition to her discography and a festive treat for fans. The concert film will stream on YouTube at 16:00 PT on December 24, 2024, inviting viewers to experience this unique intersection of music and storytelling.
As anticipation builds for this release, fans are eager to see how Gaga’s artistic vision continues to evolve and what surprises await in this holiday celebration.
