Susan Boyle in Concert explained

Concert Tour Name:Susan Boyle in Concert
Artist:Susan Boyle
Album:
Number Of Legs:3
Number Of Shows:26 in Europe
21 in North America
47 Total

Susan Boyle in Concert is the first concert tour by singer Susan Boyle. The tour promoted Boyle's fourth album, .[1]

Background

Boyle chose to launch her tour in Scotland as a thank you to her country for their support and hopes to take the tour global in 2014. The sell-out tour ran for seven nights with appearances in Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Boyle said, "This is the year that I feel that I would be able to give an audience what they want. I’ve always wanted to do my own show and now I feel confident enough to give it a go."[2]

Lance Ellington, a regular vocalist on Strictly Come Dancing, opened the concert with a couple of songs, before Boyle appeared and launched into a 24-song set. Other performers included Ashleigh Gray and Annie Skates as back-up singers, plus a 7-piece orchestra and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland choir. Andrew Panton was the creative director and Kennedy Aitchison was the musical director. The entire show ran for 135 minutes.[3]

The second leg of Boyle's tour was 19 dates across the UK in March and April 2014. Boyle said, "I’m really looking forward to getting back on tour. I’m ready to take the next step and take my show to a whole host of towns and cities I have never played in before."[4] In May 2014, Boyle announced the third leg of the tour, to plays theatres and concert halls in the United States.[5] The leg will begin in San Diego, California, playing 21 shows throughout October and November, ending in Jacksonville, Florida.[6]

Concert synopsis

For her entrance, Boyle appeared in silhouette at the back of the stage giving her famous wiggle while an audio from her Britain's Got Talent audition played. The audience responded immediately by giving her a standing ovation before she even sang a single note. It was a reminder to people from where she started and how far she has come.

For the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" Boyle said, "This song is about a wee lassie who goes on an incredible journey." "I hope tonight to take you all on a journey". Some of the Jazz numbers, such as "That Ole Devil Called Love" and "Cry Me a River", Boyle sang while seated beside the piano. The first half ended with a rendition of "You Raise Me Up" accompanied by a choir from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

The Second half included the song "Ae Fond Kiss" which Boyle dedicated to everyone who had lost someone in their lives. "River Deep, Mountain High", a duet with Lance Ellington, had the audience on their feet and dancing. The second half ended with "I Dreamed A Dream", which Boyle jokingly said, "has got me into a lot of trouble."

Throughout the concert, Boyle showed her sense of humor with jokes about her cat Pebbles and her boss Simon Cowell. She gave her impersonation of the judges from BGT which had the audience in stitches. The concert itself moved quickly, in which Boyle had several wardrobe changes appearing in different glamorous gowns.[7]

Critical reception

Boyle received rave reviews for her first solo tour with several standing ovations throughout each night. The Herald Scotland, giving 4 stars, reported, "There was lot riding on this appearance, the first night of her first ever live solo tour, but the phenomenon/riddle that is Susan Boyle proved equal to her task in the Highland Capital. Truth be told she blew Eden Court Theatre away." The Edinburgh Guide, also giving 4 stars, reported, "Cynics of TV reality shows may dismiss the notion that media-created pop singers have any real talent. But to witness Susan Boyle live on stage proves beyond doubt that this performance is no gimmick. Susan has a natural purity in her voice combined with genuine emotion and the effortless art of a true Diva in glamorous style."

Opening act

Setlist

The following songs were performed during the concert at the Eden Court Theatre in Inverness, Scotland. It does not represent all songs performed on tour.[9]

  1. "Out Here on My Own"
  2. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
  3. "The Winner Takes It All"
  4. "I Know Him So Well" (duet with Ashleigh Gray)
  5. "Wild Horses"
  6. "That Ole Devil Called Love"
  7. "Cry Me a River"
  8. "The Way We Were"
  9. "Answer Me"
  10. "As Long as He Needs Me"
  11. "You Raise Me Up"

Intermission

  1. "The Perfect Year"
  2. "Take That Look Off Your Face"
  3. "All I Ask of You" (duet with Lance Ellington)
  4. "Make You Feel My Love"
  5. "Run Like the Wind"
  6. "Ae Fond Kiss"
  7. "Unchained Melody"
  8. "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"
  9. "This Is the Moment" (duet with Lance Ellington)
  10. "River Deep – Mountain High" (duet with Lance Ellington)
Encore
  1. "You'll Never Walk Alone"
  2. "Who I Was Born to Be"
  3. "I Dreamed a Dream"

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenue
Europe[10] [11]
2 July 2013InvernessScotlandEden Court Theatre
4 July 2013AberdeenMusic Hall Aberdeen
6 July 2013DundeeCaird Hall
8 July 2013GlasgowKing's Theatre
9 July 2013
12 July 2013EdinburghEdinburgh Festival Theatre
13 July 2013
22 March 2014LiverpoolEnglandLiverpool Empire Theatre
23 March 2014YorkBarbican Centre
25 March 2014ManchesterBridgewater Hall
26 March 2014Newcastle
27 March 2014Milton KeynesMilton Keynes Theatre
29 March 2014OxfordNew Theatre Oxford
30 March 2014NottinghamNottingham Royal Concert Hall
1 April 2014LeicesterDe Montfort Hall
2 April 2014BirminghamSymphony Hall
3 April 2014CardiffWalesSt David's Hall
5 April 2014BristolEnglandColston Hall
6 April 2014LondonEventim Apollo
9 April 2014SheffieldSheffield City Hall
10 April 2014Stoke-on-TrentRegent Theatre
12 April 2014PlymouthPlymouth Pavilions
13 April 2014TorquayPrincess Theatre
15 April 2014BournemouthPavilion Theatre
16 April 2014CambridgeCambridge Corn Exchange
17 April 2014NorthamptonThe Derngate
North America[12]
8 October 2014San DiegoUnited StatesBalboa Theatre
9 October 2014Santa BarbaraArlington Theatre
11 October 2014San FranciscoSHN Orpheum Theatre
12 October 2014SacramentoCommunity Centre Theater
14 October 2014San JoseSan Jose Center for the Performing Arts
16 October 2014Costa MesaSegerstrom Hall
17 October 2014PhoenixOrpheum Theatre
19 October 2014MidlandWagner Noël Performing Arts Center
20 October 2014Fort WorthBass Performance Hall
21 October 2014San AntonioTobin Center for the Performing Arts
23 October 2014Kansas CityArvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
24 October 2014LouisvilleWhitney Hall
26 October 2014AtlantaAtlanta Symphony Hall
27 October 2014GreenvillePeace Concert Hall
29 October 2014DurhamDurham Performing Arts Center
30 October 2014North CharlestonNorth Charleston Performing Arts Center
1 November 2014ClearwaterRuth Eckerd Hall
2 November 2014MelbourneKing Center for the Performing Arts
3 November 2014Fort LauderdaleAu-Rene Theater
5 November 2014SarasotaVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall
6 November 2014JacksonvilleMoran Theater

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Susan Boyle Insists She's Fit Enough To Tour 'Standing Ovation' Album. Palmer . Natalie . 22 November 2012 . Entertainment Wise . Giant Digital . 14 November 2013.
  2. Web site: Munro. Alistair. Susan Boyle's first live tour nears sell-out. The Scotsman. 26 July 2013.
  3. Web site: Devlin. Vivien. Susan Boyle in Concert, Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Review. Edinburgh Guide. 26 July 2013.
  4. Web site: Susan Boyle announces 'Susan Boyle in Concert' tour for 2014. STV Entertainment. 13 November 2013.
  5. Susan Boyle 'So Excited' for First U.S. Tour . Trakin . Roy . 29 May 2014 . . 9 July 2014.
  6. Web site: Susan Boyle to do first U.S. tour in the fall . . 2 June 2014 . . 9 July 2014.
  7. Web site: Boyd. Laura. Susan Boyle stuns with Su-perb opening night of tour in Inverness. STV Entertainment. 26 July 2013.
  8. Web site: Review: Susan Boyle, Eden Court, Inverness . Ross . David . 2 July 2013 . . . 14 November 2013.
  9. Web site: Susan Boyle stuns with Su-perb opening night of tour in Inverness . Boyd . Laura . 3 July 2013 . . . 14 November 2013.
  10. Web site: Susan Boyle tells why she can't wait to hit the road as she rehearses for upcoming Scottish tour . McIver . Brian . 29 May 2013 . Daily Record. 14 November 2013.
  11. Web site: Susan Boyle announces headline UK tour . Corner . Lewis . 12 November 2013 . . 14 November 2013.
  12. Web site: Susan Boyle First-Ever US Tour: Full List of Dates . Owoseje . Toyin . 30 May 2014 . . . 9 July 2014.