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R. Kelly maps spring theater tour

Published February 3, 2006 03:03 PM

By Rob Evans / LiveDaily Editor

R&B artist R. Kelly [ tickets ] has lined up two months worth of spring dates as he continues to support his 2005 album, "TP.3 Reloaded."

Dubbed "R. Kelly as Mr. Show Biz in The Light It Up Tour," the outing will feature a live band, and will be booked exclusively into theaters, according to Jive Records. Confirmed dates and ticket on-sale information are in the itinerary below; additional shows will be announced.

At next week's Grammy Awards, Kelly will be vying for a trophy in the Best Long Form Music Video category for his self-directed video "Trapped in the Closet (Chapters 1-5)."

The singer, songwriter and producer leads the list of nominees for the 20th annual Soul Train Music Awards, with three nods: Best R&B/Soul Single and Best R&B/Soul or Rap Video for "Trapped in the Closet," and Best Male R&B/Soul Album for "TP.3 Reloaded."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

March 2006
9 - Kansas City, MO - Midland Theater (on sale 2/4)
10 - St. Louis, MO - Fox Theater (on sale 2/4)
11 - Tulsa, OK - Brady Theater(on sale 2/11)
12 - Oklahoma City, OK - Civic Center Music Hall (on sale 2/6)
14 - Houston, TX - Jesse Jones Hall (on sale 2/4)
16 - Dallas, TX - Nokia Theater (on sale 2/4)
17 - Austin, TX - Bass Hall (on sale 2/11)
18 - Little Rock, AR - The Theater @ Alltel Arena (on sale 2/4)
20 - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theater (on sale 2/4)
24 - Miami, FL - James L Knight Center (on sale 2/4)
25 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall (on sale 2/10)
26 - Jacksonville, FL - Moran Theater (on sale 2/3)
28 - Raleigh, NC - Raleigh Memorial Auditorium (on sale 2/10)
29 - Charlotte, NC - Ovens Auditorium (on sale 2/10)
31 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium (on sale 2/18)

April 2004
1 - Memphis, TN - Canon Center (on sale 2/11)
3 - Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Hall (on sale 2/11)
7 - Boston, MA - Wang Center (on sale 2/10)
8 - Philadelphia, PA - Tower Theater (on sale 2/11)
9 - Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues (on sale 2/11)
12 - Newark, NJ - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (on sale 2/10)
18 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall (on sale 2/10)
23 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theater (on sale 2/18)
26 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater (on sale 2/25)
28 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Theater (on sale 2/18)
29 - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theater (on sale 2/25)