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First Ever 'Hamilton' Online Lottery Crashes Upon Debut, Disappoints Theatergoers

In an effort to keep fans of 'Hamilton' happy and reduce the number standing in line during very cold temperatures, the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, created an online lottery. Hoping to bring the coveted "$10 golden ticket" to theatergoers in their homes, the website hosting the lottery crashed immediately and sent patrons back out to the streets on Wednesday.
By Ian Holubiak

  • 40th Spoleto Festival: 'Porgy and Bess' Production Celebrates Charleston's History

    Held annually in Charleston, South Carolina, The Spoleto Festival U.S.A (a 17-day showcase of opera, theater, dance, classical, and jazz music) will enter its 40th year upon its return this May. To honor the city that has hosted it since 1977, the 40th Spoleto Festival’s program will include a production of George Gershwin’s 1935 opera Porgy and Bess, set on the fictitious “Catfish Row” in Charleston. The Porgy and Bess production, which has been over a year in the making, will celebrate Charleston's history at a time when the city needs it most: in the wake of the Emanuel AME Church Shootings.
    By Steve Nagel

  • Chaka Khan Reveals Terrible Experience on 'Dancing With the Stars,' Joni Mitchell Tribute LP

    Chaka Khan is working on a new tribute album to folk legend Joni Mitchell. Recently, the 62-year-old Queen of Funk revealed that the album may be released in February and also talked about her decision to appear on "Dancing With the Stars."
    By Ian Holubiak