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Topic: Theater Economics

The economic challenges facing the theater and movie industry, including high costs, declining attendance, and competition from streaming services.

More on: Theater Economics

The podcast episodes provided explore various aspects of Theater Economics, including the financial challenges faced by Broadway productions and the broader theater industry.

In 593. You Can Make a Killing, but Not a Living, the episode discusses the economics of the hit Broadway show 'Stereophonic', examining how its unconventional and intense nature defies commercial norms, and the challenges of producing shows amidst rising costs and changing audience dynamics.

Similarly, Movie theaters are dying. Do you care? delves into the economic challenges faced by the movie theater industry, including the need for investment and the impact of rising interest rates, and the potential future of theaters as a more boutique, high-end experience.

The topic of Theater Economics is further explored in 592. How to Make the Coolest Show on Broadway, which examines the financial challenges facing the theater industry, including high costs and the need for external funding, in the context of the production of the hit play 'Stereophonic'.

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