Breaks House Records in Philadelphia and Columbus for Top Grossing Concert

Breaks House Records in Philadelphia and Columbus for Top Grossing Concert

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbra Streisand kicked off her 20 date concert tour in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, followed by a date in Columbus on Oct. 6, breaking the house record for top grossing concert for both venues. Streisand, who has received rave reviews, will play Madison Square Garden tonight and a second show on the 11th. The tour will then continue with dates in Washington D.C., Montreal, Toronto, Boston, Minneapolis, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, Atlantic City, Chicago, San Jose, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.

Barbra Streisand is the music industry's #1 best-selling female artist with 50 Gold, 30 Platinum and 13 Multi-Platinum albums to her credit. She is second in the all-time charts, ahead of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, exceeded only by Elvis. She continues to be the highest-selling female recording artist ever. Streisand remains the only artist to receive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, Cable Ace, and Peabody Awards, and the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.

Il Divo has become the most successful International musical break-out story of the past few years, selling more than 12 million albums. Conquering the hearts of fans and the charts of nations all around the world, the group has garnered some 80 gold and platinum awards in 33 countries. Their first two albums, Il Divo and Ancora, achieved 26 #1 chart positions internationally, including at #1 debut in the United States.

For Official Fan Club, Tour and Ticket Information visit:
http://www.barbrastreisand.com/

For special VIP Packages, visit: http://www.cpitour.com/

Contact:
Ken Sunshine: (212) 691-2800
Sunshine@Kensunshineconsultants.com

Dick Guttman: (310) 246-4600

Claire Mercuri: (212) 833-5121
claire.mercuri@sonybmg.com

Fran Curtis: (212) 445-8423 (For CPI)
fcurtis@rogersandcowan.com

Source: CPI

CONTACT: Ken Sunshine, +1-212-691-2800,
Sunshine@Kensunshineconsultants.com, or Dick Guttman, +1-310-246-4600, or
Claire Mercuri, +1-212-833-5121, or claire.mercuri@sonybmg.com, or Fran Curtis
for CPI, +1-212-445-8423, fcurtis@rogersandcowan.com

Web site: http://www.barbrastreisand.com/
http://www.cpitour.com/

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