Former stars of the The Bachelor and The Bachelorette Ben Higgins and Becca Kufrin will co-host the upcoming nationwide tour, The Bachelor Live on Stage. Announced earlier this year, the tour is the latest extension of the Bachelor Nation franchise that's meant to provide something new and exciting for every Bachelor fan. As two of the most recognizable sweethearts from Bachelor Nation, Kufrin and Higgins will bring the romance of the successful reality series to cities across the US.
First announced during the Men Tell All special on Hannah Brown's season of The Bachelorette, The Bachelor Live on Stage is designed as the ultimate fan experience that packs the season-long drama of the show into one jam-packed evening. Each individual show will feature one local bachelor who will be introduced to local women from the audience. The participants will play games, engage in challenges, and attend onstage dates in an effort to get to know each other throughout the evening. The audience members will participate in the journey by asking questions and cheering for their favorite women throughout the night. The live show will follow the format of The Bachelor season, including the coveted first impression rose. At the end of the night, the local bachelor will hand out the final rose to the woman he's most compatible with.
Although Higgins was announced as the host of the live stage tour back in July, MagicSpace Entertainment and Producers Mark Swanhart and Guy Phillips recently announced the Kufrin will join him as the show's co-host. “The Bachelor experience changed my life in the most amazing ways," said Kufrin, "so being able to visit cities around the country and allowing others to feel that unique energy, positivity, hope and love (fingers crossed) is something so truly special." While she's certainly excited to share the heartbreak and happiness of The Bachelor journey with fans around the country, she has also received plenty of enthusiastic support from her co-host. “Sharing the stage with one of the most beloved Bachelorettes is an honor," Higgins said. "I am thrilled that Becca and I will be co-hosting this tour together!”
The Bachelor Live on Stage kicks off on February 13, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. From there, the show will travel to 66 cities across the US, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. In addition to the newly announced hosts, Kendra Scott has come on board as the tour's presenting sponsor. The brand will host a launch party with Kufrin and Higgins, and plans to bring exciting surprises to the audience throughout the tour, including pre-show parties in their local stores, pop-up shops, and ticket giveaways.
When it comes to expanding their franchise, the sky is the limit for Bachelor Nation. What started with The Bachelor has quickly grown into various spin-offs, including The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. This latest live tour is yet another attempt to capitalize on the popularity of this reality TV franchise, but it takes things one step further by allowing dedicated Bachelor Nation fans to join in on the fun and embark on their own journey of love. Who knows? Maybe these relationships will last longer than the majority of Bachelor Nation couples.
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