The top-five concert tours for last week, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the
The top-five concert tours for last week, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week’s ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
v (1) One Direction: $4,893,871; $82.46
v (3) Katy Perry: $1,701,152; $100.05
v (4) Britney Spears: $1,414,701; $147.05
v (5) Luke Bryan: $1,208,556; $46.83
v (6) Enrique Iglesias/Pitbull: $1,198,905; $83.87
“American Country Countdown Awards” (8 p.m., Fox): Because America’s recording artists just do not have enough trophies in their cases, TV gives us the American Country Countdown Awards. This one celebrates country music’s biggest stars based on album sales and radio airplay.
“Ascension” (9 p.m., Syfy): “Ascension” is a spaced-out miniseries about a covert starship voyage launched by the U.S. government. When a woman mysteriously turns up dead, the passengers begin to question the true nature of their mission.
TV listings, B6
DVD RELEASES
Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers include:
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (PG): With Megan Fox and Will Arnett
“The Maze Runner” (PG-13): Starring Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario
“This Is Where I Leave You” (R): Starring Jason Bateman and Tina Fey
“Magic In the Moonlight” (PG-13): Starring Emma Stone and Colin Firth
“The Skeleton Twins” (R): Starring Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
‘Miracle on Easy Street’ giveaway
YOUNGSTOWN
The Vindicator and Easy Street Productions are giving away four tickets to “Miracle on Easy Street,” the holiday spectacular musical revue at Powers Auditorium this weekend, Friday through Sunday.
There will be four performances — Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. — and the winner can pick the one he wants to attend.
To win, go to the valley24 Facebook page and follow the rules. The contest will end Wednesday. The winner will be notified Wednesday afternoon.
‘Sinatra’ show at Winner theater
SHARON, PA.
Theatre on 3 will present “Christmas My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Winner Arts & Culture Center, 98 E. State St., downtown.
The musical revue includes 40 hit songs and stars Delila Danch, Renee DiAlesdro, Alison Schemrich and Anthony Ventura. Tickets are $15 to $30; go to accsharon.org or call 724-983-8222.
Salem calendar
SALEM
The 2015 Salem Historical Society calendar, which has scenes from the city’s monuments and memorials, is available at the SHS gift shop on Lundy Avenue, Salem Computer Center, Salem Chamber of Commerce and Farmers National Bank. Call 330-337-8514.