Bieber belted out ballads during his “My World 2.0” tour stop. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Bieber executed dance routines that were more about posing perfectly than showing much athleticism. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
This most successful pop star is not a show-off, and he projected normality during the concert. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The Canadian teen reached out to his fans, even bringing one onstage and giving her flowers. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Fans are bathed in the green light that dominated the show and gave it an arcade feel. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Bieber skillfully alternated between lip-synching dance numbers and belting out ballads in his wavering but clear tenor. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Bieber climbed an inflatable skyscraper and floated in contraptions taht carried an echo of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The teen sensation may lack vocal oomph or break-dancing skills, but he’s the definition of a natural performer. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Bieber collapsed the space between the regular boy he professes to be and the enchanted one he’s become to his fans. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
