Someone started this same thread on the backstage board. Of course, we hardcore fans would be there for the band and a bare stage but let's be honest, Bon Jovi as a live act as built their reputation on the "show" aspect of a show. Think about SWW, with Jon flying from a wire, or NJ with the super long catwalk, or TD with the big blow up characters, or OWN with the replica of the Empire State building. They have never been a bare stage act.

Greensboro tickets were $79.50 this tour, I don't find that outrageous and the other shows (bar Pru and now MSG) have had ticket prices that are very much in line. Also, everyone acts like the top ticket price are for all the seats in the arena, it is not, it represents about 10-15% of the total tickets that will be sold.

And gross doesn't go in anyone's pocket it's net or profit. And if I had to guess, Bruce will make more money on his tour with less dates and lower ticket prices because of the lower costs incurred to put on a show. But, again, a Bruce fan doesn't expect a big elaborate production because he's never done shows that way.

Unless something has changed yet again, I have heard there will be at least 2 Boston dates but don't hold me to that, lol!

deb