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Boston (formed in 1971) is a notoriously popular classic and arena rock band in the ‘70s and ‘80s, that have produced some of the fastest-selling records in history, hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

At the same time as studying towards a master’s degree as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, guitarist and songwriter Tom Scholz met guitarist Barry Goudreau, and drummer Jim Masdea. After graduating Scholz built a recording studio in his home, recorded a number of demos with the help of Goudreau, Masdea, and vocalist Brad Delp, and by 1975 had recorded demoes for the songs “More Than a Feeling”, “Peace of Mind” and “Somethings About You”.

It wasn’t long before the band, still unnamed, started getting interest from promoters and labels, and after an audition with record company executives, signed with Epic Records. Masdea left the band around this time, however played drums on the re-recording of the track “Rock and Roll Band”. The band’s debut album, recorded mainly in Scholz’s home studio, was produced in Los Angeles by John Boylan, who suggested the group call themselves Boston.

The self-titled debut album “Boston” was released in 1976 and is one of the best-selling debut albums in U.S. history, with over 17 million records sold. The release showcased singer Brad Delp’s vocal delivery and mastermind Tom Scholz’s musical influences, and led to Boston opening for the likes of Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, and Foghart. The release shot to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the charting hits “More Than a Feeling”, “Long Time” and “Peace of Mind”.

Under pressure from label executives, Scholz reluctantly signed off on Boston’s sophomore full-length “Don’t Look Back” in 1978. The album shot to No. 1 once again, however unhappy with the rushed results, Scholz promised never to rush a record again. “Don’t Look Back” spawned the singles “A Man I’ll Never Be” and “Feeling Satisfied” and was supported by another extensive arena tour.

After lengthy court battles with both Epic Records and former co-manager Paul Ahern that delayed progress on Boston’s third album, the song “Amanda” was leaked in 1984. The track later became the lead single from the album “Third Stage”, which, like its predecessors found the top of the U.S. pop charts in 1986. Subsequent singles included “We’re Ready” and “Can’tcha Say”, which the band promoted on tour in 1987 and 1988. Eights years later after members had pursued solo projects, Boston reemerged with the album “Walk On” in 1994. It became the first album of the band’s not to chart within the Top Five, however the single “I Need Your Love” became a staple on U.S. rock radio stations.

The single “Corporate America” was released on mp3.com in 2002, and became the site’s most downloaded song. The single became the band’s title track for their fifth studio album, which was a vehicle for Schulz to express his disdain for the current corporate climate. A national tour ensued throughout 2003 and 2004, and in 2006 Boston released remastered versions of their first two albums. Eleven years later in 2013 Boston released the full-length album “Live, Love & Hope”, which charted at No. 37 on the Billboard 200.

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Greek.. 07/14/2016

Band was great. Music in the Greek, unfortunately loses some of its power due to noise level restrictions. Not the best place to see them, but thoroughly enjoyed. Dennis Deyoung and his band opened up and sounded great. The venue is more suited to them. Definitely not Tommy Shaw/JY talent, but adequate.

Boston started the show as they usually do with "Rock and Roll Band" and then went though a few classics. When Gary Pihl was asking the audience if they wanted to hear new stuff or the classics, you can guess what the response was? 1 hour of great fun, dancing, singing along "COOL THE ENGINES". Then... Tom screwed it up. He always does a solo, but this time, appx 45 minutes. Even I, as a musician, got bored. He knows better. Looking around and standing in the middle of the venue, I could hear people talking among each other rather than listening to the music. After 20 minutes, many people left. Too bad. Why leave when you have this tremendous talent on stage who you get to see work maybe a handful of times in your life? Well, It is Los Angeles. People do have other things to do??? Idiots. When it was a little slow, go get a beer. Great finish. Tom Sholtz was flawless as usual. The new female singer, Beth Cohen, while talented, was less than impressive. Overall a good night.

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Boston takes Cleveland by storm! The first 8 track I had was Boston's Boston and the second was Don't Look back. I would not be surprised if most people in the audience first heard Boston on 8 track, but I was presently surprised at how many younger fans were in the audience. Clearly products of their parents' music endeavors or at least their back seat endeavors.

No one, however, was disappointed on Tuesday night when Boston took Cleveland by storm, as the wicked storm off the lack also approached. The rains came and didn't subside, nor did the band. They rocked through 21+ songs with the audience on their feet most of the show.

I go to 70+ concerts a year, and would be hard pressed to find one that was as fun as this show. The audience was wild for Boston, and they over-delivered. Whether you came from an age with this music in the late 70's or discovered the band much later, this is a great show with really enthusiastic performances by everyone on stage. "Its been such a long time", but well worth the wait! Thank you Boston for a great show and certainly not letting the weather impact a second of your performance.

Fantastic show. Band sounded great and it was overall a really good set list. Always a joy to see Tom Scholz and he still sounds brilliant on guitar and keys. Everyone in his band delivered.

My only suggestion would have been to alternate more classics near the last quarter of the set. They were classics heavy in the beginning of the set, but near the end there were several songs in a row from the more recent albums, and for most of the audience these were essentially unknown tunes. Not saying they shouldn't play them, but just alternate one newer tune with a classic.

The other bands - Rick Derringer and Don Felder sounded fantastic as well. The principal band members (Tom Scholz, Felder, Derringer) are all in their mid to late 60s and they're holding up really well. The Felder set was essentially an Eagles set, with just one non Eagles tune (SRV's Pride & Joy). Felder's band is a few decades younger than him and they all nailed their parts. It was cool to see Brian Tichy on drums. We knew him from BIlly Idol's band, and he cowrote most of my favorite Billy Idol album, "Devil's Playground."

Boston was awesome live. It's definitely been a while since their hits have come out, but they still rock. Hits from their three major albums, 1) Boston, 2) Don’t Look Back, and 3) The Third Stage color their set with melodious, comforting, and nostalgic tunes. While I didn’t grow up with this music, I felt like I was back in the seventies, rocking out to the hits of the day. I would also say that I’m not a huge classic rock fan, but there was something about Boston and the band’s current make up that added an extra bit of flair to the old hits. And the current drummer, Jeff Neal, is phenomenal. Worth the price of admission just to see him thrash. While the jettison from Boston (1989) and subsequent death of Brad Delp (2007), the former lead singer and voice of Boston, caused a major shift in what the band represents, I would say their sound is still comparable to what we've come to know and love from them. So if you're looking for new stuff, I'd say you should pass on seeing a band like this. But if you like the oldies but goodies scene, this is a concert for you.

Massachusetts rock outfit Boston, named after their place of origin achieved huge success in the 70's and 80's in both the States and the UK. Having formed nearly 40 years ago, the veteran rockers still delight audience with shows made up heavily of material from their first three successful albums.

Starting with a blazing rendition of 'Rock & Roll Band',

'Smokin'', 'Feelin' Satisfied' and 'Last Day of School' in an almost back to back fashion, the crowd cheers loudly when they are finally allowed time to be heard. Lead singer Tom Scholz thanks the audience and explains it is their dedication that keeps the band touring globally and playing their classic music. A great introduction before fan favourite 'Life, Love & Hope'.

A combination of brilliant instrumentals and infectious stage persona makes Boston an even greater appreciated live act as they command a stage with ease. Big cheers come for hits such as 'Amanda' and 'Don't Look Back', yet the veteran rockers keeps the audience enthusiastic throughout the entirety of their career spanning show.

Boston is one of my all-time favorite bands so getting to see them in concert was a dream come through for me. They did not disappoint! Their performance was amazing: the lead singer is excellent, their sound was almost identical to the albums, and their instrumentals were incredible. I wasn't sure how I'd like the new band members, but they were excellent.

The show started out great! Joan Jett was amazing! Boston started out with a bang until they started playing a lot of slow songs in the middle. Their show was slightly under-tempo for me. The encore was good, though. That got everyone back on their feet and singing. Ive seen worse, but ive seen better.

The show was amazing. These guys make it look effortless even down some original members. I highly recommend their tour to small and big fans alike. The set list will be a walk down memory lane and demonstrate the continued staying power of their music for more tham 30 years.

Boston was as crisp as ever. Awesome concert, played a mixture of new and old. The lead singer, Tommy Decarlo is every bit as good as Brad Delp, and I am a real critic when it comes to changing lead singers. They sound as good as their studio CD's. Great job by all!

What a great concert.. What incredible musical talent... And the leads voice is exactly the same... Good rock and roll that takes you right back to the 70' and 80's.. Traveled to Atlanta for this concert... Totally worth it... And they are still all totally Hot!!

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The Who announce 2022 North American Tour

“… rock ’n’ roll’s greatest achievement…” ~ Variety

“…one of the greatest rock bands to ever take the stage.” ~ NJ Star-Ledger

The Who announce a brand new tour for 2022, THE WHO HITS BACK!

The iconic band’s upcoming North American trek promises to be another rock n’ roll knockout, bringing singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend back to US venues two years after their acclaimed MOVING ON! Tour , which wowed audiences with a series of sold-out dates. THE WHO HITS BACK! Tour (see complete list of dates below) will again share the stage with some of the finest orchestras in the US and Canada. Produced by Live Nation, the kick-off date is April 22 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at the Hard Rock Live for the spring leg of the tour and returns in the fall on October 2 in Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Friday, February 11 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.

The Who Fan Club pre-sale starts Wednesday, February 9th at 10.00am local time and runs through Thursday, February 10th at 10.00pm local time. Fan Club pre-sale access codes will be emailed to you TWO HOURS BEFORE at 8.00am local time on Wednesday 9th February.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning today, Monday, February 7th at 10.00am local time through Thursday, February 10th at 10.00pm local time.

General tickets on sale starting Friday, February 11th at 10.00am Local Time on LiveNation.com

The Who are hitting most of the cities they were set to play in 2020 with multiple new stops, including shows in New Orleans, LA at the New Orleans Jazz Festival on April 30, a much-anticipated performance at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on May 26 and a long-awaited return to Cincinnati after an absence of 43 years. After a summer break, The Who will continue in the fall, including stops in Chicago, IL at United Center on October 12, and in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl on November 1. The Who Hits Back! Tour winds down with two shows in Las Vegas, NV on November 4 and 5 at Dolby Live.

THE WHO HITS BACK! Tour will feature The Who ’s full live band comprising guitarist/backup singer Simon Townshend , keyboardist Loren Gold , second keyboardist Emily Marshall , bassist Jon Button , drummer Zak Starkey and backing vocals by Billy Nicholls , along with orchestra conductor Keith Levenson , principal violinist Katie Jacoby and principal cellist Audrey Snyder , passionately delivering The Who’s many classics, as well as songs from their most recent album, WHO .

Photo: William Snyder

Commenting on The Who Hits Back! Tour , Roger Daltrey says, “Pete and I said we’d be back, but we didn’t think we’d have to wait for two years for the privilege. This is making the chance to perform feel even more special this time around. So many livelihoods have been impacted due to Covid, so we are thrilled to get everyone back together – the band, the crew and the fans.  We’re gearing up for a great show that hits back in the only way The Who know how.  By giving it everything we’ve got.”

The Who’s wildly successful 2019 MOVING ON! Tour brought the band’s iconic brand of incomparable rock through 29 cities, including a rollicking sold-out show in Boston’s historic Fenway Park ( above ), and a memorable Seattle show where Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder joined them onstage for a rousing version of ‘The Punk And the Godfather’. The tour generated the most unanimous outpouring of acclaim from critics and fans of any live rock show in 2019, winning raves across North America for the orchestral dynamic as well as the duo’s cathartic rock firepower and intimate acoustic numbers. “They’re not getting older. They’re getting better. You better, you better, you bet.” hailed the Worcester Telegram , with Pollstar Magazine affirming “Daltrey is in peak form, and so is Townshend, lavishing his trademarked windmill guitar motion.”

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THE WHO HITS BACK TOUR DATES

Spring 2022.

22 APRIL HARD ROCK LIVE, HOLLYWOOD, FL 24 APRIL VYSTAR VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA, JACKSONVILLE, FL 27 APRIL AMALIE ARENA, TAMPA, FL 3 MAY MOODY CENTER ATX, AUSTIN, TX 5 MAY AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER, DALLAS, TX 8 MAY THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION PRESENTED BY HUNTSMAN, THE WOODLANDS, TX 10 MAY PAYCOM CENTER, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 13 MAY FEDEXFORUM, MEMPHIS, TN 15 MAY TQL STADIUM, CINCINNATI, OH 18 MAY TD GARDEN, BOSTON, MA 20 MAY WELLS FARGO CENTER, PHILADELPHIA, PA 23 MAY CAPITAL ONE ARENA, WASHINGTON, DC 26 MAY MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY, NY 28 MAY BETHEL WOODS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, BETHEL, NY

2 OCTOBER SCOTIABANK ARENA, TORONTO, ON 4 OCTOBER LITTLE CAESARS ARENA, DETROIT, MI 7 OCTOBER UBS ARENA, BELMONT PARK, NY 9 OCTOBER SCHOTTENSTEIN CENTER, COLUMBUS, OH 12 OCTOBER UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO, IL 14 OCTOBER ENTERPRISE CENTER, ST. LOUIS, MO 17 OCTOBER BALL ARENA, DENVER, CO 20 OCTOBER MODA CENTER, PORTLAND, OR 22 OCTOBER CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA, SEATTLE, WA 26 OCTOBER GOLDEN 1 CENTER, SACRAMENTO, CA 28 OCTOBER HONDA CENTER, ANAHEIM, CA 1 NOVEMBER HOLLYWOOD BOWL, LOS ANGELES, CA 4 NOVEMBER DOLBY LIVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 5 NOVEMBER DOLBY LIVE, LAS VEGAS, NV

118 thoughts on “The Who announce 2022 North American Tour”

WOW. So glad you are touring America. I saw you at Jazz Fest last time. Thinking maybe Chicago in the Fall this time if two of my sons will meet me there! Love you

What the Hell, no date for Indianapolis?!

The presale starts on the 8th. Will I be sent a link if I am a member?

Iman, Fan Club pre-sale starts at 10.00am local time on Wednesday 9th February. Fan Club pre-sale access codes will be emailed to you at 8.00am local time Wednesday 9th February.

do you have to be vaccinated to attend shows? Thank you

Check with the venue, Jim.

Will we have any meet & greet opportunities?

Your last show at Fenway park was fantastic with Peter Wolf and the midnight travelers that was fantastic! When I buy a ticket to the next show at the Boston garden is it possible to be let in with a semi professional camera and lens to take some shots from my seat that would be wonderful? Thank you and rock on!

Barton, you would need to check with the venue as they may have certain rules regarding cameras and photography.

Great dates to see the boys in the Northeast! Can’t wait!

British dates, please Lads! 🙂

Can’t Wait To See The Guys Again …#11 for me!!

Once I’m a member how do I do pre sale tickets?

Fan Club pre-sale access codes will be emailed to you at 8.00am local time Wednesday 9th February. Once you receive it, go the the Tour page of thewho.com and click on BUY for the show you wish to go to. You will need your access code for Fan Club pre-sale.

Will I finally be able to use my tickets from the cancelled show in Dallas Texas which was never rescheduled?

Tickets for cancelled shows were all refunded.

No Detroit show ??? 😲😥 Don’t mean to sound selfish, but I turned 52 yesterday, & I’ve never seen The Who.😟 Who? THE WHO 🤘👏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✌🏻💜🌹

It’s a shame tickets are so expensive. Especially for those of us that have been fans for almost half a century. I would love to see them again in Cincinnati to let them know how much we love & support them…The Who rocks!!!

Is this an all ages show? My daughters favorite band and it would be her dream to see them live. We would be attending the Boston event.

Yes, it is, Rachelle. But worth checking with the individual venues.

Looks like there will be no UK Tour in 2022. I had tickets for one of the cancelled shows during Covid. Luckily I saw the Tour at Wembley Stadium. Still seeing Roger at the Palladium in July should keep me going.

So excited!!

Think lucky, Be lucky

What is the presale code for the Cincinnati show?

Fan Club pre-sale access codes will be emailed to you at 8.00am local time Wednesday 9th February.

Fantastic news from The Who especially for the USA fans Disappointing for the UK fans being pushed back again after cancelling the UK leg of the moving on tour.. Hope its because they don’t want to clash with Rogers solo tour.. But certainly look forward to seeing the videos and pictures from the gigs in the USA… Enjoy..

Hello! Will you come to europe/holland this year?

When will fan club members receive the advance access passcode?

I was at this concert December 3, 1979 Cincinnati’s riverfront coliseum . It was a cold night close to 20,000 people waiting outside of the doors when the stadium personnel finally decided to open the doors they only opened for doors for all the people to go through the crowd began pushing and shoving to get towards the doors because they Heard the music starting to play and they began to push from the back towards the front and this continued back and forth in the crowd until people in the front got pushed right through the windows as I got pushed back and forth I turned around and ran back to the edge of the Colosseum rail to get out of the crowd that was squishing everybody when I got to the back I saw a bunch of people laying on the ground with paramedics around them none of them were moving I waited for the crowd to disperse and go inside I lost one of my shoes in the process of getting out of the crowd I told myself I would find it when I go inside when I got inside the door there was at least 10,000 shoes laying on the ground that had been trampled off of peoples feet rushing to get in luckily I found a pair of shoes rather large I jumped in them and went on into the concertI didn’t realize until the next day that all those people I saw up on the walkway had died from being squished that was the worst part of the night the concert was great!

One of the most original bands to front rock music! That’s right,front! Innovative, classical, and using instruments that only our ears would know. “WHO’S NEXT,” we are! Looking forward to hearing and seeing Pete Townshend put his moves all over the stage, Roger!!!

Will there be any UK dates ?

I can’t wait to feel the energy and sing every song with 2 of the best who have ever done it!!!The music is incomparable and the songs are timeless. As far as music goes, there is no place I’d rather be then at a Who show!!!

I can’t find my presale code

Any sign of UK dates

Awesome Can’t wait!

Thank you coming back to Cincinnati, I was there in 1979 I will here in 2022 Thanks Again!!!!

I have been a fan of The Who for over 40 years. I have been to ever Toronto tour to date. I would love to be able to get the pre-sale code so then I can buy a ticket for the October Toronto Tour. Could you send it to me?

Kassim, to get the pre-sale access code you will need to join The Who Fan Club.

I can’t wait! I had 3rd row center at Jones Beach last time and Roger sang Who Are You to me! This year I want front row center to see the men I have loved since 1970! Roger, Pete….SUEWHO will be there!!!!!!

Trying to get tickets on the presale but ticketmaster wont let my credit card go through getting mad!!!

This is awesome!! I’d love to get 2 tickefor the Bethel date!!! Love The Who!

How do I purcase tickets now with American Express Card?

Go to http://www.ticketmaster.com/the-who-tickets/artist/807319

I have been a Who fan since I was 7 years old when my mother played Quadrophenia for me. I haven’t missed many concerts and I would like to get seats for the Tampa show as soon as possible. Please consider me and let me know as soon as I can get tickets.

When will access code be sent out ?

Will Covid Vaccine Cards be required upon entrance to the venues? PLEASE SAY THERE WILL BE NO RESTRICTIONS ANYWHERE!!!!!!!!!

You will need to check with the particular venue you are planning on visiting.

Any chances any south east united states shows could be added.

Why is there no gig scheduled in the San Francisco Bay Area??

Have been seeing The Who since I was a child and enjoyed the 1982 Farewell Tour with The Clash

We need The Who to Join Together with us again.

Shalom and Rock n Roll,

Seen the Who with Keith (Tommy first cut), Kenny, and Zak & of course John. Just missed the Keith pass-out show in Oakland where I coulda manned the kit!

First concert i saw was Centrum. The Who first farewell tour.

The best news I’ve heard in 2 years. Great to see THE WHO play in Bethel Woods NY. I live a hour and 1/ 2 away from there. Need to be there. Can’t wait. BE LUCKY!

If you’re running late, we’ll wait for you, Marty!

I’ve been a fan and a collector since 1979! Seen you in Philli with The Clash, D.C many times and now live in NC. The Quadrophenia tour in Greensboro, NC. was phenomenal.

I was hoping you would add a NC show again! How bout it!

No NC shows?

We want you back in Mexico!!!!

Will there be an opening band for any of the shows?

Roger had bronchitis in September of 2019 and had to postphone the Denver show. Then Covid postponed it agin. I have been waiting three years for the rescheduled concert. Can I use my tickets from the 2019 show for this show in October of 2022? If not, how can I get my refund?

Robby, all shows on the 2019 tour were cancelled and tickets refunded.

Seen them with my son on the who hits 50 tour, need 1 more dose of pure rock n roll before I ride off into the sunset

Any opening acts on this tour?

Can’t wait. First Who show was 1968 at the San Jose Civic Auditorium. But no show in the SF Bay Area this time? That’s not right! Any chance of one being added?

My 1st concert. 1976 Denver Colorado

Will Roger and Pete be doing any meet and greet packages this tour?

Saw The Who at Hollywood Bowl last time around. One of my absolute favorite concerts ever! Will be back again this year! Thanks!

Thrilled to see you coming back to Colorado! We’ve missed you terribly and so happy you’re hitting it back!

I first saw them in Pontiac Michigan at the Silverdome on their first FAREWELL TOUR in 1982.I met Roger Daltrey in Heathrow Airport that December. He was a perfect gentleman!! I next saw them at Live Aid in London in 1985. I’ve only missed ONE tour since!

Will the setlist be the same as the previous Moving On tour that the orchestras also played with them?

Will Won’t Get Fooled Again remain acoustic or be back electric?

Will there be an opening band in Austin? Asking because my plane arrives at 6:55pm and concert is at 7:30pm so will be rushing from the airport. Thanks and CANNOT WAIT!!

I’m trying to buy tickets through Ticketmaster. The only delivery option is mobile / e-tickets. How can I buy REAL hard copy tickets? (I can’t stand “e-tickets.”)

Michael, ask Ticketmaster if they can do that for you.

Purchased tickets yesterday for Columbus. Remember taping radio concerts of the Who on my Nakamichi tape deck back in the early eighties. Never had the opportunity to experience live. Very much looking forward to the show! Thanks for coming to C-Bus!!!

I have seen your band twice. Charlotte, NC. The last time was August Jam in Charlotte. Crazy 3-day concert. Please place a venue in North or South. Carolina.

Can we expect a tour in Europe, too?

Please come to Mexico!!!

No Nashvegas this year??

Looking forward to the 40th anniversary of the farewell tour!!!

So are we, Steve!

Cant wait for you in Memphis! Never have seen The Who in concert and this 57year old veteran is EXCITED!!!

Seeing the Who was a must for my wife Gloria and me.For me it started in ’71.I married Gloria in ’78 and from her first time seeing them she was like”now I get it!” Gloria past away last August.We had taken our daughter Tricia before,this time I’m adding her daughter Chance to the mix.Rock on,Bill Conwell

Thanks for coming to boston!

We love THE WHO–love hockey–and, are a longtime Capital One Cardholders. But, please, in support of the Ukranian people, don’t play Capital One Arena–because Capital One Arena forbids flags, banners, or signs supporting Ukraine (a number of their Russian players and their wives have actively supported Putin and his “WAR”). Better yet, play the venue–fly the Ukrainian flag–and make a statement. Musicians can make a difference–remember South Africa. P.S.: here in Detroit we haven’t forgotten what you did for Gleaners Food Bank–thank You.

Is this concert going to be any different from the moving on tour?

Come to Nashville

No worries about Mexico. They will be coming to the US real soon.

Why are you performing at venues with vax mandates? Half of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania only had one dose. Your fans!

So sorry to miss your tour for the first time.🌺

Any dates for Montreal Canada

No Bay Area concerts. San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland is a huge metro area with a lot of people. It’s hard to believe you won’t come play for us. 🙁

Going to opening night tomorrow at the Hard Rock in Hollywood! Will there be an opening act?

Yes, the opening act is Leslie Mendelson.

I wish Pete was writing some new songs, especially now that Roger’s voice is different than it was 50 years ago. I hope that there is some new material.

No performance in Cleveland, home of the Rock n Roll Hall of fame, but two others in Ohio that are 2-5 hours away. Have some respect for the Rock Hall. The Who and the Rock Hall are a perfect match. Imagine the marketing and publicity. Do the event planners have any creativity?

Who’s the opening act in Tampa?

Leslie Mendelson opens for us in Tampa.

Who opens for you in Dallas this week?

Los Lonely Boys

Do you have an opening act in Dallas this week?

Hi Brandon, our special guests for all shows can be found here https://www.thewho.com/the-who-announce-special-guests-for-their-2022-north-american-tour/

Is there an opening act in Austin? What are the Set times?

Awesome concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in the Woodlands outside Houston, TX. Although Pete (“Don’t call me Peter”)was a tad under the weather with his voice, Roger absolutely nailed it tonight.

Having been at the aborted Houston concert back in 2019 when Roger had his attack of good old Texas hay fever, it has been my mission for the last two and a half years to see these guys again. Even had plans to see them in Manchester UK (needless to say, COVID stopped that adventure).

For a pair of old farts, they can still ROCK! And, the supporting members ain’t too shabby either.

Thanks Roger and Pete – 47 years after first seeing The Who, you guys still have it!

Who opens tonight in Memphis?

Is there an opening act for the concert in Philly on 20 May? If so, who?

Hi Jack, it’s Amythyst Kiah.

Who is opening up for you guys? Especially on May 20th in Philly?

For those who can read, 4 OCTOBER LITTLE CAESARS ARENA, DETROIT, MI

Just finished seeing Boston, Philadelphia and 2 New York shows. That makes 76 group and solo shows in my 55 years as a Who fan. Awesome as always. Still the greatest and always will be. LONG LIVE THE WHO!!!

Saw Boston,Philadelphia and both New York shows.Have seen 76 group and solo shows in 52 years.Still the greatest.LONG LIVE THE WHO!!!

Saw The Who at Bethel Woods! They were there 53 years ago! They sounded so GREAT!

I remember when my friends used to see you all at the Railway Hotel when you were the High Numbers – our favourite band and great memories. Living in US now 👍 would love to see you perform at Anaheim and reminisce 😀

Roger: did you work for Mr. Whale at the sheet metal company in Southall? His daughter and I are still best friends

Correction to my last message from Jill – Mr. Whale’s sheet metal company was in Southall. Was that where you worked? Did you ever go to Hammersmith Palais or Guy Haywards? We used to see the Animals at the Oldfield Hotel in Greenford, also Rod Stewart at Wembley Town Hall and Georgie Fame at the Flamingo in Wardour Street

I just turned 60 years young and my youngest son of 25 decided to take his dad to see a band I have not seen since 1979 here in Detroit. My son and I both are disabled veterans and it takes us time to prepare for a lot of walking and stair climbing together but we manage without complaint. I really was not expecting what I witnessed considering Daltry is 78 and Townshend 77. However to my astonishment they both as we say here in Detroit “KILLED IT” These multi talented gents and their colleagues of 22 people that I could count on the stage at one time Rocked Detroit and then thanked the audience for purchasing tickets for a show during g the week, drove in hectic traffic, paid high parking fees, walked at least a mile to come out to see them preform. I have seen more than 300 concerts in 5 counties and worked as an usher in the late 70’s and early 80’s but that is something I have never ever heard a performer say. To show gratitude in your fans is one thing but to clarify your understanding of how difficult things have been in and around our country here in the states was nothing short of empathy consideration and respect. I wish all of you who preformed tonight continued success and healthy happy lives as many members of the band will have continued bright futures as well. Thank you for a wonderful evening of solid rock music entertainment.

Very disappointed there is no stop planned for San Diego. It’s the 2nd largest city in California and there are many fans who would love a chance to see the Who.

Child,I was at your concert in La Courneuve in 1972 (200 000 people)…fantastic ! I am very sad that your long and exceptional version of My generation/Join together in Paris june 1979 was never edited…I have conserved it with a pirate record.Paris 1997 (two days at the Zenith for Quadrophenia tour) 2007 and 2013 (Bercy) exceptional…From France.

This is an excellent show. I am very appreciative that I was able to attend this excellent show. And the orchestra accompaniment, with the band’s excellent performances was amazing!

Saw you November 4, 2022 at Dolby Live in Las Vegas. I expected it to be a good show, but it was far beyond good. It was phenomenal. I’d love to buy a video of your tour performance if you decide to produce one. Also, one last note. I loved the opening act, the Wild Things. A truly memorable evening.

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Legendary rock and rollers The Who  took over the TD Garden on Wednesday night on a spectacular evening for music. Fans of all ages gathered in the arena to see the band return on the first leg of their 2022 North American Tour, and the energy was vibrant on all fronts.

Kicking things off would be singer songwriter Amythyst Kiah . Hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Kiah’s soulful energy captured the crowd immediately, with a strong sound and powerful vocals. With tracks like “Sleeping Queen”, “Wild Turkey”, and the anthemic “Black Myself”, Amethyst Kiah brought deep feelings of blues, especially in her lyrics. A short but exciting set that left the audience wanting for more.

It was time for The Who to take the stage, and the second they walked out it as clear everyone in the room was standing in front of legends. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend were joined on stage by a 48 piece orchestra assembled by local musicians in its entirety, led by conductor Keith Levenson. The stunning setup and monumental sound took the audience aback, working its way up to the first big moment of the night, Tommy ‘s “Pinball Wizard”. Daltrey’s signature mic swinging matched Townshend’s iconic playing stance, making the crowd wild every single time. The show would be divided into sections, with the band playing on their own for tracks like “The Seeker” and “You Better You Bet”. One of the highlights of the night was the build up to Roger Daltrey’s piercing scream in “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, followed by “Behind Blue Eyes”.

Townshend would introduce the Quadrophenia album section of the show, kicking off with “The Real Me”, all the way up to “Love, Reign O’er Me”. Another highlight would be the instrumental “The Rock”, not only showcasing all performers on stage, but also matching a video montage of historical events that would include nods to drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle, as a tribute to their untimely passings. The closer would be the iconic “Baba O’Riley”, as well as a quick Happy Birthday to Pete Townshend, on the eve of his 77th birthday.

It’s not often that we get to be in the presence of rock royalty, and Wednesday night was yet another opportunity to experience a band like The Who, proof of their sheer power and longevity across all generations. Make sure to catch them in a city near you .

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Grammy-nominated artist Porter Robinson announces a 5-continent world tour including stops in 30+ North American cities, Europe, and Asia in support of his highly anticipated third studio album SMILE! 😀 , releasing July 26th via MOM+POP. [Pre-order here ]

Robinson will debut a completely new live production including a full live band during his SMILE! 😀 World Tour, after first experimenting with the band format at his own sold-out Second Sky festival and again in 2023 at Coachella’s main stage. Fans can expect opening acts ericdoa in North America, underscores in Europe and Galileo Galilei in Japan.

The SMILE! 😀 World Tour will kick off on August 29 in Boston and hit notable stops along the way including Forrest Hills in New York on August 31 and Hollywood Bowl on October 11, before heading onto an Asian run which spans 9 cities beginning November 2024. Porter concludes the tour by traversing across 8 countries in Europe throughout February and March 2025, including a stop at London’s prestigious Brixton Academy . Dates in Australia and Latin America will also be announced soon. Full routing is available below.

Pre-sale commences Tuesday, April 30 at 10am local time —fans can register for early access to tickets at porterrobinson.com . Various presales will take place throughout the week including a CITI presale in the U.S. (details below) ahead of the general on sale on Friday, May 3 at 10am local time. For more information on the tour and tickets, visit porterrobinson.com .

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans. VIP Packages may include premium tickets, exclusive access to the pre-show VIP lounge, access to a VIP bar, early entry into the venue, pre-show merchandise shopping opportunity, specially designed gift item, and more. VIP package contents vary based on offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com (N. America) or vipnation.eu (Europe).

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August 29, 2024 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

August 30, 2024 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

August 31, 2024 – New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

September 5, 2024 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

September 6, 2024 – Orlando, FL – Addition Financial Arena

September 7, 2024 – Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park

September 10, 2024 – Nashville, TN – Municipal Auditorium

September  11, 2024 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

September 13, 2024 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann

September 14, 2024 – Washington, DC – Merriweather Post Pavilion

September 15, 2024 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center

September 17, 2024 – Montreal, BC – MTELUS

September 19, 2024 – Toronto, BC – HISTORY

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September 23, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater

September 26, 2024 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee

September 27, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

September 28, 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

September 30, 2024 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park

October 1, 2024 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

October 8, 2024 – El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum

October 11, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl

October 12, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

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At age 18, the North Carolina-based producer and songwriter burst onto the scene with a complex, bombastic brand of electro-house. Following the major success of his 2014 debut album Worlds , Porter released the RIAA Gold single “Shelter” with Madeon in 2016, followed by a Shelter Live Tour spanning 43 dates and four continents. The following year, Porter began releasing music under a new alias, Virtual Self, which led to his first Grammy nomination for the BBC Radio 1 hit single “Ghost Voices.” In 2019, Porter put on the first Second Sky Festival, which sold out all 30,000 tickets for the two-day festival in a single day. In both 2020 and 2021, Porter Robinson hosted editions of his virtual festival Secret Sky, amassing over 6 million viewers combined, and which came to be regarded as the most sophisticated virtual festivals of its time. Later in 2021, following the release of sophomore album Nurture, Second Sky Festival made its return to the Bay Area, selling out 40,000 tickets in a single day. Immediately following, the Nurture Live North American Tour sold over 150,000 concert tickets and was the highest grossing electronic tour of 2021. In 2022, in partnership with Riot Games, Robinson released “Everything Goes On” surpassing 100 million global streams . Later that year was his debut of one of two exclusive full live band performances, first at Second Sky 2022 and again in 2023 at the Coachella Main Stage.

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Bob Heil, Whose Innovations Enhanced the Sound of Rock, Dies at 83

A groundbreaking audio engineer, he provided the large-scale systems that brought tours by the Who and the Grateful Dead to life.

By Alex Williams

Bob Heil’s career as a groundbreaking sound engineer who brought thunder and rich sonic coloring to tours by rock titans like the Grateful Dead and the Who began behind a pipe organ in a 1920s movie palace.

Mr. Heil, who helped usher rock into its arena-shaking era by designing elaborate sound systems that allowed rock juggernauts of the late 1960s and ’70s to play at volcanic volumes, first learned to appreciate the full spectrum of musical tones as a teenager, when he took a job playing the massive Wurlitzer pipe organ at the opulent Fox Theater in St. Louis.

“We had to voice and tune 3,500 pipes, from one inch to 32 feet,” he said in a 2022 video interview with the audio entrepreneur Ken Berger. “Voicing taught me to listen. Very few people know how to listen. Listening, you’ve got to mentally go in and dissect.”

Mr. Heil died on Feb. 28 of cancer in a hospital in Belleville, Ill., his daughter Julie Staley said. He was 83. His death was not widely reported at the time.

Although he worked behind the scenes, Mr. Heil was enough of a force that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland credited him with “ creating the template for modern rock sound systems” In 2006, the Hall installed a public display containing his mixing boards, speakers and other items.

“The concert business became what it is today because he made the experience so much better for the customers,” Howard Kramer, who at the time was the Hall of Fame’s curatorial director, said in an interview that year with The Houston Chronicle. “No one made the leaps in live sound that he did.”

Mr. Heil got started in the business in 1966. Up to that point, top rock ’n’ roll bands often had to rely on feeble sound systems that were drowned out by screaming fans. That roar, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones wrote in his 2010 autobiography, “Life,” was often so deafening in the band’s early days that audiences could hear nothing more than the drums: “We used to play ‘Popeye the Sailor Man’ some nights, and the audience didn’t know any different.”

Mr. Heil gave rock shows the sound arsenal they needed. “We were the first company back then to build a package P.A .,” he said in a 2008 interview with the audio magazine TapeOp. “You could come to Heil Sound in 1972 and leave the facility with a complete system: snakes, road cases, everything — even a modular mixer.”

He also put a distinctive stamp on 1970s rock with the Heil Talk Box, an effects pedal that transformed guitar parts and vocals into an interstellar drone. Joe Walsh used it in memorable fashion on his hit “Rocky Mountain Way” in 1973, and the Talk Box was a signature of Peter Frampton’s monster-selling 1976 double album, “Frampton Comes Alive!”

Mr. Heil’s career took a major turn in 1971, he told Mr. Berger, when a manager for the Who frantically called him in St. Louis, asking if he could get his crew to Boston the next day. The opening show there, part of the band’s tour in support of its hallowed album “Who’s Next,” had been a disaster, with one newspaper noting that the band’s “soaring brand of rock could not be heard” under the venue’s “miserable conditions.”

Roger Daltrey, the band’s lead singer, threatened to fly back to England until Mr. Heil arrived with his rig. When Mr. Daltrey “did the sound check,” Mr. Heil recalled, “it was OK, because it was a monster P.A.” He would work with the Who for the next decade.

Robert Gene Heil was born Oct. 5, 1940, in St. Louis, the elder of two children of Robert and LaVerna (Bills) Heil. His parents owned a clothing shop in the small town of Marissa, Ill., about 40 miles east of St. Louis.

As a youth, Bob not only played the accordion and the organ but also became a ham radio enthusiast, which gave him an early opportunity to fiddle with electronics. After graduating from Marissa Township High School in 1958, he spent time studying at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and the St. Louis Institute of Music.

In 1966 he opened Ye Olde Music Shop in Marissa, where he rented Hammond organs and repaired instruments for professional musicians. He also began to design his own audio systems.

Before long, he was supplying them to country acts like Dolly Parton and Little Jimmy Dickens as they came through St. Louis. His big break came in 1970, when management of his old employer, the Fox Theater, called him and told them of a crisis: The Grateful Dead was set to play there, but the band’s P.A. system had been confiscated by authorities in a drug raid.

On a subsequent call with Mr. Heil, Jerry Garcia, the band’s lead guitarist and vocalist, “almost dropped the phone” when he learned that Mr. Heil had a sophisticated system featuring an amplifier by McIntosh, the high-end audiophile brand, Mr. Heil told Mr. Berger. Performing Musician magazine later called the resulting concert “the night that modern live sound was born.”

In addition to his daughter Ms. Staley, Mr. Heil is survived by his wife, Sarah (Benton) Heil; another daughter, Barbara Hartley; a stepson, Ash Levitt, the president and chief executive of Heil Sound; a sister, Barbara Schneidewind; and seven grandchildren. Both daughters are from his first marriage, to Judy Mortensen, which ended in divorce.

By 1980, Mr. Heil had grown weary of life on the road, so he created a new line of headsets and microphones for the ham radio industry. At one point, Joe Walsh, another ham enthusiast, told him he wanted to use one of his microphones onstage.

Mr. Heil protested that the microphones were not concert quality. Mr. Walsh disagreed. “I was at his house and went downstairs to his little studio and he proved it to me,” Mr. Heil told TapeOp. “So I had to start listening all over again.”

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Tony Awards 2024 nominations: ‘Hell's Kitchen' and ‘Stereophonic' lead with 13 noms each

 the tony awards ceremony will be held on june 16, by mark kennedy | the associated press • published april 30, 2024.

Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play "Stereophonic" about a '70s rock band at the edge of stardom — each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, a list that also saw a record number of women nominated for best director.

A total of 28 shows earned a Tony nod or more, with the musical “The Outsiders,” an adaptation of the beloved S. E. Hinton novel and the Francis Ford Coppola film, earning 12 nominations; a starry revival of “Cabaret” starring Eddie Redmayne, nabbing nine; and "Appropriate," Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ searing play about a family reunion in Arkansas where everyone has competing motivations and grievances, grabbing eight.

Rachel McAdams, making her Broadway debut in “Mary Jane,” earned a best actress in a play nomination, while “Succession” star Jeremy Strong, got his first ever nomination, for a revival of “An Enemy of the People.” Jessica Lange in “Mother Play,” Sarah Paulson in “Appropriate” and Amy Ryan, who stepped in at the last minute for a revival of “Doubt,” also earned nominations in the best actress in a play category.

"The Big Bang Theory" star Jim Parsons earned a supporting nod for “Mother Play,” and Daniel Radcliffe on his fifth Broadway show, a revival of Stephen Sondheim's “Merrily We Roll Along,” won his first nomination.

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Redmayne in his second show on Broadway got a nod as best lead actor in a musical, as did Brian d’Arcy James for “Days of Wine and Roses,” Brody Grant in “The Outsiders,” Jonathan Groff in “Merrily We Roll Along” and 73-year-old Dorian Harewood in “The Notebook,” the adaptation of Nicholas Sparks romantic tearjerker. Harewood, in his first Broadway show in 46 years, landed his first Tony nomination.

Redmayne's “Cabaret” co-star Gayle Rankin earned a nomination for best actress in a musical, as did Eden Espinosa in “Lempicka,” Maleah Joi Moon in “Hell’s Kitchen,” Kelli O’Hara in “Days of Wine and Roses” and 71-year-old Maryann Plunkett, who plays the elderly wife at the heart of “The Notebook.”

Steve Carell in his Broadway debut in a poorly received revival of the classic play “Uncle Vanya” failed to secure a nod, but starry producers who earned Tony nods include Keys, Angelina Jolie (for “The Outsiders”) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (for “Suffs”).

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The best new musical crown will be a battle between “Hell's Kitchen,” “The Outsiders,” the dance-heavy, dialogue-less stage adaptation of Sufjan Stevens’s 2005 album “Illinois,” “Suffs,” based on the American suffragists of the early 20th century, and “Water for Elephants,” which combines Sara Green’s 2006 bestseller with circus elements.

The best new play Tony will pit “Stereophonic” against “Mother Play,” Paula Vogel’s play about a mother and her kids spanning 1964 to the 21st century; “Mary Jane,” Amy Herzog’s humanistic portrait of a divorced mother of a young boy with health issues; “Prayer for the French Republic,” Joshua Harmon’s sprawling family comedy-drama that deals with Zionism, religious fervency and antisemitism; and “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy about the lives of West African women working at a salon.

The nominations marked a smashing of the Tony record for most women named in a single season. The 2022 Tony Awards had held the record for most female directing nominees, with four total across the two races — musical and play. Only 10 women have gone on to win a directing crown.

This year, three women were nominated for best play direction — Lila Neugebauer (“Appropriate”), Anne Kauffman (“Mary Jane”) and Whitney White (“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding”) — while four were nominated in the musical category — Maria Friedman (“Merrily We Roll Along“), Leigh Silverman (“Suffs”) Jessica Stone (“Water for Elephants”) and Danya Taymor (“The Outsiders”).

A spring barrage of new shows — 14 shows opened in an 11-day span this year — is not unusual these days as producers hope their work will be fresh in the mind of voters ahead of the Tony Awards ceremony on June 16.

There were some firsts this season, including “Here Lies Love” with Broadway's first all-Filipino cast, which earned four nominations, including best original score for David Byrne and Fat Boy Slim. And seven openly autistic actors starred in “How to Dance in Ohio,” a first for Broadway but which got no Tony love.

Academy Award winner and Tony Award-nominee Ariana DeBose, who hosted both the 2023 and 2022 ceremonies, will be back this year and will produce and choreograph the opening number.

This year’s location — the David H. Koch Theater — is the home of New York City Ballet and in the same sprawling building complex as Lincoln Square Theater, which houses the Broadway venue Beaumont Theater.

Like last year, the three-hour main telecast will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. EDT/5 p.m.-8 p.m. PDT with a pre-show on Pluto TV, and some Tony Awards handed out there.

This season's Broadway numbers — about $1.4 billion in grosses and 11.1 million tickets — is running slightly less than the 2022-23 season, off about 4% in grosses and down 1% in tickets.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry will announce nominees for the 26 competitive Tony Awards on Tuesday morning, the result of voting by the 60 members of the nominating committee.

Video above: Actors from 'The Lion King' share their experiences of being on a Broadway stage

The spring barrage — 14 shows opened in an 11-day span this year — is not unusual these days as producers hope their work will be fresh in the mind of voters ahead of the Tony Awards ceremony on June 16. But no clear single musical juggernaut has emerged, like the megahit "Hamilton" in 2016 or a critical darling like last year's "Kimberly Akimbo."

One possible change this year indicates women may be poised to outnumber the men for the first time in directing nominations. Nearly half of the 21 musicals — new and revivals — that opened this season were helmed by a woman or featured a team of co-directors where at least one was a woman. Five out of the season's 16 new plays and play revivals were also staged by women.

The 2022 Tony Awards currently holds the record for most female directing nominees, with four total across the two races. Only 10 women have gone on to win the directing crown.

The eligible shows this season include reworking of existing movies or books — "The Outsiders," "The Great Gatsby," "The Notebook," "Back to the Future" and "Water for Elephants" — and new works transferring over to Broadway, like the suffrage play "Suffs," the dance-heavy Sufjan Stevens-scored "Illinoise," the rock band imploding "Stereophonic" and "Hell's Kitchen," loosely based on Alicia Keys' life.

There are some coincidences, like that Huey Lewis & The News songs are heard at both his jukebox show "The Heart of Rock and Roll" and an unconnected musical of "Back to the Future." Rachel McAdams, who made a breakthrough in the film version of "The Notebook," is competing against the musical version of that movie a few blocks away in the play "Mary Jane." Plus, "The Wiz" and "Wicked" now share Broadway, and Nazis are in both "Cabaret" and a musical about artist Tamara de Lempicka.

This season attracted plenty of big stars to Broadway in addition to McAdams, like Jessica Lange and Jim Parsons in "Mother Play," Steve Carell in a revival of "Uncle Vanya," Eddie Redmayne in a new "Cabaret," Liev Schreiber in "Doubt," "Succession" star Jeremy Strong in a revival of "An Enemy of the People" and Sarah Paulson in the play "Appropriate."

There were some firsts this season, including "Here Lies Love" with Broadway's first all-Filipino cast, as well as mostly Filipino producers, including singer H.E.R., comedian Jo Koy and Black Eyed Peas' Apl.de.Ap. And seven openly autistic actors starred in "How to Dance in Ohio," a first for Broadway.

Big musical revival splashes were made by "Monty Python's Spamalot," "The Wiz," "The Who's Tommy," Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" and the fourth revival of "Cabaret."

Academy Award winner and Tony Award-nominee Ariana DeBose, who hosted both the 2023 and 2022 ceremonies, will be back this year and will produce and choreograph the opening number.

This year's location — the David H. Koch Theater — is the home of New York City Ballet and in the same sprawling building complex as Lincoln Square Theater, which houses the Broadway venue Beaumont Theater.

Like last year, the three-hour main telecast will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. EDT/5 p.m.-8 p.m. PDT with a pre-show on Pluto TV, and some Tony Awards handed out there on June 16.

This season's Broadway numbers — about $1.4 billion in grosses and 11.1 million tickets — is running slightly less than the 2022-23 season, off about 4% in grosses and down 1% in tickets.

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Just a Few of the Biggest Concert Tours of 2024, from Olivia Rodrigo to Bad Bunny

Posted: April 30, 2024 | Last updated: April 30, 2024

Listening to your favorite musician at home is fun, but there's nothing quite like the experience of singing along with them, and tons of more fans, live. And as luck would have it, 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for some of the world's top musical acts, so chances are your favorite performer might be stopping at a city near you soon.

Ahead, we rounded up some of the biggest concert tours of 2024, ranging from Taylor Swift's mega-popular Eras Tour to Drake and J. Cole's exciting It's All A Blur Tour - Big as the What?—set to kick off this winter. You can also expect tour dates from classic icons like Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

1) Taylor Swift

Undoubtedly one of the biggest concert tours ever, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will continue right through 2024. The international leg of the tour kicked off in Japan, where she played four shows in Tokyo. She'll also stop in Melbourne, Singapore, Paris, Madrid, London, Milan, and more before returning to the States to play in the fall.

There's nothing like seeing T. Swift IRL, but don't fret if you're unable to nab tickets—the Eras Tour movie is now available to stream from the comfort of your home.

2) Olivia Rodrigo

This is not a drill—"Drivers License" singer Olivia Rodrigo will be hitting the road on tour starting at the end of February. The Guts World Tour runs from February through mid-August and has dates in Nashville, Toronto, Chicago, and New York City, among others. Even cooler? Rodrigo will have a stacked list of special guests—like PinkPantheress, Remi Wolf, The Breeders, and Chappell Roan—with her.

3) Red Hot Chili Peppers

Did you hear the good news? The Red Hot Chili Peppers have extended their global tour through summer 2024. The buzzy stadium tour, which kicked off in June 2022, will now run until July 2024 and bring the California-based band to places like Los Angeles, Tampa, Toronto, and Salt Lake City.

4) Bad Bunny

It's fitting that "Monaco" rapper Bad Bunny titled his tour Most Wanted —it's slated to be one of the year's hottest tours. Planned to help promote his latest studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana , Most Wanted will kick off in Salt Lake City on February 21 and run through May 26.

5) Billy Joel

If you haven't yet seen Billy Joel perform live, there's still time! The Piano Man has added more tour dates to his schedule, stopping in cities like Tampa, New York, Denver, and St. Louis this year. Even more exciting? He'll share the stage with fellow iconic performers Sting and Stevie Nicks for some of these dates.

Mitski recently announced that she's expanding her North American tour dates , and we couldn't be more excited. The months-long tour, which supports her 2023 studio album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, has a long list of stops, including Miami Beach, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Paris.

There's nothing quite like a Madonna concert, that's for sure. The singer's Celebration Tour , which started last October, continues straight through the spring with dates in Seattle, San Francisco, Mexico City, and more. Besides her eye-catching sets, chart-topping songs, and impressive choreography, concertgoers also get a glimpse of the performer's fantastic costumes, which include looks from Versace and Jean Paul Gaultier.

8) Bleachers

The New Jersey-founded rock band, which is fronted by Jack Antonoff—known for producing albums for top acts like Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey—not only has announced a new album but a new tour , too. The tour will start in the UK in March, ending fittingly in the band's home state of New Jersey in mid-June. Check out their newly released music video for "Tiny Moves" if you need a Bleachers fix in the meantime.

9) Nicki Minaj

Nicki fans rejoice: the rapper and singer might be coming to a city near you soon as part of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. The massive tour will include performances in Brooklyn, Oakland, and Baltimore, with stops at Dreamville Festival and Rolling Loud California along the way.

10) Blink 182

Live out all of your nineties and early aughts pop-punk dreams with one of Blink 182's One More Time Tour dates. The tour, which supports the band's ninth studio album, One More Time..., will bring the trio to cities all over the globe, including Sydney, Santiago, Portland, and Boston. The tour's supporting act is Pierce the Veil, which is also worth checking out.

11) Stevie Nicks

The oh-so-magical Stevie Nicks continues her touring streak with a bunch of 2024 concert dates . Set to begin in Atlantic City, NJ on February 10, Nicks will visit a dozen cities throughout the U.S. this year, such as New Orleans, Omaha, and Chicago. "Let's keep this party going in 2024," the singer-songwriter posted on her Instagram in September to announce the newly added tour dates.

12) The 1975

The 1975 is showing no signs of slowing down. The British band, famous for hits like "Somebody Else" and "Robbers," has extended their 2023 tour through 2024. Titled Still...At Their Very Best , the 22-date tour will open in Glasgow on February 8 and conclude in Amsterdam on March 24.

13) Drake and J. Cole

Rap greats Drake and J. Cole come together for the It's All a Blur Tour – Big As the What? which is guaranteed to be a good time. Drake, fresh off his 2023 It's All a Blur tour with 21 Savage, is set to hit dozens of cities starting in February, many of which J. Cole will also be in tow for. Scoop up tickets ASAP, as Drake's shows are known to sell out.

14) Janet Jackson

Superstar Janet Jackson is also extending her 2023 tour, Together Again , into 2024 with dates in Anaheim, Austin, New Orleans, and Hartford. Even cooler? Jackson's supporting act is the 2000s southern rap legend Nelly.

15) Rolling Stones

If you've ever dreamed of seeing the Rolling Stones perform live in person, now's your chance. The iconic rockers, who released their studio album Hackney Diamonds this past fall, are returning on the road for a 16-date tour with shows throughout the United States and Canada. Concertgoers can expect a mix of new tunes and Stones classics.

16) Bruce Springsteen

Famous for countless listenable hits like "Born to Run" and "Glory Days," Bruce Springsteen is set to embark on a massive world tour this year with his band, The E Street Band. The much-anticipated tour will take the Boss and his crew to cities such as Phoenix, San Diego, Dublin, and Madrid, from March through November.

17) John Mayer

Be sure to catch John Mayer's solo tour this year, which will bring the guitarist and crooner to cities throughout Europe. This leg, an extension of his popular 2023 solo tour, will kick off in Stockholm on March 13 and finish in Dublin on March 29.

18) Shania Twain

Okay, this one is technically a residency , but we're excited nonetheless. Shania Twain, most known for her incredible outfits (her hooded leopard print look, anyone?) and hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" is setting up shop in Vegas starting May 10. Twain's residency will take place at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood on and off throughout December 2024.

All good things must come to an end. The Eagles, known for "Hotel California" and other amazing rock songs, began their final concert tour this winter. It launched in Phoenix on January 20, with March 16 as its last date in the United States. Eagles fans won't want to miss this one.

20) Alanis Morisette: The Triple Moon Tour

Alanis Morisette joins forces with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts for their 2024 Triple Moon Tour , which has dates in North America and Canada. This tour is a great one to catch this summer, as it's slated to run from June through August.

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