The long reach of the Broadway hit 'Hamilton'

Mar 11, 2016
The show about the U.S. financial system's architect is headed to the White House.
Lin-Manuel Miranda performs at "Hamilton" Broadway Opening Night at Richard Rodgers Theatre on Aug. 6, 2015 in New York City.
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How "Hamilton" can benefit from its Grammy performance

Feb 15, 2016
It's a sold out smash in New York, but there are other ways the hit can benefit.
Cast of Hamilton perform at 'Hamilton' Broadway Opening Night at Richard Rodgers Theatre. It's a sold out smash in New York, but there are other ways the hit can benefit.
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Broadway ends year with a (slightly smaller) bang

Dec 30, 2015
Despite record attendance for some shows, Broadway's box office slips a bit.

What 'Hamilton' can teach us about central banking

Dec 8, 2015
Producer Jeffrey Seller explains why bureaucracy is a hit on Broadway.

'Razzle Dazzle' and why Broadway came back

A look at how theater on the Great White Way changed Time Square's reputation.
Front row, from left to right: Jerry Schoenfeld, former chairman of the theatrical producing company The Shubert Organization; Bernard Jacobs, former president of The Shubert Organization; and Phillip J. Smith, the current CEO of the company. 
Courtesy Betty Jacobs

It's been a tough week for Broadway

Jul 15, 2015
Plus, the first high definition pictures of Pluto.

With 'Into the Woods,' Disney goes dark

Dec 26, 2014
Disney's latest fairy tale movie is an uncharacteristic exploration of adult themes.

For public good, not for profit.

Hakuna Matata: That means $1 billion

Oct 18, 2013
"The Lion King" will become the first Broadway musical in history to gross more than $1 billion.

Broadway discount booth TKTS turns 40

Jun 26, 2013
Broadway ticket discounter TKTS turns 40 today. A look at the business of one of the original discounters.
TKTS holds a central place in Times Square
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Maria Bartiromo on the risks of Broadway

Feb 4, 2013
A new documentary airs tonight on CNBC about one of the riskiest bets out there. It's not a stock, or a bond, or a startup company. It's the business of theater on Broadway.