Keith Urban Sets the Stage for World Tour

Posted: May 4th, 2009 at 5:43 pm | By: Alison Bonaguro

Keith Urban rehearsal Have you ever wondered how an artist spends the days leading up to a big tour? Does he pray? Do yoga? Hang with family? Probably all of the above for some. But for Keith Urban, he's been busy busy busy prepping his show. Specifically, the stage. "The actual physical stage we are performing on is designed to get me into the audience as easily as possible. I have a tendency to want to jump right into the audience and be part of them, and the way we've designed the stage makes that much easier for me," he hinted. And just how long does this 3,500-square foot custom-built stage take to build at each venue? Eight hours. It only takes three to break it down though. Watch for exhausted production crews coming soon to a city near you. The Escape Together World Tour kicks off Thursday (May 7) in Connecticut.

Photo credit: Guitar Monkey Tours / Jeff Johnson

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Melissa says:

Posted: May 4th, 2009 at 5:55 pm

Oh my goodness. I really, really want to see Keith in concert again but he’s not coming to a city near me :( He always puts on the best shows.
MiaT says:

Posted: May 4th, 2009 at 6:47 pm

I am sure this will be he show of the year Alison! He always gives 100+% for the fans & always seems to have a great time.
Nikki says:

Posted: May 4th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

I cannot wait to see this show!!! May 30th is not getting here fast enough LoL!
Kimberly says:

Posted: May 5th, 2009 at 6:33 am

I have seen Keith every time he has come to Cleveland, OH on his own and with Kenny… He puts on the best concerts I have ever been to and I have been to alot. We are flying to Chicago to see him in May then will see him again when he comes to Cleveland, OH in Aug.
Kimberly
Lioness says:

Posted: May 5th, 2009 at 7:45 am

Nikki…..I will be seeing him on May 30th too!! WAHOOO!! So excited!
CJT says:

Posted: May 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am

Keith’s shows are outstanding.
Teresa says:

Posted: May 5th, 2009 at 5:46 pm

i’m escaping to the Roanoke show!!!
and i know it will be aussome!
Ms. Feathers says:

Posted: May 5th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Hey Teresa, Me too! Roanoke on the 29th! Woot! See ya there!
Matt says:

Posted: May 6th, 2009 at 6:59 am

I’m seein’ him in 3 days! Bring it on, Keith brotha’!
Jackie says:

Posted: May 6th, 2009 at 5:11 pm

Don’t forget the UK - I still keep checking to see if Keith is planning to bring the tour here.
Ms. Feathers says:

Posted: May 7th, 2009 at 8:45 am

Jackie - I the other day heard that a European leg of the tour was recently announced/posted at Keith’s official site - “Keith Urban dot Net”. I think for the fall. Hooray for our European Urbanite Pals!
karen says:

Posted: May 7th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

i what to see keith urban in houston
Lilith says:

Posted: September 21st, 2009 at 2:53 pm

We saw 5 semi trailer units go through Salmon Arm, BC on the 17th all with the words Keith Urban World Tour. Thought you’d like to know.