The Libra Tour was the second concert tour by American pop-R&B singer Toni Braxton. The tour, which was in support of her RIAA gold-selling album Libra, kicked off in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on March 10 and continued through mid-summer.Music news, Toni Braxton kicks off tour.www.usatoday.com Braxton played to sold-out shows across the US, performing in venues such as theaters, instead of arenas.
The tour included a selection of songs from the new album, and featured hit songs from Toni Braxton, Secrets, The Heat and More Than a Woman. Toni's sisters, Tamar Braxton and Trina Braxton, joined the tour as background singers.
Opening act James Stephens III (select dates)
Set list "Overture" (Instrumental) "Please" "Spanish Guitar" "He Wasn't Man Enough" "Take This Ring" "How Many Ways" "You're Makin' Me High" "Suddenly"1 "Shadowless" "Just Be a Man About It" "I Don't Want To" "Love Shoulda Brought You Home" "Seven Whole Days" "Another Sad Love Song" "You Mean the World to Me" "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" "Let It Flow" "Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)" "I Wanna Be (Your Baby)" Encore "Breathe Again" "Un-Break My Heart"
1 performed only at selected dates
Additional notes On select dates, as Toni performed one of her signature ballads; she would choose a lucky gentleman to bring on stage, as she sat on his lap and sang. One of the many highlights throughout the show, and a rousing ovation from the crowd.Toni Braxton review at Foxwoods Resort Casino.www.boston.broadwayworld.com
Shows Date City Country Venue North AmericaConcert Review; Braxton evokes 90s, but not much else.articles.courant.comMarch 10, 2006Atlantic CityUnited StatesTropicana Showroom March 11, 2006Washington, D.C.DAR Constitution HallMarch 12, 2006WestburyNorth Fork TheatreMarch 15, 2006Red BankCount Basie TheatreMarch 16, 2006VeronaTurning Stone Resort ShowroomMarch 17, 2006 BostonOrpheum TheatreMarch 18, 2006LedyardFoxwoods TheatreMarch 21, 2006MilwaukeeNorthern Lights TheaterMarch 22, 2006ChicagoHouse of BluesMarch 23, 2006OneidaRadisson Three Clans BallroomMarch 25, 2006Kansas CityStar PavilionMarch 26, 2006 St. LouisPageant Concert NightClubMarch 29, 2006MorristownMayo Performing Arts CenterMarch 30, 2006RamaCanadaRama Entertainment CentreApril 2, 2006New York CityUnited StatesNokia Theatre Times Square April 3, 2006BaltimoreModell Performing Arts CenterApril 6, 2006IndioFantasy Springs Special Events CenterApril 7, 2006PalaPala Events CenterApril 8, 2006RenoGrand Exposition HallApril 11, 2006FriantTable Mountain Casino Event CenterApril 12, 2006OxnardOxnard Performing Arts CenterApril 13, 2006OaklandParamount TheatreJune 21, 2006SunriseSinatra TheatreJune 22, 2006OrlandoHard Rock LiveJune 23, 2006AtlantaChastain Park AmphitheaterJune 25, 2006HamptonHampton ColiseumJune 30, 2006MemphisMemphis Botanic GardensJuly 1, 2006Grand PrairieNokia Live at Grand PrairieJuly 3, 2006HoustonReliant Stadium
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances Hampton Jazz Festival Live at the Garden Summer Concert Series Essence Music Festival
Box office score data VenueCityTickets sold / availableGross revenueNokia Theatre Times Square New York City948 / 1,187 (79%)$73,349
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