Streisand not selling many tickets at $800 a pop

Regis Philbin · Jul 5th, 2006, 07:15 PM

Good grief, I wouldn't pay $8 to see her, let alone $800. Sheeeesh!!!! I wonder why they aren't selling???

http://www.fox23news.com/entertainme...0-F9B5D31E4E87

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Streisand Fans Unhappy With Tour Tix

Fans are turning their backs on Barbara Streisand's new tour because of outrageous ticket prices, according to reports.

The diva is struggling to sell out concerts where tickets cost up to $800 each and promoters are concerned, claims PageSix.com.

Fans are also annoyed the tour comes six years after her official 'farewell tour' and frustrated by Streisand's reluctance to commit to promised charity donations, which means ticket-buyers can't write off the cost as a tax deduction.

A source tells PageSix, "Some cities (like) Detroit, where they wanted to do two days, are less than 3,000 sold."

The site claims promoters are considering changing venues for the tour - which kicks off in October - and putting on shows in smaller auditoriums.

Streisand's tour spokesman Ken Sunshine insists the reports are false, blasting, "That is bull***t. Tickets are going through the moon."

Meanwhile, the 64-year-old is facing lawsuits from disgruntled fans who bought tickets to her 2000 tour believing it to be her last.

**Richard Tafoya** · Jul 5th, 2006, 07:20 PM

The Streisand tour is actually doing very well. The $800 seats are the middle-prices and always take a while to sell through with her audience.

The higher-end and lower-end seats generally go first with her, and that's exactly what's happened this time around.

**Annoyedlistner** · Jul 6th, 2006, 07:49 AM

Regis, what does this have to do with Politics?

**db44** · Jul 6th, 2006, 09:12 AM

Because of her stance, or at least it makes it Political enough for Brad.

I wouldn't pay $8 to see her either. I would think of paying $800 for front row seats for the Beach Boys though, even though Mike Love tends to be Republican... In other words, politics doesn't make me decide what artists I like.

Now I need to pre-order my tickets to Johnny Depp...

**pinky** · Jul 6th, 2006, 09:34 PM

Mike Love also can't sing a lick. I don't care that he's a Republican. I won't listen to him either way!

Jul 6th, 2006, 07:49 AM	#3
Annoyedlistner Moderately Annoyed Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,948	Regis, what does this have to do with Politics? __________________ “We must scrupulously guard the civil rights and civil liberties of all our citizens, whatever their background. We must remember that any oppression, any injustice, any hatred, is a wedge designed to attack our civilization.” FDR (1940)

Jul 6th, 2006, 09:12 AM	#4
db44 Shark bait, OOH-HA-HA! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Not in Kansas anymore!!! Posts: 20,747	Because of her stance, or at least it makes it Political enough for Brad. I wouldn't pay $8 to see her either. I would think of paying $800 for front row seats for the Beach Boys though, even though Mike Love tends to be Republican... In other words, politics doesn't make me decide what artists I like. Now I need to pre-order my tickets to Johnny Depp... __________________ In the end, only kindness matters.

Jul 5th, 2006, 07:20 PM	#2
Richard Tafoya Administrator Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Posts: 11,183	The Streisand tour is actually doing very well. The $800 seats are the middle-prices and always take a while to sell through with her audience. The higher-end and lower-end seats generally go first with her, and that's exactly what's happened this time around.

Jul 6th, 2006, 09:34 PM	#5
pinky Spoiler of All Fun Moderator Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: It's JERSEY, not Joisey Posts: 22,188	Mike Love also can't sing a lick. I don't care that he's a Republican. I won't listen to him either way!