So here is a deatailed Report for the Seattle show.
Seraphim hasnt posted yet - so im sure she'll add to this~

The day before the showbox sends out the following email:
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Arrived to the Showbox at about 12:00p. Walk in. Staff tells us there is a rope setup outside past the parking lot to mark where the line begins. There is no one there yet - so we go have some awesome lunch at Pikes Market.

The line starts at about 1:30p with about 6 people.

By 3:30p there was about 30 people. Security would tell everyone about the no camera policy.

By 4:15p it was maybe to the corner about 40 or 50 maybe.

Before 5:00p we went into the Greenroom Pub that is attached to the bottom level of the Showbox. The deal was if your over 21 you can go in and buy a drink or overpriced food and they will give you a number (which depends on how early you bought something) to get into the show before the line up. There was probably well over 150 people in the Greenroom.
While in the Greenroom you can hear the beats of Utada and band rehearsing. However, you couldnt make out what songs they were playing over the pub music.

At about 7:10p they opened the gate that attaches the pub to the rest of the Showbox. They let people in with '1's first, and so on.

Security guards looked through bags, told people to take things out of pockets, and a quick pat check. People with camera were told to check them in or loose it.

We get into the show and all the spots by the railing is pretty much taken. We find a good spot near the center behind some folks.

Music is playing while people pile in. some people get a good spot by the front. Others find a good seat on the second level further back.

Stage setup is pretty much like the photos in Hawaii and LA. DJ Mike Rizzo's turntables are setup first. With Utada's keyboard and stool covered in black velvet cloths.

Around 8p DJ Mike Rizzo comes up on stage and starts mixing. He is just wearing a dark colored track suit and a Seahawks cap - its not apparent at first that its the DJ or some stage hand.

He spins remixed Top 40. Not bad. But not many people that are there like top 40. We try to send him a message to remix some Utada songs. Didn't look like he could find any or he misunderstood.

Throughout his set, he would talk. He lets us know how long its expected for Utada to come out. This probably helped keep people patient. Didn't hear any boos or such - Seattle you behaved.

At around 9p Utada gets set to start. Her stage hands come out to move the turntables, set up her mic and stool with water. They also do sound checks of the bands instruments.

Crowd starts to cheer and chant as 'Opening' starts playing and then band and Utada comes out on stage from her green room.

From her appearance, she has definitely lost much weight since I last saw her in Utada United. She looks a bit tired.

She starts off right away with 'On and On'.

Right at the first song, there is a big surge in the crowd. It seems that some douchbags decide to try and push their way to the front. I only saw the two guys who tried to get to the front (from what i hear, there were two girls as well?). I pretty much held my ground, holding off the crowd for everyone in front. One of the douches had gotten his way leaned up against the tall guy and chubby guy. Chubby guy kept trying to move to the music and shake him off. The other guy was nicely blocked behind the tall guy. Security yelled at them. They eventually left to some place else after a few songs or until the MC.
@#$% YOU DOUCHEBAGS FOR RUINING THE START OF THE SHOW!
{ok new code of conduct for Utada concert goers - don't be a douchebag and show some respect to others!}

She then performs FYI, 'Poppin'' and then 'This One'.

It dawned on me that most people here were REAL fans - They knew lyrics. Japanese AND the new English songs! Im glad that fansite promotion and small intimate venues were able to get those who support her most, up close and see her 'in the flesh'.

She then gets ready to do an MC, and the crowd starts singing Happy birthday to her ... She then says:
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She then sings her 'Passion / Sanctuary' mix. Its interesting to see her sing the backwards parts.

She does another talk bit:
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Stage hand Val sets up her keyboard.

Hikki:
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She sings 'Sakura Drops' and plays piano.

Confirmed with a security guy. No camera policy is 'by request of the artist'. So this will likely be the case for the rest of her tour.


TO BE CONTINUED ...