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MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Will Launch 'Club 2064' Digital Lottery – BroadwayWorld.com

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Maybe Happy Ending has launched a special digital lottery ticket initiative titled “Club 2064,” (named after the year the show takes place) available for performances starting tomorrow in honor of the production’s one-year anniversary on Broadway. Starting with the 2:00pm matinee performance on Wednesday November 12th, fans will now be able to enter the digital lottery for a chance to win and purchase a pair of tickets for just $20.64 each. 
Fans will be able to enter the special digital lottery to purchase tickets to the November 12th 2pm performance beginning today, Tuesday, November 11th.  Fans can enter the lottery at rush.telecharge.com.  Each drawing will offer a limited number of tickets. The first drawing will be today, November 11th at 10am and 3pm; with the potential for additional drawings for every performance following, based on availability. Ticket locations will be in prime seats in the mezzanine or orchestra and are all based on availability. Winners will be notified by email shortly after each drawing and tickets will be available for pick up at the box office only. Full details will be listed on rush.telecharge.com
Maybe Happy Ending by Tony Award-winners Will Aronson and Hue Park (Il Tenore, Ghost Bakery) is directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Arden (Parade, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol) and features Set and additional Video Design by Tony Award-winner Dane Laffrey (A Christmas Carol, Once on This Island), Costume Design by Tony Award-winner Clint Ramos (KPOP, Eclipsed), Lighting Design by Tony Award-nominee Ben Stanton (A Christmas Carol, Fun Home), Sound Design by Tony Award-winner Peter Hylenski (Moulin Rouge!: The Musical, Beetlejuice), Video Design by Tony Award-winner George Reeve (Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends); Deborah Abramson (The Gardens of Anuncia) is the Music Supervisor and John Yun is the Music Director. Casting is by The Telsey Office, Craig Burns, CSA, the Production Stage Manager is Justin Scribner and Foresight Theatrical is the General Manager.
Maybe Happy Ending opened on Broadway on November 12, 2024 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th St.) to immense critical and audience acclaim, with the show being selected as the “Best Theatre of 2024” by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, Time Out NY and Entertainment Weekly and many others.
In addition to continuing on Broadway, Maybe Happy Ending will embark on a multi-year North American tour beginning in the Fall of 2026. Launching in Baltimore at the Hippodrome Theatre at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, the tour has stops planned in 30+ cities including Los Angeles, D.C., Chicago, Tampa, St. Louis, Detroit, San Francisco, Providence and many other cities.  Additional engagements, casting and the route for the tour’s first year will be announced soon.
Maybe Happy Ending is the story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love.  It is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet. Helmed by visionary director and Tony Award- winner Michael Arden (Parade, Once on This Island), with a dazzling scenic design by Tony Award-winner Dane Laffrey (A Christmas Carol) and book, music, and lyrics by the internationally acclaimed duo, Tony Award-winners Will Aronson and Hue ParkMaybe Happy Ending is a fresh, original musical that reminds us what it means to be human and that love is never obsolete.
Maybe Happy Ending was written in both Korean and English-language versions. The Korean-language version opened in December of 2016 at DaeMyung Culture Factory in Seoul and subsequently won six Korean Musical Awards including Best Musical. The English-language version was awarded the 2017 Richard Rodgers Production Award and had its U.S. premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta in the 2019-2020 season under the direction of Michael Arden
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Tony winner Darren Criss is returning to Maybe Happy Ending beginning today, November 5 following his 9-week leave-of-absence. Andrew Barth Feldman played the show’s lead role in Criss’ absence. 
Andrew Barth Feldman played his final performance in Maybe Happy Ending on Saturday, November 1. He concluded his nine-week run in the musical alongside his real-life girlfriend, Helen J. Shen. Watch a video of his last bow!
Written by Will Aronson and Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection and a surprising adventure. It is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet.
Maybe Happy Ending star Dez Duron helped keep the audience entertained while Sunday’s matinee was halted due to a technical hold. After requests for songs from Hamilton or Moana, Duron finally settled on ‘LOVE’ by Michael Bublé. Watch the video!
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DraftKings Casino awards $3.45 million casino jackpot playing Blazing Bison Gold Blitz – SportsLine

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Masquerade, the Off-Broadway Immersive Phantom of the Opera, Launches Ticket Lottery and Standby Line – Playbill

The lottery tickets will be priced at just $66.60, a fraction of the face value cost for the illustrious immersive experience.
If a masked man in your basement has been blackmailing your bank account dry leaving you wondering if you’ll ever be able to purchase a ticket to Masquerade, worry not, as the immersive NYC return of Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Phantom of the Opera has launched both a ticket lottery and standby option, offering fans the opportunity to embark on the journey into the Phantom’s lair for as low as $66.60.
 “Lotto 666,” cleverly named in reference to the infamous chandelier’s auction lot number in the original production of the musical, will offer lottery winners $66.60 tickets to the show. The lottery will be held in-person, prior to the evening’s performances. The program will begin November 16, with entries opening and activities beginning at 5:00 PM. Special guests and other surprises may be in store for the program’s launch.
The “Black Tie Standby Line” will also offer a discount opportunity to attend the illustrious immersive event, though at a cost closer to the face value ticket price. A limited number of $170 tickets will be available for each performance in the hour prior to its start time, subject to availability from any returned or canceled tickets. Standby tickets will be available beginning November 12. 
Masquerade officially opened September 29 at 218 W. 57th Street (formerly Lee’s Art Shop), and is currently set to run through February 1, 2026. The inventive new staging plays to six small audience groups each evening, meaning the complete cast features more leads than the show did on Broadway. Across the six performance timeslots, the Phantom is played by Jeff Kready, Telly Leung, Hugh Panaro, Kyle Scatliffe, Clay Singer, and Nik Walker; and Christine and Meg are played by Haile Ferrier, Eryn LeCroy, Francesca Mehrotra, Riley Noland, Kaley Ann Voorhees, and Anna Zavelson.
Additionally, the role of Raoul is played in different scenes by Paul Adam Schaefer, Nicholas Edwards, and Francisco Javier González, and the role of Madame Giry is performed at various points by Satomi Hofmann, Maree Johnson, Tia Karaplis, and Betsy Morgan. Buquet is performed by both Jacob Lacopo and Andrew Wojtal, and Carlotta is played by both Satomi Hofmann and Betsy Morgan.
André is played by Raymond J. Lee, Barker is played by Chris Ryan, Firmin is played by Jeremy Stolle, and Piangi is played by Phumzile Sojola. Maxfield Haynes, Kody Jauron, and Kevin Zambrano collectively play the role Boy in the Cage.
The ensemble features Baby Byrne, Gabriella Enriquez, Nkrumah Gatling, Cooper Grodin, Maxfield Haynes, Bryan Hernandez-Luch, Kody Jauron, Nathan Keen, Joe Kerr, Claire Leyden, Georgia Mendes, Sami Merdinian, Charles Osborne, Jack Sullivan, and Kevin Zambrano.
The production, modeled after the seminal immersive production Sleep No More, which ran for 14 years at NYC’s McKittrick Hotel, seeks to plant audiences right into the plot of Gaston Leroux‘s The Phantom of the Opera—of course, within the lens of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running 1986 West End-Broadway musical. Once you have entered the Opera House, you will join in on the “ghost hunt,” tracing the steps of the infamous Opera Ghost, who has been terrorizing the theatre’s performers and management. As the story unfolds, you learn of the Opera Ghost’s mentorship over Christine Daae—a young soprano who has become the object of his obsession.
Tony winner Diane Paulus (Waitress, 1776) is directing a creative team that includes Hunter Bird, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Kathy Fabian, James Fluhr, Jessie Flynn, Nicola Formichetti, Skylar Fox, Kate Lumpkin, J. J. Janas, Brett Jarvis, Marc Kimelman, Lee McCutcheon, Scott Pask, Emilio Sosa, Gypsy Snider, Ben Stanton, and William Waldrop.
Attendees of the production have been given instructions from “their host,” which includes a dress code advising patrons dress “extravagantly” in black, white, or silver and to wear a masquerade mask (if you do not have one, one will be provided) and to avoid wearing high heels to facilitate safe walking in the building’s recreation of the Paris catacombs. The venue is described as fully ADA accessible, and guests with specific accessibility needs are encouraged to email [email protected].
The production team for the revival comprises Rosario Arcuri, Stephen Arnold, Sarah Battaglia, Sean Beach, Evan Bernardin, Will Blumberg, Antoine Boissereau, Carolyn Boyd, Simon Brouke, Kelbi Carrig, Ruth Carsch, Kerry Concannon, Brittany Coyne, Hailey Delaney, Eric Dente, Eli Diker, Elizabeth Emanuel, Randall Etheredge, Stephanie Leah Evans, Shoshana Fisher, Dawn-Elin Fraser, Megan Frazier, Misha Fristensky, Christina Grant, Chris Habana, Simon Hammerstein, Billie Harmon, Cesar Hawas, Isaac Hayward, Morgan Holbrook, Amelie Julicher, Andrew Katz, Viktoria-Isabella King, Jeffery Kurtz, McBee, Fiona McDougal, Brian Messina, Vittoria Orlando, Amanda Perry, Dotty Peterson, Cinder Petrichor, Diana Rebholz, Alicia Rodis, Sadie Schlesinger, Jake Scudder, Max Seelig, Giza Selimi, Ashley Setzler, James Sherwood, David Shocket, Naomi Symeou, Nakkia Smalls, Monet Thibou, Kristopher Thompson-Bolden, Madilyn Tramonte, Benjamin Weigel, Kat West, Nzinga Williams, Chelsea Wilson, David Andrew Wilson, Mike Wojchik, Alex Wolfe, Asher Young, and Alec Zbornak.
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Riley Noland and Clay Singer in Masquerade Off-Broadway
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Hugh Panaro and Francesca Mehrotra in Masquerade Off-Broadway
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Hugh Panaro, Nik Walker, Jeff Kready, Clay Singer, Telly Leung, and Kyle Scatliffe in Masquerade Off-Broadway
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The lottery tickets will be priced at just $66.60, a fraction of the face value cost for the illustrious immersive experience.
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BlockDAG’s $5 Projection Goes Viral as Hedera’s ETF Inflows Rise and Stellar Eyes $0.40 Breakout! – Crypto Economy

HomeCrypto PresalesBlockDAG’s $5 Projection Goes Viral as Hedera’s ETF Inflows Rise and Stellar Eyes $0.40 Breakout!
The crypto market continues to favor projects that show scalable design and consistent results. Stellar (XLM) is attracting new attention as its chart begins to echo the 2017 breakout phase, with analysts watching the $0.40 mark as the key to confirming an extended rally. 
Hedera (HBAR), on the other hand, is benefiting from strong inflows after its first spot ETF debut, which has expanded regulated access and revived liquidity across major exchanges. Yet, among all these moves, BlockDAG (BDAG) remains the focal point. Priced at $0.005 in Batch 32, with a total of over $435 million raised and over 3.5 million X1 mobile miners, it combines tangible growth with advanced infrastructure. 
Backed by its BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team partnership and hybrid DAG-based Proof-of-Work model, BlockDAG blends scalability with transparency, establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing cryptos heading into 2025.
Stellar’s price chart shows a structure nearly identical to its 2017 Wyckoff setup, when the coin climbed from $0.005 to $0.75 within a few months. Analysts observe that accumulation near $0.33 is mirroring that historical phase, with $0.40 standing as the crucial breakout point.
This pattern implies that XLM could be entering its next expansion phase if volume continues to build. Higher lows and rising activity levels indicate that momentum could be forming beneath the surface.

For buyers, the resemblance to 2017 carries meaning, as similar patterns have historically preceded strong rallies once resistance breaks. Still, confirmation is essential; only a move above $0.40 can validate Stellar’s breakout potential and mark it as one of November’s key altcoins to monitor.
Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) has captured attention as institutional inflows grow following the launch of its first spot ETF. Market data shows increased trading volume and visible buying interest, a sign that regulated access is translating into practical demand.
This development places HBAR within a unique category of altcoins gaining credibility through institutional exposure. Greater access through regulated funds can strengthen liquidity and deepen the market base, aligning Hedera more closely with mainstream financial infrastructure.
For those assessing entry points, HBAR’s progress underlines the importance of access and structure. Its steady rise in both volume and visibility reflects how broader market participation can elevate long-term positioning.
BlockDAG’s rapid expansion continues to dominate discussion across crypto communities. Currently at a $0.005 presale price in Batch 32, the project has raised over $435 million, built a user base of over 312,000 holders, and amassed more than 3.5 million X1 mobile miners globally. 
Analysts are now weighing whether BDAG could rise from $0.005 to $5, a 1,000× increase that would bring its potential valuation near $250 billion, levels previously reached by networks like Solana and Cardano during peak growth cycles.
These predictions are grounded in BlockDAG’s technical depth. Its Directed Acyclic Graph, combined with Proof-of-Work, that enables parallel validation and faster processing, advancing scalability benchmarks across blockchain ecosystems. The collaboration with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team enhances brand presence, bridging technology with global visibility.

Institutional funding exceeding $86 million adds further weight to its credibility, positioning BlockDAG as a platform built for sustained performance. With the Value Era phase now reducing supply, early access before its listing price of $0.05 and the BlockDAG presale ending on Feb 10, 2026, represents a defined final stage before transition.
Even beyond the $5 projection, its structure, verifiable technology, and expanding global adoption make it a leading contender among emerging networks in 2025.
This week’s momentum across crypto reflects focused growth. Stellar (XLM) is testing major resistance near $0.40 with signs of accumulation, while Hedera (HBAR) benefits from ETF-driven inflows and stronger liquidity. Both illustrate the importance of technical and structural maturity as drivers of confidence.
BlockDAG (BDAG), however, defines a different scale of progress. With over $435 million raised, 4.4 billion coins remaining, and over 3.5 million X1 miners active, the network has already proven tangible progress before launch. Supported by its partnership with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team and a confirmed $0.05 listing price, BlockDAG is demonstrating execution beyond expectation.
As other projects prepare for growth, BlockDAG is already implementing it. Its pace, transparency, and measurable reach position it as the fastest-growing crypto heading into 2025.

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How the 2026 Draft Lottery Works for the Sky – Sports Illustrated

This will be an important 2026 Draft Lottery for several WNBA teams. According to Tankathon, the Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and the Chicago Sky have the best odds, but there is an important wrinkle that pertains specifically to the Sky.
Chicago traded their 2026 first-round pick to the Minnesota Lynx for the 11th overall pick the day before the 2025 WNBA Draft, which ended up being Hailey Van Lith out of TCU — a former teammate of Angel Reese's at LSU. The Lynx already had the right to swap their pick with the Sky, but now they get the full rights to it. In summary, the Sky do not have their 2026 first-round pick.
However, Chicago will still have a lottery pick in the draft. According to ESPN, the Connecticut Sun traded their 2025 first-round pick to Chicago, which turned out to be Ajsa Sivka, who has stayed overseas and has not played in the WNBA yet. Along with the pick, the Sky received Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson, and a 2026 first-round Sun pick swap.
The pick swap is very important, as an earlier blockbuster trade centered around Kahleah Copper, sent the Mercury’s 2026 first-round pick, among other assets, to Chicago, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou.
Those other assets included Brianna Turner, Michaela Onyenwere, the 2024 3rd overall pick, which ended up being South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso, the Mercury’s 2025 second-round pick, which was moved, and the right to swap 2026 second-round picks with Phoenix.
Having the Mercury’s first round pick at No. 12 means that the Sky can swap with the Sun’s pick, which gets us to now.
According to Tankathon, Chicago will have a 7% chance of getting the first pick, a 9.3% chance of getting the second pick, and an 83.7% chance of getting the fifth pick. All three options would be premium picks, but the Sky would love to get lucky and land in the top two.
If you do the math on the probability of each team getting each slot, there is a 9.75% chance that the pick that they are getting from the Sun ends up being better than their original pick.
Overall, in what is supposed to be a very strong 2026 WNBA draft class, the lottery will be crucial in the way Chicago builds their team. You are more likely to draft a franchise-altering player in the top two than at five, but regardless, it should be in position to acquire a quality piece.
Make sure you bookmark the Chicago Sky on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns, and so much more! 
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'I won the record £216m Euromillions jackpot – this 1 thing won't change in my life' – Daily Express

Celebrations for an Irish Euromillions winnerThe family who won the staggering €250 million (around £216 million) Euromillions jackpot from Cork have revealed that they don’t plan to change certain aspects of their lives. The ticket was bought as part of a family syndicate, officials have confirmed, and the family is believed to be from the north of the Irish city. Rumours quickly swirled as to who won the massive sum, and the family eventually decided to stay anonymous, but they did reveal how they were approaching their new life with this money. 
“It will still be Ham and Cheese sambos [Irish term for a sandwich] for lunch,” one family joked as they explained how they plan to stay down to earth following the monumental win. The sum marks Ireland’s biggest ever Euromillions win. Despite the massive win, the family says that they plan to stay in Ireland. Among their ideas for the money is property abroad and foreign holidays. Another family member joked: “I’ll still be having my favourite ham and cheese sambo for lunch every day!” The ticket was purchased last month in a shop in the centre of Cork City
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One of the family members had an appointment in Cork and stopped into Clifford’s Centra on Shandon Street to do some shopping.” I saw the sign at the till that the EuroMillions jackpot was €250 million,” they revealed.
“Although I’m a regular player, I hadn’t bought a ticket for the last two draws. I picked one up and honestly, didn’t think much of it.”
They continued: “I was watching the Nine O’Clock News and saw that someone in Ireland had the winning EuroMillions ticket. So naturally, I got my ticket and scanned it on the National Lottery app, and a message popped up, ‘You’ve won big, contact the National Lottery.’
“Obviously, this wasn’t a message that I was used to seeing, so I must have checked it 4 more times, I just couldn’t believe my eyes!”
They added: “I ran upstairs to my wife, who had just gone to bed, and woke her up. We both checked the numbers multiple times on the website. We sat at the edge of the bed, saying ‘Oh my god ’ over and over – I reckon we said it about fifty times. We were in total shock, complete disbelief.Balloons outside a convenient store in Ireland“As you can imagine, sleep was out of the question that night”. They called the National Lottery in Ireland the next morning asn were put through to the Claims Team. After a few minutes on hold, they were finally told that they had indeed won the sum. 
A family member said: “Those few minutes felt like the longest of my life. When Ronan from the Claims Team confirmed we were the outright winner, needless to say, we were in total shock all over again.”
They kept the ticket carefully hidden under folded laundry until it was time to bring it into the National Lottery. Then, they immediately sought legal and financial advice
They revealed: “We’re absolutely going on a family holiday. We love to travel and there’s so many amazing trips we’ve always dreamed of that we can now make a reality. We’re already looking at holiday homes somewhere in the sun. We also feel incredibly fortunate now to be in a position where we can buy homes for our children, too.”
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