Israelis swiftly snatch up tickets for ‘The 16th Sheep’ shows
Not clear if there will be more reunion concerts after two batches of 12,000 tickets each sell out in minutes; shows reunite Yehudit Ravitz, Gidi Gov, Yoni Rechter and David Broza
Jessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel's culture and lifestyles editor, covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center
Some 12,000 tickets for the reunion shows of the “The 16th Sheep” album and its renowned musicians — Yehudit Ravitz, Gidi Gov, Yoni Rechter and David Broza — sold out within minutes of going on sale Tuesday morning.
When an additional 12,000 tickets were put on sale at 4 p.m. for shows that were added in February and March, those sold out within minutes as well.
The concert promoters did not respond to requests as to whether additional shows will be added.
According to Ynet, the production team is considering adding more shows in the spring, including outdoor performances in venues such as the Caesarea amphitheater, with a focus on smaller, more intimate spaces.
The first set of “The 16th Sheep” shows will take place in January at Tel Aviv’s Bronfman Auditorium and a month later in Jerusalem’s Binyanei Hauma concert hall.
The additional shows that were later added include a February performance in Haifa and another concert in March back at Tel Aviv’s Bronfman Auditorium.
Ticket prices ranged from NIS 229 ($61) to NIS 400 ($107).
Ravitz, Gov, Rechter and Broza recorded “The 16th Sheep” in 1978, putting to music the book of children’s poems written by Yehonatan Geffen.
The album became a popular classic for kids as well as their parents.
The quartet said last month that their reunion concerts were an effort to make Israeli audiences a little happier after more than a year of war.
