The 67-year-old "Born in the USA" songwriter had hoped to root out scalpers — who are endemic at high-profile shows — by embracing a new fan verification program of ticket giant Ticketmaster.
Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday announced he would extend a run of intimate Broadway shows into 2018 after fans quickly snatched up tickets.
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“The Boss,” one of the music world’s top touring attractions who is famous for his marathon shows before packed arenas, will play five concerts a week at the 960-seat Walter Kerr Theatre starting on October 3.
As tickets went on sale and sold out Wednesday, Springsteen said that his residency would run through February 3 — more than two months longer than originally planned.
The 67-year-old “Born in the USA” songwriter had hoped to root out scalpers — who are endemic at high-profile shows — by embracing a new fan verification program of ticket giant Ticketmaster.
Under the plan, recently embraced as well by Taylor Swift, fans need to sign up in advance for a code to buy tickets.
Nonetheless, ticket resale sites on Wednesday were already offering seats to Springsteen shows on Broadway for thousands of dollars.
Source: G Entertainment
