'Hamilton' gets a new stage as a museum exhibit
Lin-Manuel Miranda, center, is helping put together "Hamilton: The Exhibition," which will open in Chicago and then move to other U.S. cities.
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WHO Lin-Manuel Miranda
THE DEAL Can’t get enough of “Hamilton”? Miranda, the show's creator, and producer Jeffrey Seller will follow up on the hip-hop musical with “Hamilton: The Exhibition,” a massive, museum-style exploration of Alexander Hamilton’s life and times, which will premiere in Chicago in the fall and then visit other U.S. cities. In a statement, Miranda, who will record audio narration for spectators, described the exhibition as “an immersive companion piece to “Hamilton,’ and a deep dive into the details and experiences of Hamilton’s story.”
Chazz Palminteri will recreate his screen role as the gangster Sonny in "A Bronx Tale" on Broadway starting May 24. Credit: Getty Images for SiriusXM/Cindy Ord
WHO Chazz Palminteri
THE DEAL The man behind all three versions of “A Bronx Tale” (his one-man show, the 1993 film adaptation and the hit stage musical) will step into the Broadway production beginning May 24. He'll play the gangster Sonny (a role he played in the film) at select performances in place of Nick Cordero, who will be shooting a film over the summer. Cordero will do weekend performances.
THE SHOW "Runaways"
THE DEAL The Public Theater, which previously announced that it would present a one-night staging of the 1978 teen musical “Runaways” as part of its June 11 gala at the Delacorte Theater, has added a free encore performance on June 12. As with other Shakespeare in the Park productions, tickets will be available by waiting on line outside the theater and by digital lottery. The production was presented two years ago at City Center as part of its Encores! Off-Center series.
WHO Denzel Washington
THE DEAL The star of the current revival of "The Iceman Cometh" will be honored on Tuesday at the 69th Annual Benefit Luncheon of the New Dramatists (which provides professional support to young playwrights) at the Marriott Marquis. The event always draws a large number of well-known industry professionals and Tony nominees, virtually all of whom receive shout-outs from the dais.
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