How does the sound of a Broadway musical change from the opening number to the finale? As characters undertake, and sing through, their journey what range of emotions are projected? To find out, every track from the cast recording of each of the 22 Broadway musicals currently playing was analyzed using Spotify’s valence score. Recognition: Iron Viz
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Tony Award for Best Musical
How many total Tony nominations did each of the five Broadway shows up for Best Musical receive? Are the results from Chita Rivera, Drama Desk, Drama League, New York Drama Critics’ Circle, and Outer Critics Circle awards a good indicator of who will win the Tony?
Oscar Watch
Which movie will take home the Oscar at the 2019 Academy Awards for Best Picture? This visualization explores how the eight movies nominated for Best Picture have performed so far in awards season, in the box office, and with fans/critics.
Kansas City is Mahomes Town
Patrick Mahomes, the 23 year old quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, has thrown 29 touchdown passesĀ in the first nine games of the NFL season. The Kansas City franchise record for touchdown passes in a season is 31, set by Len Dawson 54 years ago. The NFL record for touchdown passes in a season is 55, set by Peyton Manning in 2013. Use this visualization to look at every touchdown pass thrown by Mahomes, including the yardage and receiver.
The Great White Way
How much money are different shows raking in? What are the characteristics of the highest grossing shows? What does the revenue for hits look like compared to new shows?