Russian pop star Kristina Orbakaite announced a series of performances in the United States, prompting significant reaction among Russian-speaking Americans over ticket pricing. The report comes from TV channel 78 and has sparked conversation about the cost of live music in the diaspora market [Source: TV channel 78].
According to the information, Orbakaite is planned to debut at the Level bar and restaurant in New York. While specifics on ticket prices were not immediately published, some details began circulating online after telephone inquiries were made. Reports indicate a price range circulating around $350 to $450 per seat, a figure that drew mixed responses from fans and observers alike [Source: TV channel 78].
One social media comment captured the mood, with a user named Nat N asking with a touch of humor whether the price might be excessive for a lip to crack under strain during the performance. The exchange reflects the broader tension between star power and affordability for concertgoers in a niche market [Source: TV channel 78].
Olga Orkina, the concert director, commented on the planning process, noting that if a performance were to be staged in Russia, the approach would require careful secrecy. The director emphasized that Orbakaite currently concentrates much of her schedule on international appearances, while occasionally engaging in private events with affluent clients willing to pay substantial sums for a single show [Source: TV channel 78].
Further details from Orkina outline a multi-city itinerary in the United States and Canada. Orbakaite was reported to appear in New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, and Boston between September 20 and 28, with Vancouver and Toronto slated for appearances on the 18th and 19th of the same month. The scheduling suggests a concert tour designed for a cross-border audience and a mix of mainstream venues and private engagements [Source: TV channel 78].
Earlier reporting indicated that a separate explanation emerged regarding Alla Pugacheva’s decision not to perform with Orbakaite in the United States. The producer involved commented on the professional choices surrounding the collaboration, hinting at strategic considerations behind scheduling and artist pairings for international tours [Source: TV channel 78].