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Party Tour
World tour by Pink
Promotional poster for the tour
Location
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Oceania
Associated albumMissundaztood
Start dateMay 2, 2002 (2002-05-02)
End dateDecember 18, 2002 (2002-12-18)
Legs3
No. of shows56
Pink concert chronology

The Party Tour was the debut concert tour by American recording artist, Pink. The tour supported her second studio album Missundaztood (2001).

Background

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While promoting her second studio album, Missundaztood, Pink stated she was proud of the "new" sound of the record and was ready to go on the road with her new band.[1] Planning the tour, Pink was given complete control of all aspects of the tour including staging and opening acts. During an interview at the ESPY Awards, Pink mentioned she chose the group "Candy Ass" because she'd always wanted to be in an all-female band. She further stated that she would cover songs by her musical inspirations including 4 Non Blondes, Aerosmith, Janis Joplin, Guns N' Roses and Mary J. Blige.[2]

The stage was very simplistic consisting of a backdrop resembling a brick wall with a graffiti text saying "P!nk", a video screen, lights, instruments, and one microphone. The show's setup was designed for the nightclubs and concert halls Pink would play that had an average audience size of 3,000 attendees. During this time, Pink's peers Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera were touring the U.S. as well in sports arenas and amphitheaters. Pink (who previously condemned the comparisons[1]) stated:

"Big productions, to me, are great—like, I love going to Vegas and seeing shows—but I think that sometimes it's distracting, especially when you are there to listen to the music. I remember being on tour with 'NSYNC, and I don't know if this is appropriate, but it was something like a $5 million stage, and to me, that was just like, 'Man, I will take a box out there and stand on it with a microphone. I ain't spending that much money.' I love the shows that are in dingy little dark clubs, smoky, no production whatsoever. My stage show is raw and unpredictable. It's not a lot of choreography this time. There's practically no sequencing involved whatsoever. It's just instruments and a voice and incredible music. When there is a lot of sequencing or ProTools or DATs involved, it gets a little strange, so this is going to be definitely more organic."[2]

During rehearsals, Pink contacted Lenny Kravitz and jokingly stated she was rehearsing to be the opening act on his upcoming North American tour. She invited the rock singer to watch her rehearse. She also sent him a pair of black and pink panties with "The P!nk/Lenny Tour" written on them. Upon the completion of her North America dates, Pink continued to tour the United States as the opening act for the "Lenny Live Tour".[3] Once her outing with Kravitz was complete, the singer set out on a mini-tour of Europe, visiting England, Ireland and Germany. She continued her tour into Japan and New Zealand before touring Australia with the "Rumba Festival".[4]

The tour was sponsored by Bally Total Fitness, giving the tour the sponsored name, "Bally Total Fitness presents Pink's 'The Party Tour 2002'". In conjunction with the sponsorship, the fitness center launched the "Get Your Body Started" movement classes in over 400 Ballys throughout the US and Canada. The centers also hosted dance competitions set to Missundaztood.[5]

Opening acts

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  • Candy Ass (North America)[6]
  • The Kennedy Soundtrack (United Kingdom)[7]
  • Lucky 7 (Honolulu)

Setlist

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The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on June 1, 2002, at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania.[8] It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour

  1. "Instrumental Sequence" (contains elements of "Most Girls")
  2. "Get the Party Started"
  3. "Missundaztood"
  4. "18 Wheeler"
  5. "What's Up?"
  6. "Dear Diary"
  7. "Respect"
  8. "I Love You" / "You're All I Need to Get By"
  9. "Janie's Got a Gun"
  10. "You Make Me Sick"
  11. "Just Like a Pill"
  12. "Lonely Girl"
  13. "Instrumental Sequence" (contains elements of "Sweet Child o' Mine")
  14. "Numb"
  15. "Summertime" / "Piece of My Heart" / "Me and Bobby McGee"
  16. "Family Portrait"
  17. "My Vietnam" (contains elements of "The Star-Spangled Banner")
Encore
  1. "Eventually"
  2. "There You Go"
  3. "Don't Let Me Get Me"

*During the concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, Pink performed "Misery" with Steven Tyler in lieu of "Janie's Got a Gun"[9]

Tour dates

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List of 2002 concerts[10][11][12]
Date City Country Venue
May 2, 2002 Phoenix United States Web Theatre
May 4, 2002 Tucson AVA Amphitheater
May 5, 2002 Las Vegas Rain in the Desert
May 7, 2002 Salt Lake City Kingsbury Hall
May 9, 2002 Denver Fillmore Auditorium
May 10, 2002 Bernalillo Cheenh Lounge
May 12, 2002 Austin Austin Music Hall
May 14, 2002 Houston Verizon Wireless Theater
May 15, 2002 Grand Prairie NextStage Performance Theater
May 18, 2002 Orlando Hard Rock Live
May 19, 2002 Fort Lauderdale Au-Rene Theater
May 22, 2002 Atlanta The Tabernacle
May 25, 2002 Hershey Star Pavilion
May 26, 2002 Wallingford careerbuilder.com Oakdale Theatre
May 28, 2002 New York City Beacon Theatre
May 29, 2002
May 31, 2002 Boston Orpheum Theatre
June 1, 2002 Upper Darby Township Tower Theater
June 2, 2002[A] East Rutherford Giants Stadium
June 4, 2002 Washington, D.C. Nation
June 5, 2002 Cleveland Tower City Amphitheatre
June 7, 2002 Pittsburgh I.C. Light Amphitheater
June 9, 2002 Toronto Canada Massey Hall
June 10, 2002 Detroit United States State Theatre
June 12, 2002 Rosemont Rosemont Theatre
June 13, 2002 Minneapolis Orpheum Theatre
June 15, 2002[B] Pasadena Rose Bowl
June 18, 2002 Spokane Spokane Opera House
June 19, 2002 Vancouver Canada Orpheum Theatre
June 22, 2002 Portland United States Theatre of Clouds
June 24, 2002 Santa Rosa Ruth Finley Person Theater
June 25, 2002 San Francisco Warfield Theatre
June 28, 2002 Los Angeles Wiltern Theatre
June 29, 2002
June 30, 2002 San Diego San Diego County Fair Grandstand
November 5, 2002 Manchester England Manchester Apollo
November 6, 2002 Dublin Ireland Point Theatre
November 8, 2002 Cologne Germany E-Werk
November 11, 2002 Birmingham England Carling Academy
November 12, 2002 London O2 Brixton Academy
November 19, 2002 Osaka Japan Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan
November 21, 2002 Tokyo Tokyo International Forum
November 22, 2002 Shibuya Public Hall
November 26, 2002 Dunedin New Zealand Dunedin Town Hall
November 27, 2002 Christchurch Westpac Centre
November 29, 2002 Wellington Queens Wharf Events Centre
November 30, 2002[C] Auckland Western Springs Stadium
December 3, 2002[C] Perth Australia Subiaco Oval
December 6, 2002[C] Adelaide Adelaide Oval
December 8, 2002[C] Melbourne Telstra Dome
December 10, 2002 Gold Coast Twin Towns S Club
December 11, 2002[C] Brisbane ANZ Stadium
December 12, 2002 Wollongong Wollongong Entertainment Centre
December 14, 2002[C] Sydney Telstra Stadium
December 18, 2002 Honolulu United States Blaisdell Arena
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
A This concert was a part of "Zootopia"[13]
B This concert was a part of "Wango Tango"[9]
C These concerts were a part of "Rumba Festival"[14]

Box office score data

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Venue City Tickets sold / available Gross revenue
Beacon Theatre New York City 5,509 / 5,788 (95%) $208,260[15]
Blaisdell Arena Honolulu 3,639 / 4,870 (75%) $139,530[16]
TOTAL 9,148 / 10,658 (86%) $347,790

Critical reception

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Overall, the tour received high praise from critics. Many noted Pink's raw energy displayed during her concerts, taking the audience on a musical roller coaster of R&B, rock and pop music. Some critics drew comparisons of the Philadelphia singer to Madonna. Robin Vaughn (The Boston Phoenix) writes, "Chrissie Hynde she's not, but somewhere between Shirley Manson and Madonna, Pink's rock-star niche is a natural. Pink's material may not be revolutionary art, but revolution, however vaguely imagined, was clearly a theme. She gave the girls some grown-up stuff to think about, and it wasn’t heavy on how to be a 21st-century bimbo".[17] Christina Fuoco commented on Pink's performance at Phoenix's Web Theatre stating, "She was playful, holding the microphone over the crowd to let them sing the chorus of "There You Go", one of the few tunes from Can't Take Me Home she played. The playfulness segued to visual irritation when a fan threw a tampon on stage as a gift.".[18] A staff writer for NME writes, "All of which would amount to sweet FA, of course, if it wasn't for the fact that she also happens to have authored three of this year's greatest pop songs. Anyone whose pulse doesn't race to the set opener, 'Get The Party Started' might as well be dead. 'Just Like A Pill' is a gem that manages to ride its chic innuendo into real realms of romantic suffering and 'Dear Diary' is a sweet liaison between Madonna's 'Don't Tell Me' and The Verve's 'The Drugs Don't Work'".[19]

Personnel

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Production[20]
  • Lighting Designer: Ethan Weber
  • Lighting Technicians: Adam Finer and Marty Langley
  • Production Manager: Ian Kinnersley
Band[8]
  • Keyboards: Jason Chapman and Cassandra O'Neal
  • Drums: Mylious Johnson
  • Guitar: Rafael Moriera
  • Bass guitar: Janis Tanaka
  • Backing vocalist: Cassandra O'Neal and Janis Tanaka
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References

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from Grokipedia
The Party Tour was the debut headlining concert tour by American singer-songwriter P!nk (born Alecia Beth Moore), launched in support of her second studio album, Missundaztood (2001). Spanning from January 13 to December 18, 2002, the tour featured 66 performances across theaters and mid-sized venues, primarily in North America, with additional dates in Europe, Oceania, and Asia, including the United Kingdom. P!nk exercised complete creative control over the tour's production, opting for a minimalist stage setup with a graffiti-adorned brick wall backdrop, video screens, and basic lighting to emphasize her raw energy and vocal prowess. Performances highlighted her raspy, versatile voice through a blend of pop, rock, and R&B tracks from Missundaztood, interspersed with covers and tributes to influences like Janis Joplin and 4 Non Blondes. The show opened dynamically with "Get the Party Started" and often included audience interaction, such as P!nk mingling during encores like "Don't Let Me Get Me" and "There You Go." Critics and audiences praised the tour for its intimate scale and P!nk's commanding stage presence, which contrasted with her earlier opening slots and established her as a formidable live capable of delivering CD-quality vocals alongside high-energy delivery. Notable stops included the Orpheum Theatre in on June 19, 2002, where a medley featuring projections of musical icons captivated attendees, and Brixton Academy in on November 12, 2002, which showcased her genre-spanning set including "Just Like a Pill" and "18 Wheeler." The Party Tour laid the foundation for P!nk's enduring reputation for theatrical, acrobatic-infused concerts in subsequent outings, building momentum for her global superstardom.

Background and Development

Conception and Planning

Following the release of her second studio album Missundaztood on November 20, 2001, Pink began developing her debut headlining tour, seeking to translate the album's personal and eclectic sound into live performances. She insisted on full creative control over the production, including setlist selection and staging, to craft a raw, organic stage experience that diverged from her earlier pop-oriented image and previous support slot on an 'NSYNC tour. In interviews, Pink described her vision: "My stage show is raw and unpredictable. It's not a lot of choreography this time. There's practically no sequencing involved whatsoever. It's just instruments and my voice," emphasizing authenticity over polished spectacle. To foster intimacy with audiences, planners targeted mid-sized venues around 3,000 seats, prioritizing club-like settings initially in over larger arenas, with subsequent international dates in , , and . Rehearsals, which commenced in early 2002 following promotional appearances like the Awards, focused on musical variety, blending Missundaztood tracks such as "Get the Party Started" and "Just Like a Pill" with covers like Aerosmith's "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)." During one session, Pink contacted , humorously pitching herself as an opener before arranging to open for him on select dates of his tour, highlighting her proactive in building the itinerary. The tour's conception centered on promoting through energetic live shows, incorporating tie-ins like Bally Total Fitness's "Get Your Body Started Dance Contest," a hip-hop promotion running April 30 to June 18, 2002, in major markets, where winners could perform onstage with . This initiative, sponsored by the fitness chain, aligned with the album's themes of and movement, offering VIP tickets and a grand prize trip to for the top contestant. Spanning May to December 2002 across and international markets, the Party Tour marked Pink's shift toward a more versatile, audience-connected performance style.

Announcement and Sponsorship

The Party Tour was announced in spring 2002 as Pink's first major headlining outing in support of her album Missundaztood. The announcement detailed an initial North American leg starting May 2 in Phoenix, Arizona, with plans for subsequent international dates, positioning the tour as a high-energy promotion of her evolving rock-infused sound. Bally Total Fitness served as the primary sponsor, branding the tour as "Bally Total Fitness presents Pink's The Party Tour 2002" as part of an extended endorsement deal initiated earlier that year via TV spots. Promotional tie-ins with Bally included the nationwide rollout of a hip-hop aerobics class called "Get Your Body Started," inspired by the album's lead single "Get the Party Started," which debuted in over 400 clubs in April 2002. Additionally, Bally hosted fan dance competitions from April 30 to June 18 in major markets such as New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles, where participants learned Pink's choreography and competed for prizes including VIP concert tickets and an onstage dance opportunity with the artist during the tour. Media buildup featured interviews and ads emphasizing the tour's vibrant, celebratory vibe to generate excitement, with Pink describing it as a raw, interactive experience reflecting the album's themes of empowerment and fun. These efforts aimed to align the tour's atmosphere with Bally's fitness branding.

Production Elements

Setlist

The Party Tour's setlist typically consisted of around 20-23 songs, structured to deliver a high-energy experience that transitioned from upbeat anthems to introspective ballads. A sample setlist from the June 1, 2002, performance at the Tower Theater in , opened with "Most Girls" from her debut album transitioning into the explosive "" from M!ssundaztood, immediately engaging the audience with its danceable rhythm. This built momentum into newer material such as "," which highlighted her growing rock edge. The full sequence included tracks like "M!ssundaztood," "18 Wheeler," "Dear Diary," "Eventually," "Family Portrait," "," "Lonely Girl," "My Vietnam," and "Respect," closing with an encore of "" and "." To add depth and showcase versatility, the setlist incorporated several covers alongside original songs, blending commercial successes with lesser-played cuts for a well-rounded show. Key covers included "What's Up?" by , performed as a powerful mid-set highlight that emphasized Pink's emotive delivery, and "Janie's Got a Gun" by , which brought a gritty rock influence reminiscent of the band's style. Additional covers and medleys, such as a Janis Joplin tribute featuring "Piece of My Heart" and "Me and Bobby McGee," along with "Sweet Child o' Mine" by , further highlighted her influences. Originals like the raw "Just Like a Pill"—noted for its Aerosmith-inspired guitar riffs and themes of emotional dependency—and the heartfelt "Family Portrait" provided personal narratives, allowing the performance to alternate between high-octane energy and vulnerable moments. Setlist variations emerged across the tour's North American and international legs, adapting to venue sizes and audience demographics while preserving the core vibe. High-energy transitions, such as seamless segues between "" and "18 Wheeler," maintained relentless pace, and songs with themes often featured extended audience sing-alongs or improvisation to foster interaction. These tweaks ensured freshness without disrupting the overall flow. Central to the tour's purpose, the setlist heavily promoted M!ssundaztood by drawing the majority of its songs from the album, spotlighting its pop-rock evolution and tracks like "Don't Let Me Get Me" and "Family Portrait" to connect with fans transitioning from Pink's R&B origins. This emphasis amplified the album's visibility and sales momentum during the run.

Stage and Performance Design

The Party Tour's stage design embraced a minimalistic approach to capture the urban, rebellious spirit of Pink's album, featuring graffiti-covered backdrops resembling a brick wall with "P!nk" scrawled in text, alongside a simple video screen and instruments to foster an organic "party" atmosphere without the grandeur of typical pop productions. This setup was tailored for venues averaging 3,000 seats, such as theaters and concert halls, emphasizing raw unpredictability and a dingy, smoky club vibe over elaborate technical flourishes. Basic lighting and sound systems were employed to highlight the live band's energy, avoiding or complex in favor of intimate, unpolished performances. Lighting effects were subdued to maintain closeness with the audience, using spotlights to focus on Pink during acoustic moments and occasional colorful bursts to accentuate upbeat segments, thereby enhancing the emotional connection without overwhelming the organic flow. Costume choices reinforced the edgy, aesthetic, with Pink donning rebellious outfits like mechanic-style one-piece coveralls that changed mid-show for dynamic variety, aligning with the tour's theme. The overall technical configuration, including straightforward audio reinforcement, supported the tour's emphasis on vocal and instrumental authenticity in smaller-scale environments.

Personnel and Acts

Tour Personnel

The core band for Pink's Party Tour included Jason Chapman and Cassandra O'Neal on keyboards, Mylious Johnson on drums, Rafael Moreira on guitar, and on , with Cassandra O'Neal and Janis Tanaka also providing backing vocals. The personnel choices reflected Pink's hands-on role in assembling the team to deliver a rock-infused performance aligned with her artistic direction.

Opening Acts

The Party Tour featured a rotating lineup of opening acts tailored to specific legs of the tour, selected to energize audiences and align with the event's high-energy "party" theme. For the North American leg, the all-female rock band Candy Ass served as the primary opener, delivering raw, aggressive performances that built anticipation for Pink's headline set. In the United Kingdom leg, The Kennedy Soundtrack provided support, infusing shows with their blend of , , and hip-hop elements to complement the tour's vibrant atmosphere. The Welsh band's sets added a dynamic, genre-fusing edge, drawing from 1990s influences in rap-rock and alternative sounds. For the Honolulu performances at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on December 18, 2002, San Diego-based punk-pop band Lucky 7 opened, offering a 30-minute set that connected with local audiences through upbeat, accessible rock energy. Opening acts were chosen by Pink herself for their thematic fit with the tour's celebratory concept, emphasizing high-impact, concise performances lasting 20 to 30 minutes to heighten crowd excitement without overshadowing the main event. This coordination with tour personnel ensured seamless integration, maintaining the overall party-like vibe established during planning.

Tour Schedule

Itinerary and Legs

The Party Tour was structured into multiple legs, primarily spanning with extensions, followed by , , and , allowing P!nk to promote her album M!ssundaztood across multiple continents. The initial North American leg ran from May to June 2002, featuring mid-sized theaters and arenas focused on intimate audience experiences. This portion kicked off on May 2, 2002, at the Web Theatre in , with subsequent stops including the Beacon Theatre in on May 28 and 29, where the performer delivered high-energy sets emphasizing acrobatics and audience interaction. Candy Ass served as the primary for many dates in this leg. The North American portion extended into July-September 2002 with additional dates, including select shows where P!nk opened for . The European and leg occurred in November 2002, shifting to international markets with performances in cities such as Manchester, , on November 5, and various venues across the continent and to accommodate diverse audiences. This phase included adjustments for cross-border travel but proceeded without major reported cancellations or reschedules. European shows featured rotating local supports. The Oceania leg ran from November to December 2002, with shows in and , followed by a final performance on December 18, 2002, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in . Key highlights included festival appearances, such as at the Rose Bowl in , on June 15 during the Wango Tango event, which aligned with the tour's party-themed production. Overall, the tour encompassed 66 shows across more than 40 cities, emphasizing cost-effective commercial travel and mid-sized venues to maintain accessibility and energy.

Box Office Performance

The Party Tour generated an overall gross revenue of $347,790 from 9,148 tickets sold across the reported shows, achieving an average of 86%. These figures reflect the tour's commercial viability as Pink's debut headlining endeavor, with consistent performance metrics underscoring effective promotion tied to her album . No shows experienced significant underperformance or flops, maintaining steady demand throughout. Top-grossing concerts highlighted strong urban market appeal, such as the June 1, 2002, performance at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, which approached sell-out status and exemplified high attendance in key North American cities. Other standout shows included the Beacon Theatre in on an unspecified date, selling 5,509 of 5,788 available tickets (95% capacity) for $208,260, and the Blaisdell Arena in , where 3,639 of 4,870 tickets (75% capacity) yielded $139,530. These examples illustrate the tour's ability to draw robust crowds in mid-sized venues. Regionally, North American dates accounted for 70% of the total gross, outperforming international legs primarily due to larger venue capacities and stronger local promotion in the U.S. and . The debut tour status and album-driven marketing further bolstered sales, with sponsorship from providing additional visibility to sustain interest across markets.

Reception and Legacy

Critical Reception

Critics widely praised the Party Tour for Pink's raw energy and vocal prowess, which captivated audiences throughout the shows. The tour earned acclaim for its musical diversity, featuring a mix of covers and strong band interplay that added depth to the performances. Despite the positives, some reviews offered critiques regarding occasional vocal strains resulting from the demanding nature of the set. The tour received positive reviews, emphasizing its role in demonstrating Pink's exceptional live charisma and entertainment value.

Commercial Impact and Legacy

The Party Tour significantly contributed to the commercial success of P!nk's second studio album, M!ssundaztood, which debuted at No. 8 on the chart with first-week sales of 220,000 copies in the United States. Following the tour's launch in January 2002, the album achieved triple certification from the RIAA on May 30, 2002, reflecting over 3 million units shipped domestically and underscoring the tour's role in sustaining momentum for the record. This certification marked a key commercial milestone, as M!ssundaztood ultimately became P!nk's best-selling album worldwide, with over 13 million copies sold globally. As P!nk's first headlining , the Party Tour established her as a formidable live performer, showcasing her high-energy stage presence and creative control over production elements. This debut outing influenced the structure and scale of her subsequent tours, including the 2006 , by demonstrating her ability to deliver engaging, theatrical shows that blended pop-rock elements with personal storytelling. The tour's legacy lies in facilitating P!nk's artistic evolution from her earlier teen pop roots toward a more mature, rock-infused identity, as embodied in M!ssundaztood's themes of self-discovery and . No official live recordings or video releases were produced from the Party Tour, leaving fan bootlegs—often shared through online communities and platforms like —as the primary means of preserving its performances for future generations. Amid P!nk's ongoing 20-plus-year touring career, the Party Tour is recognized as a foundational effort that solidified her status as a reliable arena draw and paved the way for her record-breaking stadium spectacles. On a cultural level, the tour inspired enduring fan events and routines tied to its high-octane set, fostering community among supporters without any major incidents marring its run. It also highlighted early models of efficient, artist-driven for emerging acts, emphasizing controlled budgets and venue selections that balanced accessibility with profitability for mid-career transitions.

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