Straight Up Paula!
Tour by Paula Abdul | |
Promotional poster for the tour | |
Location | North America |
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Start date | October 18, 2018 (2018-10-18) |
End date | June 7, 2019 (2019-06-07) |
Legs | 1 |
No. of shows | 25 |
Paula Abdul concert chronology | |
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Straight Up Paula! was the second headlining concert tour by American singer Paula Abdul. The tour marks the singer's first headlining tour in 27 years, since her 1991–92 Under My Spell Tour. The tour played 25 concerts throughout North America.
Background
On July 9, 2018, it was announced that Abdul would go on tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her debut album, Forever Your Girl (1988). Ticket sales started four days after the announcement.[1] The singer said that "It's been decades since I've done my own tour, but I had a great taste of what it's like being on the road last summer with the New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men, and had a great time. It was just a real warm welcome and [it reminded me] of how it felt like when I was on the road constantly years and years ago".[2]
Critical reception
The tour received positive reviews throughout its run. Debra L. Rothenburg of Infocus Visions gave a positive review of the Staten Island show stating “Ms. Abdul at age 56 is a bundle of energy and she sings and dances and owns the stage the same as she did over 25 years ago.”[3] Shaun Astor of Tahoe Onstage gave a positive review of the Reno show stating “Paula did exactly what she explained she had done throughout her career: persevered. And when it was all over, she stepped out of the spotlight and left a room full of people with ecstatic smiles on their faces.”[4] Eileen Shapiro of Get Out gave a positive review of the show in Englewood, stating “The visual cascade was extraordinary, sequentially fascinating and vibrant.”[5]
Setlist
This set list is from the concert on November 25, 2018, in Lynn. It is not intended to represent all shows from the tour.
- "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me"
- "Knocked Out"
- "Singin’ in the Rain"
- "Opposites Attract"
- "Cold Hearted"
- "Rush Rush"
- "Blowing Kisses in the Wind"
- "The Promise of a New Day"
- "Crazy Cool"
- "Straight Up"
- "Forever Your Girl"
Shows
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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North America[6][7] | |||
October 18, 2018 | Tulsa | United States | River Spirit Casino |
October 20, 2018 | Biloxi | Hard Rock Live Biloxi | |
October 25, 2018 | Windsor | Canada | The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor |
October 26, 2018 | Northfield | United States | Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park |
October 27, 2018 | New Buffalo | Silver Creek Event Center | |
November 2, 2018 | Lincoln City | Chinook Winds Casino | |
November 3, 2018 | |||
November 4, 2018 | Reno | Reno Ballroom | |
November 6, 2018 | Modesto | Gallo Center for the Arts | |
November 7, 2018 | Santa Rosa | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts | |
November 9, 2018 | Temecula | Pechanga Resort & Casino | |
November 10, 2018 | Las Vegas | Red Rock Resort Spa and Casino | |
November 11, 2018 | Chandler | Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park | |
November 13, 2018 | San Diego | Copley Symphony Hall | |
November 16, 2018 | Tucson | Fox Theatre | |
November 17, 2018 | Indio | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino | |
November 23, 2018 | Bethlehem | Sands Bethlehem Event Center | |
November 24, 2018 | Englewood | Bergen Performing Arts Center | |
November 25, 2018 | Lynn | Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium | |
November 28, 2018 | Staten Island | St. George Theater | |
November 29, 2018 | Uncasville | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
November 30, 2018 | Norwalk | Wall Street Theater | |
December 2, 2018 | Oxon Hill | The Theater at MGM National Harbor | |
December 5, 2018 | San Antonio | HEB Performance Hall | |
June 7, 2019 | Los Angeles | LA Pride |
Cancelled shows
Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason |
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October 3, 2018 | Morristown | United States | Mayo Performing Arts Center | Production issues |
October 4, 2018 | Lynn | Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium | Rescheduled due to production issues | |
October 6, 2018 | Rama | Canada | Casino Rama | Production issues |
October 7, 2018 | Verona | United States | Turning Stone Resort Casino | |
October 9, 2018 | Staten Island | St. George Theatre | Rescheduled due to production issues | |
October 10, 2018 | Englewood | Bergen Performing Arts Center | ||
October 12, 2018 | Westbury | NYCB Theatre at Westbury | Production issues[8] | |
October 13, 2018 | Lincoln | Twin River Event Center | ||
October 14, 2018 | Oxon Hill | The Theater at MGM National Harbor | Rescheduled due to production issues | |
October 19, 2018 | Lake Charles | Golden Nugget Lake Charles | Production issues | |
October 23, 2018 | Bethlehem | Sands Bethelem Event Center | Rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts[9] | |
March 30, 2019 | Orillia | Canada | Casino Rama | Unforeseen circumstances[10] |
References
- ^ Paula Abdul (July 9, 2018). "Paula Abdul Announces Solo Headlining Tour Celebrating 30 Years As A Pop And Dance Icon" (Press release) – via PR Newswire.
- ^ Zach Seemayer (July 9, 2018). "Paula Abdul's Back on Tour -- Here Are Some of Her on-the-Road Must-Haves! (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight.
- ^ "Paula Abdul "Straight Up Paula!" – InFocusVisions Music & Arts Magazine". InFocusVisions Music & Arts Magazine – The Latest on your Favorite Musicians and Artists!. February 6, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Straight up, Paula Abdul illuminates the Reno night - Lake Tahoe music concerts and sports". Tahoe Onstage | Lake Tahoe music concerts and sports. November 6, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Shapiro, Eileen (November 25, 2018). "Live Review: Paula Abdul: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood New Jersey: 11/24/18 - NYC's Gay Magazine". Get Out! Magazine. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Paula Abdul Tour". Straight Up, Paula!. Archived from the original on August 22, 2018.
- ^ "Paula Abdul Tour". Straight Up, Paula!. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018.
- ^ Ian Courtney (October 22, 2018). "Paula Abdul Takes a Spill from Stage, and Cancels a Show as Her Tour Gets Underway". CelebrityAccess Encore.
- ^ Moser, John J. (October 22, 2018). "Paula Abdul postpones Tuesday's show at Sands Bethlehem event Center". The Morning Call.
- ^ "Paula Abdul pulls out of Casino Rama concert". The Cochrane Times Post. January 30, 2019.
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- Forever Your Girl
- Spellbound
- Head over Heels
- Shut Up and Dance: Mixes
- Greatest Hits
- Greatest Hits: Straight Up!
- "Knocked Out"
- "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me"
- "Straight Up"
- "Forever Your Girl"
- "Cold Hearted"
- "Opposites Attract"
- "Rush Rush"
- "The Promise of a New Day"
- "Blowing Kisses in the Wind"
- "Vibeology"
- "Will You Marry Me?"
- "My Love Is for Real"
- "Crazy Cool"
- "Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up"
- "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow"
- "I'm Just Here for the Music"
- Under My Spell Tour
- Total Package Tour
- Straight Up Paula!
- Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl
- American Idol
- Hey Paula
- Live to Dance
- The X Factor
- So You Think You Can Dance
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