Broadway’s Hamilton has been sold-out since 2015 and has grossed more than $600 million and yet it is set to receive up to $50 million in federal bailout.
Michael Paulson writes:
"So why is the show getting $30 million in relief from the federal government, with the possibility of another $20 million coming down the road?
The answer is that, before the pandemic, “Hamilton” had five separately incorporated productions running in the United States — one on Broadway and four on tour — and, under the rules set up for the government’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, which provides pandemic relief for the culture sector and live-event businesses, each was eligible for $10 million to help make up for lost revenue."
Jeffrey Sellers, the show’s lead producer, defends them receiving the massive handout, implying that they are essential to America like the Detroit automakers.
He says “remember when Chrysler and GM were about to go bankrupt? In the same way that the federal government came in to bail out auto companies, it’s doing the same thing for all of show business with this legislation. It’s returning us to health and it’s protecting the well-being of our employees.”
The federal government picking winners and losers.
Aren’t you glad that you busted your ass, showing up to work everyday for the last year so your taxes can bail out the entertainment for the liberal elites.
The Hamilton cast attacked Mike Pence while he was in attendance watching the show.