The Dream Within a Dream Tour was Britney Spears' fourth full-fledged, and second world, concert tour. Beginning in Columbus, Ohio on November 1, 2001 and ending July 28, 2002 during a controversial concert in Mexico City, the tour grossed over $53.7 million in the U.S.
The show was more elaborate and theatrical than her previous efforts. It featured a key-shaped stage that allowed easy view from all around the audience, various platforms including one that would circle Spears around part of the audience and a huge rain screen which poured more than 500 gallons of water. Ironically, her very last show in Mexico City was cancelled due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. The audience was heard booing Britney as she exited the stage.
Her Las Vegas performance was taped for a special which aired on HBO. The DVD titled Live from Las Vegas was later released thereform.
The tour won an Emmy Award in 2002.
