{
  "id": 3473500,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical' sells out in two hours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/showbiz-puteri-gunung-ledang-the-musical-sells-out-in-two-hours",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:43:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1519186/showbiz-puteri-gunung-ledang-musical-sells-out-two-hours"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a matter of just two hours, the tickets for the 2026 revival of the Malaysian musical Puteri Gunung Ledang sold out, with over 22,000 people still queuing online as of Monday evening. The production, which first debuted two decades ago, is being given a fresh staging by director Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina, who said the overwhelming public reaction was both overwhelming and deeply humbling. Tiara, who co-created the original production, expressed that the response showed Malaysians still hold the story dear and that a new generation is eager to discover it. The 2026 production will be staged at the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre in Sunway Square from October 31 to November 15. Tiara acknowledged the high expectations for the Enfiniti creative team, who are focused on delivering a show that goes beyond audience expectations. While the team has not confirmed any additional performances, they are determined to offer an extraordinary show.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Tickets for the 2026 restaging of Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical sold out within two hours of going on public sale, with more than 22,000 people still queuing online as of 10pm on Monday.",
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  "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."
}