Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Yesterday, I listed the ETA's most performed plays and musicals in high schools. What surprised so many people about this list was that the play that topped even Shakespeare for the number o…
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Every year, the folks at the Educational Theatre Association publish a list of the most performed plays and musicals in high schools around the country. Here's what drama clubs were up to th…
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The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending Dec. 19, 2010: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A FREE MAN OF COLOR $214,439 4,253 50.97% $50.42 A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC …
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 04:23PM[SHARE]There was some great Spider-Man coverage in Variety over the weekend that looked at the show from a bunch of angles, from branding, to storytelling and yes, to spectacle. (The show actually …
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, December 17, 2010
As the Jersey Boys would say, oh what a night! Thank you to everyone who came to the social last night. I hope you enjoyed the "Producer's Punch" and DJ Dan's rockin' tunes (and sp…
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Let's get ready to ruuummmmmmbbbbbblllllleeeee! It's time to cast your votes for Producer of the Year 2010! This is the third year of my annual contest. The honorary winner our first year wa…
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This past Monday we finished the first year of our Developmental Reading Series after presenting three new plays and one musical. And we had a blast doing it. Not only was it fun watching fo…
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It's that time to year! Time to looking into the Broadway stocking and see what Santa stuffed it with. Every year, The Broadway League studies the demographics of the Broadway theatergoer. A…
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I read a great article on the front page (!) of Variety (it’s rare that a theater story gets the cover) about the life after Broadway for musicals that may not have been so well receiv…
SOURCE: the Situation at 04:59PM[SHARE]The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending Dec. 12, 2010: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A FREE MAN OF COLOR $278,172 4,859 58.23% $57.25 A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC …
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 03:44PM[SHARE]I made the first year of The Producer's Perspective available in book form as a lark. Frankly, I wanted a book to put on my mantle, and something to give my Mom for Christmas. What I wasn't …
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, December 10, 2010
Here are a few laughs for all of you out there, especially those of you that have been an actor at any point in your career and tried to explain it to a family member. Even I remember having…
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Times Square is one of the most coveted retail opportunities in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people cross through the intersection of Broadway and 7th every single day, to sightsee, t…
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There's a Chipotle near my office that I frequent often, partly because the lunch-time manager has a system in place that can get hundreds of burrito lovers through that store in minutes. He…
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"If only I could get an agent," are the words I hear so many playwrights and screenwriters say. That's when I correct them. First, no one can promote your work as well as you can. …
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The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending Dec. 5, 2010: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A FREE MAN OF COLOR $261,283 4,336 51.97% $60.26 A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC $…
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 04:14PM[SHARE]Our fourth and final reading of the first year of the Davenport Theatrical Reading Series is next week. And we're doing a musical! As you may remember, when we first announced Date of a Life…
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, December 3, 2010
Got a Broadway Producer or budding Broadway Producer on your list this year? Or maybe you are a Producer and you never know what to say when mom asks, "What do you want this year?"…
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There is a reason why Generals and Presidents visit the front lines, and it's for more than just morale. They visit so they can understand the conditions that face the troops. The smart Gene…
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Last Friday, and all weekend, millions of people just like you were online and in line, looking for the best deals on Wiis, Kinects, iPads and more. Retailers across many industries will see…
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I'm obsessed with Google Analytics. I even have a Analytics app for my iPhone so I can constantly keep track of all of the web stats on all of my sites. One of the most important statistics …
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The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending Nov. 28, 2010: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A FREE MAN OF COLOR $194,194 3,756 45.01% $51.70 A LIFE IN THE THEATRE…
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 03:39PM[SHARE]Well, it happened. After years of speculation and millions and millions of dollars, it finally happened. Spider-Man opened last night on Broadway. You're probably thinking I got that last se…
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, November 26, 2010
The fall class of interns are getting close to their graduation date, which means we're looking for a new crew of responsible, hard-working and hungry folks for our spring semester. If you o…
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving, readers! It's ironic, don't you think? We spend this one day pounding back slices of turkey, and we spend the rest of the year trying to avoid producing one. And why do w…
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I recently got an email from a non-profit here in the city asking me for money. The message said, "Please give me money. Signed, Institution." Then I got an email from the Scott El…
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As we enter the final week of November, we leave behind the Second Quarter of the Broadway season. We're at half-time and it's time to check in on how this year is faring so far. According t…
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Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A FREE MAN OF COLOR $252,784 6,043 72.42% $41.83 A LIFE IN THE THEATRE $213,364 3,864 45.10% $55.22 A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC $455,652 5,175 69.48% $8…
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 03:31PM[SHARE]If you've wondering what Ex-Commerical Producer, former head of Jujamcyn Theaters and still new-to-the-gig National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman has in store for his gover…
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]Saturday, November 20, 2010
I couldn't wait until Monday to get out this news, hence the Saturday post! (I can't believe I just used the word "hence") Due to pop demand, I've added a Get Your Show Off The Gro…
SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, November 19, 2010
It's time to paaaaaaartay! For the past two Decembers, I've invited all of my readers to get jiggy with us in person at the end of each year at our Producer's Perspective Social! And this ye…
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