Acrobatics during Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour.
Cirque du Soleil is successful in Asia. The company's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour grossed more than $13.5 million in its 12 shows at Osaka-Jo (Japan) Hall. High ticket prices helped build the big gross, with seats starting at $123. The tour heads to Taipei (Taiwan) Arena on June 28, then to Olympic Park in Seoul, Korea, July 10.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers grossed more in one show at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario, than in six shows at The Fonda in Los Angeles. The Canadian show on June 18 grossed more than $700,000 with ticket prices ranging $32-$120; whereas tickets for the smaller venue provided a more intimate venue and had a higher price tag of $79-$130. Both shows were co-promoted by Goldenvoice and AEG Live. The group heads to Summerfest at Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wis., June 28, then to Target Center in Minneapolis the next night.
HOT TICKETS is a weekly summary of the top acts and ticket sales as reported to VT PULSE. Following are the top 20 concerts and events, the top 5 in each seating capacity category, which took place between June 5-26.
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15,001 or More Seats |
10,001-15,000 Seats |
5,001-10,000 Seats |
5,000 or Fewer Seats |
1) Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil
2) Rolling Stones
3) Rolling Stones
4) Rolling Stones 5) International Ice Hockey Canada vs. USA |
1) Jesus Christ Superstar 2) Iron Maiden
3) Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
4) Cirque de Soleil Quidam 5) Mary J Blige |
1) Steve Miller Band
2) Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds Five, Guster 3) Widespread Panic
4) Juanes 5) Scooby Doo Live – Musical Mysteries |
1) Catch Me If You Can
2) American Idiot
3) Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
4) West Side Story 5) Daniel Tosh |
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The Weekly Hot Tickets chart is compiled by Daniel Gray. To submit reports, e-mail HotTickets@venuestoday.com or fax to (714) 378-0040. | |||