Few surprises in showbusiness are as striking as a pop star failing to sell tickets – particularly after a high-profile trip into space. Yet that is precisely the situation facing Katy Perry, whose recent spaceflight appears to have cast a shadow over her 'Lifetimes' tour in the United States. Despite her past success and global fanbase, many American dates are at risk of playing to half-empty arenas.
The first US stop of Perry's tour, set for May in Houston, Texas, offers a stark indication of the challenges she faces. A glance at the Toyota Center's seating map reveals that more than half of the venue's seats remain unsold. With ticket prices starting at around £75 (approximately $95), many fans seem to have opted to stay away. The outlook is even bleaker in Minneapolis, where just a third of the 20,000 seats at the Target Center have been sold, despite similarly priced tickets.
