The exact sum depends on individual investor agreements; most investor deals for Broadway shows require money to be returned, even when spent, if the lead producers cannot raise a show's full capitalization.
In an event that was part Woodstock ("for really, really rich people," Mr. Crystal said), part red carpet and part Gridiron dinner, an A-list of Hollywood celebrities shared the stage in the architectural splendor of Disney Hall to raise a show-stopping $5 million for Senator John Kerry and the Democratic National Committee.
They can also raise a ruckus, as shown on "Boeing 737" and "Hey All You Hippies".
Hyperbolic as they are, the shows raise a serious question: to cook or to watch somebody else cook?
Atomico, a London-based venture firm that invests across sectors and stages in startups that are largely located in Europe's fastest growing tech hubs — particularly London, Stockholm, Helsinki and Berlin — is raising a $750 million fund, shows an SEC filing.
Forerunner Ventures, an early-stage, San Francisco-based venture firm that focuses almost exclusively on e-commerce businesses, has raised a $122 million fund, shows an SEC filing that was filed earlier this morning.
(Call centre operator) Many other participants explained that they would prefer not to directly raise an issue with a friend showing signs of poor mental health.
She raised a finger to show she'd be off in a minute, then gave an ironic wave at her father.
Countless Americans raised a flag to show their love of country and their solidarity with the thousands lost on Sept. 11.
Gathering nine friends who were about to be introduced to society, she persuaded them to produce a show to raise funds for the benefit of needy immigrant New Yorkers.
