Best of Both Worlds Tour
Tour by Miley Cyrus | |||||||||||||
Associated album | Hannah Montana Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus | ||||||||||||
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Start date | October 18, 2007 | ||||||||||||
End date | March 9, 2008 | ||||||||||||
Legs | 1 | ||||||||||||
No. of shows | 71 | ||||||||||||
Box office | $70 million ($99.06 million in 2023 dollars)[1] | ||||||||||||
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Best of Both Worlds Tour was the debut
The Best of Both Worlds Tour was created by
The tour received generally positive responses from critics, some who complimented Cyrus' vocal skills and onstage presence and preferred the Hannah Montana set over Cyrus'. The tour was commercially successful, grossing over $54 million. At the 2008
A three-dimensional film,
Background
In 2006, Cyrus served as
The concert tour was being discussed by executives as early as January 2007.
Development
The tour was titled Best of Both Worlds Tour after the
Video content director George Elizando and video engineer Steven Davis controlled the video surfaces using a Pinnacle i9000 switcher and an expanded Vista Systems Spyder system.[15] Graphics on the LED walls were fed from a custom video playback system that incorporated three Green Hippo media servers;[15] some of the video content was filmed during rehearsals[17] and were meant for Cyrus to interact with onstage.[15] Visual magnification was executed through the usage of Ikegami Tsushinki HL-45 cameras and multiple strategically located point-of-view cameras, in order to cover the show from every angle.[15] Extensive amounts of teamwork was needed to set up the complex video system at each venue, particularly for weekend daytime performances, as they had less time. Mark Woody, Steve "Bone" Gray, Justin McLean, and Dane Mustola set up the video structures, while Evan Huff and crew chief Eric Geiger built the video thrust into the audience and installed the live cameras. "Thanks to these talented designers a show commensurate with Hannah's popularity has been created", said Paul Becher, co-CEO of Nocturne Productions.[15] For audio, Cyrus used Sennheiser's MD 5235 dynamic capsule atop the SKM 5200 wireless handheld transmitter nightly. Sixteen channels of Sennheiser G2 wireless monitors were programmed to ensure that performers could hear what was being played amidst fervid screams from the audience. Sennheiser 500 series wireless guitar and bass systems were also used.[18]
Concert synopsis
The main show started with Cyrus descending onto the stage in a neon pink cube that bore a digital image of her silhouette,
After removing the wig, Cyrus then reappeared to perform eight more songs as herself. She emerged from the bottom of the runaway to perform "
Critical reception
Chris William of Entertainment Weekly graded the show a B+ and commented that, despite her age (at the time fourteen), Cyrus was a determined and likable performer who was able to command the stage the entire show. He continued to compare her to Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne stylistically and musically, respectively.[28] Jim Abbott of the Orlando Sentinel believed the Best of Both Worlds Tour was as entertaining as concerts performed by Spears or the Backstreet Boys, adding that the show's quality made past Hilary Duff concerts "look like something in a mall food court."[21] However, Abbott also stated that Cyrus was unable to duplicate the energy of Hannah Montana.[21] Kelefa Sanneh of The New York Times expected to be let down by the concert after the commotion and hype built for it, but was not. She said, "The show was terrific: a two-hour sugar rush and one long challenge to fans, who had to keep up with Ms. Cyrus's hectic pace."[25] Regarding Cyrus, Sanneh stated she was a likable singer, being able to emphasize on certain words and that her demeanor on stage portrayed her as a "hard-working, sweet-natured troublemaker. There's something slightly disruptive about her bright smile [...] And she brings a welcome hint of chaos to everything she does."[25] J. Freedom du Lac of The Washington Post described the concert as "a nearly 90-minute blast of pop in which the charismatic Cyrus – who complained that she wasn't feeling well – commanded the stage with confidence, performing with a particular swagger."[24] Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times described the show to be operated at a "frenzied fever pitch" and be only appealing to children, confusing adults with its presentation.[29]
J. Edawrd Keyes of
Commercial performance
The Best of Both Worlds Tour was financially successful and was able to sell an abundance of shows throughout the United States in record times. The December 6, 2007 concert at the
Controversies
Ticket scalpers
Tickets for the Best of Both Worlds Tour sold out quite rapidly. Nevertheless, ticket scalping was one of the primary reasons for it. Many tickets were immediately found for purchase on secondary markets, such as eBay or StubHub, selling for well over the face value of the tickets. Broker prices ranged from $350 to $2,000[34] for the tickets originally sold for $29 to $66.[38] The shortage of tickets for the tour became so pronounced it gained national attention, with parents frequently expressing their outrage, discontent, and disappointment on behalf of their children.[34][38] Vice president of Ticketmaster, Joe Freeman commented, "Hell hath no fury like the parent of a child throwing a tantrum. People who have been in this business for a long time are watching what's happening, and they say there hasn't been a demand of this level or intensity since The Beatles or Elvis [Presley]."[38] In an isolated incident, a girl unable to afford an expensive surgery sold her Best of Both Worlds Tour concert tickets to pay for said surgery.[39] Debra Rathwell, senior vice president of AEG Live said the tickets were priced and sold as fairly as possible and assured there was no conspiracy between those who handled the tour and brokers. "We do everything in our power to stop brokers from getting tickets, but it's impossible", she concluded.[40] However, some brokers denied the allegations of purchasing most tickets for the shows. Brian Posey, owner of The Ticket Machine, an online broker based in East Lansing, Michigan, commented, "I've never seen this as far as availability for any show. It's never been that hard to get tickets for us. You don't see seats anywhere. Parents shouldn't blame brokers for snapping up loads of tickets."[31] He continued to complain that the company was only able to purchase 28 tickets, while they usually averaged hundreds of tickets for hot tours.[31]
Investigations were held in various states, including Arkansas, Michigan,[31] and Missouri, which led to lawsuits that accused brokers of illegally reselling tickets from the Best of Both Worlds Tour. "When you allow the hijacking of the market, it's literally the worst of both worlds. You get charged too much, and there's no access for the locals", said Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon.[34] Numerous ticket brokers accessed tickets prior to fans as a result of a software program by RMG Technologies Inc, which permitted its clients to circumvent Ticketmaster.com's CAPTCHA access controls, and use the copyrighted website in a manner that violated the site's "Terms of Use".[34] Ticketmaster took legal action against RMG Technologies via the United States District Court for the Central District of California, claiming that the developed software for ticket brokers illegally "allows them to cut in line".[34] RMG Technologies representative denied the allegations and said they should not be held accountable because Ticketmaster is getting still paid for the tickets. "This may be the only time in history that any seller sued its customers for paying them too much money", the attorney for RMG Technologies wrote in court documents.[34]
In November 2007, Kerry Inman, a woman from New Jersey, filed a lawsuit against Cyrus' official fan club, MileyWorld, for not complying with terms. Memberships claimed fans subscribed to MileyWorld were supposed to be given priority for seats. While the site never guaranteed ticket availability, it claimed that members who logged on shortly after tickets became available would have a good opportunity to purchase tickets. "They deceptively lured thousands of individuals into purchasing memberships into the Miley Cyrus Fan Club. The scenario has been replayed thousands, if not tens of thousands of times over the past few months", said the woman's attorney.[41] Randy Philips, CEO of AEG Live, revealed the logical solution to all the tumult surrounding the Best of Both Worlds Tour, which he and Cyrus herself both longed for, was to add more shows, but was made impossible because Cyrus was already scheduled to film Hannah Montana: The Movie in early 2008.[38] Instead, the lawsuit was responded with the addition of a total of 45,000 extra seats for the last 21 shows of the tour, which were offered for a limited time to MileyWorld subscribers.[42]
More seats, radio contests, tickets auctions, and other contests were offered so fans could attend concerts.
Body double
In January 2008, numerous videos capturing the change from Cyrus to the body double during the performance of "We Got the Party" surfaced on the Internet.
On January 11, 2008, Cyrus' publicist confirmed that the videos were legitimate and that the body double, backup dancer Ashlee Nino, was being used throughout all stops of the Best of Both Worlds Tour. PMK Public Relations issued a statement that explained the body double's purpose:
To help speed the transition from Hannah to Miley, there is a production element during the performance of 'We Got the Party' incorporating a body double for Miley. After Hannah has completed the featured verse on the duet with the Jonas Brothers, a body double appears approximately one to two minutes prior to the end of the song in order to allow Miley to remove the Hannah wig and costume and transform into Miley for her solo set. Other than during this very brief transitional moment in the show, Miley performs live during the entirety of both the Hannah and Miley segments of the concert.[45]
Cyrus later explained that it usually took over an hour and half to transition from Miley to Hannah and vice versa on the set of the television series, while on tour it took approximately two minutes. With the additional time, Cyrus was able to rest briefly, drink water, and prepare for the remainder of the show.[39]
Broadcast and recordings
The concerts held on October 18, 2007 at the
Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert received positive to mixed reviews from critics. On Metacritic, it generated generally mixed or average reception, earning a collective score of 59 out of 100 based on 13 reviews.[54] On Rotten Tomatoes, the film generated generally fresh reviews, with 73 percent of 42 reviewers giving positive reviews.[55] Michael Hann of The Guardian believed the film was only appealing for young girls. He continued, "There's nothing here to detain you, though equally there's nothing to repel you."[56] Elizabeth Weitzman of the New York Daily News newspaper stated that producers did not use three-dimensional technology to its full potential, but complimented the film as whole, declaring it "as close as you'll come to achieving the best of both worlds".[57] Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert was also released to cinema in international markets, including Europe, Latin America, and Oceania, in early 2008.[47] The film was televised on July 20, 2008 on Disney Channel, where it was watched by over 5.9 million viewers.[58] It was released on blu-ray and DVD on August 19, 2008, as an extended edition that features more performances and bonus features.[59][60]
A live album, titled
Supporting acts
- Jonas Brothers (October 18, 2007 St. Louis – January 9, 2008)[8]
- Aly & AJ (January 11, 2008 – January 24, 2008)[8]
- Everlife (January 25, 2008 – January 31, 2008)[11]
Set list
- Act 1 - Hannah Montana
- "Rock Star"
- "Life's What You Make It"
- "Just Like You"
- "Old Blue Jeans"
- "Nobody's Perfect"
- "Pumpin' Up the Party"
- "I Got Nerve"
- "We Got the Party" (with Jonas Brothers)
- Interlude - Jonas Brothers
- Act 2 - Miley Cyrus
- "Start All Over"
- "Good and Broken"
- "See You Again"
- "Let's Dance"
- "Right Here"
- "East Northumberland High"
- "G.N.O. (Girl's Night Out)"
- "The Best of Both Worlds"
- Encore
Notes
- Cyrus performed "I Miss You" and "Ready, Set, Don't Go" with Billy Ray Cyrus as the encore for some concerts.
- Starting with the show in Detroit, Cyrus performed "Rock and Roll All Nite" with Aly & AJ in place of "We Got the Party" due to the absence of the Jonas Brothers[22]
- "Clear" was performed as encore during the Miami show.
Tour dates
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Venue | City | Tickets sold / available | Gross revenue |
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Staples Center | Los Angeles | 13,788 / 13,788 (100%) | $1,000,245 |
Sprint Center | Kansas City | 13,896 / 13,896 (100%) | $897,351 |
Rupp Arena | Lexington | 14,280 / 14,280 (100%) | $1,425,847 |
Air Canada Centre | Toronto | 14,666 / 14,666 (100%) | $956,224 |
Wachovia Center | Philadelphia | 15,330 / 16,439 (93%) | $1,099,276 |
United Center | Chicago | 15,207 / 15,207 (100%) | $1,038,753 |
Frank Erwin Center | Austin | 13,422 / 13,422 (100%) | $987,467 |
New Orleans Arena | New Orleans | 12,962 / 13,064 (99%) | $887,421 |
Amway Arena | Orlando | 21,363 / 23,872 (89%) | $1,742,498 |
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena | Jacksonville | 10,753 / 10,753 (100%) | $754,628 |
American Airlines Arena | Miami | 13,976 / 13,976 (100%) | $899,443 |
TOTAL | 159,633 / 163,363 (97.7%) | $11,689,155 |
Personnel
- Creative Team
- Director – Kenny Ortega
- Choreographer – Kenny Ortega, Teresa Espinosa
- Design – Kelly McFadden
- Lighting and Video Designer – Abigail Rosen Holmes
- Management – Jason Morey, Jim Morey
- Photography – Brian Love, Kevin Mazuer, Michael T. Williams
- Production Design – Michael Cotten
- Screens Content Director – Steve Gerdes
- Staff & Crew Production Coordinator – Omar Abderrahman
- Video Techs – Eric Geiger, Steve "Bone" Gray, Evan Huff, Justin McLean, Dane Mustola, Mark Woody
- Wardrobe Designer – Dahlia Foroutan
- Band
- Music Direction – Stacy Jones, John Taylor
- Guitar – Jamie Arentzen, John Taylor
- Keyboards – Mike Schmid
- Bass – Greg Garbowski, Vashon Johnson
- Drummers – Stacy Jones, Jack Lawless
- Background vocals – Candice Accola, Kay Hanley
- Dancers
- Myke Dizon
- Teresa Espinosa
- Mandy Jiroux
- Marshall Lake
- Ashlee Nino
- Ryan Novak
- Jason Pettigrew
- Jennifer Talarico
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