Who won the tickets to Rock of Ages? by Ken Davenport

Well, if someone out there is going to produce a 90s musical, then we got your song list, courtesy of your entries into this week’s giveaway, right here. Although, honestly, and maybe …

The Definition of Accredited Investor by Ken Davenport

The following is the definition of an accredited investor directly from the SEC.gov website.  The bolded bullet points below are the definitions that apply most often to Broadway Inves…

Another step forward for online Broadway Investing. by Ken Davenport

Yesterday was a big day for the Broadway Investing underworld. I say “underworld,” because it wasn’t too long ago that in order to invest in a Broadway show, you had to kno…

Get ready to incubate. Broadway style. by Ken Davenport

I’m moving. After eight years and five different spaces in my current office building on 49th Street, I’m getting out. Ok, well, the truth is, they’re kicking us out.  M…

How to get on my #@$% List. by Ken Davenport

If you’ve ever produced a show, you know that when it’s over, you’re left with a lot of #@$%. I remember heading to the strike of one show I worked on and seeing a moose…

America's greatest Jester leaves us with the ultimate life lesson. by Ken Davenport

Some people remember exactly where they were when JFK was killed, or when the planes hit the towers. I remember exactly where I was when Robin Williams first made me laugh. I was ten, and do…

Mork meets The Fonz on Happy Days. by Ken Davenport

RIP Robin.  Thanks for the laughs.

Why you might have a harder time marketing your musical today than yesterday. by Ken Davenport

I read an interesting blog and an even more interesting book recently about how to introduce a new product to the marketplace.  Now, granted, these publications were talking abou…

The Sunday Giveaway: Two tickets to Rock of Ages on Broadway! by Ken Davenport

Oh it was about 7 or so years ago now when I got a call from an agent in LA asking me if I’d meet with someone who was working on this “80s Rock Show Thingee” that had sold…

Who won the tickets to Fuerza Bruta Off Broadway? by Ken Davenport

Funky Cologne! Fire Power!  Or my favorite . . . Spicy Nachos! All of those were examples of your fictional translations of the words Fuerza Bruta! (It’s funny, because when I we…

Because a bunch of you missed the Producing 101 teleseminar. by Ken Davenport

One of my bloggin’ missions this year was to give you what you want. So back in the frigid month of January (remember that nonsense?) I wrote a blog asking you specifically “what…

The revival of play revivals. by Ken Davenport

Everyone knows we’ve got a theater availability problem on Broadway.  But what’s causing it? Like most business trends or any trend for that matter, our theater crunch isnR…

How to get on a Broadway Producer's investor list. by Ken Davenport

One of the reasons I crowdfunded Godspell years ago was because I had this theory.  I believed that there were throngs of people in the world who were interested in investing in Broadw…

My two least favorite words in the English language. by Ken Davenport

Did you guess ‘em? I’ll give you a hint.  My two least favorite words are not, “Didn’t Recoup.” (Which is technically three words anyway.) And surprisingl…

10 Shows that Stand Out at the Fringe " 2014 by Ken Davenport

Some people like to read Stephen King or John Grisham novels in the summertime. You know what I like to read? The Fringe Festival catalog! Oh, man, there’s nothing like downloading tha…

The Sunday Giveaway: Two tickets to Fuerza Bruta Wayra Off Broadway! by Ken Davenport

Bruta is back! In case you missed the Off Broadway sensation Fuerza Bruta the first time it came around, well, be glad you did because it’s back and “new and improved.” …

Who won the VIP Passes to this year's Fringe Festival? by Ken Davenport

We had almost as many entries to this week’s contest as there are Fringe shows! As has become a custom, you’ve come up with some super ideas for VIP perks for theatergoers.  S…

Fuerza Bruta Wayra " The Video Trailer by Ken Davenport

The difference between a Producer and a General Manager. by Ken Davenport

The Broadway administrative hierarchy can be a confusing one. To help answer a few readers’ questions, I used my favorite analogy to describe the duties of a General Manager on a Broad…

The Most Popular Posts of the Month: July by Ken Davenport

Time for that monthly summary of what got your attention last month here at The Producer's Perspective: The most read post AND the most commented on post of the month: Sure You Get a Refu…

You're gonna make fun of me for this one. by Ken Davenport

I love me some Florida Georgia Line. See, about six months ago I came down with a serious case of country-music-itis – which means I’ve become very familiar with phrases like …

Florida Georgia Line's "Dirt" " Official LYRIC Video by Ken Davenport

Florida Georgia Line's "Dirt" " Official Video by Ken Davenport

What I learned at the Meet and Greets for It's Only A Play AND Kinky Boots. by Ken Davenport

Yesterday was one of those pinch-me-I’m-a-Producer days. It was the first day of rehearsal for two shows that I’m on, the star fest that is It’s Only A Play and the Nati…

Why you should read the Broadway Chat Boards. by Ken Davenport

I like to cruise by the Broadway chat boards every once in awhile.  Why? First and foremost, the folks that frequent the boards, and the folks that post on the boards are our avids.  T…

#AreYouSatisfied? Gosh, I hope not. by Ken Davenport

A new USA show called Satisfaction teased the start of their season with a serial add campaign around the city that included slogans like, “Is there such a thing as happily ever aft…

The Sunday Giveaway: Not one but TWO VIP Passes to FringeNYC! by Ken Davenport

Ever see a line of people at the entrance of a club or a show, and then watch a few finely dressed folks walk right by it and wonder, “Who the heck are those lucky ducks?” …

Who won the tickets to see Hair at the Hollywood Bowl? by Ken Davenport

Bernie Telsey has got nothing on you guys. You came up with casts for Oklahoma that would make any Broadway Producer drool. Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Ado Annie?  Matthew McConaughey as Curly…

5 Reasons why The Shuberts buying New World Stages is great for Off Broadway. by Ken Davenport

A rumor hit the street last week that the Shuberts, one of the five families on Broadway and the majority landlord (with 17 of the 40 Broadway houses flying their flag), is in the final stag…

Want to know the #1 Secret SEO strategy for Broadway shows? by Ken Davenport

I’ve got it. It’s the secret sauce for SEO or Search Engine Optimization in the 21st century for Broadway shows, Off Broadway shows, and any small business trying to attract an a…

The trouble with the transfer from Off Broadway to On. by Ken Davenport

One of the well worn paths to the Great White Way is the Off Broadway to On Broadway route.  A show starts out at an Off Broadway theater, gets some great reviews and some even better wor…