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Making the Tour
Video by
NSYNC
ReleasedFebruary 6, 2001 (2001-02-06)
Genre
Length72 minutes
LabelJive
NSYNC video chronology
Live from Madison Square Garden
(2000) 		Making the Tour
(2001) 		PopOdyssey Live
(2002)

Making the Tour is the third VHS/DVD by NSYNC, issued on November 21, 2000, by Jive Records. The recording documents the rehearsals and backstages from their No Strings Attached Tour, the concert series promoting their March 2000 studio album.[1]

The release features concert footage interspersed with backstage segments and interviews. Production elements visible in the film include pyrotechnic effects, hydraulic stage lifts, and aerial rigging, consistent with the tour's technical specifications.

The video was certified platinum by the RIAA on March 9, 2001.

Background

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The video album documents the rehearsals and behind-the-scenes of *NSYNC's No Strings Attached Tour. The group initially mentioned the tour during an AOL group chat in late 1999, with JC Chasez revealing their plans.[2] It was officially announced on March 21, 2000—the same day as the album's release—with rehearsals starting shortly after.[3] Sponsored by MCY Music and Nabisco and produced by SFX Touring, the tour became an instant success, selling out all 50 initial dates and moving one million tickets on the first day.[4]

The tour later spawned an IMAX concert film and an exclusive MSN partnership for fan content.[5] It received positive to mixed reviews from music critics and fans who praised the band’s energy,[6] vocal talents,[6] and onstage persona.[7][8][9] It spanned 85 shows across North America between May and October 2000, with reported gross earnings exceeding $70 million.[10]

Rehearsals began in April 2000 at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Florida. Due to the closeness of their previous tour, the stage for this outing was very similar. However, the stage included new elements including pyrotechnics, stage lifts and aerial suspension.[11] These elements were the reason why the band opted to perform in stadiums and arenas instead of outdoor amphitheatres.[11] Lance Bass praised the show's spectacle, promising close audience interaction while keeping surprises under wraps.[12]

The tour was first documented on the MTV series, Making the Tour. It followed the band's process from song selection, wardrobe and rehearsals. A full length performance of "Space Cowboy (Yippie-Yi-Yay)" at the Tacoma Dome was shown during the show. The episode aired on July 16, 2000. The video album contained more planning and backstage footage, performances of "Bye Bye Bye" and "This I Promise You", along with the music videos from their current album.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[13]
KidzWorld[14]

The KidzWorld review praised some scenes, like the stressful moments (such as Justin worrying over the choreography) and the tour bus interactions, but felt some parts seemed staged for the cameras. Still, they considered the DVD a must-have for hardcore fans, showcasing the hard work behind the expensive shows. According to the critic, it has a positive vibe but nothing over-the-top—not "groundbreaking", just solid content for fans.[14]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."No Strings Attached Behind The Scenes" 
2."Bye Bye Bye (Live)" 
3."This I Promise You (Live)" 
4."Bye Bye Bye (Music Video)" 
5."This I Promise You (Music Video)" 
6."It's Gonna Be Me (Music Video)" 

Personnel

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Credits adapted from the back cover of the DVD Making the Tour.[15]

  • Management [Exclusive] – Johnny Wright
  • Supervised By [Executive Video] – Janet Kleinbaum

Charts

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Chart (2001) Peak
position
UK Video Charts[16] 8
US Billboard Top Music Videos[17] 1

Certifications

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Certifications and sales for Making the Tour
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[18] Platinum 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Catalogue no. Label Ref.
United States February 6, 2001 VHS 01241-41726-3 Jive Records [19]
February 13, 2001 DVD 01241-41726-9 [20]

References

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  1. ^ Botelho, Greg (4 September 2000). "In tune with 'N Sync: Live at Atlanta's Philips Arena". CNNfyi. CNN. Archived from the original on 2012-10-04. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
  2. ^ Gelman, Jason (22 March 2000). "'N Sync Announce 'No Strings Attached' Tour Dates & Party". Yahoo! Music. Yahoo! Inc. Archived from the original on 12 August 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
  3. ^ Coletti, Roger (April 20, 2000). "'NSYNC To Shoot New Video; Talks Tour". MTV News. Archived from the original on December 17, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  4. ^ Waddell, Ray; Christman, Ed (28 March 2000). "'N Sync Ticket Sales Soar". AllBusiness.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-21. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
  5. ^ Hiatt, Brian (November 30, 2000). "'NSYNC To Offer Exclusive Content To Fans Via Internet Service". MTV News. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Mervis, Scott (July 17, 2000). "'N Sync, no boy bland, sets crowd screaming". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on August 4, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  7. ^ Puckett, Sally (June 22, 2000). "'N Sync/Pink/Boyz 'N Girlz United". The Pitch. Archived from the original on 2021-08-26. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  8. ^ Ednalino, Percy (June 21, 2000). "45,000 cheer 'N Sync at Mile High". The Denver Post. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  9. ^ "More 'N Sync fan reviews". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. July 20, 2000. Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  10. ^ Hiatt, Brian (28 December 2000). "Tina Turner, 'NSYNC Had Year's Top-Grossing Tours". MTV News. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
  11. ^ a b Waddell, Ray (April 8, 2000). "The 'N Sync Way: 1 Million Tickets In One Day" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 15. pp. 1, 74. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  12. ^ Gelman, Jason (21 April 2000). "'N Sync Preparing For Tour And Filming New Video". Yahoo! Music. Yahoo! Inc. Archived from the original on 12 August 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
  13. ^ "Making of the Tour [Video/DVD] - *NSYNC | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 6 August 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  14. ^ a b "*NSYNC Making The Tour". Kidzworld. Archived from the original on 26 March 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  15. ^ NSYNC (2001). Making the Tour (DVD). United States: Jive Records. 01241-41726-9.
  16. ^ "Making the Tour". Official Charts. 21 July 2001. Archived from the original on 11 September 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  17. ^ "Top Music Videos". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 8. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 24 February 2001. p. 71. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  18. ^ "American video certifications – N SYNC – Making the Tour". Recording Industry Association of America.
  19. ^ "N Sync - Making the Tour [VHS]". Amazon. Archived from the original on 18 March 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  20. ^ "N Sync - Making the Tour [DVD]". Amazon. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
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