Maggie Rogers Rises to the Occasion in Philadelphia

The singer and songwriter gave an absolutely stellar performance

Maggie Rogers captivated a full house at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center during her "Don't Forget Me" tour, promoting her latest album of the same name. The evening showcased her dynamic stage presence, vocal prowess, and deep connection with the audience.

The concert commenced with Rogers emerging from a central stage elevator, enveloped in fog and adorned in a shimmering silver sequined cape. She opened with "That's Where I Am" from her 2022 album Surrender, immediately energizing the crowd. The setlist featured 20 songs, including eight from Don't Forget Me, such as "Drunk," "So Sick of Dreaming," and "The Kill."

Rogers' performance was marked by her expressive movements and emotive delivery, creating a transfixing experience. Her vocal versatility shone, particularly during a soulful rendition of Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly With His Song," which seamlessly transitioned into her own "If Now Was Then."

A standout moment occurred during "Love You for a Long Time," when Rogers initiated a "kiss cam," projecting couples from the audience onto large screens, fostering a sense of community and tenderness.

Midway through the show, Rogers performed solo at a piano situated at the end of a catwalk, creating an intimate atmosphere. She reflected on her personal history with the venue, recalling past visits and expressing gratitude to her high school teachers present in the audience.

The concert concluded with an encore featuring the title track "Don't Forget Me," leaving the audience with a resonant and heartfelt finale. Overall, the evening was a testament to Maggie Rogers' artistry and her ability to transform a large arena into a space of shared emotion and connection.

Originally from Maryland, GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer/songwriter/performer Maggie Rogers released her breakthrough EP Now That The Light Is Fading in 2017. Widely hailed as an artist to watch, Rogers released her critically acclaimed Capitol Records debut album Heard It In A Past Life in January 2019 and immediately found tremendous success: entering Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart at No. 1 and debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The album earned praise from the likes of NPR, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, TIME Magazine, Vogue, and many more. Heard It In A Past Life also landed Rogers a nomination for Best New Artist at the 62nd GRAMMY® Awards and led to performances on major TV shows including “Saturday Night Live,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Austin City Limits,” “Today” and more.

The album, which contains the Platinum hits “Light On” and “Alaska,” has amassed over one billion combined global streams and is certified Gold in the U.S. In 2022, Rogers released her follow up album, Surrender, to widespread acclaim and embarked on two sold-out headline tours across Europe and North America including her Summer of ’23 Tour which included stops at legendary venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, Forest Hills Stadium in NYC and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Rogers’ Don’t Forget Me, her third studio album, came out on April 12.