jimmie tramel of "tulsa world" said timberlake brought "cool factor" to bok center, and noted his "appeal is such that among those spotted walking into the arena was state senator and former university of tulsa football coach david rader." ed masley of "the arizona republic" said "there were plenty of breathtaking nature scenes projected on the scrims that dotted the arena," while "it felt more like a night at the club in downtown phoenix than a trip to payson," about timberlake he commented, "he's only gotten better, as he proved repeatedly in the course of a heavily choreographed performance. his sense of showmanship has also gotten stronger through the years."