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Arts
Short-run Broadway shows bring in stars to try to turn a profit
by
Jeff Lunden
Nov 5, 2024
This season, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are coming to Broadway’s stages for limited runs. But can producers make money when a show can sell tickets for just a few months?
A singing career in opera burnt her out, but compassion fueled a new passion
by
Sarah Leeson
Oct 29, 2024
Keriann Otaño felt isolation and economic insecurity as a singer, but an opera house official did her a good turn.
Behind the curtain: What it’s like to be a professional performer
Mar 15, 2024
For performer Jonathan Betchtel, it all started with the film "Moulin Rouge."
Oscar winner "The Last Repair Shop" explores the costs of repairing musical instruments
by
Ellen Rolfes
Mar 11, 2024
“The Last Repair Shop” focuses on the people who maintain the 140,000 musical instruments owned by Los Angeles Unified School District public schools.
The arts generated more than $150 billion last year
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 16, 2023
It's part of the economic case for what towns and cities can gain by investing in nonprofit and local arts.
30 years ago, Prince changed the way artists negotiate with the music industry
Jun 7, 2023
By changing his name to a symbol, Prince changed how musicians negotiate with record labels.
Ukrainian artists look abroad for help as they defend their culture against Russian invasion
Feb 24, 2023
Actors, dancers, singers and theater producers in Ukraine say they are determined to protect their national identity from Russian aggression.
For public good, not for profit.
How the pandemic pushed this nonprofit worker to start her own businesses
by
Andie Corban
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 3, 2022
In addition to her day job, Jennifer Barton of Buffalo now sells mugs and other goods she makes, plus owns a community art studio.
Programs pilot guaranteed income for artists
Jul 5, 2022
Most guaranteed income programs are geared at disadvantaged populations. These are tied to people's work.
Merck Mercuriadis says hit songs are in an asset class all their own
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jun 14, 2022
The Hipgnosis founder says his goal is to make money for shareholders and “change where the songwriter sits in the economic equation.”