Toni Braxton: Revealed was the first concert residency by American singer Toni Braxton. It was performed in the Flamingo Showroom at the Flamingo Las Vegas until the announcement of its cancellation in May 2008.
Background and development
On May 19, 2006, the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas announced that Braxton would replace Wayne Newton as the casino's new headlining act from December 3, 2006. The show, entitled Toni Braxton: Revealed, was to be performed six nights a week and was scheduled to run through to March 2007. Braxton later confirmed that she was extending her show through to August 2007. Due to its success, it was reported that Braxton would extend her show through to August 2010. The show was later cancelled in order for Braxton to focus on her health. The production featured nine dancers with choreography, along with a specially designed set with an LED screen and costumes designed by Dolce & Gabbana.
Reception The Las Vegas Sun gave a mixed review of three out of five stars, saying "Toni Braxton: Revealed" continues to be plagued with some pesky problems, both technical and artistic. Mikes keyed too softly sometimes make it difficult to understand her words. Sometimes, her words are overpowered by the band. But the biggest let-down is the lip-syncing."
Mike Weatherford of the Las Vegas Review-Journal gave the show a mixed review, complaining about "the anticlimactic treatment of her best-known songs. They just don’t have the resonance they should." But he favorably compared the show to Celine Dion's Las Vegas engagement, saying, "Amid all the hoopla surrounding Celine Dion’s final shows last weekend, Las Vegas’ other working pop-star mom forged on with 'Revealed,' a revue that runs on a fraction of the budget of 'A New Day ...' but likewise has become a smoother, more graceful showcase over time."
In June 2008, Mike Weatherford of the Las Vegas Review-Journal referred to Braxtons show as an "unqualified success". The Flamingo president, Don Marrandino stated "It was very profitable. There was never a weekend when we weren't full."
Legal issues In August 2007, Anthony Franco, who designed the entire wardrobe for the show sued Braxton claiming she had agreed to pay him $35,000. Franco said he received a check, but it was returned for insufficient funds. He alleged Braxton and co-defendant Liberty Entertainment put a stop-payment on the check. Franco claimed he was eventually paid $20,000, leaving an outstanding balance of $15,000.
Set list This set list is representative of the performance on August 3, 2006. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the residency. "You're Makin' Me High" "Take This Ring" "How Many Ways" "Love Shoulda Brought You Home" "Another Sad Love Song" "You Mean the World to Me" "Seven Whole Days" "Just Be a Man About It" "I Love Me Some Him" "I Don't Want To" "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" "Please" "Spanish Guitar" "I Wanna Be (Your Baby)" "Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)" "Let It Flow" "Breathe Again" "He Wasn't Man Enough" "Un-Break My Heart" Note: The setlist may have changed their order as they advanced the dates.
Shows 2006 shows2006 shows:
August 3, 2006August 22, 2006August 23, 2006August 24, 2006August 25, 2006August 26, 2006August 29, 2006August 30, 2006August 31, 2006September 1, 2006September 2, 2006September 5, 2006September 6, 2006September 7, 2006September 8, 2006September 9, 2006September 12, 2006September 13, 2006September 14, 2006September 15, 2006November 7, 2006November 8, 2006November 9, 2006November 10, 2006November 11, 2006November 14, 2006November 15, 2006November 16, 2006November 17, 2006November 18, 2006November 21, 2006November 22, 2006November 23, 2006November 24, 2006November 25, 2006December 12, 2006December 13, 2006December 14, 2006December 15, 2006December 16, 2006December 19, 2006December 20, 2006December 21, 2006December 22, 2006December 23, 2006December 26, 2006December 27, 2006December 28, 2006December 29, 2006December 30, 2006
2007 shows2007 shows:
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2008 shows2008 shows:
January 15, 2008January 16, 2008January 18, 2008January 19, 2008January 22, 2008January 23, 2008January 24, 2008January 25, 2008January 29, 2008January 30, 2008February 1, 2008February 2, 2008February 5, 2008February 6, 2008February 7, 2008February 8, 2008February 9, 2008February 12, 2008February 13, 2008February 14, 2008February 15, 2008February 16, 2008March 4, 2008March 5, 2008March 6, 2008March 7, 2008March 8, 2008March 11, 2008March 12, 2008March 13, 2008March 14, 2008March 15, 2008April 7, 2008
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