Surprise, Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular - Part 1

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SURPRISE, OPRAH! A FAREWELL SPECTACULAR - PART 1

may 23, 2011

Oprah and Tom Hanks at Chicago's United Center

The greatest, grandest, most spectacular surprise ever...and Oprah has no idea! See living legends, once-in-a-lifetime performances, Ultimate Viewers and the ultimate tribute. A two-day farewell event.

"Over the Rainbow"

Watch Jackie Evancho, Josh Groban and Patti LaBelle perform the signature song from The Wizard of Oz.

Oprah Show Babies

Dakota Fanning and some of our youngest Ultimate Viewers reveal how Oprah has impacted their lives.

Beyoncé's Tribute

Beyoncé electrifies the crowd with a performance of her new single, "Run the World (Girls)."

EXCLUSIVES

International Inspiration

Women across the globe—from Africa to Afghanistan—share what Oprah means to them.

Soldiers' Salute

Members of the armed forces in Iraq express how Oprah's message inspires them.

Surprise Spectacular,
Part 2

It's not over yet! See more living legends during Part 2 of Oprah's farewell spectacular.

Sign Oprah's Guest Book

What has The Oprah Show meant to you? Say your farewell to Oprah and the show.

Oprah's Video Diaries

See what Oprah has been saying about the last episodes of The Oprah Show.

The Oprah Show Finale

Oprah steps onto the stage for the last time to share her greatest lessons.

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Special thanks to the United Center for hosting Oprah's farewell spectacular
To support First Book, visit FirstBook.org
Special thanks to Yamaha for donating musical instruments
To find out more about Women for Women International, visit WomenforWomen.org
Josh Groban's tour Straight to You began in May 2011, and Patti LaBelle's tour began in June 2011. Tickets are available now
Rascal Flatts' album Nothing Like This is available now, and their tour Flatts Fest 2011 began June 11, 2011
Beyoncé's new album, 4, is available in stores now
Sade's tour with special guest John Legend began May 29, 2011
Jackie Evancho's album Dream with Me is available in stores now

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