AA Cyndi Lauper will be making a stop in Dallas this autumn as she embarks on her farewell tour.
AA Get ready for an iconic farewell tour as Cyndi Lauper sets out on a three-month journey this autumn. The pop-music legend, renowned for hits like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time," revealed her plans on Monday.
AA Starting at the Bell Centre in Montreal on October 18, Lauper's 23-date tour will sweep through major U.S. cities, including Dallas, where she'll grace the stage at the American Airlines Center on November 12. Concluding in Chicago on December 5, this tour marks the end of an era for the Grammy-winning artist.
AA Lauper is familiar with the D-FW area, having recently headlined the Turtle Creek Chorale's annual gala on June 1. Her previous performances in the region include joining Rod Stewart in Grand Prairie in 2017 and gracing the stage at Dallas' House of Blues in 2013.
AA For those eager to attend her farewell tour, tickets will go on sale this week, with an artist presale kicking off on Tuesday.
AA According to Live Nation, the general ticket sale will commence this Friday. Live Nation also mentions that special guests accompanying Lauper on tour will be revealed at a later time. Before embarking on her farewell tour, Lauper will grace the festival circuit this summer, with performances lined up at prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K., and Rock in Rio in Brazil.
AA Hailing from Brooklyn, this pop icon made history as the first woman to achieve four top-five singles from a debut album. Her vibrant anthem "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," featured on her debut album "She's So Unusual," catapulted her to the pinnacle of pop music in the 1980s and earned her a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
AA The day before her documentary, "Let the Canary Sing," starts streaming on Paramount+, Cyndi Lauper, known for her hit "True Colors," made a significant tour announcement. The feature-length film, directed by Emmy Award winner Alison Ellwood, delves into Lauper's life and career, premiering initially at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.
AA Reflecting on the timing of the documentary, Lauper stated, "Over the years, I've been asked to do a documentary about my life and work, but it never felt like the right time... Until now." She expressed trust in director Alison Ellwood's ability to portray her story authentically, a sentiment she emphasized as crucial.
AA In honor of both the tour and the film, Lauper will receive an imprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday, followed by a private screening of the film and a Q&A session.
A A Adding to her recent accolades, Lauper was celebrated over the weekend at West Hollywood's annual Pride Parade, where she was honored as the Lifetime Ally Icon. This award recognized her extensive advocacy efforts in support of LGBTQ+ rights, social justice, and women's issues, further solidifying her status as an esteemed figure in the entertainment industry.
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