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‘Hamilton’ Loses Top Spot to ‘The Lion King’ Following Grammy Win; Tickets Pricier Than Ever

After a rapid climb to the top and a surge of popularity following a major Grammy win on February 15, Hamilton has been dethroned by The Lion King for the top spot for gross ticket sales on Broadway. Wicked, Aladdin, and The Book of Mormon hold the respective number 3, 4, and 5 positions
By Emma Gaedeke

  • The Crucible, Waitress & American Psycho to Hit Broadway This Spring; Tickets Already Rising

    With the 2016 Tony Awards right around the corner, the last of the new shows will be beginning previews or opening in the next few months to secure eligibility for the for the 2015-2016 Broadway season. Along with the opening of new and revival productions, some shows must close to give way for the new ones taking their place.
    By Rebecca Zedeck

  • ‘American Psycho’ Writer Bret Easton Ellis Talks Patrick Bateman in Modern Day

    'American Psycho the Musical' is finally making it’s way to Broadway, 25 years after the release of Bret Easton Ellis novel. The musical opened in London in 2013 and starred 'Doctor Who' vet Matt Smith. Ben Walker, who played the show’s star Patrick Bateman in the New York workshop will be stepping back into the role. Recently, Bret Easton Ellis praised Walker as the new Bateman. Ellis also gave fans a little insight into where Bateman would be if the show was set in the modern day.
    By James Knight