Cyndi Lauper Closes Farewell Tour with Cher, Joni Mitchell, John Legend at Hollywood Bowl

Cyndi Lauper concluded her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour with a star-studded final concert at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring special guests such as Joni Mitchell, Cher, John Legend, SZA, Trombone Shorty, and Jake Wesley Rogers. Highlights included a rare live appearance by Mitchell performing her song "Carey" alongside Lauper, John Legend joining on "Time After Time," and SZA contributing to "True Colors." The finale featured Lauper and Cher performing the iconic "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." Lauper, who announced her retirement from touring due to the physical demands of travel, expressed gratitude and celebration with the audience and her guests. The farewell tour has been a significant moment in Lauper's nearly 50-year career, and she is expected to appear next at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. The emotional concert featured a mix of classic hits and collaborations that celebrated Lauper's enduring influence in music.