Toni Braxton: Revealed


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 on April 6, 2008.

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. 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. The production featured nine dancers with intricate choreography, along with a specially designed set with a 9' x 16' LED screen and elaborate costumes designed by Dolce & Gabbana.

Reception

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."

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.

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.
  1. "You're Makin' Me High"
  2. "Take This Ring"
  3. "How Many Ways"
  4. "Love Shoulda Brought You Home"
  5. "Another Sad Love Song"
  6. "You Mean the World to Me"
  7. "Seven Whole Days"
  8. "Just Be a Man About It"
  9. "I Love Me Some Him"
  10. "I Don't Want To"
  11. "How Could an Angel Break My Heart"
  12. "Please"
  13. "Spanish Guitar"
  14. "I Wanna Be "
  15. "Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)"
  16. "Let It Flow"
  17. "Breathe Again"
  18. "He Wasn't Man Enough"
  19. "Un-Break My Heart"
Note: The setlist may have changed their order as they advanced the dates.