Mariah Carey's Christmas Time

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Mariah Carey's Christmas Time
Tour by Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey's Christmas Time poster.png
Promotional poster
LocationUnited States
Associated album Merry 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)

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.

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Critical reception

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

  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

List of 2024 concerts [17] [18]
Date (2024)CityStateVenue
November 6HighlandCalifornia Yaamava' Resort & Casino
November 8Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl
November 10Lincoln Thunder Valley Casino Resort
November 13Palm Desert Acrisure Arena
November 15PhoenixArizona Footprint Center
November 17AustinTexas Moody Center
November 19Houston Toyota Center
November 21Dallas American Airlines Center
November 23AtlantaGeorgia State Farm Arena
November 25NashvilleTennessee Bridgestone Arena
November 27RosemontIllinois Allstate Arena
November 29St. LouisMissouri Enterprise Center
December 1Washington D.C. Capital One Arena
December 3PhiladelphiaPennsylvania Wells Fargo Center
December 5BostonMassachusetts TD Garden
December 7BaltimoreMaryland CFG Bank Arena
December 9RaleighNorth Carolina PNC Arena
December 17New York CityNew York Barclays Center

Cancelled shows

List of cancelled concerts, showing date, city, venue and reason of cancellation
DateCityStateVenueReason
December 11PittsburghPennsylvania PPG Paints Arena Flu [19] [20]
December 13NewarkNew Jersey Prudential Center
December 15ElmontNew York UBS Arena

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