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Programs pilot guaranteed income for artists
Jul 5, 2022
Most guaranteed income programs are geared at disadvantaged populations. These are tied to people's work.
Merck Mercuriadis says hit songs are in an asset class all their own
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jun 14, 2022
The Hipgnosis founder says his goal is to make money for shareholders and “change where the songwriter sits in the economic equation.”
A Warhol painting could fetch $200 million. What's so special about it?
May 6, 2022
Warhol's Marilyn Monroe silkscreen is valuable, yes, but not very innovative, says art critic Blake Gopnik.
“Summer of Soul” producers on battling Black erasure to make the film
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jul 22, 2021
Why the Harlem Cultural Festival, known as “Black Woodstock,” was forgotten for decades.
60 years ago, pop art was born in a department store window
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
May 5, 2021
Why Warhol's commercial art made waves, according to art critic Blake Gopnik.
For Broadway performers, a year of pandemic unemployment and reflection
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Rose Conlon
Apr 2, 2021
As Broadway eyes reopening, a performer reflects on a year offstage.
Arts venues welcome COVID grant program to get through 2021
Jan 22, 2021
Hard-hit venues such as concert halls and theaters are preparing to apply for $15 billion in grants included in the latest relief bill.
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Has the COVID-19 crisis killed live theater in the UK?
by
Jul 29, 2020
One of Britain’s most successful industries struggles to recover from the pandemic.
Play about the Constitution may be Broadway's hottest ticket this season
by
Janet Babin
Feb 12, 2019
Broadway seems to want to seize on the success of global phenomenon hip-hop musical “Hamilton” by having more politically themed shows. This season, Hillary and Bill Clinton are the subjects of one play. But another play is coming off a successful off-Broadway run to grace a marquee on the Great White Way. Its subject? The […]
Blockbuster Broadway, it's more than just "Hamilton"
Jun 7, 2018
The musical about the founding father is still a top draw, but other shows have helped drive record attendance to Broadway theaters. With all the packed houses, show producers pulled in $1.7 billion.