In response to the uproar in Italy over exorbitant ticket prices, Barbra Streisand has decided to nix a concert performance in Rome. Italian consumer groups cried foul at the ticket prices for the Rome concert originally scheduled for June 15th, stating that selling seats for between $200 to $1,200 was "absurd and shameful." The groups were hoping to raise enough ruckus to have Streisand suspended from using the stadium where the performance was to be held. And it sounds like Streisand and her peeps decided to forgo the concert altogether.
"We met with unexpected production delays," said a statement by tour promoter Michael Cohl posted on the Web site of Milano Concerti, the Italian organizer of the event."We deeply apologize to the fans in Rome," Cohl said in the statement, adding that ticket holders would be refunded and given the opportunity to book a spot for one of Streisand's other European concerts.
And in other news, I've somehow remembered to spell her name correctly today. You're welcome, Babs.
(Flynet)
An says:
"Barbra Streisand has decided to ... And in other news, I've somehow remembered to spell her name correctly today" . . . Um, are u sure about that? :)
Sarah says:
That is how Streisand spells her name, "Barbra"....& she's not worth $1200 a ticket. That's beyond ridiculous!!!!
http://www.barbrastreisand.com/
FreakyZ says:
I wouldn't pay two cents to see this haggy, saggy has-been.
Jason says:
All her earnings from these gigs went to various charities, she's the most productive singer alive.Get your facts straight before you trash what you dont like ! ( i doubt if she needs your two cents ! ).