Each week we gather up articles that are worth a second read. And now, in case you missed them ... The Shubert Organization, which owns 17 of the 40 Broadway theaters in New York, is acquiring the New World Stages complex reports Brian Sloan at The New York Times. Read the full story to see what this means for the New York theater community and the future of Broadway plays. Watch Craig Dykers explain his vision for the future of Times...

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Each week we put together a collection of stories we think are worth a read. And now, in case you missed them … • We're hooked! Oscar winner and Tony nominee Christopher Walken has been nabbed to play Captain Hook in NBC's Peter Pan Live!, which airs December 4 and is a follow-up to Sound of Music Live! And in other stirring news, Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's new musical American Psycho (inspired by Bret Easton Ellis' novel) is headed...

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Each week we put together a collection of stories we think are worth a read. And now, in case you missed them ... With the success of Orange Is the New Black, prison and prison-themed entertainment is a hot topic. Over on HowlRound.com, Jonathan Mandell discusses a new kind of live entertainment production that aims to show the true prison experience. Gone are the days when fans camped out for days to snag tickets to their favorite band's concert, but Goldstar...

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Each week we gather up stories that are worth a read. And now, in case you missed them ... Is your marketing sharing your story? The experts over at KISSmetrics explain why it's a must for brands, even (or especially) live entertainment brands.  Sure, it's the name of this blog but is "selling out" what you should really be striving for? Goldstar CEO Jim McCarthy explains why that's not necessarily how you should measure your success. Can the "little guys" learn anything...

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Each week we gather up a few stories worth a read (or second read). And now, in case you missed them … • February of this year marked the 100th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s film debut in Making a Living. In this A.V. Club post, read about the life and work of a man who reporter Ignatiy Vishnevetsky calls, "the closest thing the 20th century produced to a universal cultural touchstone." • This week, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced its decision to...

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Each week we gather up a few stories worth a read (or second read). And now, in case you missed them … • Are you caught up in World Cup madness? We published one article about the World Cup setting new internet-video streaming records, but the following article also caught our eye. When Japan lost its first World Cup match with the Ivory Coast by 2-1, they actually cleaned up the stadium! • July 31 marks Avenue Q's 11th anniversary, including...

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Each week we gather up a few stories worth a read (or second read). And now, in case you missed them … • Crowdfunding works. That’s what the data reports for campaigns for theater and dance projects in the UK in the first part of this year. • British singer Sarah Brightman (Phantom of the Opera) wants to be the first to sing in space – and she’s willing to pay for it: $52 million. But she’s got some competition: Lady...

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Each week we gather up a few stories worth a read (or second read). And now, in case you missed them ... TV and Broadway producers Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino sat down with Vulture's Denise Martin to give insight into their play Violet and the demise of Bunheads. Even if you're extremely careful with your ticket pricing you may be setting yourself up for failure just by doing the wrong math. Goldstar CEO Jim McCarthy shares why thinking in terms...

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Each week we gather up stories we think are worth a read. And now, in case you missed them ... Is your venue sending the right message? Goldstar CEO Jim McCarthy explains how important it is for theaters and other live entertainment venues to be clear on what they're presenting. James Cameron + Avatar + Cirque du Soleil = A live show everyone will be talking about. Variety has the full story. Disney made the news with their ticket price increases and...

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Each week we gather up a handful of stories we think are worth a read. And now, in case you missed them ... It sounds crazy, but it's true: Sometimes people prefer to pay more. Goldstar CEO Jim McCarthy explains why here. Good news! The San Diego Opera will not be closing after all. The board of directors has rescinded a vote to close the company and they just announced their 2015 season. Read more from Angela Carone at KPBS here. Goldstar...

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