FM Billboard Boxscore - top concerts

kak125 · #1 03-18-2009, 02:51 PM

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart...lBhJ!-83875404

FM is making some pretty good cash on this tour so far

1 Elton John & Billy Joel Time Warner Cable Arena
Charlotte, N.C.
March 7, 2009
$1,913,847
17,908 /
17,908
1 /
1
$175, $49.50
Live Nation

2 Cher The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, Nev.
March 10-11, 14-15, 2009
$1,912,403
13,124 /
15,069
4 /
0
$250, $175, $140, $95
Concerts West/AEG Live

3 Cher The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, Nev.
March 3-4, 7-8, 2009
$1,844,510
12,606 /
14,909
4 /
0
$250, $175, $140, $95
Concerts West/AEG Live

4 Fleetwood Mac Allstate Arena
Rosemont, Ill.
March 5, 2009
$1,476,642
13,712 /
13,990
1 /
0
$149.50, $49.50
Live Nation

5 Fleetwood Mac Xcel Energy Center
St. Paul, Minn.
March 3, 2009
$1,241,491
12,046 /
18,341
1 /
0
$149.50, $49.50
Live Nation

6 Fleetwood Mac Mellon Arena
Pittsburgh, Pa.
March 1, 2009
$1,148,633
11,854 /
13,075
1 /
0
$149.50, $49.50
Live Nation

7 Anita Baker Radio City Music Hall
New York, N.Y.
Feb. 13-14, 2009
$886,510
10,460 /
11,870
2 /
0
$125, $85, $50, $40
MSG Entertainment/The Bowery Presents

8 Paul Simon Beacon Theatre
New York, N.Y.
Feb. 13-14, 2009
$843,310
5,570 /
5,570
2 /
2
$260, $185, $160, $75
MSG Entertainment

9 Celtic Woman Radio City Music Hall
New York, N.Y.
March 13-14, 2009
$545,566
9,625 /
11,870
2 /
0
$73.50, $68.50, $53.50, $43.50
MSG Entertainment/Madstone Productions

10 Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker Sommet Center
Nashville, Tenn.
March 14, 2009
$511,746
13,526 /
13,526
1 /
1
$49.75, $34.75
Live Nation

michelej1 · #2 03-18-2009, 03:09 PM

Wow. I wonder if Elton and Bette Midler gross more or less than Cher when they perform at Caesar's. Wonder how Stevie did in comparison when she was there.

I am surprised that Anita Baker is that high up. I didn't know she could attract a crowd like that. I guess I just thought she fell by the wayside after Rapture.

Michele

HejiraNYC · #3 03-18-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

Wow. I wonder if Elton and Bette Midler gross more or less than Cher when they perform at Caesar's. Wonder how Stevie did in comparison when she was there.

I am surprised that Anita Baker is that high up. I didn't know she could attract a crowd like that. I guess I just thought she fell by the wayside after Rapture.

Michele

After Mama's first residency at Caesars, I believe they dubbed it a "sellout" even though eyewitness accounts suggested otherwise. The official box office receipts were put at something like 1.1 million- not too shabby, all things considered.

I suspect even Celine would be playing half-empty shows in this economic climate, so I think Cher is doing exceptionally well, all things considered. I suspect Bette is seeing some empty seats too.

upontheventura · #4 03-18-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

After Mama's first residency at Caesars, I believe they dubbed it a "sellout" even though eyewitness accounts suggested otherwise. The official box office receipts were put at something like 1.1 million- not too shabby, all things considered.

I suspect even Celine would be playing half-empty shows in this economic climate, so I think Cher is doing exceptionally well, all things considered. I suspect Bette is seeing some empty seats too.

You have no idea how much i love that you call Stevie Mama. I LOVE it so much. I don't know why. But it is perfect.

StreetAngel86 · #5 03-21-2009, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upontheventura

You have no idea how much i love that you call Stevie Mama. I LOVE it so much. I don't know why. But it is perfect.

welcome to the Mama!love club

HejiraNYC · #6 03-25-2009, 02:27 PM

1 Clouseau Sportpaleis
Antwerp, Belgium
Dec. 5-27, 2008
$5,126,134
136,911 /
141,488
10 /
0
$45.70, $39.35, $33, $22.85
PSE Belgium

2 Coldplay, Mercury Rev, Decoder Ring Acer Arena
Sydney, Australia
March 11-12, 14-15, 2009
$4,703,392
59,391 /
59,391
4 /
4
$89.59, $70.39
Chugg Entertainment

3 Fleetwood Mac Allstate Arena
Rosemont, Ill.
March 5-6, 2009
$2,382,027
24,796 /
28,044
2 /
0
$149.50, $49.50
Live Nation

4 Elton John & Billy Joel Philips Arena
Atlanta, Ga.
March 14, 2009
$2,049,955
18,883 /
18,883
1 /
1
$181, $55.50
Live Nation

5 Billy Joel & Elton John U.S. Bank Arena
Cincinnati, Ohio
March 10, 2009
$1,914,327
16,065 /
16,065
1 /
1
$180, $54.50
Live Nation

6 Cher The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, Nev.
March 17-18, 20-21, 2009
$1,911,450
13,095 /
15,166
4 /
1
$250, $175, $140, $95
Concerts West/AEG Live

7 Van Morrison The WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden
New York, N.Y.
Feb. 27-28, 2009
$1,864,340
10,668 /
10,668
2 /
2
$350, $300, $200, $90
MSG Entertainment

8 Fleetwood Mac Verizon Center
Washington, D.C.
March 10, 2009
$1,605,006
14,468 /
14,468
1 /
1
$149.50, $49.50
Live Nation

9 Fleetwood Mac TD Banknorth Garden
Boston, Mass.
March 11, 2009
$1,292,161
13,005 /
17,388
1 /
0
$149.50, $49.50
Live Nation

10 Metallica, Machine Head, The Sword Sportpaleis
Antwerp, Belgium
March 5, 2009
$1,254,264
17,788 /
17,788
1 /
1
$74.01, $61.47
Live Nation

Looks like one sellout (DC) so far on this tour...

StandbackStevie · #7 03-25-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upontheventura

You have no idea how much i love that you call Stevie Mama. I LOVE it so much. I don't know why. But it is perfect.

i do too i love i do think it fits too so I do hope to see Mama Nicks at the barnes and noble union square location in NYC Im so excited and bummed cause i have to leave later to go to get there but will take train its quicker and cheaper and just hope mama gets her rest it will be a long night..lol next tuesday on the release of her live in chicago cd/dvd im so stoked

wolfontherun · #8 03-18-2009, 03:25 PM

Stevie Nicks is a huge draw. Without her there would be no FM. Just sayin!

MacMan · #9 03-18-2009, 03:44 PM

I'm surprised they didn't show both Rosemont shows combined in that total. They usually do that if there's multiple dates at one venue one right after the other.

LukeA · #10 03-18-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacMan

I'm surprised they didn't show both Rosemont shows combined in that total. They usually do that if there's multiple dates at one venue one right after the other.

This is true. But, methinks that no one involved (FM/Live Nation/venue) wanted to acknowledge that only ~4500 tickets were purchased (including the discounted ones) to the Friday show.

LukeA · #11 03-18-2009, 04:12 PM

Generally speaking, the tour appears to be running at 60-65% capacity... and that's even with the deep discounted/unpublished ticket prices for almost all the dates.

John Run · #12 03-18-2009, 05:33 PM

Azoff built this deal and if Live Nation does not want to admit mediorce sales then too bad...However the band is doing just fine. Their guarantees are substantial considering the current economic climate and competition for the entertainment dollar. Live Nation may be taking a beating, but Stevie, Lindsey, Mick & John are doing just fine with this tour.