Roberts' Broadway debut sparks ticket-buying frenzy

Julia Roberts' Broadway debut in Three Days Of Rain has sparked a buying frenzy, causing ticket websites to crash shortly after seats went on sale on Saturday.

Tickets to see the Erin Brockovich star on the New York stage are costing fans a pretty penny, with the only ones left being premium seats which cost $251.25 (€207) each.

The show is nearly sold out and scored $7m (€5.8m) in advanced sales in one day.

The Oscar-winning actress will play two characters in the limited run of Tony-winner Richard Greenberg's family mystery.

Three Days Of Rain will run from March 28 to June 18.