Dunham, Seinfeld, et al. Embark on Comedy Tours in 2011

By: Dec. 30, 2010
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2011 is set to be a big year for comedians who will embark on tours during the year, according to data from the TicketNetwork exchange.* Topping the list of highest grossing stand-up comedians is ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, whose Identity Crisis Tour will appear in cities all throughout the United States. An overall average ticket price of $105 will make Dunham an affordable option for those deciding which show to see.

Following behind Dunham is classic observational comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Third in the lineup is the ever-popular trio of Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Bill Engvall. Below are the top ten comedy tours for the beginning of 2011, ranked by total revenue so far for each performer. Also listed is the current overall average ticket price for each act:

Top Ten Comedy Tours for 2011*

Comedian(s)   Average Ticket Price
     
-Jeff Dunham   $105
-Jerry Seinfeld   $155
-Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the   $128
Cable Guy & Bill Engvall    
-Daniel Tosh   $124
-Ron White   $131
-Brian Regan   $99
-Lewis Black   $135
-Lisa Lampanelli   $106
-Bill Cosby   $136
-George Lopez   $118

*As of 12/29/2010 1:30 p.m. EST. Prices may fluctuate based on market demand.

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