Barbie's pink-tastic, box-office success story, continues to grow as the iconic doll takes her act on the road. "Barbie The Movie: In Concert," a live concert experience curated from the soundtrack of last year's movie hit, is set to dazzle fans in Houston this August. Following a whopping $1.38 billion worldwide gross, the movie tour takes a new leap, mixing live orchestral performance with cinematic visuals.
According to the Houston Chronicle, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion will host the concert on August 2, inviting attendees into a bubblegum-pink Barbie Land. On this North American Tour pitstop, fans will find photo ops, VIP experiences, and limited-edition merchandise, among other razzle-dazzle. Oscar winners Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell's victorious original song, “What Was I Made For?” is likely to feature prominently, its Grammys and Oscar acclaim bolstering the event's allure.
Not content with just cashing in domestically, the film carved its name into Warner Bros.' 100-year history as their highest-grossing film, largely thanks to Greta Gerwig's vision. Her efforts made "Barbie" the most lucrative project by a female filmmaker at the domestic box office. As the shiny hardware from award season piles up, including an Oscar win for Best Original Song, the movie's influence resonates around the globe, and notably, in the music sphere.
In a statement obtained by abc13, the concert tour is set to enchant audiences in 37 cities, including another Texas city, Dallas, on August 3. The Barbie Land Sinfonietta, an orchestra boasting a large contingent of women and majority women-of-color, will score live to the film under Macy Schmidt's baton. The presence of this all-female ensemble promises not just a concert, but a celebration of the film's groundbreaking achievements and diverse talent.
For those looking to experience the "Barbie" magic, the Oscar Sunday festivities will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on March 10. Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the 96th Oscars, broadcasting live on ABC, starting an hour earlier than previous years at 7 p.m. ET. The awards ceremony will be immediately followed by a new episode of "Abbott Elementary," wrapping up a night dedicated to Hollywood's finest—with, no doubt, a little sprinkle of Barbie's indefatigable spirit.
