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Barbra- Is She Worth It?

May 5, 2007

Yesterday the BBC reported that Barbra Streisand’s first UK gig in 13 years sold out in just 20 minutes. So what, you might be thinking. But bear in mind that the tickets range from £100 to £500. This begs the question, is she worth it? Is anyone worth this price, for that matter? True, Babs is a legendary performer, a Hollywood superstar as well as an underrated director. If you listen to the much maligned soundtrack to Yentl , you realise what power and range this woman has. Also, think about what she has done with Stephen Sondheim’s work; nobody can do “Putting It Together” quite like she does.

Her Jewish ’schtick’ and comedic talents go unchallenged and true, seeing her on stage would be a great experience. But, is it worth the top price of £500? Consider what you can buy with £500; a holiday, a car (albeit a shed), 50 Babs CDs, a trip to New York even. Yet, fans have clambered to snap up the tickets.

I like the lady herself and always have. The album Guilty remains pride of place in my record collection and I am not as the title suggests, ashamed of this. I love her films, even the mediocre ones and I welcomed Meet The Fockers, just to see her return to the silver screen. But I am going on a well earned holiday in July, instead of shelling out to see the Princess Of Tides. If you, like me adore the singing superstar but cannot justify paying these extortinate tickets prices, then there is a solution.

Keep your eyes open for the return of the wonderful Steve Brinberg as Simply Barbra. It will only cost you £15 and you will be laughing like a drain. I caught him at the Lowry last year and it was a real treat; so knowing and uncannily Babs- (click on my review here). If you are going to see the real McCoy, have a great time and if you need a companion, I’ll give you £15 for a ticket!

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