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National Theatre Live's Broadcast of 'War Horse' at New London Got More Viewers than Helen Mirren in 'The Audience'
O Captain! My Captain! How Hollywood Cutthroats Pirated Barkhad Abdi's Success, Leaving Him High and Dry in L.A.
For actor Barkhad Abdi--after his breakout role in Captain Phillips opposite castaway Tom Hanks--his earnings from the majorly successful motion picture have left him, get this, dead broke. With a budget confirmed at a $55 million, one would think Abdi raked in some serious cash, right? Wrong. Abdi was paid a mere $65,000. Baroque and Beyond: Music Before 1800 Presents Early Music from France, Italy and England at Two New York Venues
Music Before 1800 is New York City's longest-running concert series devoted exclusively to early music; the series is currently in the midst of its 39th season. Notable concerts that remain include a performance of Actéon, Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s 1685 tragédie en musique, directed by William Christie; and a performance by Montreal-based Masques to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s death.
