Toni Braxton: Revealed
| Residency by Toni Braxton | |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Venue | Flamingo Showroom |
| Start date | August 3, 2006 |
| End date | April 7, 2008 |
| No. of shows | 249 |
| Toni Braxton concert chronology | |
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.[1]
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.[2] 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.[3] The production featured nine dancers with choreography, along with a specially designed set with an LED screen and costumes designed by Dolce & Gabbana.[4][5]
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."[6]
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."[7]
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."[8]
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.[9]
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 shows[10] |
|---|
| August 3, 2006 |
| August 22, 2006 |
| August 23, 2006 |
| August 24, 2006 |
| August 25, 2006 |
| August 26, 2006 |
| August 29, 2006 |
| August 30, 2006 |
| August 31, 2006 |
| September 1, 2006 |
| September 2, 2006 |
| September 5, 2006 |
| September 6, 2006 |
| September 7, 2006 |
| September 8, 2006 |
| September 9, 2006 |
| September 12, 2006 |
| September 13, 2006 |
| September 14, 2006 |
| September 15, 2006 |
| November 7, 2006 |
| November 8, 2006 |
| November 9, 2006 |
| November 10, 2006 |
| November 11, 2006 |
| November 14, 2006 |
| November 15, 2006 |
| November 16, 2006 |
| November 17, 2006 |
| November 18, 2006 |
| November 21, 2006 |
| November 22, 2006 |
| November 23, 2006 |
| November 24, 2006 |
| November 25, 2006 |
| December 12, 2006 |
| December 13, 2006 |
| December 14, 2006 |
| December 15, 2006 |
| December 16, 2006 |
| December 19, 2006 |
| December 20, 2006 |
| December 21, 2006 |
| December 22, 2006 |
| December 23, 2006 |
| December 26, 2006 |
| December 27, 2006 |
| December 28, 2006 |
| December 29, 2006 |
| December 30, 2006 |
| 2007 shows[11][12][13][14] |
|---|
| January 9, 2007 |
| January 10, 2007 |
| January 11, 2007 |
| January 12, 2007 |
| January 13, 2007 |
| January 16, 2007 |
| January 17, 2007 |
| January 18, 2007 |
| January 19, 2007 |
| January 20, 2007 |
| January 23, 2007 |
| January 24, 2007 |
| January 25, 2007 |
| January 26, 2007 |
| February 13, 2007 |
| February 14, 2007 |
| February 15, 2007 |
| February 16, 2007 |
| February 17, 2007 |
| February 20, 2007 |
| February 21, 2007 |
| February 22, 2007 |
| February 23, 2007 |
| February 24, 2007 |
| March 6, 2007 |
| March 7, 2007 |
| March 8, 2007 |
| March 9, 2007 |
| March 10, 2007 |
| March 13, 2007 |
| March 14, 2007 |
| March 15, 2007 |
| March 16, 2007 |
| March 17, 2007 |
| March 20, 2007 |
| March 21, 2007 |
| March 22, 2007 |
| March 23, 2007 |
| March 24, 2007 |
| May 9, 2007 |
| May 10, 2007 |
| May 11, 2007 |
| May 12, 2007 |
| May 15, 2007 |
| May 16, 2007 |
| May 17, 2007 |
| May 18, 2007 |
| May 19, 2007 |
| May 22, 2007 |
| May 23, 2007 |
| May 24, 2007 |
| May 25, 2007 |
| May 26, 2007 |
| May 29, 2007 |
| May 30, 2007 |
| May 31, 2007 |
| June 1, 2007 |
| June 2, 2007 |
| June 5, 2007 |
| June 7, 2007 |
| June 8, 2007 |
| June 9, 2007 |
| June 12, 2007 |
| June 13, 2007 |
| June 14, 2007 |
| June 15, 2007 |
| June 16, 2007 |
| June 19, 2007 |
| June 20, 2007 |
| June 21, 2007 |
| June 22, 2007 |
| June 23, 2007 |
| June 26, 2007 |
| June 27, 2007 |
| June 28, 2007 |
| June 29, 2007 |
| June 30, 2007 |
| July 3, 2007 |
| July 4, 2007 |
| July 10, 2007 |
| July 11, 2007 |
| July 12, 2007 |
| July 13, 2007 |
| July 14, 2007 |
| July 17, 2007 |
| July 18, 2007 |
| July 19, 2007 |
| July 20, 2007 |
| July 21, 2007 |
| July 24, 2007 |
| July 25, 2007 |
| July 26, 2007 |
| July 27, 2007 |
| July 28, 2007 |
| July 31, 2007 |
| August 1, 2007 |
| August 2, 2007 |
| August 3, 2007 |
| August 4, 2007 |
| August 21, 2007 |
| August 22, 2007 |
| August 23, 2007 |
| August 24, 2007 |
| August 25, 2007 |
| August 28, 2007 |
| August 29, 2007 |
| August 30, 2007 |
| August 31, 2007 |
| September 1, 2007 |
| September 4, 2007 |
| September 5, 2007 |
| September 6, 2007 |
| September 7, 2007 |
| September 8, 2007 |
| September 11, 2007 |
| September 12, 2007 |
| September 13, 2007 |
| September 14, 2007 |
| September 15, 2007 |
| October 10, 2007 |
| October 11, 2007 |
| October 12, 2007 |
| October 13, 2007 |
| October 16, 2007 |
| October 17, 2007 |
| October 18, 2007 |
| October 19, 2007 |
| October 20, 2007 |
| October 23, 2007 |
| October 24, 2007 |
| October 25, 2007 |
| October 26, 2007 |
| October 27, 2007 |
| October 30, 2007 |
| October 31, 2007 |
| November 1, 2007 |
| November 2, 2007 |
| November 3, 2007 |
| November 6, 2007 |
| November 7, 2007 |
| November 8, 2007 |
| November 9, 2007 |
| November 10, 2007 |
| November 13, 2007 |
| November 14, 2007 |
| November 15, 2007 |
| November 16, 2007 |
| November 17, 2007 |
| November 20, 2007 |
| November 21, 2007 |
| November 22, 2007 |
| November 23, 2007 |
| November 24, 2007 |
| November 27, 2007 |
| November 28, 2007 |
| November 29, 2007 |
| November 30, 2007 |
| December 1, 2007 |
| December 11, 2007 |
| December 12, 2007 |
| December 14, 2007 |
| December 15, 2007 |
| December 18, 2007 |
| December 19, 2007 |
| December 21, 2007 |
| December 22, 2007 |
| 2008 shows[15] |
|---|
| January 15, 2008 |
| January 16, 2008 |
| January 18, 2008 |
| January 19, 2008 |
| January 22, 2008 |
| January 23, 2008 |
| January 24, 2008 |
| January 25, 2008 |
| January 29, 2008 |
| January 30, 2008 |
| February 1, 2008 |
| February 2, 2008 |
| February 5, 2008 |
| February 6, 2008 |
| February 7, 2008 |
| February 8, 2008 |
| February 9, 2008 |
| February 12, 2008 |
| February 13, 2008 |
| February 14, 2008 |
| February 15, 2008 |
| February 16, 2008 |
| March 4, 2008 |
| March 5, 2008 |
| March 6, 2008 |
| March 7, 2008 |
| March 8, 2008 |
| March 11, 2008 |
| March 12, 2008 |
| March 13, 2008 |
| March 14, 2008 |
| March 15, 2008 |
| April 7, 2008 |
References
- ^ "Rest of Toni Braxton's Vegas shows canceled". TODAY. May 30, 2008. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Toni Braxton to be headliner at Flamingo Las Vegas to 2007". USA Today. Associated Press. May 19, 2006. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ Mascia, Kristen (May 30, 2008). "Toni Braxton Cancels Vegas Show". People. Archived from the original on June 2, 2008. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Toni Braxton: Revealed, The Dynamic Musical Production Opens at Flamingo Las Vegas". Top40-Charts.com. 2006-08-04. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
- ^ "Toni Braxton gets new gig: Las Vegas Strip headliner". heraldtribune.com. May 22, 2006. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Fink, Jerry (August 29, 2006). "Braxton not in sync". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ "Toni Braxton: Revealed". Reviewjournal.com. Associated Press. December 21, 2007. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
- ^ "Braxton run shows the rigors of Vegas". Neon. June 9, 2008. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ "Toni Braxton Sued By Wardrobe Designer". CBS News. August 7, 2007. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ 2006 shows:
- "Events Detail : Flamingo Las Vegas". harrahs.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2006. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- "Toni Braxton". harrahs.com. October 31, 2006. Archived from the original on October 30, 2006. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- "Toni Braxton". harrahs.com. October 31, 2006. Archived from the original on November 29, 2006. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ^ 2007 shows:
- "Toni Braxton". harrahs.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2007. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- "Toni Braxton". harrahs.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2007. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- "Toni Braxton: Revealed". harrahs.com. July 10, 2007. Archived from the original on July 9, 2007. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- "Flamingo Las Vegas Events/Entertainment". harrahs.com. October 10, 2007. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- "Flamingo Las Vegas Events/Entertainment". harrahs.com. November 7, 2007. Archived from the original on November 7, 2007. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- "Flamingo Las Vegas Events/Entertainment". harrahs.com. November 27, 2007. Archived from the original on November 24, 2007. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20070509213213/http://www.harrahs.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=FLV&detailName=toni%20braxton-detail&eventTitle=ToniBraxton
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20070608035537/http://www.harrahs.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=FLV&detailName=toni%20braxton-detail&eventTitle=ToniBraxton
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20070820211447/http://www.harrahs.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=FLV&detailName=toni%20braxton-detail&eventTitle=ToniBraxton
- ^ 2008 shows:
- "Flamingo Las Vegas Events/Entertainment". harrahs.com. January 15, 2008. Archived from the original on January 8, 2008. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- "Flamingo Las Vegas Events/Entertainment". harrahs.com. February 14, 2008. Archived from the original on February 14, 2008. Retrieved March 4, 2026.