Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live: One Night Only is a cinematic concert film by Lady Gaga centered on Harlequin. The film was recorded on September 30, 2024, during an intimate, fan-only performance at The Belasco in Los Angeles, where Gaga performed the album in its entirety.
The film premiered at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on December 18, 2025, accompanied by a public discussion about the project. Gaga served as an executive producer alongside Michael Polansky.
Background and Development
Following the release of Harlequin a jazz-influenced project tied to her role in the Joker: Folie à Deux film—Lady Gaga staged an intimate live performance of the full record at The Belasco theatre in downtown Los Angeles on September 30, 2024. This one-off show was created exclusively for fans and featured renditions of standards and original compositions that appear on Harlequin.
The concert film was conceived as a companion to the Harlequin album, showcasing the project’s thematic blend of classic American songbook influences and contemporary interpretations. Gaga executive produced the film alongside her partner Michael Polansky, with segments shot partially on film to capture the intimate atmosphere of the performance.
Premiere and Release
Harlequin Live: One Night Only premiered on December 18, 2025 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. The event featured both a screening of the film and a public discussion with Gaga about the creative process behind the project.
On December 22, 2025, Gaga announced that the concert film would be released more broadly as a Christmas Eve special, debuting on her official YouTube channel on December 24, 2025, at 4 p.m. Pacific Time (7 p.m. Eastern Time). Gaga described the release timing as a "Christmas present" for fans and called the project "rebellious" in its spirit and presentation. Prior to its public debut, she shared an unlisted early-access link with fans via her official newsletter, describing the film as a personal project and a gesture of gratitude to her fan community:
Newsletter
| “ | This holiday season I wanted to share something with you from my heart to thank you for supporting me this year and being a part of our wonderful community.
You can watch it here. This early access link is unlisted and just for fans. Thank you for staying with me, for listening closely, and for always meeting me where I am. I hope this finds you warm, safe, and surrounded by love. Merry Christmas. Love, Lady Gaga |
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—Lady Gaga via Newsletter on December 24, 2025 | ||
Setlist
Setlist photo shared by Gaga via Instagram Story on September 30, 2024
For the concert film, the band interludes (costume changes) and "Die With a Smile" were cut. The show is in the same order as the album Harlequin with the only exception being the reprise of "Gonna Build a Mountain" at the very end.
- "Good Morning"
- "Get Happy (2024)"
- "Oh, When the Saints"
- "World on a String"
- "If My Friends Could See Me Now"
- "That's Entertainment"
- "Smile"
- "The Joker"
- "Folie à Deux"
- "Gonna Build a Mountain"
- "Close to You"
- "Happy Mistake"
- "That's Life"
- "Gonna Build a Mountain" (Reprise)
Synopsis and Fashion Credits
The production blends jazz influences from the Great American Songbook with modern twists, high energy, and Gaga's signature theatricality, including unique staging, movement, exquisite costumes, and visible cameras for a raw, immersive feel. This is a deeply immersive show that is more like a musical rather than a standard concert.
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- Jacket, skirt and socks by Dior.
- Blouse, skirt and belt by Vivienne Westwood, and brogues by Thom Browne.
- Dress by Simone Rocha and collar by Bootzy Couture.
- Cardigan by Magliano and vintage brooch by GERRY'S.
- Vintage unsigned dress.
Credits
- A MorningView Production
- Created by Lady Gaga
- Executive producers — Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky
- Creative Direction — Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky, Todd Tourso and Mel Roy of mtla.studio
- Directed by mtla.studio
- Director of Photography — Marcell Rév
- Musical Direction — Lady Gaga, Brian Newman, Tim Stewart and Alex Smith
- Band — Brian Newman, Steve Kortyka, Alex Smith, Tim Stewart, Daniel Foose and Donald Barrett
- Barbershop Quartet (Sunday Night Social) — Tyler Wigginton, Ashley Wigginton, Tim Brooks and Seth Fetzer
- Mixed by Bill Malina
- Mixed at The Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Band: Brian Newman, Steve Kortyka, Alex Smith, Tim Stewart, Daniel Foose, Donald Barrettt
Barbershop Quartet (Sunday Night Social): Tyler Wigginton, Ashley Wigginton, Tim Brooks, Seth Fetzer
Mixed By: Bill Malina
Co-producer: Bobby Campbell
Film EP: Ryan Hahn
Film Head of Production: Tom O'Connell
Film Producer: Roisin Moloney
Film Production Manager: Janelle Lee
Lead 1st AC: Norris Fox
1st AC 2: Rafiel Gillen
1st AC 3: Brad Peterman
1st AC 4: Michael Ashe
Ist AC 5: Tulio Duenas
2nd AC 1: Mike Prior
2nd AC 2: Amanda Morgan
2nd AC 3: Dan Urbain
2nd AC 4: Gary Bevans
Camera Operator 1: Rocker Meadows
Camera Operator 2: Brooks Robinson
Camera Operator 3: David Sammons
Camera Operator 4: Brennan Maxwell
Camera Operator 5: Ari Robbins
Utility: Ryan Sokolov
Loader: Jeremy Colegrove
Loader Prep: Duncan Robertson
VTR: Joe Daleki
VTR Assistants: Robert Martinez, Josh Perry
Tech PA: Katelynn Lapka
DIT: Kevin Zanit
DIT Assistant: Steve Harnell
Key Grip: Jeff Kunkel
Best Boy Grip: Scott Carden
Crane Grip: Gary Williams
Dolly Grip: Matt Michaels, Billy McDevitt
Mini Libra Head Operator: Alex Nunez
M7 Head Operator: Garrett Dunn
Crane Operator: Steve Miller
Crane Tech: Jesse Hinojosa Jr.
BTS: Dave Malave
Lighting Design: Ben Dalgleish
Lighting Producer: Bora Lee
Lighting Programmer: Nick von Nostrand
Lighting Crew: Hayley Cass, Jason Gangi, Mark Singelis, Athan Antoniadis
Production Designer: Ava Villafane
Art Department Coordinator: Katie Stenberg
Set Decorator: Alexandra Papoban
Render Artist: Eric Palmer
Lead Person: Benjamin Minty
Driver/Dresser: Travis Page
Set Dressers: Jaime Caro, Seth Williams, Cesar Alvarado, Jason Valdez, Landon Poff
Shopper: Dina Coccari
Art PA: Chris Adams
Edited By: Ernie Gilbert
Assistant Editors: Taylor Ward, Graso Caldwell, Lousie Seguin
Graphic Designer: Tal Midyan
Colorist: Kaitlyn Battistelli, Monica Escalante
Post Producer: Carina Mak
PAs: Cesar Mojica, Lindin Degurian, Victor Aguilar, Juliette Schmidli, Sebastian Bordigoni, Kyle Ali
Show Production Manager: Chris Vineyard
Show Tour Manager: Ky Cabot
Show Production Coordinator: Samm Strangeland
Stage Manager: Lonnie Adams
FOH Audio Engineer: Paul Ramsay
Monitor Engineer: Jeremy Peters
Audio Crew: Max Ellie Miller, Andrew Nolish, Turner Pollari
Monitor Tech: Ishti Szilagyi
Rigger: Johnny Stebbing
Utility: John Streeter
Project Coordinator: Jackie Petri
Styling: Chloe & Chenelle Del Gadillo
Hair: Frederic Aspiras
Makeup: Sarah Tanno
Band And Barbershop Quartet Glam: Phuong Tran
Assistant Makeup Artist: Annie Bran
Assistant Stylists: Alex Bullock, Justin Ramirez
Wardrobe: Lisa Bruno, Natasha Herron
Nails: Miho Ishimaru
Backline: Tyler Hertske, Raegan Wexler, J.D. Motte
Carpenter: Jimmy Brazzell
Recording Engineer: Bill Malina
Digital Audio Programmer: Dré Bowman
Credentials: Tori Cabot, Alex Mills
Security: Peter van der Veen, Mark Thompson, Peter Farrell
Venue Security: Javier Saldana
Ambiance: Jennifer Koss
Drivers: Tommy Pead, Kevin Williams, Pierre Obas
Runners: Rich Estrada, David Glazer, Mike McGrath
Filmed At: The Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Venue Production Manager: Colette Mitchell
- Skulley Effects
- Online Editor: Culley Bunker
- Post Producer: Kim Church
- Editor: Kevin Aguirre
- Digital Artist: Matthew Bane, Stephen Olmos, Aaron Hayden
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