Wednesday, June 19, 2013

What Broadway has in common with crossword puzzles. by Ken Davenport

I did something crazy the other day. I read a newspaper. Not a kindle version.  Not the .com version.  No.  I picked up and read an actual, ink comes off on your fingers, NY Times.  (I d…

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Design and Marketing Associate – Second Stage Theatre by Producer

WHO: Second Stage Theatre POSITION: Design and Marketing Associate DESCRIPTION: The Design & Marketing Associate is responsible for maintaining, creating and distributing digital conten…

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Communications Manager – Labyrinth Theater Company by Producer

WHO: Labyrinth Theater Company POSITION: Communications Manager DESCRIPTION: LABYRINTH THEATER COMPANY, the award-winning Off-Broadway ensemble, seeks a creative and passionate Communicatio…

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What did you think about this year’s Tony Awards? Survey says . . . by Ken Davenport

The survey results are in, and here’s your report card on this year’s Tony Awards telecast. 98. 66% of Producer’s Perspective readers watched the Awards On a scale of 1 to …

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Broadway Grosses* w/e 6/16/2013 by Producer

The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending June 16, 2013: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm ANN $185,623 3,303 37.10% $56.20 ANNIE $962,027 11,212 82.06% $85.80 C…

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Spielberg thinks Hollywood is going to implode. Will Broadway too? by Ken Davenport

Here’s my rule of three: Whenever I hear the same comment from three or more people, whether that’s “Ken, I don’t like that actor’s costume,” or “Ke…

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Marketing Manager – Samuel French, Inc. by Producer

WHO: Samuel French, Inc. POSITION: Marketing Manager DESCRIPTION: Samuel French, Inc., the world’s premiere theatrical publishing and licensing house, is seeking a Marketing Manager to jo…

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Sunday, June 16, 2013

The Sunday Giveaway: Two Tickets to First Date on Broadway! by Ken Davenport

Let me ask you all a question. Raise your hands if you’ve .  . . ever been on a first date? Ok, did everyone feel thousands of hands go up at the same time? That’s right, dating…

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Who won the tickets to Falling for Make Believe? by Ken Davenport

Alright, if someone out there isn’t doing something theatrical with the Rebecca saga, then you are missing out.  Just look at how many of you suggested a “ripped from the headli…

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Friday, June 14, 2013

Assistant to the Executive Vice President – Jujamcyn Theaters by Producer

WHO: Jujamcyn Theaters POSITION: Assistant to the Executive Vice President DESCRIPTION: Jujamcyn Theaters is currently seeking an enthusiastic and qualified individual to manage day-to-day …

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The Nominees for the 2013 Broadway Marketing Awards are . . . by Ken Davenport

It’s that time again! Just when you think Award Season is over, here comes the biggest and baddest . . . and what arguably could be the most important! It’s the 2013 Broadway Mar…

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Mayor Bloomberg, How About An Ad About Broadway? by Ken Davenport

First, let me say this . . . I love me some Bloomberg.  There’s not much that he’s done in his reign over this city that I’ve disagreed with.  Shoot, I’m a Coca-Col…

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

What I do the day after the Tony Awards. by Ken Davenport

For everyone in the biz, the day after the Tonys is a busy one, especially if you have a new show running.  Wraps are analyzed, new ads are placed, closing notices are prepped . . . and all…

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Marketing and Promotions – Handybook by Producer

WHO: Handybook POSITION: Marketing and Promotions DESCRIPTION: We’re looking for confident, fun and energetic individuals with great communication skills to join our promotional team.…

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Who won my Tony Pool and the iPad Mini? by Ken Davenport

We had another record number of entries in my Tony Pool this year, so thanks to all of you for playing. And boy, you guys are some good pickers, because we had a lot of people with 17, 18, 1…

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Fall 2013 Internship – Telsey + Company by Producer

WHO: Telsey + Company POSITION: Intern DESCRIPTION: Telsey + Company is currently taking applications for fall interns! Our interns work directly with casting directors, associates and assi…

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Broadway Grosses* w/e 6/9/2013 by Producer

The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending June 9, 2013: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm ANN $227,618 3,993 44.85% $57.00 ANNIE $892,876 11,082 81.10% $80.57 CH…

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My Top 6 Favorite Things about the 2013 Tony Awards. by Ken Davenport

And just like that, the night that so many of us look forward to more than Christmas and our birthdays,  is over. Another Tony Awards is in the books.  The speeches are done.  The parties…

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Full Time Marketing and Programs Coordinator – Steps on Broadway by Producer

WHO: Steps on Broadway POSITION: Full Time Marketing and Programs Coordinator DESCRIPTION:  Steps on Broadway a world-renowned dance studio located on the Upper Westside, is interviewing fo…

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

The Sunday Giveaway: Two Tickets to a World Premiere: Falling for Make Believe in LA. by Ken Davenport

It’s Tony Sunday, and since everyone in New York City has Tony Fever, let’s give away some tickets to a show in LA! And we’ve got a fun one, especially for all you show-wit…

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Who won the trip and the tickets to see Somewhere in Time? by Ken Davenport

I’ve been doing giveaways on the blog for a couple o’ years now, and in addition to the Broadway tickets we’ve e-raffled off, we’ve also had some pretty big prizes ev…

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Friday, June 7, 2013

Who will win the 2012-13 Tony Awards? My predictions, yours, and a Psychic’s . . . revealed! by Ken Davenport

Oh man, it’s so dang exciting!  Just 48 hours until Broadway’s big day, when a whole bunch of artists’ dreams will come true, and salary quotes will go up. But who will be tak…

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Company Manager – DR Theatrical Management by Producer

WHO: DR Theatrical Management POSITION: Company Manager DESCRIPTION: DR THEATRICAL MANAGEMENT (DR2 Kids, Love, Loss, & What I Wore, My Name is Asher Lev, Buyer & Cellar, Orchid, The…

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Caution: This Blog could contain large amounts of cheese. by Ken Davenport

I write a lot of blogs with statistics and strategies . . . and this ain’t one of them. See, I’m writing this blog from the lobby of Portland Center Stage (it’s an amazing …

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Digital Marketing Analyst – Capacity Interactive by Producer

WHO: Capacity Interactive POSITION: Digital Marketing Analyst DESCRIPTION: Capacity Interactive, a digital marketing consulting firm with a focus in the performing arts, is looking for a Di…

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Google changes their business and changes ours. by Ken Davenport

Fact:  60% of consumers use Gmail as their primary email account. So, you can bet your bippy that when the G-Man makes a change to how it delivers that email, it has an effect on businesses…

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Casting Associate – Joy Dewing Casting by Producer

WHO: Joy Dewing Casting POSITION: Casting Associate DESCRIPTION: Joy Dewing Casting is rapidly expanding and we are seeking a new casting associate! The ideal candidate for this position ha…

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Why writing a Broadway musical is like going on a road trip to Disney World. by Ken Davenport

As you all know, I’m out in Portland right now for the very first production of Somewhere in Time.  Audiences are loving the show and we even got nominated for a bunch of the local Po…

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Group Sales Manager – Goodspeed Musicals by Producer

WHO: Goodspeed Musicals POSITION: Group Sales Manager DESCRIPTION: Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, CT seeks a Group Sales Manager. Must be motivated, outgoing and detail oriented. Some s…

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Broadway Grosses* w/e 6/2/2013 by Producer

The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending June 2, 2013: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm ANN $195,459 3,680 41.33% $53.11 ANNIE $800,490 9,555 69.93% $83.78 CHI…

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How to make your shows and theaters more efficient. by Ken Davenport

Long running shows, like any long running business, sometimes stray from the boot-strapping way that they got up in the first place. People fall into routines, settle into grooves, and often…

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