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Mariah Carey's Christmas Time

Mariah Carey's Christmas Time was the fourteenth concert tour by American singer Mariah Carey. Spanning twenty-one dates in the United States, three of which had to be cancelled because Carey had the flu.[1] It began on November 6, 2024, in Highland, California, and concluded on December 17, 2024, in New York City.

Mariah Carey's Christmas Time
Tour by Mariah Carey
Promotional poster
LocationUnited States
Associated albumMerry Christmas
Merry Christmas II You
Start dateNovember 6, 2024 (2024-11-06)
End dateDecember 17, 2024 (2024-12-17)
Legs1
No. of shows18
Mariah Carey concert chronology
Mariah Carey's Christmas tour chronology
Merry Christmas to All! / Merry Christmas One and All!
(2022/2023) 		Mariah Carey's Christmas Time
(2024)

Critical reception

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Critics felt the concert's Christmas theme came across effectively. In The Arizona Republic, Ed Masley viewed it as "sweet and old-fashioned and corny as hell in a way that was utterly entertaining, hitting all the notes you'd want this sort of Christmas show to hit".[2] Houston Chronicle critic Joey Guerra called the concert "a joy — equal parts Nutcracker fantasia, holiday pageant and TV variety show".[3] Referring to the presence of "reindeer, sleighbells, carolers, and even Santa Claus", DeVaughan Douglas described it as "a full Christmas production" in the Houston Press.[4] For The Desert Sun's Brian Blueskye, the show "brought out the traditional feels celebrating all the usual themes of family, giving and Christmastime love".[5] MusicRow's Sherod Robertson remarked that Carey's inclusion of her children "added a personal touch to the concert, emphasizing the themes of love and togetherness central to the holiday season".[6] Mars Salazar of the Austin American-Statesman and Desiree Gutierrez of the Dallas Observer said Carey evoked Christmas sentiments despite performing in November.[7][8]

Carey's vocals received praise. Jasmine Osby of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch said she "delivered, showcasing her powerhouse singing and mind-blowing vocal range from beginning to end".[9] Blueskye agreed: her voice was "stunning and powerful from start to finish".[5] The Tennessean's Melonee Hurt thought Carey "showed the crowd she still possesses the five-octave vocal range that made her famous".[10] In The Boston Globe, Victoria Wasylak wrote that Carey's "sparkling five-octave vocal range allowed her to claim the title "Queen of Christmas".[11] Guerra said "she pulled it all out of the bag: whistle notes, belts, falsetto."[3] In USA Today, Melissa Ruggieri felt Carey "still lands those signature dog-whistle notes quite impressively".[12] Salazar thought her "powerhouse vocals were the highlight, with vibrato so effortless that it almost looked like she was lip syncing."[7] Writing for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Shaun Brady said "Carey sounded strong and for the most part seemed to be singing live, with little reliance on recordings and lip-synch".[13] According to Rodney Ho of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Carey's "voice remained supple and smooth."[14] Fort Worth Star-Telegram contributor Stefan Stevenson suggested her "vaunted vocals, while still smooth and powerful, seemed muted at times, as if she was struggling with a throat issue of some kind."[15]

Carey's stage presence garnered a mixed reception. Osby thought Carey "worked the stage like a catwalk" in lieu of dancing.[9] Similarly, Salazar said "she let her backup dancers do the heavy lifting throughout the performance, only walking back and forth around the stage."[7] Brady echoed these comments: Carey "comported herself perhaps too regally, pacing the stage slowly while relying on her dancers to supply the energy."[13] According to Guerra, "the band, backup singers and dancers provided a strong framework" for her nonetheless.[3] Gutierrez said "the dancers proved to be pivotal to the show" due to Carey's focus on singing.[8] Hurt felt Carey's lacking of dancing did not detract from the concert as audiences came to hear her sing.[10] Ho thought the tightness of her clothing and wearing of high-heeled shoes contributed to a lack of energy;[14] Wasylak suggested a cold might explain why she occasionally seemed less inspired than the audience.[11] Robertson said Carey established a connection with the audience by "sharing personal anecdotes about the holiday season and expressing her gratitude for their unwavering support over the years".[6] For Ruggieri, Carey's foray into the crowd to sign items showed how she is not necessarily a diva.[12]

Set list

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  1. "The Christmas Princess" (book excerpt read by Monroe Cannon, with elements from "All I Want for Christmas Is You")
  2. "Sugar Plum Fairy" (Magical Christmas Mix)
  3. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Gloria (In Excelsis Deo)" (with choir)
  4. "Joy to the World" (with elements from the "Celebration Mix", and choir)
  5. "Silent Night" (with choir)
  6. "O Holy Night" (with choir)
  7. "Christmas Time Is in the Air Again"
  8. "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"
  9. "Christmas Wrapping" (performed by Monroe Cannon and Moroccan Cannon)
  10. "Deck the Halls" / "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" (performed by Monroe Cannon and Moroccan Cannon)
  11. "Oh Santa!
  12. "Sleigh Ride"
  13. "Charlie Brown Christmas"
  14. "Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)"
  15. "When Christmas Comes"
  16. "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)" / "Give It to Me Baby" (with Moroccan Cannon)
  17. "Fall in Love at Christmas" (interlude, performed by choir)
  18. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" (interlude, performed by choir)
  19. "My All" ("Sweet Baby Boy" gospel remix)
  20. "Emotions"
  21. "Hero" (with choir)
  22. "Fantasy"
  23. "Always Be My Baby"
  24. "We Belong Together" (with reprise)
  25. "Carol of the Bells" (performed by choir and dancers)
  26. "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" / "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (crowd singalong)
  27. "All I Want for Christmas Is You"[2][16]

Tour dates

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List of 2024 concerts[17][18]
Date (2024) City State Venue
November 6 Highland California Yaamava' Resort & Casino
November 8 Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl
November 10 Lincoln Thunder Valley Casino Resort
November 13 Palm Desert Acrisure Arena
November 15 Phoenix Arizona Footprint Center
November 17 Austin Texas Moody Center
November 19 Houston Toyota Center
November 21 Dallas American Airlines Center
November 23 Atlanta Georgia State Farm Arena
November 25 Nashville Tennessee Bridgestone Arena
November 27 Rosemont Illinois Allstate Arena
November 29 St. Louis Missouri Enterprise Center
December 1 Washington D.C. Capital One Arena
December 3 Philadelphia Pennsylvania Wells Fargo Center
December 5 Boston Massachusetts TD Garden
December 7 Baltimore Maryland CFG Bank Arena
December 9 Raleigh North Carolina PNC Arena
December 17 New York City New York Barclays Center

Cancelled shows

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List of cancelled concerts, showing date, city, venue and reason of cancellation
Date City State Venue Reason
December 11 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania PPG Paints Arena Flu[19][20]
December 13 Newark New Jersey Prudential Center
December 15 Elmont New York UBS Arena

References

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  1. ^ Braun-Silva, Bethany (December 14, 2024). "Mariah Carey cancels 2 more Christmas concerts as flu derails holiday tour". ABC News. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Masley, Ed (November 16, 2024). "Mariah Carey Spreads Joy – and Sizzle – in Her Phoenix Christmas Tour Concert". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on November 18, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Guerra, Joey (November 20, 2024). "Mariah Carey Makes Houston's Wish Come True with a Concert of Merry Christmas Classics and Pop Hits". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  4. ^ Douglas, DeVaughan (November 20, 2024). "Mariah Carey Brings Christmas Time to the Toyota Center". Houston Press. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Blueskye, Brian (November 14, 2024). "Mariah Carey Brings Sparkling Christmas Show with High Production Value to Acrisure Arena". The Desert Sun. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Robertson, Sherod (November 26, 2024). "'It's Tiiiiiiime!' Mariah Carey Brings Christmas to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena". MusicRow. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c Salazar, Mars (November 18, 2024). "Snowflakes, Sleighs and Glitter Galore: Mariah Carey Kicks Off Christmas at Moody Center". Austin American-Statesman. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Gutierrez, Desiree (November 22, 2024). "Mariah Carey's Christmas Time Tour Dazzles with Good Tidings and Cheer". Dallas Observer. Archived from the original on November 23, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Osby, Jasmine (November 20, 2024). "Mariah Carey's Christmas Tour Shines at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Hurt, Melonee (November 25, 2024). "Is Mariah Carey Still the Queen of Christmas? How She Gave Her Nashville Audience Exactly What They Came For". The Tennessean. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Wasylak, Victoria (December 6, 2024). "Even When She Seems to Have a Cold, Mariah Carey's Voice Can Fill TD Garden". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Ruggieri, Melissa (December 2, 2024). "Mariah Carey Ushers in Christmas on Holiday Tour: Inside the Songs, Elegance and Joy". USA Today. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Brady, Shaun (December 4, 2024). "Mariah Carey's Christmas Tour Transforms Wells Fargo into a Winter Wonderland". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Ho, Rodney (November 24, 2024). "In Concert, Mariah Carey Cements Status as Queen of Christmas". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  15. ^ Stevenson, Stefan (November 22, 2024). "Review: Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey Makes Holiday Tour a Family Affair in Dallas Show". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  16. ^ Blueskye, Brian; Kottmann, Niki (November 13, 2024). "Setlist: Mariah Carey Brings Christmas Classics and a Few Non-Holiday Favorites to Acrisure". The Desert Sun. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  17. ^ William, Chris (August 2, 2024). "Mariah Carey Returning With 2024 Christmas Tour in 20 Cities". Variety. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  18. ^ Zavaleta, Jonathan (November 8, 2024). "Merry Mariahmas: Where to Buy Tickets to Mariah Carey's Christmas Time Tour". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  19. ^ Papalia, Alexis (December 11, 2024). "Mariah Carey's PPG Paints Arena Concert Canceled". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  20. ^ Longmire, Becca (December 13, 2024). "Mariah Carey Cancels 2 More Christmas Concerts Due to Flu: 'I'm Really Devastated About It'". People. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
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