Larry David: ‘Hamilton’ success helped by white people trying ‘to solidify their liberal bona fides’
Larry David calls ‘Hamilton’ an ‘amazing’ musical, but says it’s success is fueled by a lot of confused white ticket-buyers.
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Creator and sta rLin-Manuel Miranda attends the 'Hamilton' Broadway Opening Night After Party last August.
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ETHAN SACKS
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 5:42 PM
“Hamilton” may be making history on Broadway, but Larry David, for one, is curbing his enthusiasm.
The comic actor took to the “Mike Lupica Show” podcast, which debuted Tuesday, to express his theory that a lot of the demand comes from white ticket-buyers trying to “solidify their liberal bona fides.”
“Yeah, ‘Hamilton’ — it was pretty amazing,” David told the Daily News columnist. “But I have a feeling there are a lot of white people who are saying they are completely blown away even though they didn't really understand half of the things the people on stage were saying.
“‘They just want to solidify their liberal bona fides and how cool they are: ‘Yea, I love Hamilton. Yea I get it, I'm hip.’”
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Stars at the opening night of 'Hamilton'
If he’s right, there sure are a lot of those types in the audience.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical hit about the Founding Father has grossed an industry best $35 million in ticket sales this year alone, according to Broadwayworld.
“Hamilton” leads the pack with a record 16 Tony Award nominations and already has earned the Pulitzer Prize for drama. It is being hailed as a boundary-breaking beacon on Broadway.
Actor Leslie Odom, Jr. (l.) and actor, composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (r.) perform in ‘Hamilton,’ which won the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
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Lupica made a connection to the kind of voters who mislead political pollsters.
“I think some of them are. No but, the show is amazing,” said David. “No doubt about it, it's an incredible show, but I do have this theory on a lot of the people that are seeing it.”
The "Michael Lupica Show" podcast can be downloaded on iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-lupica-show/id1112348493?mt=2
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Larry was great.
Very funny show!
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Hilarious interview with Larry David! Can't wait hear more!
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Larry David calls ‘Hamilton’ an ‘amazing’ musical, but says it’s success is fueled by a lot of confused white ticket-buyers.
(EVAN AGOSTINI/EVAN AGOSTINI/INVISION/AP)
Creator and sta rLin-Manuel Miranda attends the 'Hamilton' Broadway Opening Night After Party last August.
(WALTER MCBRIDE/WIREIMAGE)
ETHAN SACKS
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 5:42 PM
“Hamilton” may be making history on Broadway, but Larry David, for one, is curbing his enthusiasm.
The comic actor took to the “Mike Lupica Show” podcast, which debuted Tuesday, to express his theory that a lot of the demand comes from white ticket-buyers trying to “solidify their liberal bona fides.”
“Yeah, ‘Hamilton’ — it was pretty amazing,” David told the Daily News columnist. “But I have a feeling there are a lot of white people who are saying they are completely blown away even though they didn't really understand half of the things the people on stage were saying.
“‘They just want to solidify their liberal bona fides and how cool they are: ‘Yea, I love Hamilton. Yea I get it, I'm hip.’”
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23 PHOTOSVIEW GALLERY
Stars at the opening night of 'Hamilton'
If he’s right, there sure are a lot of those types in the audience.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical hit about the Founding Father has grossed an industry best $35 million in ticket sales this year alone, according to Broadwayworld.
“Hamilton” leads the pack with a record 16 Tony Award nominations and already has earned the Pulitzer Prize for drama. It is being hailed as a boundary-breaking beacon on Broadway.
Actor Leslie Odom, Jr. (l.) and actor, composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (r.) perform in ‘Hamilton,’ which won the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
(THEO WARGO/WIREIMAGE)
Lupica made a connection to the kind of voters who mislead political pollsters.
“I think some of them are. No but, the show is amazing,” said David. “No doubt about it, it's an incredible show, but I do have this theory on a lot of the people that are seeing it.”
The "Michael Lupica Show" podcast can be downloaded on iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-lupica-show/id1112348493?mt=2
Mike Lupica Show
By Compass Media Networks
View More by This Publisher
To listen to an audio podcast, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to download and subscribe to podcasts.
Description
Mike Lupica, one of the most prominent columnists in America, brings his experience and insider's knowledge, coupled with a provocative presentation that takes an uncompromising look at the tumultuous worlds of professional sports, and politics to this weekly podcast. Every week join Mike and a special guest as they tackle the topics of today!
Name Description Released Price
1 CleanEpisode 1 - Larry David Mike chats with comedian, writer, actor & television producer Larry David. 5/17/2016 Free View In iTunes
2 CleanWhat to expect... Mike gives an inside glimpse on who and what listeners can expect to hear each week on the show. 5/9/2016 Free View In iTunes
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Customer Reviews
Awesome!
by Steph5721
Larry was great.
Very funny show!
by Little madness
Great listen.
Love It!!!!
by Lp$$!
Hilarious interview with Larry David! Can't wait hear more!