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fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Broadway's Cabaret' bows out amid high costs, star troubles and lingering questions | amNewYork

Although the official end date had previously been set for Oct. 19, to coincide with the end of Billy Porter's run as the Emcee, his recent illness forced producers to move the closing up to Sept. 21. Last week, it was announced that the $24 million Broadway revival of Cabaret, which transformed the August Wilson Theatre into an immersive nightclub at enormous cost, will close earlier than expected after months of disappointing grosses and apparently at a total loss.
Arts
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Megadoc review absorbing account of an impressive and indomitable Francis Ford Coppola at work

Mike Figgis films Francis Ford Coppola directing his self-funded Megalopolis, revealing rehearsals, production costs, on-set conflicts, and Eleanor Coppola's presence.
Video games
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The low-cost creative revolution: How technology is making art accessible to everyone

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 combines a compelling narrative with innovative technology, resulting in massive commercial success despite its low production cost.
fromFortune
2 months ago

TV and movies are so expensive to produce not even AI will make a significant financial difference-and the streaming wars are to blame

The cost of acquiring [intellectual property], attaching talent, and producing quality content has surged due to the streaming wars, making it unaffordable for many.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Amazon has canceled its Wheel of Time series

After three seasons, Amazon's live-action adaptation of The Wheel of Time will not return due to high production costs and declining viewership.
Washington Wizards
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The U.S. Treasury will stop minting pennies. Here's how the math adds up

The U.S. is phasing out the penny to save costs.
Production of the penny has become more costly than its value.
Taxpayers can expect to save an estimated $56 million annually.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Non-cents: US Mint moves to kill penny with production ending after final order

The US Mint will cease penny production due to rising costs, marking a significant change in American currency.
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