Just yesterday I was talking here about the importance of good producers as captains of the ship for new musicals to steer them safely into port. While too many cooks may spoil the broth, the fact is that many are required to staff the kitchen, but there needs to be a chef in overall charge: the man, woman (or increasingly corporate boss) who raises the financing, appoints the creative staff (including the writers), …
SOURCE: The Stage at 02:55AM on July 21, 2011