Ester on Tour was the debut headlining concert tour by Canadian singer Ester d'Arras, in support of her debut album Ester. The tour began on September 5, 1997 in Philadelphia and concluded on October 29 in Dublin, comprising 15 concerts. The North American leg visited concert halls, and international legs visited arenas.
Background and development[]
The tour was announced in April 1997. Tickets went on sale in early May of that year. Each show started between 6:00 and 8:00 in the evening.
Set list[]
The set list contained all 10 songs from Ester as well as covers of well-known hits released before 1997. Examples include "Summertime" by Ella Fitzgerald, "Je ne regrette rien" by Edith Piaf, a modern Disney medley, and various musical numbers in the history of Broadway and Hollywood.
Tour dates[]
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Revenue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Capacity | Percentage | |||||
| North America | |||||||
| September 5, 1997 | Philadelphia | United States | Tower Theater | 3,064 | 3,064 | 100% | $117,868 |
| September 8, 1997 | Montreal | Canada | Théâtre Maisonneuve | 1,441 | 1,441 | 100% | $101,490 |
| September 11, 1997 | New York City | United States | Beacon Theatre | 2,763 | 2,763 | 100% | $129,266 |
| September 13, 1997 | Atlanta | Atlanta Symphony Hall | 1,565 | 1,565 | 100% | $108,222 | |
| September 16, 1997 | Orlando | Bob Carr Performing Arts Center | 2,330 | 2,330 | 100% | $112,163 | |
| September 19, 1997 | New Orleans | Mahalia Jackson Theater | 1,961 | 1,961 | 100% | $106,359 | |
| September 24, 1997 | Los Angeles | The Wiltern | 1,680 | 1,680 | 100% | $103,348 | |
| September 27, 1997 | San Francisco | Nob Hill Masonic Center | 2,849 | 2,849 | 100% | $194,746 | |
| September 30, 1997 | Seattle | Paramount Theatre | 2,761 | 2,761 | 100% | $169,538 | |
| Asia | |||||||
| October 5, 1997 | Tokyo | Japan | Yoyogi National Gymnasium | 8,420 | 8,420 | 100% | $374,492 |
| Oceania | |||||||
| October 16, 1997 | Perth | Australia | Burswood Dome | 6,937 | 6,937 | 100% | $212,601 |
| October 18, 1997 | Sydney | Sydney Entertainment Centre | 9,306 | 9,306 | 100% | $410,655 | |
| Europe | |||||||
| October 22, 1997 | Rome | Italy | Palazzo dello Sport | 9,974 | 9,974 | 100% | $381,079 |
| October 27, 1997 | Paris | France | Palais Omnisports | 9,410 | 10,517 | 89% | $529,341 |
| October 29, 1997 | Dublin | Ireland | Point Theatre | 7,593 | 7,593 | 100% | $262,570 |
| TOTAL | 72,054/73,161 (98%) | $3,313,738 | |||||
- Cancellations
| Date | Location | Venue | Reason |
| September 9, 1997 | Ottawa, Canada | Southam Hall | Allergic reactions |
| September 21, 1997 | Dallas, Texas | Music Hall at Fair Park | Illness |
| September 23, 1997 | Phoenix, Arizona | Orpheum Theatre | Logistical issues |
| September 29, 1997 | Portland, Portland | Schnitzer Concert Hall | Safety concerns |
| October 24, 1997 | Turin, Italy | Palazzo a Vela | Poor ticket sales |