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Are American tourists ready for a museum about the economy?

by Peter Crimmins
Aug 18, 2023
The National Park Service wants to turn the original First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia into a museum.
The First Bank of the United States, as seen in March 2020. The building is slated to open as a new museum of the American economy in 2026.
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Want a more diverse and younger theater audience? There's an app for that

by Jana Kasperkevic and Tony Wagner
Nov 3, 2017
Broadway looks to tech to lure millennials.
Katie Szajkovics and Christoper Huey, two of TodayTix concierges, stand outside the theater and distribute tickets to customers. 
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Playing every role in "Hamilton"

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Oct 26, 2017
It's not easy being a swing actor, but the show depends on them, says production supervisor Jason Bassett.
"Hamilton" actor, writer and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda appears with the cast on Aug. 16, opening night at the Hollywood Pantages. 
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History has its eyes on the $10 bill, but Jack Lew won't tell us who's on it

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 11, 2016
The Treasury has an "interesting announcement," but we're gonna have to Wait For It.
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and "Hamilton" writer and star Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Bruce Glikas/U.S. Treasury via Facebook
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How "Hamilton" can benefit from its Grammy performance

by Sally Herships
Feb 15, 2016
It's a sold out smash in New York, but there are other ways the hit can benefit.
Cast of Hamilton perform at 'Hamilton' Broadway Opening Night at Richard Rodgers Theatre. It's a sold out smash in New York, but there are other ways the hit can benefit.
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Bernanke wants Andrew Jackson gone from $20 bill

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 22, 2015
The former Fed chairman thinks Alexander Hamilton should stay put on the $10 bill.
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