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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The musical Hamilton was a hit when it first debuted, but it crossed another level after its release on Disney+. While people continue to talk about the play itself, not enough people are talking about the story of how Lin-Manuel Miranda created Hamilton. You see, while Miranda’s story takes place in the world of the arts, it has many takeaways that are just as applicable in the business world. The Story Behind Hamilton Our story starts in 2009. Lin-Manuel Miranda had just read Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton and came up with an idea … for a rap mixtape. He began writing and tinkering on songs, with no plans for a full-blown musical. Shortly after this, Miranda received an invitation from President Barack Obama to perform a song from his first musical In The Heights at a White House poetry event. Lin did what any of us would do — say yes, pack his bags, and head to Washington DC. But … [Read more...] about Hamilton: How Lin-Manuel Miranda Created A Hit Musical

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Actor Mandy Patinkin attends "Homeland: TV in the Post-9/11 World" on October 5, 2016 at the ... [+] National September 11 Memorial & Museum. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for Showtime Networks) The Great Comet controversy might be far from fizzling out. Last month, the producers of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 tried to generate some buzz at the box office by recruiting Mandy Patinkin, a Caucasian actor known from television, to replace Okieriete Onaodowan, an African-American actor known from Hamilton . But, after social media users complained about producers forcing an African-American actor to step aside for a Caucasian actor, Patinkin decided to withdraw from the show. “My understanding of the show’s request that I step into the show is not as it has been portrayed,” Patinkin stated on social media , adding that “I would never accept a role knowing it would harm … [Read more...] about Great Comet Controversy Could Continue After Closing

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Swedish singer Tove Lo has been gearing up for the release of her highly-anticipated fifth album Dirt Femme all year long. She kicked off 2022 with “How Long,” featured in HBO’s hit show Euphoria , and in recent months, has released “No One Dies From Love” and “True Romance” as the album’s first two singles. The LP will be her first self-released project on her new record label, Pretty Swede Records. Dirt Femme ’s latest single, “2 Die 4,” is out today. And like many other songs by other artists in the last few years, the song is designed to take people back in time now that they’re finally back on the dance floor after two years of lockdown. The track interpolates Gershon Kingsley’s iconic “Popcorn” instrumental, first recorded in 1972 by Hot Butter and popularized later during the Eurodance craze of the late ’90s and early ’00s with versions from Crazy Frog and The Boomtang Boys. ADVERTISEMENT … [Read more...] about Tove Lo Interpolates The Classic ‘Popcorn’ Instrumental On New Single ‘2 Die 4’

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Atmosphere outside the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on January 22, 2012 (Photo by Denver ... [+] Post via Getty Images) Getty The grass is actually greener on the other side. While box office revenues on Broadway have fallen in recent weeks as tourists left New York and the cold winter weather set in, box office revenues of Broadway shows touring across the nation are still quite high. In fact, some musicals made more money last week on the road than on Broadway. For example, while the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen generated $1,272,935 in ticket sales over eight performances last week in New York, the show generated $1,477,161 in ticket sales over seven performances last week on tour in Seattle. The touring production filled up the Paramount Theatre, which has more than twice as many seats as the Music Box Theatre, where Dear Evan Hansen now performs on Broadway. In addition, … [Read more...] about Musicals Make More Money on the Road than on Broadway

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If there's one hotel that's synonymous with Saint-Tropez, it's the Byblos . The sleepy fishing village depicted in the paintings of artists like Paul Signac and Henri Matisse was first put on the map by the 50s movie And God Created Woman starring blonde bombshell Brigitte Bardot. And when the Byblos opened its doors 10 years later, it sealed Saint-Tropez’s status as France’s summer party capital thanks to a cast of A-list guests, from Mick Jagger who celebrated his wedding here, to Grace Jones, Lauren Bacall, Leonardo DiCaprio and Beyoncé, to name but a few. However, the hotel's impressive roll call of celebrity names isn't the only reason you should make the Byblos your port of call when holidaying in Saint-Tropez. 1. An Ode To Love: Immerse Yourself In The Backstory It all started with the French 1956 movie And God Created Woman ( Et Dieu... créa la femme ) starring Brigitte Bardot. The young actress already … [Read more...] about Inside The Byblos Hotel: 6 Reasons You Should Stay At This Saint-Tropez Icon

(CNN) Actor John Travolta, who co-starred with Olivia Newton-John in the hit movie musical "Grease," has posted a statement in tribute to the late singer. "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better," the actor wrote on Instagram . "Your impact was incredible. I love you so much." Newton-John and Travolta gained international fame when in 1978 when they starred as bad boy Danny and sweet Sandy in the movie musical "Grease." Just a few years ago , the pair revisited their roles for one special night in West Palm Beach, Florida when they attended a sing-along of the movie and a Q&A session at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre. Newton-John wore her signature yellow skirt and matching cardigan, complete with the white button up. Travolta wore a classic leather jacket, with his hair slicked back. Read More It was the first time the two had been in costume since they first made the movie more than 40 years ago, Newton-John … [Read more...] about John Travolta pays tribute to Olivia Newton-John

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Will Roland dancing in a scene from 'Be More Chill.' Maria Baranova Be More Chill might be moving to Broadway. With less than a month left in its sold-out run at a small theater off-Broadway, the producers of the popular new musical are making plans to mount it on the Great White Way. The team set up a separate production company for a Broadway run last week, and are now looking to raise $9.5 million for its transfer. “Lots of industry people are coming to see the show,” confirmed Jerry Goehring, its lead producer. “So, we are focused on making the Off-Broadway show the best that it can be for the sold-out audiences, while exploring these other opportunities with a hopeful heart and a smile,” he said. Based on a best-selling novel, Two River Theater, a regional theatre company in New Jersey, commissioned Be More Chill in 2011, and presented it for six weeks in the spring of 2015. “Everyone involved in … [Read more...] about ‘Be More Chill’ Sets Wheels in Motion for Move to Broadway

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Sometimes a movie has everything going for it: a wonderful cast, a top tier writer behind it, some great ideas, and a premise that’s literally to die for. Sometimes, despite all that, the film fails to find its roots and land its premises anyway. They/Them , from writer/director John Logan, is unfortunately one of those. It has everything going for it, but a few thematic, plot, and structural issues hamper what could have been an era-defining slasher. In They/Them , the feature directorial debut of John Logan (who penned a number of films, including Gladiator , The Aviator , and much more), a group of young LGBTQ folks arrive at a gay conversion camp, led by Owen Whistler (Kevin Bacon). Campers Jordan (Theo Germaine), Alexandra (Quei Tann), and more struggle through the increasingly threatening camp atmosphere, and that’s before a mysterious killer starts hacking through various camp residents. A number of the … [Read more...] about REVIEW: They/Them Has Strong Leads And Stronger Potential, But It Fails To Land

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If you’re like me, then you have multiple subscriptions to several different streaming platforms—which are all constantly adding new movies. Which begs the question each successive week: What do I watch? For me, it helps to have all of those new films in one place. So in this article, I’ll run through the biggest new movies on major stream platforms, such as Netflix NFLX , Amazon AMZN Prime, Hulu, HBO, Disney+, Apple AAPL TV+, Peacock, and Paramount+. At the end of the article, you can find a full list of all the new films available to stream this week. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Amazon Prime) After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove that he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns with a new partner, Knuckles, in search of a mystical emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they … [Read more...] about The Best New Movies And Shows To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO, Apple TV+, Paramount+ And Disney+ This Week

The Swedish audio company Urbanista says it will soon announce the world’s first solar-powered wireless active noise canceling earbuds. advertisement advertisement The company already has a pair of solar-powered over-the-ear headphones, the Urbanista Los Angeles , which Fast Company honored in its 2022 World Changing Ideas list . And while solar-powered over-ear headphones are indeed a good idea, solar-powered earbuds may be an even better one: Earbuds are typically used for mobile activities such as running or working out, where accessing electric power sources might be less convenient. “We started working on it in October of last year when we began work on the Los Angeles product,” says Urbanista’s brand and marketing director Tuomas Lonka. “When we announced that product in the spring last year we got a great reaction, so we knew early on we wanted to do an in-ear product as well.” Exeger , the Swedish company that supplied the case’s … [Read more...] about Urbanista is releasing a completely solar-powered pair of earbuds