...Baby One More Time Tour

1999 concert tour by Britney Spears September 2021 ...Baby One More Time Tour BOMTour programme.png 220 Official tour programme cover Britney Spears Continental North America ...Baby One More Time 1999 06 28 1999 09 15 1 57 ...Baby One More Time Tour(1999) (You Drive Me) Crazy Tour(2000) The ...Baby One More Time Tour was the debut concert tour by American entertainer Britney Spears. It supported her debut studio album, ...Baby One More Time (1999), and visited the United States and Canada. The tour was announced in March 1999, with dates released a month later. Tommy Hilfiger was chosen as the tour sponsor. The show was divided into various segments, with each segment being followed by an interlude to the next segment, and it ended with an encore. The setlist consisted of songs from her debut album and several covers. The tour received positive feedback from critics; many highlighted Spears' persona and edgy look. Background and development On March 5, 1999, it was reported that Spears was planning her first headlining tour to support her first studio album, ...Baby One More Time (1999).https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1099891_0_274628_6,00.html Bubble Gum Blows Up! March 5, 1999 December 31, 2009 Essex Andrew Karger Dave Baldwin Kristen Entertainment Weekly October 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131019071816/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0%2C%2C1099891_0_274628_6%2C00.html dead Shortly after, she announced that the tour would start in July.http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1434415/19990323/spears_britney.jhtml Britney Spears Back In Action, Plans Summer Tour March 23, 1999 December 31, 2009 MTV News Staff MTV September 7, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210907174623/http://www.mtv.com/news/1434415/britney-spears-back-in-action-plans-summer-tour/ dead On May 12, 1999, Tommy Hilfiger was announced as the main tour sponsor. During the time of the announcement, Spears was being featured in the "AllStars" campaign launched by the company. Hilfiger spoke about the sponsorship saying, "My passion for music has always inspired my designs. This year we have really put music in the forefront of everything we do. Britney represents the spirit of Tommy Jeans and of youth today. I cannot think of a better way to continue this exciting year by sponsoring one of today's hottest, young recording artists".Tommy Hilfiger Announces Sponsorship of Britney Spears Summer Concert Tour http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1999_May_12/ai_54609972/ Business Wire Tommy Hilfiger Corporation May 12, 1999 New York FindArticles July 17, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120225042942/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1999_May_12/ai_54609972/ February 25, 2012 usurped The secondary sponsor was supposed to be Nestlé, but they pulled out soon after provocative photographs of Spears shot by David LaChapelle were published in Rolling Stone.http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1434414/19990407/spears_britney.jhtml Britney Spears On Sponsor-Scaring Pix: "It's Fine And It's Tasteful" April 7, 1999 December 31, 2009 MTV News Staff MTV September 7, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210907174515/https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/widget_iframe.f88235f49a156f8b4cab34c7bc1a0acc.html?origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtv.com dead Tour dates were released through Pollstar on April 9, 1999, with the tour kicking off on June 28, 1999, in Pompano Beach, Florida.http://jam.canoe.com/Music/Artists/S/Spears_Britney/1999/04/09/pf-749833.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151210184435/http://jam.canoe.com/Music/Artists/S/Spears_Britney/1999/04/09/pf-749833.html dead December 10, 2015 Revised Britney Spears Cdn. tour info April 9, 1999 December 31, 2009 John Richard Jam! Several dates were added and rescheduled, and the complete schedule was released two months later.http://www.mtv.com/mtv/news/gallery/s/spears990625.html Britney Spears Prepares To Launch Summer Tour June 25, 1999 December 31, 2009 MTV News https://web.archive.org/web/20010109213800/http://mtv.com/mtv/news/gallery/s/spears990625.html January 9, 2001 dead Spears talked to CNN about her involvement during the development of the tour, stating that she had designed the entire tour herself, including costumes and concept.http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Music/9908/02/britney.spears/ Britney Spears has her say-so August 2, 1999 January 1, 2010 Tush Bill CNN February 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100223081903/http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Music/9908/02/britney.spears/ live Spears worked with fashion designer Gia Ventola to create the costumes for her and the dancers.Ryan Suzanne C. August 26, 1999 MATERIAL GIRL At 23, fashion newcomer Gia Ventola already has designs on the stars The Boston Globe https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/news/a23213/britney-spears-hit-me-baby-one-more-time-anniversary-facts/ April 15, 2012 The proscenium stage was simple and had only one main prop, a staircase in the middle. The band was in both sides of the staircase and consisted of five musicians. There were also six dancers, that took the stage during interludes. The setlist consisted of seven songs from her debut album and several covers by well-known artists.http://jam.canoe.com/Music/Artists/S/Spears_Britney/1999/07/10/749831.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151105210033/http://jam.canoe.com/Music/Artists/S/Spears_Britney/1999/07/10/749831.html dead November 5, 2015 Spears takes aim at fame July 10, 1999 January 1, 2010 Stevenson Jane Jam! Concert synopsis The show began with a dance introduction by Spears' dancers among smoke effects.http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/07/30/WEEKEND10994.dtl&type=printable The musical equivalent of cotton candy July 30, 1999 January 1, 2010 Ganahl Jane San Francisco Chronicle June 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629055854/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fe%2Fa%2F1999%2F07%2F30%2FWEEKEND10994.dtl&type=printable dead She appeared shortly after at the top of the staircase wearing a hot pink vinyl tube top and white vinyl pants with pink knee patches, to perform "(You Drive Me) Crazy". In "Soda Pop", she danced and interacted with the audience, before leaving the stage while her dancers continued. She appeared sitting on the staircase to sing "Born to Make You Happy" and "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart". The show continued with a dance interlude set to Madonna's "Vogue" in which she named Madonna and Janet Jackson as her biggest inspirations. She then took the stage to perform a cover of Madonna's "Material Girl". After this, she performed two covers of Janet Jackson songs, "Black Cat" and "Nasty". She ended the section with a performance of Sonny & Cher's "The Beat Goes On", accompanied by psychedelic lights. After a dance interlude, she performed the album track "I Will Be There" and a cover of "Open Arms" by Journey, ending with a smile at the top of the staircase. After "Sometimes", she waved and left the stage. The encore consisted of a performance of "...Baby One More Time", in which Spears wore a black bra under pink halter, a pink sequined plaid mini-skirt, and black thigh-high stockings. She then thanks the audience and leaves the stage. Critical reception The tour garnered generally positive reviews from critics. Jeffrey Haney of the Deseret News described the show as "funky and flashy".https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3OwjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vuwDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1996,4799710&dq=britney+tour&hl=en Teen Queen Spears reigns at State Fair September 11, 1999 January 1, 2010 Haney Jeffrey P. Deseret News September 7, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210907174522/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3OwjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vuwDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1996%2C4799710&dq=britney+tour&hl=en live A reporter from USA Today called Spears' performance "assured and energetic". Jim Farber of the New York Daily News pointed out that Spears seemed to have two personas during the show, one when singing songs from her album and a more edgy look when singing the covers. He also added that "Spears' nods to edginess no doubt reflects her desire to grow into a more mature career".http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/nydn-features/britney-act-schizo-article-1.841243 Britney's Act: It's So Schizo July 9, 1999 Farber Jim New York Daily News April 15, 2012 March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215227/http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/nydn-features/britney-act-schizo-article-1.841243 live Jane Ganahl of the San Francisco Chronicle said that "she may be somewhat entertaining, but she's also just another prefab act – longer on packaging than actual talent". Broadcasts and recordings In August 1999, the concert in Orlando, Florida was filmed for the Disney Channel in Concert series which Spears was also joined by New Kids on the Block member Joey McIntyre (who was embarking on his solo career). The concert entitled Britney Spears and Joey McIntyre in Concert aired on October 16, 1999. In the special, Spears performed seven songs in front of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith attraction at the Disney Hollywood Studios. It also featured Spears visiting her former routes working at the park during her years of The Mickey Mouse Club and shopping at Downtown Disney with her dancers.http://www.mtv.com/news/1431484/britney-spears-joey-mcintyre-headed-to-disney/.html Britney Spears, Joey McIntyre Headed To Disney July 16, 1999 December 31, 2009 Essex Andrew Karger Dave Baldwin Kristen Entertainment Weekly September 7, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210907174525/https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/widget_iframe.f88235f49a156f8b4cab34c7bc1a0acc.html?origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtv.com dead Opening acts C-Note (select venues)http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426523/19990526/brandy.jhtml C-Note Drops Debut Album; Tours With Brandy, Britney, Cher May 26, 1999 December 31, 2009 MTV News January 8, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100108040313/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426523/19990526/brandy.jhtml dead Steps (select venues)http://jam.canoe.com/Music/Artists/S/Sky/1999/07/14/749628.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160310101940/http://jam.canoe.com/Music/Artists/S/Sky/1999/07/14/749628.html dead March 10, 2016 Sky enjoying sunny days July 14, 1999 December 31, 2009 Stevenson Jane Jam! Boyz N Girlz United (select venues) P.Y.T. (select venues)http://www.sptimes.com/News/70499/TampaBay/Living_the_teen_dream.shtml Living the teen dream June 4, 1999 December 31, 2009 Ripley Jackie St. Petersburg Times October 7, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/19991007104840/http://www.sptimes.com/News/70499/TampaBay/Living_the_teen_dream.shtml dead Michael Fredo (select venues) 3rd Storee (select venues) Divine (select venues) Sky (select venues) Joey McIntyre (Orlando) Setlist The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on July 29, 1999, at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour. "(You Drive Me) Crazy" "Soda Pop" "Born to Make You Happy" "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart" "Material Girl" / "Black Cat" / "Nasty" "The Beat Goes On" "I Will Be There" "Open Arms" "Sometimes" Encore "...Baby One More Time" Tour dates DateCityCountryVenueJune 28, 1999 Pompano BeachUnited StatesPompano Beach AmphitheatreJune 29, 1999 TampaUSF Sun DomeJuly 1, 1999AtlantaAtlanta Civic CenterJuly 2, 1999 North Myrtle BeachHouse of BluesJuly 3, 1999 DoswellParamount TheatreJuly 4, 1999Part of the 1999 "A Day in the Garden" Festival.https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/06/arts/pop-review-a-woodstock-where-teeny-is-everything.html?pagewanted=all Pop Review; A Woodstock where teeny is everything July 7, 1999 July 17, 2010 Strauss Neil The New York Times March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304154707/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/06/arts/pop-review-a-woodstock-where-teeny-is-everything.html?pagewanted=all live BethelMax Yasgur's FarmJuly 5, 1999July 6, 1999Washington, D.C.DAR Constitution HallJuly 7, 1999New York CityHammerstein BallroomJuly 8, 1999HersheyStar PavilionJuly 9, 1999ScrantonMontage Mountain Performing Arts CenterJuly 10, 1999DarienDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterJuly 11, 1999Originally scheduled at Palace Theatre in Albany.http://www.mtv.com/mtv/news/gallery/s/spears990408.html Britney Spears Lines Up U.S. Tour Dates April 8, 1999 July 17, 2010 MTV News https://web.archive.org/web/20010108214400/http://www.mtv.com/mtv/news/gallery/s/spears990408.html January 8, 2001 deadSchenectadyProctor's TheatreJuly 13, 1999HamiltonCanadaCopps ColiseumJuly 14, 1999Originally scheduled on July 17.TorontoMolson AmphitheatreJuly 16, 1999Originally scheduled on July 14 at Verdun Auditorium.MontrealMolson CentreJuly 17, 1999Originally scheduled on July 16 at Ottawa Civic Centre Theatre.OttawaCorel CentreJuly 20, 1999WinnipegCentennial Concert HallJuly 21, 1999Originally scheduled at Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium.SaskatoonSaskatchewan PlaceJuly 22, 1999Originally scheduled on July 23 at Edmonton Convention Centre.EdmontonSkyreach CentreJuly 23, 1999CalgaryCanadian Airlines SaddledomeJuly 25, 1999Originally scheduled at Plaza of Nations.VancouverGeneral Motors PlaceJuly 26, 1999SeattleUnited StatesKeyArenaJuly 27, 1999Part of the Washington County Fair. HillsboroDeMar Batchelor AmphitheaterJuly 29, 1999 OaklandParamount TheatreJuly 30, 1999Part of California Mid-State Fair. Paso RoblesCMS Grandstand ArenaJuly 31, 1999Los AngelesUniversal AmphitheatreAugust 3, 1999Part of the Adams County Fair. BrightonBromley Companies StageAugust 4, 1999DenverParamount TheatreAugust 6, 1999 ArlingtonAT&T Music Mill AmphitheaterAugust 7, 1999HoustonAerial TheaterAugust 8, 1999Originally scheduled at Saenger Theatre.New OrleansLakefront ArenaAugust 9, 1999This appearance was part of L'Oreal's Summer Music Mania, a pop music concert that was broadcast on UPN later that month (August 1999). The event featured multiple other artists, including NSYNC, 98 Degrees, Christina Aguilera, 702, B*Witched and Jessica Simpson, among others. Spears, a headliner, performed three numbers: "(You Drive Me) Crazy", "Sometimes" and "...Baby One More Time". The concert also served as a promotional event for the film Drive Me Crazy (1999), as it was hosted by the film's lead actress, Melissa Joan Hart; the teen movie also featured Spears' single "(You Drive Me) Crazy" as its theme song, with the accompanying music video starring Hart and other actors from the film.Chula VistaNorth Island Credit Union AmphitheatreAugust 10, 1999 MemphisMud Island AmphitheaterAugust 11, 1999Originally scheduled at Ryman Auditorium. NashvilleGrand Ole Opry HouseAugust 13, 1999 EurekaOld Glory AmphitheaterAugust 14, 1999Part of Douglas County Fair and Expos.http://www.co.douglas.ne.us/dept/fair/grandst.htm Shows July 16, 1999 July 17, 2010 Official Site of Douglas County, Nebraska https://web.archive.org/web/19991023025342/http://www.co.douglas.ne.us/dept/fair/grandst.htm October 23, 1999 dead OmahaAk-Sar-Ben ArenaAugust 15, 1999Part of the Sioux Empire Fair. Sioux FallsW.H. Lyon Fairgrounds GrandstandAugust 17, 1999 RosemontRosemont TheatreAugust 18, 1999 ColumbusVeterans Memorial AuditoriumAugust 19, 1999Part of the State Fair of West Virginia. FairleaState Fair Event CenterAugust 20, 1999Part of the Lenawee County Fair. AdrianLenawee County Event Grounds BandshellAugust 21, 1999 OrlandoHard Rock Live August 25, 1999IndianapolisMurat TheatreAugust 26, 1999ClevelandNautica StageAugust 27, 1999MasonTimberwolf AmphitheatreAugust 29, 1999Upper DarbyTower TheaterAugust 30, 1999Part of the Champlain Valley Fair and Expo.EssexCoca-Cola GrandstandSeptember 1, 1999BostonFleetBoston PavilionSeptember 2, 1999Part of the Great New York State Fair.GeddesMohegan Sun GrandstandSeptember 3, 1999WallingfordSNET Oakdale TheatreSeptember 4, 1999BaltimorePier 6 PavilionSeptember 5, 1999Part of the Great Allentown Fair. AllentownAllentown Fairgrounds GrandstandSeptember 10, 1999Part of the Utah State Fair.Salt Lake CityUtah State Fair GrandstandSeptember 11, 1999Part of the Kansas State Fair. HutchinsonKSF GrandstandSeptember 12, 1999 Originally scheduled on August 24, 1999.DetroitState TheatreSeptember 14, 1999Part of Allegan County Fair. AlleganACC GrandstandSeptember 15, 1999Part of York Interstate Fair. YorkGrandstand at the York Fair Cancelled dates DateCityCountryVenueJuly 13, 1999Quebec CityCanadaAgora du Vieux-Port frAugust 1, 1999Las VegasUnited StatesHouse of Blues Selected box office data VenueCityTickets sold / available Gross revenue* Hershey, Darien:Allen Bob July 19, 1999 Boxscore Concerts Amusement Business 111 29 9 209450507 Canada:August 23, 1999 Boxscore... Amusement Business 111 34 32 209436392 Geddes:Allen Bob September 20, 1999 Boxscore Concerts Amusement Business 111 38 9 209432253Star PavilionHershey7,628 / 7,628 (100%)$183,925Darien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien8,804 / 10,000 (88%)$176,293Corel CentreOttawa9,202 / 9,202 (100%)$177,853Saskatchewan PlaceSaskatoon8,719 / 8,719 (100%)$166,407Skyreach CentreEdmonton9,263 / 9,263 (100%)$176,529Canadian Airlines SaddledomeCalgary10,620 / 10,620 (100%)$201,766General Motors PlaceVancouver10,804 / 10,804 (100%)$195,624Mohegan Sun GrandstandGeddes17,059 / 17,059 (100%)$439,401Total82,099 / 83,295 (98%)$1,717,798 Notes References Category:Britney Spears concert tours Category:1999 concert tours Category:Concert tours of the United States Category:Concert tours of Canada