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Hadestown musical's record box office success attributed to founder ceding control

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The musical "Hadestown" achieved a record-breaking opening weekend for a filmed stage musical, grossing $10.2 million and surpassing "Hamilton." This success is attributed to the founder, Anaïs Mitchell, who, over 19 years, gradually ceded control to operational experts and directors. This approach contrasts with many founder-led ventures, particularly in the entertainment industry, that fail by attempting to maintain sole authority, often leading to organizational collapse despite creative talent. AI

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Hadestown musical's record box office success attributed to founder ceding control

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Stuart N. Brotman ·

    The show that just beat Hamilton at the box office was built by giving away control

    Hadestown premiered in 2006 in Barre, Vermont, financed by a small state arts grant and performed by friends from Vermont bands.

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