“On July 9, less than a month after the Tony Awards, where Hamilton has a record 16 nominations, the contracts of many members of the current company — including Miranda, who also wrote the show’s book and music — will expire, sources close to the production tell The Hollywood Reporter.”
Alex Ross: What The Choice Of Nezet-Seguin Means For The Met
“What is needed at the Met — as at many other big organizations, notably the New York Philharmonic—is not some magical charismatic personality who will pacify all parties but a fundamental rethinking of the institution.”
Can The Met Opera Really Wait Four Years Without A Music Director?
“What is surprising… and concerning, is how long the Met is willing to go without a music director, even an interim appointment. After becoming director designate in 2017, Mr. Nézet-Séguin does not officially begin his tenure until the start of the 2020-21 season.”
Attorney General Report: Here’s Why You Can’t Buy Tickets To Popular Shows
“In his January report, New York state attorney general Eric T. Schneiderman looked at the number of tickets available to the general public. Analyzing the top grossing shows in New York between 2012 and 2015, it found that fewer than half of tickets sold were typically available to the general public for any given concert.”
It’s Official: Yannick Is Met Opera’s Next Music Director – But Met Must Share Him With Philly For At Least Ten More Years
“Nézet-Séguin, 41, will phase in his Met duties gradually, becoming music director-designate in the 2017-18 season with two productions, and music director in 2020-21 leading five, the opera company announced Thursday. In a simultaneous development, the conductor and the Philadelphia Orchestra have extended his contract with a deal keeping him in the post through 2025-26 – at least.”