whether you thought a ticket to see creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda in "Hamilton" was tough to get,it's approximately to get even harder.
The Hollywood Reporter says Miranda is leaving the hit musical on July 9 to work on other projects. Miranda wrote and stars in the Broadway show that has become a pop-culture juggernaut since debuting at unique York's Public Theater in 2015. It recently racked up a record 16 Tony nominations and is already the recipient of a Grammy and a Pulitzer prize. According to The Hollywood Reporter, contracts for Miranda and many other original cast members are set to expire. Cast members are also seeking a pay raise after striking a profit sharing deal earlier this year. The show is estimated to bring in approximately $500000 in profit every week.
On Tuesday, and Miranda confirmed he would star in the upcoming sequel to "Mary Poppins," alongside Emily Blunt.
Tickets to the show are a hot commodity with eager theater goers shelling out thousands for a single seat. "Hamilton" also attracts celebs and other tall profile guest on a regular basis.
Source: wnyc.org