TicketsNow Entertainment Index for January Charts Top Events in Sports, Concerts and Theater to Kickoff 2012

TicketsNow Entertainment Index for January Charts Top Events in Sports, Concerts and Theater to Kickoff 2012

- Basketball and Extreme Sports Capture Sports List -

- Classic Rockers and Country Legends Lead Concert Category -

- Broadway Hits and Family Fun Star in Theater Group -

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TicketsNow, Ticketmaster's resale marketplace, took a look at what fans of live entertainment are most excited to see in the upcoming year.

According to the TicketsNow Entertainment Index for January, the LA Lakers were a slam-dunk, capturing the #1 spot in both the sports category and for events overall. In music, the long-anticipated Van Halen reunion tour topped the chart; and in theater, Tony Award-winner The Book of Mormon was the month's strongest performer.

Following are the category leaders according to the TicketsNow Entertainment Index for January 2012:

Top Events Overall for January 2012

1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. BCS National Championship
3. Van Halen
4. Miami Heat
5. New York Knicks
6. Monster Jam
7. New York Rangers
8. Coldplay
9. The Book of Mormon
10. Wicked

Sports Ticket Sales for January 2012

1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. BCS National Championship
3. Miami Heat
4. New York Knicks
5. Monster Jam

Concert Ticket Sales for January 2012

1. Van Halen
2. Coldplay
3. Red Hot Chili Peppers
4. Nickelback
5. George Strait

Top Theater Ticket Sales for January 2012

1. The Book of Mormon
2. Wicked
3. Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson The Immortal Tour
4. Fresh Beat Band
5. Ringling Bros B&B Circus

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