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Michelle Obama is set to embark on a six-city tour this fall behind her upcoming new book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.”

The trek includes two stops in the Golden State: Dec. 10 at The Masonic in San Francisco and Dec. 13 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

The full itinerary is listed below.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Sept. 30 via ticketmaster.com . Fans can also try for tickets through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan presale platform, which is available at https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/michelleobama through Sept. 26.

The former first lady will be supporting her highly anticipated new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.” The book — which follows her No. 1 bestselling memoir “Becoming” — is due out Nov. 15. In a statement, Obama described “Light We Carry” as “a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty.”

For more information, visit www.michelleobamabooks.com .

“I am so excited to share that I will be heading across the country soon to talk with you all about my new book, ‘The Light We Carry,’ Obama said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to making some new connections — and of course, seeing some familiar faces from the last tour. On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.”

Obama’s tour stops include Nov. 15 at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.; Nov. 18  at The Met in Philadelphia; Dec. 3 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta; Dec. 5 at Chicago Theatre in Chicago; Dec. 10 at The Masonic in San Francisco; and Dec. 13 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama has announced a 2022 US tour in support of her latest book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times , and fans will soon be able to grab tickets for the 6-city speaking event, which launches the same day the book arrives, November 15th.

“I am so excited to share that I will be heading across the country soon to talk with you all about my new book,” Mrs. Obama shared in a statement. “This book means so much to me – it’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty. On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.”

Get tickets here , and read on for more details including pre-sale dates.

What Is Michelle Obama’s Next Tour?

Update: Due to “overwhelming demand,” Obama has added an additional seven dates across the six cities.

The speaking tour for The Light We Carry kicks off in where else but the Nation’s Capital, Washington D.C., at Warner Theatre on November 15th. She’ll then head to The Cradle of Liberty itself, Philadelphia, for a two-night engagement at The Met on November 18th and 19th.

After Thanksgiving, the former First Lady resumes her trek at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on December 2nd and 3rd, then heads to Chicago for hometown shows at the Chicago Theatre on December 5th and 6th. She’ll take the tour to the West Coast for stops in San Francisco on December 9th, 10th, and 11th, and the closing event at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on December 13th.

Who Is Appearing with Michelle Obama on Tour?The Light We Carry Tour”

Some A-list talent will be joining Obama on her latest book tour. Ellen DeGeneres will moderate the first two nights in D.C. (11/15, 11/16), followed by Elizabeth Alexander on the third night (11/17). The other tour events will be moderated by Gayle King (Philadelphia, 11/18), Hoda Kotb (Philadelphia, 11/19), Tyler Perry (Atlanta, 12/2 + 12/3), David Letterman (Chicago, 12/5), Heather McGhee (Chicago, 12/6), Conan O’Brien (San Francisco, 12/9), Tracee Ellis Ross (San Francisco, 12/10), Michele Norris (San Francisco, 12/11), and Oprah Winfrey (Los Angeles, 12/13).

How Can I Get Tickets for Michelle Obama’s 2022 Tour?

Michelle Obama’s book tour tickets are currently available via Ticketmaster .

What Are Michelle Obama’s 2022 Tour Dates?

See Michelle Obama’s full list of tour dates below, and get tickets to all of her upcoming shows here .

Michelle Obama 2022 Tour Dates: 11/15 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre 11/16 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre 11/17 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre 11/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met 11/19 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met 12/02 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre 12/03 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre 12/05 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre 12/06 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre 12/09 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic 12/10 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic 12/11 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic 12/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater

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Tour Kicks Off Launch of New Book

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is taking her new book on tour this winter. If you loved Obama’s global bestseller Becoming, you’re guaranteed to appreciate her follow up, The Light We Carry, which tackles themes of uncertainty, connection, and kindness.

Autographed copies of the book will be available for purchase at tour events while supplies last. Additionally, several influential celebrities will act as moderators for the tour, including Oprah, Gayle King, David Letterman, and Conan O’Brien. So, get ready for an evening you won’t soon forget! Click the links below to purchase your Michelle Obama Tour Tickets today!

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Demand is expected to be high for these shows, so registering for Verified Fan is your best chance at getting tickets to see Michelle Obama live. While Verified Fan doesn’t guarantee that everyone who registers will get a ticket, it does help ensure only fans are invited to purchase tickets.

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Oprah and Gayle Will Be Moderators on Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry Book Tour

Gayle will join Obama in Philadelphia in November, while Oprah will wrap up the tour at Obama’s final stop in Los Angeles.

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In tandem with the release, Obama is embarking on a U.S. tour that will kick off on the book’s publication date. “The Light We Carry” Tour will visit six cities throughout November and December—and, as announced today , Obama will be joined by an all-star list of moderators for each event, including Oprah and Gayle.

Gayle will join Obama in Philadelphia on Friday, November 18. Oprah, on the other hand, will wrap up the tour by accompanying Obama at her final event in Los Angeles on December 13. Both Oprah and Gayle supported Obama on her Becoming book tour ( read what Obama revealed to Oprah during the kickoff event ), so it’s no surprise that they will be moderators once again.

“This book is a collection of stories and practices that have helped me sort through all the challenges and questions that keep us up at night: How do I know I’m good enough? How do I bring my whole self to the table? How can I overcome my fears?” Obama wrote in her book announcement Instagram post .

Other “The Light We Carry” Tour moderators include Ellen DeGeneres, who will kick things off in D.C., Elizabeth Alexander, Tyler Perry, David Letterman, Heather McGhee, Conan O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Michele Norris. See the full list of dates, with their respective moderators, below.

• Tuesday, November 15: Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C. (Ellen DeGeneres)
• Wednesday, November 16: Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C. (Ellen DeGeneres)
• Thursday, November 17: Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C. (Elizabeth Alexander)
• Friday, November 18: The Met, Philadelphia, PA (Gayle King)
• Saturday, November 19: The Met, Philadelphia, PA (Hoda Kotb)
• Friday, December 2: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA (Tyler Perry)
• Saturday, December 3: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA (Tyler Perry)
• Monday, December 5: Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL (David Letterman)
• Tuesday, December 6: Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL (Heather McGhee)
• Friday, December 9: The Masonic, San Francisco, CA (Conan O’Brien)
• Saturday, December 10: The Masonic, San Francisco, CA (Tracee Ellis Ross)
• Sunday, December 11: The Masonic, San Francisco, CA (Michele Norris)
• Tuesday, December 13: YouTube Theater, Los Angeles, CA (Oprah Winfrey)

Tickets are available on ticketmaster.com or michelleobamabooks.com . While you wait for the new release and tour, pick up Obama’s 2018 memoir, Becoming , which was selected as an Oprah’s Book Club pick .

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Michelle Obama announces six-city tour for ‘The Light We Carry’

Following a record-breaking book tour for "Becoming," the former first lady announced U.S. dates in promotion of her highly anticipated November release.

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Michelle Obama’s memoir, “Becoming,” was an instant No. 1 New York Times bestseller and became one of the bestselling memoirs of all time after it was released in 2018, accompanied as it was by a sold-out world tour by the former first lady and a star-studded roster of hosts. It was also well-timed for holiday gifting, debuting in mid-November of that year.

This year, Random House imprint Crown, in partnership with live event juggernaut Live Nation, is attempting to re-harness that “Forever First Lady” magic. Fittingly, Nov. 15 will mark the release date of Mrs. Obama’s highly anticipated follow-up, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” along with the launch of a six-city tour.

“I am so excited to share that I will be heading across the country soon to talk with you all about my new book, ‘The Light We Carry,’” said Mrs. Obama in a statement. “I’m looking forward to making some new connections — and of course, seeing some familiar faces from the last tour.”

As described in the advance press for Mrs. Obama’s sophomore effort:

In The Light We Carry , she opens a frank and honest dialogue with readers, considering the questions many of us wrestle with: How do we build enduring and honest relationships? How can we discover strength and community inside our differences? What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt or helplessness? What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much? Source: Penguin Random House/ MichelleObamaBooks.com

“This book means so much to me — it’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty,” said Mrs. Obama. “On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.”

Kicking off the tour on the book’s release day at Washington’s Warner Theatre, Mrs. Obama will also make stops in Philadelphia, Atlanta, her native Chicago and San Francisco before wrapping up the inaugural leg of the tour on Dec. 13 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

According to a press release, to accommodate accessibility, those desiring to attend the tour can register for presale on Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform now through Sept. 26.

The release also noted: “Verified Fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public on Wednesday, September 28, at 10:00 AM local time. Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets on a first come, first served basis. All tickets will be made available during the Verified Fan presale.” All remaining tickets will be sold to the general public beginning Friday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Mrs. Obama will also be releasing a select number of tickets to community members on each tour stop. Details will be forthcoming.

The 2022 dates for “The Light We Carry: In Conversation with Michelle Obama” are as follows:

• Tuesday, Nov.15 – Washington, Warner Theatre
• Friday, Nov. 18 – Philadelphia, The Met
• Saturday, Dec. 3 – Atlanta, Fox Theatre
• Monday, Dec. 5 – Chicago, Chicago Theatre
• Saturday, Dec. 10 – San Francisco, Masonic
• Tuesday, Dec. 13 – Los Angeles, YouTube Theater

Additional information about “The Light We Carry”   is available at  www.michelleobamabooks.com .

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Michelle Obama Announces All-Star Lineup of Moderators and Additional Dates for The Light We Carry Tour

Tour will kick off Tuesday, November 15th, at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. with Ellen DeGeneres

Today, Live Nation and Crown, an imprint of Random House, announced the list of moderators scheduled to appear with former First Lady, Michelle Obama, on her upcoming U.S. book tour in support of The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.

Due to overwhelming demand, Michelle Obama has recently added an additional seven dates across the six cities on her highly anticipated tour. Produced by Live Nation, the U.S. tour will kick off in Washington, D.C., with two nights at Warner Theatre on Tuesday, November 15th and Wednesday, November 16th, both featuring Ellen DeGeneres moderating the conversation. The other tour events will be moderated by an all-star lineup of speakers including Elizabeth Alexander (11/17), Gayle King (11/18), Hoda Kotb (11/19), Tyler Perry (12/2 + 12/3), David Letterman (12/5), Heather McGhee (12/6), Conan O’Brien (12/9), Tracee Ellis Ross (12/10), Michele Norris (12/11), and Oprah Winfrey (12/13).

“For me, The Light We Carry book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times,” Mrs. Obama said. “I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators.”

Tickets for all dates are available  at www.michelleobamabooks.com .

On November 15th, the same day as the tour kick-off, Michelle Obama will globally release her second book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. The book shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world.

The Light We Carry offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress.

The Light We Carry Tour: In Conversation with Michelle Obama 2022 Dates:  

*Bolded dates are newly added

About Michelle Obama MICHELLE OBAMA served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor’s office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is the author of the #1 global bestseller Becoming and the #1 national bestseller American Grown . The Obamas currently live in Washington, D.C., and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha. 

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Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .

About Crown

Crown is an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade book publisher, which is dedicated to its mission to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone. The company, which employs more than 10,000 people globally, was formed on July 1, 2013, by Bertelsmann and Pearson. As of April 1, 2020, Bertelsmann is full owner of the company. With more than 300 imprints and brands on six continents, Penguin Random House comprises adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction print and digital English-, German-, and Spanish-language trade book publishing businesses in more than 20 countries worldwide. With over 16,000 new titles, and more than 700 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, Penguin Random House’s publishing lists include more than 80 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors.

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Michelle Obama's 6-city book tour includes San Francisco stop

Updated on: September 21, 2022 / 7:00 AM PDT / AP

NEW YORK — Michelle Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times," beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and including a stop in San Francisco.

"I'm looking forward to making some new connections — and of course, seeing some familiar faces from the last tour," the former first lady said in a joint statement Wednesday released through her publisher, Crown, and tour promoter Live Nation.

"This book means so much to me — it's a collection of perspectives and practices I've used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty. On this tour, I'll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can't wait to tell you more."

Obama will open at the Warner Theatre in Washington on Nov. 15, the publication date for her book. She will then travel to Philadelphia's The Met, Atlanta's Fox Theatre, the Chicago Theatre and San Francisco's Masonic, before closing at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

The venues have seating capacities ranging roughly from 2,000-6,500. The settings are far bigger than for most book events, but smaller than Obama's stops on the first leg of her tour for the 2018 memoir "Becoming," when she appeared at the United Center in Chicago and other arenas holding 15,000 or more.

"Becoming" was a near-instant million seller and went on to sell more than 17 million copies worldwide, making it the most popular book in modern times written by a former White House resident.

As with "Becoming," Obama will speak at each city with guest moderators, to be announced later. Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sarah Jessica Parker were among those who joined her for "Becoming." In partnership with Live Nation, Obama will also set aside tickets at each venue for a select number of community members.

Fans can begin registering from Wednesday through Sept. 26 through Ticketmaster's Verified Fan Platform,  https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/michelleobama . Any unsold tickets will be available to the general public starting Sept. 30.

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Michelle Obama announces six-city book tour for 'The Light We Carry'

Michelle Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book , “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and ending a month later in Los Angeles.

“I’m looking forward to making some new connections — and of course, seeing some familiar faces from the last tour,” the former first lady said in a joint statement Wednesday released through her publisher, Crown, and tour promoter Live Nation.

“This book means so much to me — it’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty. On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.”

Obama will open at the Warner Theatre in Washington on Nov. 15, the publication date for her book. She will then travel to Philadelphia’s The Met, Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, the Chicago Theatre and San Francisco’s Masonic, before closing at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

The venues have seating capacities ranging roughly from 2,000-6,500. The settings are far bigger than for most book events, but smaller than Obama’s stops on the first leg of her tour for the 2018 memoir “Becoming,” when she appeared at the United Center in Chicago and other arenas holding 15,000 or more.

“ Becoming ” was a near-instant million seller and went on to sell more than 17 million copies worldwide, making it the most popular book in modern times written by a former White House resident.

As with “Becoming,” Obama will speak at each city with guest moderators, to be announced later. Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sarah Jessica Parker were among those who joined her for “Becoming.” In partnership with Live Nation, Obama will also set aside tickets at each venue for a select number of community members.

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Michelle Obama has recruited a star-studded collection of celebrity moderators to join her upcoming book tour in support of The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times , set for release on Nov. 15.

The 13-date tour ( find tickets here ) will feature appearances from varying guests for each Live Nation-produced event, including Ellen DeGeneres , Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey , Conan O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, David Letterman , Tyler Perry, Hoda Kotb, Michele Norris, Heather McGhee, and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

“For me, ‘The Light We Carry’ book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times,” Obama shared in a statement. “I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators.”

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Ticket information is available on the official The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times website . The book marks Obama’s follow-up to her debut memoir Becoming .

Michelle Obama Book Tour Dates Nov. 15 – Washington D.C. @ Warner Theatre (Ellen DeGeneres) Nov. 16 – Washington D.C. @ Warner Theatre (Ellen DeGeneres) Nov. 17 – Washington D.C. @ Warner Theatre (Elizabeth Alexander) Nov. 18 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met (Gayle King) Nov. 19 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met (Hoda Kotb) Dec. 2 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre (Tyler Perry) Dec. 3 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre (Tyler Perry) Dec. 5 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre (David Letterman) Dec. 6 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre (Heather McGhee) Dec. 9 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic (Conan O’Brien) Dec. 10 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic (Tracee Ellis Ross) Dec. 11 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic (Michele Norris) Dec. 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Youtube Theatre (Oprah Winfrey)

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Michelle Obama Brings “The Light We Carry” Tour to Six Cities 

Former First Lady Michelle Obama will be hitting the road in the fall of 2022, announcing a book tour supporting her new work, The Light We Carry . The tour follows on the heels of her wildly popular Becoming tour, released in the wake of the eight years she spent in the White House with husband Barack Obama from 2008-2016.

“I am so excited to share that I will be heading across the country soon to talk with you all about my new book, The Light We Carry . I’m looking forward to making some new connections—and of course, seeing some familiar faces from the last tour,” said Mrs. Obama.

“This book means so much to me—it’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty. On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.”

The tour will bring Mrs. Obama to six cities between November 15 and December 14. First, she visits the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, November 15, followed by a stop at The Met in Philadelphia on Friday, November 18. Following the Thanksgiving holiday, Mrs. Obama will head to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on Saturday, December 3, then heading on to the Chicago Theatre in her hometown Monday, December 5. She’ll then head west with stops at San Francisco’s Masonic on Saturday, December 10 and then the YouTube Theater on Tuesday, December 14 to close the run out unless additional dates are added.

Mrs. Obama plans to donate a “select number of community member tickets” for each market, though specifics have not been detailed. On the Becoming tour, ten percent of the tickets went to select community organizations in each city she visited . For most who hope to see her, they’ll have to hope that Ticketmaster deems them worthy, as the sales for her tour dates will be done through the Verified Fan system, which requires pre-registration and approval by the Live Nation-owned ticketing giant for the right to purchase tickets. Verified Fan registration is open through Monday, September 26, with those who receive codes through that presale eligible to try to purchase tickets out of that allotment on Wednesday, September 28. Tickets will be available for the general public beginning Friday, September 30.

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Michelle Obama is hitting the road this fall to publicize her upcoming book “ The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times ,” and a star-studded lineup of moderators is scheduled to appear alongside the Former First Lady for tour dates across the country.

“For me, ‘The Light We Carry’ book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times,” Obama said in a statement. “I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators.”

The book will release on Nov. 15 and is her second book following her bestselling memoir “ Becoming .” In its 336 pages, she offers a series of stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge and power — including her belief that when we “light up” for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress.

In tandem with the physical release, an unabridged audio edition of the book, read by Obama, will be released by Penguin Random House Audio. The book will be published simultaneously in 14 languages and 27 countries around the world, with additional languages and territories to be announced.

Buy tickets for “The Light We Carry” book tour here , and check out the full list of dates below. Pre-order “The Light We Carry” here.

Nov. 15 – Washington D.C, Warner Theatre

Nov. 16 – Washington D.C., Warner Theatre

Nov. 17 – Washington D.C., Warner Theatre

Nov. 18 – Philadelphia, PA The Met

Nov. 19 – Philadelphia, PA The Met

Dec. 2 – Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre

Dec. 3- Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre

Dec. 6 – Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre

Dec. 9 – San Francisco, CA Masonic

Dec. 10 – San Francisco, CA Masonic

Dec. 11 -San Francisco, CA Masonic

Dec. 13 – Los Angeles, CA Youtube Theatre

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6-City Limited Run Book Tour Will Launch on November 15.

Live Nation and Crown, an imprint of Random House, announced Michelle Obama’s live U.S. book tour events in support of her new, highly anticipated book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. Produced by Live Nation, the six-city U.S. tour will kick off in Washington, D.C. at Warner Theatre on November 15. The book tour will also make stops in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco, before wrapping December 13 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, CA. 

To ensure tickets get into the hands of fans directly, the tour has partnered with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform. Fans can register now through Monday, September 26, for the Verified Fan presale HERE. Verified Fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public on Wednesday, September 28, at 10:00 AM local time. Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets on a first come, first served basis. All tickets will be made available during the Verified Fan presale; any remaining tickets will be sold at the general public onsale beginning Friday, September 30, at 10:00 AM local time. 

It is important to Mrs. Obama that her tour events are accessible to as many people as possible. That’s why, in partnership with Live Nation, Mrs. Obama is giving away a select number of community member tickets in each market. Additional details are forthcoming.

An inspiring follow-up to her critically acclaimed, #1 bestselling memoir Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, will be released globally on November 15, 2022.    In this new book, Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles—the earned wisdom that helps her continue to “become.” She details her most valuable practices, like “starting kind,” “going high,” and assembling a “kitchen table” of trusted friends and mentors. With trademark humor, candor, and compassion, she also explores issues connected to race, gender, and visibility, encouraging readers to work through fear, find strength in community, and live with boldness.

Additional information about The Light We Carry is available  at www.michelleobamabooks.com .

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Michelle Obama Announces Six-City Book Tour For ‘The Light We Carry’

To ensure tickets get into the hands of fans directly, the tour has partnered with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform. Fans can register now through Monday, September 26, for the Verified Fan presale HERE. Verified Fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public on Wednesday, September 28, at 10:00 AM local time. Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets on a first come, first served basis. All tickets will be made available during the Verified Fan presale; any remaining tickets will be sold at the general public onsale beginning Friday, September 30, at 10:00 AM local time.  

It is important to Mrs. Obama that her tour events are accessible to as many people as possible. That’s why, in partnership with Live Nation, Mrs. Obama is giving away a select number of community member tickets in each market. Additional details are forthcoming. 

An inspiring follow-up to her critically acclaimed, #1 bestselling memoir BECOMING , former First Lady Michelle Obama’s THE LIGHT WE CARRY: OVERCOMING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES, will be released globally on November 15, 2022.  

 In this new book, Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles—the earned wisdom that helps her continue to “become.” She details her most valuable practices, like “starting kind,” “going high,” and assembling a “kitchen table” of trusted friends and mentors. With trademark humor, candor, and compassion, she also explores issues connected to race, gender, and visibility, encouraging readers to work through fear, find strength in community, and live with boldness. 

Additional information about THE LIGHT WE CARRY is available at www.michelleobamabooks.com .  

“I am so excited to share that I will be heading across the country soon to talk with you all about my new book, THE LIGHT WE CARRY. I’m looking forward to making some new connections—and of course, seeing some familiar faces from the last tour,” said Mrs. Obama.  

 “This book means so much to me—it’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty. On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.” 

“Following the incredible success of her BECOMING Book Tour, we are honored to be working with Mrs. Obama again to bring THE LIGHT WE CARRY Tour to live audiences across the US this fall,” said Tara Traub, Live Nation’s SVP of Global Touring. “We are thrilled to be part of helping her share the practices and new pathways she’s created that have the power to create meaningful change and connect us to one another during difficult times.” 

THE LIGHT WE CARRY Tour: In Conversation with Michelle Obama 2022 Dates:   

About michelle obama                                                                                                                                  .

MICHELLE OBAMA served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor’s office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is the author of the #1 global bestseller Becoming and the #1 national bestseller American Grown . The Obamas currently live in Washington, D.C., and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.