The sorry papi tour is a comedy tour featuring internet personality Gabbie Hanna. The tour launched in 2022 and is slated to visit over 40 cities across the United States and Canada.
Who is Gabbie Hanna?
Gabbie Hanna is an American internet personality, author, singer, and comedian. She first gained popularity on the short form video app Vine, where she amassed over 5 million followers. After the app was shut down in 2017, Hanna transitioned her fanbase to other social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. She is known for her comedic sketches and music parodies. Hanna has also found success as an author, releasing two poetry books that became New York Times bestsellers. In 2022, she announced her first ever comedy tour called “sorry papi.”
Background on the Tour
Hanna revealed plans for the sorry papi tour in May 2022 via her social media accounts. She explained that it would be her first ever solo tour focused on her comedic talents. The tour is named after a popular phrase Hanna uses in her online content. “Sorry papi” is often deployed as a sassy reaction or clapback in her videos.
Pre-sale tickets for the tour went on sale in June, with general admission tickets available starting in July 2022. The tour was originally slated to kick off in September 2022 but was postponed until October due to production delays.
Tour Dates and Locations
The sorry papi tour is scheduled to visit over 40 cities across the United States and Canada. The tour launched on October 7, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA and is slated to wrap up in San Francisco, CA in March 2023.
Here is a look at the tour dates and locations:
Date | City | Venue |
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October 7, 2022 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern |
October 8, 2022 | San Diego, CA | Balboa Theatre |
October 9, 2022 | Phoenix, AZ | Orpheum Theatre |
October 11, 2022 | Dallas, TX | Majestic Theatre |
October 14, 2022 | Houston, TX | Bayou Music Center |
October 15, 2022 | Austin, TX | Bass Concert Hall |
October 18, 2022 | Nashville, TN | Ryman Auditorium |
October 19, 2022 | Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle |
October 21, 2022 | Orlando, FL | Hard Rock Live |
October 23, 2022 | Miami, FL | The Fillmore Miami Beach |
October 26, 2022 | Charlotte, NC | Ovens Auditorium |
October 27, 2022 | Raleigh, NC | Memorial Auditorium |
October 28, 2022 | Norfolk, VA | Chrysler Hall |
October 30, 2022 | Washington, D.C. | DAR Constitution Hall |
November 1, 2022 | Boston, MA | Orpheum Theatre |
November 3, 2022 | New York City, NY | Beacon Theatre |
November 4, 2022 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met |
November 5, 2022 | Mashantucket, CT | Foxwoods Resort Casino |
November 8, 2022 | Detroit, MI | Masonic Temple Theatre |
November 10, 2022 | Chicago, IL | Chicago Theatre |
November 11, 2022 | Minneapolis, MN | State Theatre |
November 12, 2022 | Milwaukee, WI | Riverside Theater |
November 15, 2022 | Indianapolis, IN | Murat Theatre |
November 17, 2022 | St. Louis, MO | Stifel Theatre |
November 18, 2022 | Kansas City, MO | Midland Theatre |
November 20, 2022 | Denver, CO | Paramount Theatre |
November 23, 2022 | Salt Lake City, UT | Eccles Theater |
November 25, 2022 | Portland, OR | Keller Auditorium |
November 26, 2022 | Seattle, WA | Moore Theatre |
November 27, 2022 | Vancouver, BC | Vogue Theatre |
November 30, 2022 | San Jose, CA | Center for Performing Arts |
December 2, 2022 | San Francisco, CA | The Masonic |
The tour is hitting major markets like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and more. Smaller cities like Salt Lake City, Milwaukee, and Norfolk are also included on the itinerary. The venues range from intimate theater spaces to arenas with capacities in the thousands.
Ticket Prices
Tickets to see the sorry papi tour can be purchased directly through Ticketmaster. Pricing varies by city and venue, but on average tickets cost between $39.50 – $499.50 plus fees.
Here’s a breakdown of the pricing tiers for tickets:
Ticket Type | Average Price Range |
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General Admission | $39.50 – $69.50 |
Reserved Seating | $79.50 – $199.50 |
VIP Meet & Greet | $249.50 – $499.50 |
The VIP tickets include a meet and greet with Gabbie Hanna, early venue access, and exclusive tour merch. The reserved seating tickets get ticket holders access to a reserved section closer to the stage. General admission tickets can sit anywhere behind the reserved section.
Are Tickets Still Available?
Most of the tour dates still have tickets available for purchase as of October 2022. Certain shows like New York and Los Angeles have more limited ticket availability due to high demand. The tour was originally scheduled for Fall 2022 but got pushed back, so many fans still have tickets from the original dates too. Fans are recommended to purchase tickets in advance online to ensure availability.
What to Expect From the Show
Since this is Gabbie Hanna’s first ever solo tour, fans aren’t totally sure what to expect! However, based on her online content and persona, the show will likely feature:
- Stand-up comedy routine with anecdotes and personal stories
- Sketches and video interludes
- Q&As and interactive segments with the audience
- Live singing and music parodies
- Surprise celebrity guest appearances
- Merchandise tables with exclusive tour apparel
The show will be interactive and encourage audience participation. Given Hanna’s propensity for drama and unpredictability online, fans can also likely expect uncensored, unfiltered commentary from the internet star on stage. For dedicated fans, the show will provide unique access and insight into the world of Gabbie Hanna.
Notable Moments from Early Shows
Reviews from the first few tour stops indicate highlights like:
- Hanna bringing fans on stage to act out parody music videos
- A Jeopardy!-style game involving audience members
- Hanna surprising fans by performing new unreleased songs
- Meet and greets with personalized video messages for each fan
While the tour is still in the early stages, Hanna has already proven her abilities as a live comedy performer through interactive moments with her fans.
Gabby Hanna’s Preparation for Tour
In the lead up to the tour, Gabbie Hanna stayed busy perfecting her live comedy set and creating content around the tour:
- She tested jokes and bits at smaller local comedy clubs in Los Angeles.
- Hanna hired writers and consultants to help craft her touring setlist and sketches.
- She revealed behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage on her YouTube channel.
- Hanna filmed comedy videos around the tour like trying on outfits and reacting to fan assumptions.
- She expanded her merch lineup with exclusive tour apparel.
Hanna clearly invested significant time, money and effort into putting together a polished live show for fans. This preparation helped her smoothly transition her talents as an internet personality into those of a tour headliner.
Response to Tour Announcement
Fan response to Hanna’s tour announcement was polarized. Devoted fans immediately clamored for tickets, helping sell out openings dates in major markets. However, some people questioned if Hanna had the range to carry an entire live comedy tour based just on her online content.
Critics pointed to her lack of formal stand-up experience compared to other YouTuber live tours like Lilly Singh’s. But Hanna’s fans came to her defense, highlighting her natural charisma and comedic timing on camera.
Overall the tour elicited curiosity from the masses, who seem interested to see if Hanna’s tour lives up to the hype. Her established fanbase guarantees packed audiences at each stop.
How the Tour Can Impact Gabby Hanna’s Career
This nationwide tour has the potential to greatly impact Gabby Hanna’s career. Here are some possible implications:
- It establishes her as a viable live performer and entertainer, not just an internet personality.
- Selling out large theaters bolsters her popularity and reach beyond just social media.
- The tour provides lots of new content for her YouTube channel and other platforms.
- It diversifies her revenue streams beyond just brand deals and subscriptions.
- Comedy tours present opportunities for things like Netflix specials.
If the tour goes well, it unlocks doors for Hanna far beyond just her existing online fame. The challenging and unpredictable nature of live performance also allows her an opportunity to demonstrate resilience and growth.
Potential Downsides
However, the tour also comes with risks:
- Weak ticket sales in certain markets could be seen as a failure.
- Negative reviews of the show itself from critics and fans.
- Technical difficulties or incidents during performances.
- The demands of constant travel and live shows leading to burnout.
Live touring has broken even the most seasoned entertainers. For someone still establishing herself, like Hanna, the stakes are even higher. But she’s betting on her diehard fanbase and social media presence to buoy the tour to success.
Conclusion
The sorry papi tour represents a major step in Gabby Hanna’s career evolution from internet personality to multimedia entertainer. As her first ever solo tour, it’s an ambitious undertaking buoyed by her massive online following. While the tour comes with risks, Hanna has put in the work to build an engaging live show highlighted by comedy, music, and audience interaction. For established fans, the tour will provide a uniquely immersive experience with their favorite creator. The tour’s widespread impact, whether success or failure, will be clear by the time it wraps in Spring 2023. But one thing is for sure – all eyes will be on Gabbie Hanna as she embarks on this new chapter.