After a two-hour severe storm delay, the production finally got underway at 10:15 p.m., offering a complex, layered think piece worth every minute of the wait.

Beyoncé was set to take the stage at Soldier Field Thursday night for the first night of her Cowboy Carter tour in Chicago, but as the BeyHive prepares to swarm, so does the threat of severe weather.

Beyoncé didn't let the rain stop her Chicago opener. Despite delays, she rocked the stage. Here are some standout moments from the epic performance.