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Caitlin Huston
@hustonca
Business writer (Hollywood, Broadway & otherwise) . Email: chuston@thr.com. Former EIC of , , , alum.
New York, NYJoined August 2010
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So we have this and the proshot?
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Olivia Colman, Woody Harrelson to Star in Bob Dylan-Inspired ‘Girl from the North Country’ Movie for ‘Banshees of Inisherin’ Banner Blueprint hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-n
This is a change from the Taylor pre-sale too.
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You will be unable to enter an event queue if you do not have an access code specific to that event associated with your account. As an added precaution, you are required to enter your code before joining the sale.
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Somehow it always comes back to Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark.
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SCOOP: George Santos told some potential donors he was a producer on the Broadway Spider-Man Musical. Turns out, that wasn't the case.
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Tim Cook on whether consumers will still get higher-end iPhones in a tough macroeconomic environment (yes): "The iPhone has become so integral into people's lives." "I think people are really willing to stretch to get the best they can afford."
Update today: Beyonce has added 7 more shows as "Fan demand already exceeds the number of tickets available by more than 800% based on the registration numbers in the Group A cities." Group A includes Chicago, NJ, D.C., Atlanta, Houston.
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Ticketmaster Faces Next Big Test With Beyoncé ‘Renaissance’ Tour hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin
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Nobody told me how many zombies I’d have to get through before getting to the Nick Offerman/Murray Bartlett story.
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This season only, Tony Awards voters can still place their votes even if they have not seen one (and only one) of the nominated performers, shows or elements.
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Samuel L. Jackson and Danielle Brooks will also be considered as featured roles for their performances in 'The Piano Lesson.'
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First Tony admin decisions of the season are out. Among the decisions: 'Ohio State Murders' will be considered a revival (though it has never been on Broadway before); Sharon D. Clarke will be considered featured, not leading for her role in 'Death of a Salesman.'
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Showtime and Paramount+ Merging With Rebrand Planned
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Many Taylor Swift quotes mixed with allegations of antitrust practices.
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Live Nation “Monopoly,” Taylor Swift Ticket Debacle Take Center Stage In U.S. Senate Hearing thr.cm/sbrtGs5
“Karma's a relaxing thought, aren't you envious that for you it's not?” The Taylor Swift quote Sen. Mike Lee chose for his closing remarks.
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Sen. Blumenthal notes that scrutinizing the Live Nation/Ticketmaster "monopoly" is one area that seems to have bipartisan cooperation. Interestingly, there was also bipartisan agreement around another live event matter: Save Our Stages.
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Sen. Mike Lee mentions Swifties demonstrating outside in D.C. today and a powerpoint and letter he received from a 16-year-old fan/constituent in Utah.
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"You can't have too much consolidation, something that, unfortunately for this country, as an ode to Taylor Swift I will say, we know all too well."
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Klobuchar kicks off today's Senate hearing with a Taylor Swift quote: "I believe in capitalism and to have a strong capitalist system. you have to have competition..."
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Carney says he thinks producers will still try to bring 'Sing Street' to Broadway, but mentions the current tough climate, hardships for shows without known IP.
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Stage Adaptation of ‘Room,’ Starring Adrienne Warren, Set for Broadway This Spring
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Netflix Shocker: Reed Hastings to Exit Co-CEO Role, Will Remain as Executive Chairman
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Broadway Box Office: ‘The Music Man,’ ‘A Strange Loop’ Close on a High Note
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Is Nelson Peltz's Disney battle really a story of revenge? How former Marvel CEO Ike Perlmutter's 2015 fight with Bob Iger may have led to the proxy fight.
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Amanda Seyfried is working on a musical adaptation of ‘Thelma & Louise’ for the stage.
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Both Lionsgate and Disney have now asked employees to come to the office four days a week.
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Demand already appears to be high, leading to long waits/errors on Telecharge earlier today. "After experiencing overwhelming demand for both Parade and Broadway Week, Telecharge service has been restored and tickets are once again on sale."
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‘Parade’ Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond Sets Limited Broadway Run hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts
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As heads into its final weekend, I spoke with the producer about about the musical's unconventional journey, the fate of its film capture and the outlook for movie musicals.
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'The Lion King' grossed an eye-popping $4.3 million last week across nine shows.
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The Metropolitan Opera said that it would withdraw from its endowment, give fewer performances next season and accelerate its embrace of contemporary works, which, in a shift, have been outselling the classics.
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Now approved by the local Fort Monmouth board. Still many local approvals and due diligence ahead.
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Netflix says it plans to invest about $850M in a production hub at Fort Monmouth, NJ, with 12 sound stages and a backlot, pending approval from a local board (@hustonca / The Hollywood Reporter)
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Netflix bid $55 million for the 293-acre parcel in Fort Monmouth, NJ, where it plans to build a giant production hub.
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Ain't No Mo saw its grosses triple (with help from celebrity buyouts), while other newcomers continue to struggle ahead of the big holiday weeks.
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‘Funny Girl,’ Starring Lea Michele, Breaks New House Record As Broadway Gears Up For Holidays hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin
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“Almost Famous” will close on Broadway on Jan. 8.
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Members of Actors' Equity voted to approve the new Broadway, sit-down agreement after several members had publicly voiced their opposition to it.
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Since it's all anyone seems to be talking about as we head into 2023, here's a quick dispatch about the possibility of a writers' strike. Notable detail: The DGA and the WGA do not appear to be collaborating so far
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'Aint' No Mo'' has now delayed its closing notice to Dec. 23 after support from celebs such as Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Tyler Perry, and Shonda Rhimes.
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In regards to a recent tweet...
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Nathan Lane, Bernadette Peters Not Starring in Alleged Production of Sondheim’s ‘Square One’ hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts
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ICYMI AMC is planning to launch a credit card in early 2023.
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AMC Theatres Hopes Its Next Gold Mine Is a Credit Card hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin
Drabinsky has now added an anti-trust charge to this complaint, saying Equity put him on the Do Not Work list, which led to an "unlawful group boycott" with the other unions, AGMA, AGVA, GIAA, and SAG-AFTRA.
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Broadway Producer Garth Drabinsky Sues Actors’ Equity for Defamation thr.cm/UDtxTWi
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KPOP ticket sales rose $155,264 (to reach $281,757) and attendance hit 100% in its final week on Broadway.
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