Taylor Swift will be hosting a grand theatrical release party for her upcoming album next month. The celebrated singer-songwriter has announced that the event will feature the debut of her new single, “The Fate of Ophelia.”
At 35 years old, Taylor is gearing up for the release of her twelfth studio album titled “Life of a Showgirl.” She has disclosed plans for an immersive 89-minute theatrical experience for fans in various countries, including the US and the UK, from October 3 to October 5, coinciding with the album’s launch.
The exclusive screenings will showcase the world premiere of the music video “The Fate of Ophelia,” along with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot. Additionally, fans can expect new lyric videos and Taylor’s personal insights on songs from her latest album, as per reports from Bang Showbiz.
Taking to Instagram, Taylor extended the invitation, stating, “I hereby invite you to a *dazzling* soirée, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl: Oct 3 – Oct 5 only in cinemas! You’ll get to see the exclusive world premiere of the music video for my new single ‘The Fate of Ophelia’, along with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage of how we made it, cut-by-cut explanations of what inspired this music, and the brand new lyric videos from my new album The Life of a Showgirl.
“Looks like it’s time to brush off that Eras Tour outfit or orange cardigan… Tickets are on sale now. Dancing is optional but very much encouraged. Showtimes may vary, so check your local listings. Tickets are limited and available at releasepartyofashowgirl.com.”
“Tayor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” will be screened in all 540 AMC locations across the US, with plans to expand to approximately 100 more countries. The initial screenings will include countries such as Canada, Mexico, the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and others.
AMC Theatres Distribution has confirmed that tickets for showtimes in these countries will go on sale on Tuesday, with tickets already available in US theaters. Additional international territories are expected to host the event later in October.
This collaboration marks Taylor’s second project with AMC Theatres Distribution, following the success of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.” The film achieved significant global box office success, grossing over $261 million and becoming the highest-grossing concert film to date.
Taylor unveiled “Life of a Showgirl” last month, where she reunited with producers Max Martin and Shellback for the album. The trio, known for their work on hits like “Red” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” expressed excitement about their exclusive collaboration on this focused project.
In a podcast interview on New Heights, Taylor shared her enthusiasm for the album, stating, “It’s a record I made with my mentor, Max Martin, and Shellback. The three of us have made some of my favorite songs that I’ve ever done before.”
“We’ve never actually made an album before where it’s just the three of us. There’s no other collaborators. It’s just the three of us making a focused album where … I mean it felt like catching lightning in a bottle, honestly.”