Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The truth is . . . I’ve been cheating on you. Yep. Â It’s true. Â I’ve been emailing other people on the side. Before you break up with me, let me explain. Over the pas…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 28, 2014
When it was announced that the Ebola virus had landed in New York City last week, I, like a lot of New Yorkers, got a little nervous. I didn’t get nervous about the health risks to me …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Monday, October 27, 2014
I got sucked into a late-night cable vortex last night. I was flipping through my brand new FiOS (it’s fancy, y’all, and so much better than Time Warner), and I stopped my cli…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, October 24, 2014
I guess you could build a house without a blueprint. But it would probably be pretty loosely constructed, and might fall over, taking you and all of your possessions with it. Remember analog…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 22, 2014
There's a new trend in entertainment, which I like to think that Broadway ignited with the monster success of Wicked, the prequel to The Wizard of Oz. Ok, ok, I know that Wicked was a pre…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 21, 2014
The current Broadway theater crunch has got everyone thinking about what to do with the next set of shows coming down the pike. If Broadway was JFK airport, there would be at least 20-30 pla…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Monday, October 20, 2014
At the very first TEDxBroadway, I gave a talk about what Broadway looked like 20 years ago. That was back in 2012! Â It’s almost time for another talk about what it was like back the…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, October 17, 2014
Admit it. If you’re a Writer or Producer of musicals, I’d bet that you’ve stood in front of a mirror, imagining yourself collecting your Best Musical Tony Award. Â You…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, October 16, 2014
I snapped this pic in this blog at the baggage claim at the Myrtle Beach airport last weekend. Â It was my first trip to Myrtle Beach (and maybe my last – thanks to that reprehensibl…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 15, 2014
A Spanish comedy club has taken the ol’ classic “pay-what-you-can” marketing ploy to the next level, and it has been so successful the club and its patrons have been lau…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Yesterday, I spent a few hours of the holiday afternoon engaging in a typical fall familial activity . . . I went apple picking! Or, I should say . . . I tried to go apple picking. My first …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Monday, October 13, 2014
Whether you think Chris Columbus “discovered” America or whether you think he was a lucky land thief, you have to agree with one thing. He was one hell of a Producer. Well, wasn&…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, October 10, 2014
The best advice I ever got as I was coming up as a Producer was, “Want a show to happen? Â Book a theater.” There’s nothing better than an opening night to make you make …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, October 9, 2014
A couple of months ago, I met with a recent college grad looking for some advice on how to start a career on Broadway. Â I asked him how he was at networking. Â His answer: “Well, …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 8, 2014
. . . a phrase. Just like Blue Man Group held a funeral for the 80s I think it’s time we pack up a certain phrase, put it in a box and never utter it again. That phrase? “Outs…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Eliza Doolittle wasn’t the only one who needed a little place of her own. Â Cinderella needed her “own little corner,” as well. Â And that big dreamer Pippin needed a c…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Monday, October 6, 2014
Here’s something I’ve heard a lot of in Producers’ and GMs’ offices through my career. Â “Ugh! Â I hate that INSERT NAME OF AGENT/LAWYER/MANAGER.” Usu…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Sunday, October 5, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
Two weeks ago, on one of the last beautiful days of the summer, eight passionate peeps sacrificed the sun to get together with me and work on something that would keep them smiling through t…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, October 2, 2014
A consult client stepped into my stripped bare office last week (we’re moving!) and said, “Ken, I hope you can help, because I’m extremely frustrated.” “What…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 1, 2014
The photo featured in this blog is a weapon. It’s an ad placed by the DIY real estate website, Airbnb, to stir up supporters as the battle between the site and the NYC hotel industry w…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Time for that monthly summary of what got your attention last month here at The Producer's Perspective: The most read post of the month: Someone Got Mad At Me The most commented on post o…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 30, 2014
I bought a ticket to a show the other day, solely based on a tweet . . . first hand proof that social media can sell. But how? Â How can you sell your show on social media? First, it’…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Monday, September 29, 2014
“I can’t do it. Â I’ve got no business sense.” If I had a buck for every young and old buck that has said that to me, I could capitalize Spider-man all over again. …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, September 26, 2014
After seven years and five different offices, my company is (finally) moving office buildings! Â That’s right – no more moving closet of an elevator! (If you’ve visited m…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, September 25, 2014
I’ve only got three months to finish up my New Year’s Resolutions, and this post crosses another one off the list! You see, someone recently asked me what I loved to do the most,…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, September 24, 2014
What I love about theater is that it is always evolving. Â You create this work of art, and then it changes and changes . . . through rehearsals, through previews . . . and even years afte…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 23, 2014
There’s a myth out there that says “Broadway Business booms all summer long!” While sure, the tide of tourist dollars that arrive in the warm weather helps keep the grosses…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Monday, September 22, 2014
I’m jealous. The photo in this blog is of folks standing in line, waiting desperate to buy the new iPhone 6. I want a line for Broadway shows too! Â And not just when we sell stuff a…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, September 19, 2014
Shows about sports are usually hard sells. Â When we’ve got females making the majority of the ticket purchasing decision, it’s easy to see why. Â As much as I’d want t…
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