Michelle Obama to stop by Chicago Theatre for ‘The Light We Carry’ tour

NEW YORK — Michelle Obama is planning a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” with a stop at her hometown’s Chicago Theatre in December.

The tour is set to begin in mid-November in Washington, D.C., and end 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 on Nov. 18; Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on Dec. 3; the Chicago Theatre on Dec. 5; and San Francisco’s Masonic on Dec. 10, before closing at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on Dec. 13.

The venues have seating capacities ranging roughly from 2,000 to 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 eventually sold 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. Any unsold tickets will be available to the general public starting Sept. 30.

Photos: Michelle Obama launches book tour at the United Center in 2018

Oprah Winfrey interviews Michelle Obama at the United Center, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

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Michelle Obama is introduced by Oprah at the United Center. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

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Michelle Obama hugs Oprah during the kickoff event for Obama’s new book “Becoming” at the United Center. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

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Oprah interviews former Michelle Obama at the United Center, Tuesday night, Nov. 13, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

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A most coveted shopping bag Tuesday night at the United Center. | Lynn Sweet

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama is introduced by Oprah. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

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Fans stream into the United Center for Michelle Obama’s book tour event. | Nader Issa/Sun-Times

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Oprah interviews Michelle Obama at the United Center, Tuesday night. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

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Oprah and Michelle Obama chat during the kickoff event for her book tour. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

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Oprah interviews former Michelle Obama at the United Center, Tuesday night, Nov. 13, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama is introduced by Oprah during the kickoff event for Obama’s new book “Becoming” at the United Center, Tuesday night, Nov. 13, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

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Fans stream into the United Center for Michelle Obama book tour event. | Nader Issa/Sun-Times

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Lauren Foster, 66, walks into the United Center for Michelle Obama’s book tour launch. | Nader Issa/Sun-Times

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Alexis White arrives at the United Center for Michelle Obama’s book tour event. | Nader Issa/Sun-Times

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The UC beckons everyone to Michelle Obama’s book tour kickoff. | Lynn Sweet/Sun-Times

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Valerie Jarrett arrives for Michelle Obama book tour event at the UC. | Lynn Sweet

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Souvenirs on sale at Michelle Obama book tour kickoff at the United Center. | Lynn Sweet

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VIP passes await very special guests at the UC. | Lynn Sweet

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Soon coming to a desk near you. | Lynn Sweet

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