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Monday, April 2, 2018

Broadway Convinces Cuomo to Renew Tax Credit by Marc Hershberg

Despite concerns that Governor Andrew Cuomo would eliminate or defer the current tax credit available for Broadway tours in an effort to shore up New York’s budget, producers and presenter…

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:24PM
Monday, March 26, 2018

The Cher Show Finds its Cher by Marc Hershberg

After months of searching, 'The Cher Show' has found its Cher.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:12PM

Stephanie J. Block to Star as Cher on Broadway by Marc Hershberg

After months of searching, "The Cher Show" has finally found its Cher.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:00PM
Thursday, March 8, 2018

Musical About Two of the World's Richest Men Likely to Pay Investors Pennies on the Dollar by Marc Hershberg

Two years after Nerds failed to boot up on Broadway, some the people who worked on the show might start getting paid.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:42PM

Musical About Two Of The World's Richest Men Likely To Pay Investors Pennies On The Dollar by Marc Hershberg

Two years after "Nerds" failed to boot up on Broadway, some of the people who worked on the show might start getting paid.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:40PM
Monday, February 19, 2018

Serial Suer Targets Broadway Theaters by Marc Hershberg

While most producers struggle to break even on Broadway, one Florida attorney has figured out a sure-fire way to make money.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:02PM
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

The Great Comet to Rise Again in Tokyo by Marc Hershberg

After fizzling out on Broadway, the first international production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will open at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre next January.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:42PM

The Great Comet to Rise Again in Tokyo by Marc Hershberg

After fizzling out on Broadway, the first international production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will open at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre next January.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:40PM
Tuesday, January 23, 2018

How 'The Phantom of the Opera' Almost Never Came to Broadway by Marc Hershberg

Due to a battle over one actress, the longest-running show in Broadway history almost never came to New York.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:05AM
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Google Starts Vetting Broadway Ticket Resellers by Marc Hershberg

Google now requires all Broadway ticket resellers to pass an inspection before allowing them to advertise on its website.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:37PM
Monday, December 25, 2017

Scott Rudin Finds Coal in His Christmas Stocking by Marc Hershberg

The University of the South sued Broadway producer Scott Rudin in federal court for breaking his promise to pay it royalties from his recent revival of The Glass Menagerie.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:30PM
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Resurrected Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical Might Return to Broadway by Marc Hershberg

After failing to find an audience on Broadway amid cast illnesses and negative reviews in 2006, Andrew Lloyd Webber's short-lived musical "The Woman in White' is now seeking a second chance …

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:56PM

Resurrected Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical Might Return to Broadway by Marc Hershberg

After failing to find an audience on Broadway amid cast illnesses and negative reviews in 2006, Andrew Lloyd Webber's short-lived musical 'The Woman in White' is now seeking a second chance …

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:30PM
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

China Exporting Its First Open-Ended Musical to Broadway by Marc Hershberg

Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment and a Chinese firm plan to mount the first open-ended Chinese musical on Broadway in 2019.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:52AM
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Building the Broadway Audience of the Future With $10 Tickets by Marc Hershberg

Following recent cuts to arts education programs across the nation, New York City public schools have added Broadway shows to their high school curriculum.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:43PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Record-Breaking Deal Clears Way for Cort Theatre Expansion by Marc Hershberg

After selling airspace for over $40 million, Shubert plans to expand the Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:09AM
Sunday, October 29, 2017

Legal Decision Puts Broadway Theaters At Risk by Marc Hershberg

Broadway theater owners should man the barricades after a recent legal decision made them more vulnerable to disability discrimination lawsuits.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:45PM
Monday, October 23, 2017

New Program Brings Silicon Valley to Broadway by Marc Hershberg

Software executive and Broadway producer Tim Kashani created the Theater Accelerator after recognizing that the same code used to create successful Silicon Valley start-ups might also work f…

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:36AM
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Musical Podcasts Provide A Link To Broadway's Past And Future by Marc Hershberg

The old business model of making audio musicals might appeal to modern Broadway producers.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:56AM
Thursday, October 12, 2017

Legal Decision Puts Elvis Resurrection in Doubt by Marc Hershberg

A federal court ordered Pulse Evolution to pay Darren Bagert for breaching their deal to develop a show featuring a hologram of Elvis Presley.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:02AM
Monday, August 28, 2017

New Broadway App Makes the Creative Process a Snap by Marc Hershberg

ProductionPro is a new platform that promises to transform the creative process on Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:53AM
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Great Comet Controversy Could Continue After Closing by Marc Hershberg

By backing out of his promise to perform in 'Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812,' Mandy Patinkin might have breached his contract with the producers.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:27AM
Monday, June 26, 2017

Jimmy Awards Jump-Start Broadway Careers by Marc Hershberg

America’s got talent, and it will be on display in abundance at the Jimmy Awards.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:00AM
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Why 'In Transit' Failed To Move Audiences by Marc Hershberg

Closing 'In Transit' after 145 performances on Broadway did not provide much closure for one of its lead producers, Marvin S. Rosen.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:00AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017

Margaritaville to Move Into Marquis Theatre by Marc Hershberg

Jimmy Buffett's new musical 'Escape to Margaritaville' will be heading to the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:12PM

Drama Desk Awards Foreshadow Tony Award Winners by Marc Hershberg

While Broadway pundits publish their predictions for the upcoming Tony Awards, the best predictor of success might be the Drama Desk Awards.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:22PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Britney Spears Coming to Broadway? by Marc Hershberg

Britney Spears' manager met with director Jerry Mitchell to discuss turning her music catalog into a Broadway jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:28AM
Monday, May 1, 2017

Britney Spears In Talks To Make Broadway Musical by Marc Hershberg

Britney Spears' manager met with director Jerry Mitchell to discuss turning her music catalog into a Broadway jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:00PM
Saturday, April 29, 2017

'Hand to God' Copyright Case Appealed to Supreme Court by Marc Hershberg

The heirs of Abbott and Costello asked the Supreme Court of the United States to hear their case against the Broadway show "Hand to God" over using the "Who's on First" routine without their…

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:14PM
Sunday, April 16, 2017

Settlement Talks In 'Hamilton' Disabilities Lawsuit Stall by Marc Hershberg

Despite making significant progress, efforts to settle the disability lawsuit filed against 'Hamilton' have hit a bump in the road.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:27PM

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