Meet the Convicted Con Man Behind George W. Bush & Michelle Obama's Viral Candy Video by John Bonazzo

Roland Scahill tricked Twitter just like he tricked investors in his fake Lupita Nyong'o show.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:54pm on September 4, 2018[SHARE]

Here's How Broadway Marketers Use Deceptive Tactics to Make Their Shows Look Better by John Bonazzo

'Gettin' the Band Back Together' is the latest show attempting to trick consumers.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:55pm on August 16, 2018[SHARE]

NY Times Theater Critic Under Fire Over Transphobic Review Comments by John Bonazzo

Ben Brantley apologized for the "flippant" remark, but the damage was done.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:40pm on July 27, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Show With $13M Price Tag Accidentally Sells Tickets for $17 by John Bonazzo

This was quite the Broadway bargain.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:58pm on July 11, 2018[SHARE]

John Mulaney and Broadway Musicals Combine for July 4 Fun in Viral Twitter Game by John Bonazzo

Oh, hello perfect Twitter thread.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 6:00am on July 4, 2018[SHARE]

'The Band's Visit' and 'Harry Potter' Will Win Big at the Tony Awards by John Bonazzo

Here's who we think will win the big prizes.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:39pm on June 8, 2018[SHARE]

Daniel Radcliffe Will Fight for Ethical Journalism in New Broadway Play by John Bonazzo

What if Harry Potter was a fact checker?

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:43pm on June 6, 2018[SHARE]

Audible's Partnership With NYC Theater Shouldn't Ape Amazon Bookstores by John Bonazzo

'Customers who enjoyed this show may also like Shakespeare.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:52pm on May 30, 2018[SHARE]

'Mean Girls,' 'SpongeBob,' 'Band's Visit,' 'Harry Potter' Lead Tony Nominations by John Bonazzo

The Tonys said 'you can sit with us' to one Mean Girl.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:41am on May 1, 2018[SHARE]

Play About Rupert Murdoch's Brash Beginnings May Stop the Presses by John Bonazzo

Can the media mogul conquer Broadway?

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:31pm on April 30, 2018[SHARE]

'Mockingbird' Broadway Play Won't Ruin Harper Lee's Classic by John Bonazzo

If 'Go Set a Watchman' didn't, Aaron Sorkin's play certainly won't.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 8:00am on February 19, 2018[SHARE]

Audible Is Now Producing Plays Just So It Can Publish Them as Podcasts by John Bonazzo

Tonight's performance is brought to you by... Audible?

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:05pm on February 15, 2018[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda's New Contest Uses 'Hamilton' to Fight Climate Change by John Bonazzo

Anyone who donates to the Natural Resources Defense Council is entered to win a trip to London for the West End 'Hamilton' opening night.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:32pm on November 13, 2017[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda Bringing 'Hamilton' to Puerto Rico in 2019 by John Bonazzo

Most seats for Hamilton's Puerto Rico run will be awarded through a $10 lottery.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:43pm on November 8, 2017[SHARE]

Harry Potter Fans Can't Catch the Snitch After Ticketmaster Verified Fan Fails Again by John Bonazzo

Tickets for 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' went on sale today, but many people failed to get seats.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:49pm on October 18, 2017[SHARE]

Ticketmaster Sues Scalping Company That Used Bots to Buy 30,000 'Hamilton' Tickets by John Bonazzo

The company alleges Prestige Entertainment bought 30,000 'Hamilton' tickets, along with seats at a Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:57am on October 5, 2017[SHARE]

Broadway Play Starring Uma Thurman Will Be Updated Weekly to Reference Trump's Tweets by John Bonazzo

Beau Willimon, who also created House of Cards, will update the show, which stars Uma Thurman, weekly.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:43am on September 8, 2017[SHARE]

Bruce Springsteen Fans Kept 'Waitin' on a Sunny Day' by Ticketmaster Verified Fan by John Bonazzo

The new system was supposed to cut down on bots and scalpers, and give diehard fans a better chance at getting tickets.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:18pm on August 30, 2017[SHARE]

'Hamilton' Launches a Mobile App"but Fans Aren't 'Satisfied' by John Bonazzo

The app allows users to enter lotteries, buy merchandise and get stickers. But people still wanted more from Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:44am on August 11, 2017[SHARE]

Bruce Springsteen and Harry Potter Are Fighting Ticket Bots"With Ticketmaster's Help by John Bonazzo

The new technology is meant to fight bots and ticket scalpers. It's also being used by 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:11pm on August 9, 2017[SHARE]

Fans Protest After Mandy Patinkin Replaces 'Hamilton' Star in 'Great Comet' by John Bonazzo

Okieriete Onaodowan, who replaced Josh Groban as Pierre, is black. Fans were mad he was being forced to 'make room' for another white actor.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:00am on July 27, 2017[SHARE]

30 Hilarious Photoshops of Chris Christie and His Beach Chair in Broadway Shows by John Bonazzo

Actor Stephen Wallem was sick this weekend, and so decided to pair Christie up with Bette Midler, Josh Groban, Ben Platt and Patti LuPone.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:45pm on July 10, 2017[SHARE]

Brits Use Heart Monitors to See if Shakespeare Shocks More Than 'Game of Thrones' by John Bonazzo

The Royal Shakespeare Company will monitor audience members to find out if Shakespeare still shocks in the age of 'Game of Thrones.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 6:45am on July 6, 2017[SHARE]

How Social Media Became a Character in a Tony-Winning Broadway Hit by John Bonazzo

The show's message of "You will be found" resonates with millennials, Steven Levenson and Stacey Mindich said on the Recode Decode podcast.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:58pm on June 28, 2017[SHARE]

Celebs Are Taking the #Ham4All Challenge and Singing 'Hamilton' for Charity by John Bonazzo

Lin-Manuel Miranda is raising money for immigrant groups through the contest. Weird Al Yankovic and Ben Stiller have already taken part.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 6:15am on June 28, 2017[SHARE]