Phil Collins kicks off the 2016 US Open at Arthur Ashe stadium (15 images)

Phil Collins, along with "Hamilton" star Leslie Odom Jr. and Mayor Bill deBlasio presided over the US Open’s Opening Night Ceremony in Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 29, 2016. The festivities marked the public debut of the stadium's new retractable roof.

Phil Collins and Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. perform a song together on opening night in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 1 of the 2016 US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on August 29, 2016. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Phil Collins performs during the opening ceremony at Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on August 29, 2016. The $150 million roof, which is made of fabric, will only be used during inclement weather and features 360 new LED lights. Photo by Monika Graff/UPI

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Flags are marched out on to the court for the National Anthem on opening night in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 1 of the 2016 US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on August 29, 2016. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Leslie Odom sings the national anthem during the opening ceremony at Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on August 29, 2016. Photo by Monika Graff/UPI

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