Bono: Stories of Surrender review – megastar tries out humility in likable one-man show

Bono captivated audiences with a heartfelt, intimate solo acoustic performance at New York’s Beacon Theatre, eschewing his usual rock band lineup for an opportunity to reflect on his life journey. Sharing anecdotes from *Surrender*, his autobiography, he revisited his heart scare, musical rise, and post-Live Aid charity efforts, alongside reflections on his faith and relationships with his mother, Iris, and father, Bob Hewson—whose death from cancer left a profound emotional impact. The performance, delivered with humility and vulnerability, showcased Bono’s ability to humanize himself even as he acknowledged his immense success and influence in the music world.