The Broadway production of Shakespeare’s “Othello” featuring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal is breaking box office records with center orchestra seats selling for $921, exceeding even the prices of hit shows like “Hamilton.” The show’s high ticket prices are being driven by the demand to see these acclaimed actors in a classic play, reflecting a trend of top dollar pricing for live entertainment on Broadway. While some may question the accessibility of such high prices, there are still many shows available at lower price points, with options like TKTS discount theater booths offering more affordable tickets to a wide range of audiences.
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Doctor Who boss hits back at 'wokeness' criticisms
Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies has responded to criticisms regarding the show's perceived "wokeness," stating he disregards complaints from "online warriors." Following the show's recent return featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Varada Sethu as his companion, marking the first instance of a non-white Tardis team, Davies emphasized the importance of diversity in storytelling. He expressed his lack of concern for accusations of promoting diversity, stating, "what you might call diversity, I just...
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