FM Billboard Boxscore - top concerts

[upontheventura]

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.

[Nico]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

$250+ to see Paul Simon and Cher??? Wow... we only thought we had it rough with FM's ticket prices.

You all will pelt me but I saw Paul Simon in concert and I would absolutely pay that amount to see him again. His show was unbelievable. Cher? I'd only go if someone invited me...and that's if they were cheaper too. I'm not really into her.

[StreetAngel86]

Originally Posted by wolfontherun

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

hmmm
looks like a troll
talks like a troll...

we've heard it enuff already

[kennation]

Originally Posted by StreetAngel86

hmmm
looks like a troll
talks like a troll...

we've heard it enuff already

Takes one, to know ...

[StreetAngel86]

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]

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]

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

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

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

Capacities listed in Billboard/Pollstar reporting are often manipulated to make it look like a show sold out clean (or didn't bomb as badly as it did).

[skcin]

I am actually pretty impressed that they're making this much - most of the other acts on this last were either for more than 1 show, or for more than 1 band on the bill.

[MacMan]

Another From Billboard Boxscore:

20. Fleetwood Mac
Palace of Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills, Mich.
March 8, 2009
$808,994
11,338 /
12,515
1 /
0
$149.50, $79.50, $49.50
Live Nation/Palace Sports & Entertainment

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by MacMan

Another From Billboard Boxscore:

20. Fleetwood Mac
Palace of Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills, Mich.
March 8, 2009
$808,994
11,338 /
12,515
1 /
0
$149.50, $79.50, $49.50
Live Nation/Palace Sports & Entertainment

OUCH LOTS of deep discounted tickets sold for that one... and STILL poorly attended

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by LukeA

OUCH LOTS of deep discounted tickets sold for that one... and STILL poorly attended

Yes, as an eyewitness to this, I can tell you that I was upgraded from my upper level seat to a $150 lower level. This show, while I felt was the best of the 12 I saw, was also probably the most poorly attended. Some of this can probably be attributed to the terrible weather in the Detroit area that day, but not all.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by LukeA

OUCH LOTS of deep discounted tickets sold for that one... and STILL poorly attended

Doesn't that mean there were only 1000 empty seats? Am I misunderstanding it? I don't think that's that bad. Boston had like 5000.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by skcin

Doesn't that mean there were only 1000 empty seats? Am I misunderstanding it? I don't think that's that bad. Boston had like 5000.

Well, what happened was that when they upgraded me, there was a entire 3 section area in the upper level opposite the stage that was blocked off with a curtain save for like the first 4 or 5 rows.

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by skcin

Doesn't that mean there were only 1000 empty seats? Am I misunderstanding it? I don't think that's that bad. Boston had like 5000.

Capacities are easily manipulated. The actual capacity (in the seating configuration that FM was using) at this venue is closer to 18000-18500.

The average ticket price is ~$71, which shows just how many tickets were sold at deep discounts.