Back to the Beginning: Danity Kane’s Untold Chapter Comes Home to New York City

Jan 2

New York City has always been woven into Danity Kane’s DNA. It is the city where the group was formed, where their story first unfolded in front of millions, and where so many fans began watching their journey in real time. So it felt only right that the Untold Chapter Tour landed back in Manhattan, inside the historic walls of Webster Hall, for a sold-out, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling night that felt more like a homecoming than a concert.

From the start, this tour carried intrigue. Marketed with three silhouettes instead of names, fans were left guessing which members would take the stage. It was a strategic and symbolic move, mirroring the many lives Danity Kane has lived over the years. The group went from five members to four, then three, a pivot to a duo era, and there was a period when they disbanded altogether and became solo artists. Yet for fans who watched their formation on Making the Band, the connection has always felt deeply personal. Many in the crowd have followed the group from inception, which made this tour feel less like a reunion and more like a shared milestone.

Pop singer Jules Liesl opened the evening backed by two dancers, delivering pop princess energy with confidence and attitude. Her set was playful, stylish, and fun, setting the tone before the emotional weight of the night fully settled in.

Danity Kane opened their set with “Hold Me Down,” emerging in striking red outfits as individual spotlights revealed Aundrea Fimbres, D. Woods, and Aubrey O'Day one by one. Joined by male backup dancers, the trio immediately commanded the stage with sharp choreography, live vocals, and undeniable chemistry. As the night unfolded, they transitioned into animal print looks and later crisp all-white ensembles, each outfit change marking a new chapter of the story they were telling. It was clear that the muscle memory kicked in almost instantly. Every step and harmony felt instinctual, as if their bodies never forgot.

The setlist leaned heavily into fan favorites and emotional anchors. “One Shot,” the theme song from Making the Band, landed with extra weight in the city where it all began. “Ride for You,” “Poetry,” “Is Anybody Listening,” and a “Secret Place” interlude carried the audience through waves of nostalgia. When “Showstopper” hit, the room erupted. Fans shouted every lyric word for word, at times so loudly that their voices overtook the microphones onstage.

Another standout moment came during “Bad Girl.” What once felt like a rebellious anthem now reads as reclamation. The performance was less about attitude and more about ownership. After everything they have endured, the trio stood firmly in their power, delivering the song with confidence shaped by growth, accountability, and survival. It felt like a declaration that they had taken their power back, not in spite of their journey, but because of it.

One of the loudest reactions of the night came when they broke into the iconic one two step choreography from Making the Band. In seconds, the crowd was transported back in time, reliving the moments that first made them fall in love with the group.

The emotional core of the show lived in the quiet moments between songs. Aubrey shared that New York now feels foreign to her, a place that once defined her but no longer feels the same. She spoke candidly about pain, accountability, and how running from hurt only allows it to follow you. She explained that the Untold Chapter is rooted in facing yourself honestly. She then read from journal entries she wrote when she first arrived in New York to film Making the Band. The vulnerability was raw and unfiltered. After years of public scrutiny, watching her stand in her truth with resilience and poise was deeply moving.

D. Woods shifted the energy with humor and warmth, joking with the crowd and showing love to the city she still calls home. She shared a full-circle moment that drew cheers from the audience. Years ago, she worked coat check at Webster Hall. Now, she was standing on its stage performing to a sold-out crowd. She shouted out friends and family in attendance, reminisced about her days attending NYU, and gave a city roll call that felt like a love letter to New York. She also performed an original song, reminding the audience of her artistry beyond the group.

Aundrea thanked the crowd for their continued support and shared that she had reached out to Aubrey, admitting she missed performing. That conversation planted the seed for this tour. After stepping away from the industry to care for family illness, she explained that now, with her family healthy, she felt ready to return to the stage. Her presence felt grounding, intentional, and deeply sincere.

One of the most touching moments of the night came when a video montage played across the screens, accompanied by a voiceover from Shannon Bex. Though not physically on this tour, her message reminded fans that her love remains and that their support has always mattered. Even in absence, her spirit was still very much present in the room.

Playful moments balanced the emotion throughout the set. During “Strip Tease,” a fan was brought onstage and placed in a chair as the dancers performed, sending the crowd into screams. Aubrey and Aundrea shared a joyful moment during “Lemonade,” complete with a dance break that felt spontaneous and fun. “Secret Place” returned later in the set, and D. Woods delivered an original song keeping the energy high.

The encore sealed the night. “Damaged” rang through Webster Hall before the three women came together in a group hug, assuring the crowd they were no longer damaged. It was a simple gesture, but one that carried immense emotional weight.

The Untold Chapter Tour was filled with nostalgia, healing, and genuine connection. A sold out room packed with fans who have supported these women from the very beginning sang so loudly that the walls shook. This was not about rewriting history. It was about owning it. In the city where everything started 20 years ago, Danity Kane returned not to relive the past, but to stand fully in who they are now, together.