Cyndi Lauper, the unmistakable voice behind the rollicking '80s anthem "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," is saying farewell to the road. Announced earlier today, the pop legend is set to embark on the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour this fall, marking her final bow on the touring stage. In what’s shaping up to be a nostalgic trip through her storied career, the tour is set to kick off on October 18 in Montreal and will see Lauper crisscrossing North America with 23 scheduled performances in cities including Los Angeles, Boston, and New York City – her own stomping grounds.
The tour swan song aligns with the release of "Let the Canary Sing," a documentary airing June 4 on Paramount+, which chronicles Lauper's rise to superstardom and her unabashed influence on music and culture. As CultureMap Austin reports, the film is helmed by acclaimed documentarian Alison Ellwood and promises an intimate look at the singer's personal and professional life, including her activism and unwavering feminist stance. Meanwhile, Celebration isn’t limited to screens and stages, as the "Time After Time" singer will also be immortalized with an imprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, tickets for the much-anticipated tour will go on sale with a lineup of presales, including Chase, Spotify, and Ticketmaster-sponsored offers. The general public gets their crack at scoring tickets starting Friday at 10 a.m. For those superfans seeking an elevated experience, VIP packages will also be on the docket promising perks such as pre-show lounges and backstage tours.
To add to the already heavy dose of nostalgia, Legacy Recordings has released a career-spanning album, so fans can revel in Lauper's hits from the days of yore, from the comfort of their own vintage bean bag chairs or wherever they please. Plus, the empress of punk-pop will grace the stage of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" this Wednesday, June 5. It's all a reminder that while tours may end, legends – and their era-defining soundtracks – are forever, or at least as long as we keep playing them.
