NEW YORK, NY (CPI) - Barbra Streisand has broken records at all 5 venues she has played to date on her 2006 Streisand Tour. Her latest top grossing records were set at the Verizon Center in Washington and Bell Centre in Montreal, coming on the heels of those she recently set in Philadelphia and Columbus. Additionally, her October 9th appearance at Madison Square Garden was the third highest grossing ever, exceeded only by her own September 2000 shows. She now holds the record for all three of the highest grossing shows in the venue's long history. Streisand, who has received rave reviews, will play Toronto October 17th and 20th, the tour will then continue with dates in Boston, Minneapolis, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, Atlantic City, Chicago, San Jose, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
Barbra Streisand is the music industry's No 1 best-selling female artist with 50 Gold, 30 Platinum and 13 Multi-Platinum albums to her credit. She is second in the all-time charts, ahead of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, exceeded only by Elvis. She continues to be the highest-selling female recording artist ever. Streisand remains the only artist to receive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, Cable Ace, and Peabody Awards, and the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Streisand tickets scalped below face value
Streisand tickets scalped below face value
Oct. 17, 2006. 02:30 PM
TIM LAI
STAFF REPORTER
Scalpers who stood out in the downpour outside the Air Canada Centre today said tickets to the sold out Barbara Streisand concert tonight were readily available.
While he wouldn’t give a specific price, one scalper said tickets would probably go below face value, as he sat in his black Maserati counting green bills.
Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster originally ranged from $85-$550.
A number of luxury cars drove up to the ACC and made a deal with the scalpers in their vehicle to avoid the rain. Meanwhile, tickets were still selling online at eBay and Craigslist. One seller, who had no bids on eBay, was asking $1,200 for a pair of floor seats, while others were offering the tickets for face value or even below.
Tickets for the second show Friday were also selling for near face value.
Oct. 17, 2006. 02:30 PM
TIM LAI
STAFF REPORTER
Scalpers who stood out in the downpour outside the Air Canada Centre today said tickets to the sold out Barbara Streisand concert tonight were readily available.
While he wouldn’t give a specific price, one scalper said tickets would probably go below face value, as he sat in his black Maserati counting green bills.
Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster originally ranged from $85-$550.
A number of luxury cars drove up to the ACC and made a deal with the scalpers in their vehicle to avoid the rain. Meanwhile, tickets were still selling online at eBay and Craigslist. One seller, who had no bids on eBay, was asking $1,200 for a pair of floor seats, while others were offering the tickets for face value or even below.
Tickets for the second show Friday were also selling for near face value.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
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