“One reason is because the streaming service doesn’t want to reveal proprietary information about its products. But another is that Netflix simply doesn’t care about ratings—at least not in the way other television providers do.”
Category: AUDIENCE
Last-Minute Ticket App Is Moving On Broadway – And Theater Owners Aren’t Happy
“TodayTix, which 26 months ago introduced a mobile app for selling discounted and full-price last-minute tickets, has already become a visible presence on Broadway … [But] the tight-knit world of Broadway theater owners has not welcomed TodayTix.”
Literary Festivals Are Booming In India
“Close to 100 populate the land; not long ago, the concept was virtually unknown here. … As the festivals have blossomed, they have also turned into something more than strictly literary: a mixture of the public square and the television studio, or forums where India talks to itself. … [And] increasingly, [these events] are being thrust into wider culture wars.”
The Risk Of New Story Ballets
This month, Christopher Wheeldon’s Strapless and Justin Peck’s The Most Incredible Thing got an unusually negative reception. “There’s a similar harshness in the takedowns of these two works (from both critics and audiences) that caught my attention. You don’t typically see such severe reactions to non-narrative works. Why are people so upset by these pieces?” Jennifer Stahl explains.
Tech Is Great! And Also, We Have No Idea How To Just Sit With Ourselves Anymore
“To say I welcomed most of these diversions while I was laid up is an understatement. I stayed tuned in to developments at work by hanging out in Slack. I kept up with news on Twitter. I responded to get well wishes on Facebook Messenger. I sent emojis to friends in group texts.”
When You Want ‘Diversity’ But Exclude People With Disabilities, You’re The Problem
“There is a generation of disabled artists who have been in the forefront of arts activism who feel that time is running out for them. Real change comes when there is a critical mass of diverse work, not just individual projects, and when arts organisations all across the country understand the benefits for everybody, themselves included.”
Can MOOCs Get You Closer To Your Museum?
Whether they function as a resource for art lovers or provide an introduction for an audience that can’t attend — or simply hasn’t — the museum in person, these courses are increasing access in inventive ways.
Orchestra Keeps Its Doors Open With Successful Kickstarter Campaign
“In January 2015 the 75-year-old ensemble organised a Kickstarter crowdfunding initiative, following the sudden cancellation of its state subsidy at the end of 2014. The £300,000 target needed to fund the 2015 season was successfully met with the help of private donations from individuals and local businesses.”
Eurovision Song Contest Revamps Scoring System
They feel the telecast needs more suspense.
There’s Amazing Theatre Happening In The Refugee Camp In Calais
“On many nights, performances are given of shows that have been devised and rehearsed throughout the week. These are shared with an audience made up of a mixture of the theatre’s regular participants and curious outsiders who may never have entered the dome before.”