More from Jeff Lunden
Broadway for Straight Men? Yankees Help Promote ‘Bronx Bombers’
The new show, which chronicles greats like Yogi Berra, Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson, is courting the non-theatergoing male with a push from the team and Major League Baseball.
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How Tom Hanks Is Taking Home $150,000 a Week for ‘Lucky Guy’
The Hollywood Reporter analyzes the economics of stars on Broadway as big names in limited run are now the fastest way to recoup investment.
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A Top Agent Explains Why A-List Actors Do Theater (Q&A)
Adam Schweitzer, co-head of talent at ICM Partners, explains what a Broadway run can mean for his clients, and why some star-driven shows fizzle.
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Who wrote ‘Spider-Man?’
THE REPORT: Fired Julie Taymor, in arbitration, may be owed author money too.
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Angry Reaction as Theater Critics Cross the Line on ‘Spider-Man’
Bloomberg News and Newsday reviewers file reports long before the February opening, breaking longstanding agreement.
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Spider-Man Performance Canceled After Actor Seriously Injured
The New York State Department of Labor opens another investigation after Christopher Tierney fell an estimated 20 feet Monday.
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‘Spider-Man’ Musical Will Need to Make $1 Million a Week to Break Even
Troubled $65 million musical will need sellout runs of two to three years just to break even.
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The Report: ‘Spider-Man’s’ Bono: ‘We’re Gonna Get Through This
Troubled previews as show must gross $1 million a week for years to make money.
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