"It kind of worked that a whole lot of serendipity was involved," Reisenwitz said. "Sometimes we have a lot of options, sometimes we don't have a lot of options. As long as we are actively pursuing things, as long as we have our dates in Conte, something always comes up."
Although Reisenwitz declined to name a specific amount, she said that the cost of the comedy tour was high - greater than the $150,000 price of the Kanye West concert of 2006. Jennifer Castillo, UGBC president and A&S '08, said that the price rose due to production costs, including the additional comedians accompanying Ferrell. The UGBC has been budgeting for the comedy tour since it first realized it was a possibility and has planned accordingly throughout the year, Reisenwitz said.
"Beyond this, we're just looking at how big of a loss we're going to be hit with after this," said Reisenwitz. "We never really break even with these shows, and we never make a profit."
Events with heftier price tags come with pricier tickets. Tickets to last year's $85,000 Third Eye Blind concert sold for $15, but tickets for the comedy show will cost $30. Tickets will go on sale on Jan. 29 at 7 a.m. and may be purchased online. Students may purchase two tickets per BC ID. The event is closed to the general public. Tickets are general admission only, and Reisenwitz said there would be plenty of tickets available for all undergraduates.
Castillo said she had received a very positive response from students about the comedy show.
"People are talking about camping out the night before the show in order to ensure that they get good seats. Everyone seems really, really enthusiastic about it," Castillo said. "It's great when you have an artist who attracts so many different students, and you know it's going to sell out. I'm definitely looking forward to it."
Some students, however, voiced concerns regarding the comedy tour. While many students were enthusiastic about the show, some were also worried that it eliminated the possibility of a spring concert.
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