{
  "id": 13049227,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Desperate PGL fans offer to sit on stairs as 22,000 miss out on tickets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/showbiz-desperate-pgl-fans-offer-to-sit-on-stairs-as-22-000-miss-out",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:22:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1551294/showbiz-desperate-pgl-fans-offer-sit-stairs-22000-miss-out-tickets"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PETALING JAYA: Producer and director Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina expressed deep regret over 22,000 fans missing out on tickets for the revival of Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical (PGL). The musical returns after a two-decade hiatus and sold out all 23,000 tickets in a record-breaking two hours. Desperate fans pleaded to stand or sit on stairs to catch a glimpse of the legendary stage production. Tiara admitted feeling guilty for the 22,000 people who queued up online. Despite the heartbreak, she expressed gratitude for the show's record-breaking success. Discussions are underway to tour the production to Singapore following the overwhelming response from fans across the region.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA: Producer and director Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina has expressed deep regret after 22,000 disappointed fans missed out on securing tickets for the epic revival of Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical (PGL).",
  "key_points": [
    "22,000 fans miss out on PGL tickets",
    "Producer Tiara Jacquelina regrets shortage",
    "Discussions for Singapore tour planned"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}