Miley Cyrus’ Tribeca Screening: How Much Are Those Tickets Really Costing You?
Hold onto your Bezos-sized wallets: Miley Cyrus is slated to roll out her latest film at this year’s Tribeca Festival, and yes, they’re charging actual money for a glimpse of her on the big screen. According to the official Tribeca Festival site and corroborated by a New York Post report, general admission tickets start at a modest $20 for daytime slots—because nothing says indie cred like bargain-basement pricing, right? But don’t let that fool you: if you’d rather sip a “premium” bottled water and claim you’re part of the A-list, you’re looking at up to $85 for evening showings with a “VIP add-on.” That’s right, splurge an extra $15 for “priority seating” and a commemorative paper program. It’s practically a steal—if your wallet is already on life support.
Festival runs April 18 through May 1 throughout TriBeCa’s most Instagrammable venues, from the Walter Reade Theatre to the elegant SVA Theatre. Student discounts—requiring valid ID—knock off $5 per ticket, a merciful gesture for those who can’t yet afford rent in Manhattan. And if you happen to be a New York City resident? Show proof of address for the same sweet discount, because nothing quite says “local pride” like half-price cinematic indulgence.
Word on the street (or at least on Deadline and Variety) is that Cyrus’s project is a hybrid docudrama exploring fame’s toll on mental health, directed by indie darling Jordan Roberts. Reviews? Well, early whispers paint it as “earnest but uneven,” so you might want to pair your $20 ticket with equally cheap popcorn for a more balanced experience. Festival programmers insist this is “not your typical celebrity vanity piece,” and they’ve trotted out quotes from Tribeca’s artistic director praising Cyrus’s “raw vulnerability” and “commanding screen presence.” We’ll let you decide if that’s marketing pizazz or genuine praise.
If you’re into festival badges, you can opt for the all-access pass at $450—because nothing says “I love cinema” like dropping half a grand to wander dark theaters in flip-flops. That admission covers unlimited screenings, industry talks, and maybe a selfie with the person who invented craft services. VIP badges? They start at $1,000, but then you do get priority cocktail line access—if you can call it that when your “cocktail” is just red wine in a plastic cup.
So there you have it—another opportunity to trade your life savings for a two-hour celebrity confessional. Don’t say we didn’t warn you when your bank balance leaves the building faster than Cyrus on tour. And hey, if you manage to snag a ticket, let us know how raw and vulnerable it actually feels. That’s today’s slice of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Tribeca Festival Official Site, New York Post, Variety, Deadline
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