The Hits Tour (Toni Braxton)

The Hits Tour
Tour by Toni Braxton
Start date October 8, 2016
End date January 29, 2017
Legs 1
No. of shows 16 in North America
16 in total
Toni Braxton concert chronology

The Hits Tour is a concert tour by American R&B/pop singer Toni Braxton. The 19-date outing will kick-off on October 12 in Detroit, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel, visiting major cities in North America, and complete its final night in Los Angeles on January 29, 2017.[1] The tour will feature special guests including Kenny G, Joe, Ro James and Tank.[2][3][4]

Background

Braxton announced she will start a US tour in the Fall, performing in varies states and will perform all of her chart-topping singles during the 'The Hits Tour'. Braxton shared the news via Instagram on July 25, which also included an additional link on her website with detailed information on dates and cities. The 18-date tour which Braxton describes will be, "One unforgettable night of songs you love". 'The Hits Tour' will also arrive in her hometown Baltimore, Maryland on October 29, at the Lyric Theater.[5]

Originally the tour was set to start on October 8, 2016, due to health issues the date and October 9, 2016 were rescheduled for January 28 and 29 2017.[6] The tour will kick off in Detroit and hits, Baltimore and Houston among other cities before finishing in Los Angeles towards the end of January 2017. Toni stated, "So excited to announce my new tour starting in October!" the Grammy-winning singer wrote on Instagram. "Can’t wait to see you all."[7]

Synopsis

Pre-sale and VIP tickets went on sale Wednesday July 27, 2016 and Thursday July 28, 2016. Standard tickets went on sale to general public between Friday July 29, 2016 at 10am and Saturday November 12, 2016 at 6am.[8] Standard ticket prices ranged from $50 - $90.[9] VIP packages prices ranged between $169 - $409.[10] The age suitability was 21 and up for selected dates, with the event beginning between 7:00 and 9:00 at night.

Each event includes four different VIP Meet and Greet Packages.[11] VIP Ticket & Merch Package includes; one premium reserved seat, one 8X10 photograph, one exclusive lyrical print, early entry, first access merchandise shopping and one commemorative VIP laminate. Silver VIP Meet & Greet Experience includes; one premium reserved seat in the first 7 rows, meet & greet with Toni Braxton, a individual photo with Toni Braxton, one autographed 8x10 photograph, one exclusive signed lyrical print, early entry, first access merchandise shopping and one commemorative VIP laminate. Gold VIP Meet & Greet Experience includes; one premium seat within the first 2 rows, Meet & Greet with Toni Braxton, individual photograph with Toni Braxton, intimate Q&A with Toni Braxton, one autographed 8x10 photograph, one exclusive signed lyrical print, one scented candle (scent chosen by Toni Braxton exclusive to VIP buyers), early entry, first access merchandise shopping and one commemorative VIP laminate. Ultimate On-Stage VIP Experience includes; one first row seat to the event, watch Toni Braxton’s set from your own seat on stage, Meet & Greet with Toni Braxton, individual photograph with Toni Braxton, intimate Q&A with Toni Braxton, one autographed 8x10 photograph, one exclusive signed lyrical print, one scented candle (scent chosen by Toni Braxton exclusive to VIP buyers), early entry, first access merchandise shopping and one commemorative VIP laminate.[12]

On the October 11, 2016 it was announced that the first show was sold out.[13]

Set list

The following setlist is from the concert held at Sprint Center, in Kansas City, Missouri. It does not represent all shows during the tour.[14]

  1. "Un-Break My Heart"
  2. "Love Shoulda Brought You Home"
  3. "Breathe Again"
  4. "Another Sad Love Song"
  5. "Seven Whole Days"
  6. "Just Be a Man About It"
  7. "Yesterday"
  8. "You Mean the World to Me"
  9. "Spanish Guitar"
  10. "I Wish"
  11. "How Could an Angel Break My Heart"
  12. "Let It Flow"
  13. "I Love Me Some Him"
  14. "How Many Ways"
  15. "You're Makin' Me High"
  16. "He Wasn't Man Enough"

Tour dates

Date City Special Guest(s) Country Venue
North America
October 12, 2016 Detroit United States MotorCity Casino Hotel
October 14, 2016 Kansas City After 7, Ro James[15] Sprint Center
October 16, 2016 Chicago Joe, Ro James[2] Arie Crown Theatre
October 20, 2016 Tupelo Tank[3] BancorpSouth Arena
October 21, 2016 Tunica Horseshoe Tunica
October 22, 2016 Savannah Johnny Mercer Theatre
October 26, 2016 Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Casino
October 28, 2016 Charles Town Hollywood Casino at Charles Town
October 29, 2016 Baltimore Lyric Theatre
October 30, 2016 New Brunswick State Theatre
November 2, 2016 San Antonio Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
November 4, 2016 Houston Arena Theatre
November 5, 2016 Thackerville WinStar World Casino
November 9, 2016 Englewood Bergen Performing Arts Center
November 10, 2016 Westbury NYCB Theatre at Westbury
November 12, 2016 Atlantic City Circus Maximus

Cancellations and rescheduled shows

List of cancelled concerts, showing date, city, country, venue and reason of cancellation
Date City Country Venue Reason
October 8, 2016 Oakland United States Paramount Theatre Rescheduled to January 28, 2017, due to health issues.[16]
October 9, 2016 Los Angeles Microsoft Theatre Rescheduled to January 29, 2017, due to health issues.[6]
October 15, 2016 Northfield Hard Rock Live Rescheduled to November 14, 2016, due to health issues.

References

  1. ↑ "Toni Braxton North American Tour Dates". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "oni Braxton Hits Tour W/ Joe & Ro James". chicago.carpediem. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Toni Braxton with very special guest Tank". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "94.7 The Wave Presents Toni Braxton with Special Guest Kenny G Sun, Jan 29, 2017 - 7:30PM". axs.com. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Toni Braxton Fall Tour Dates Announced: 'The Hits Tour'". buzzmusictimes. Wanda J. Coppage. July 30, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Toni Braxton (Rescheduled) Microsoft Theater". Microsoft Theater. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "Toni Braxton announces 'The Hits' tour". theboombox. Jacinta Howard. July 26, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Toni Braxton Tickets". axs. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  9. ↑ "Calendar of Events - Toni Braxton 10/26/2016 in Hollywood". Seminole Hard Rock. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  10. ↑ "Toni Braxton #TheHitsTour ticket prices. #ToniBraxton". Twitter. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  11. ↑ "Toni Braxton VIP at Sprint Center". Artist Arena. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  12. ↑ "Ticketmaster @tonibraxton VIP Packages Info. #TheHitsTour #ToniBraxton". Twitter. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  13. ↑ "@tonibraxton's #TheHitsTour Starts Tomorrow in Detroit, MI. The show is SOLD OUT!!!". Twitter. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  14. ↑ Toni Braxton Setlist at Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO. Setlist.fm
  15. ↑ "Friday @tonibraxton's #thehitstour hits @SprintCenter Kansas City, MO w/ guest @After7Music & @RoJamesXIX". Twitter. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  16. ↑ "Toni Braxton (Rescheduled from 10/8) Oakland Tickets - 1/28/17". vividseats.com. Retrieved 12 October 2016.

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