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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Open only if you are writing a musical. by Ken Davenport

Why hello there, musical Writer!  Thanks for opening.  And thanks... The post Open only if you are writing a musical. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

3 Reasons Why The Lehman Trilogy Is Such Great TheaterMaking by Ken Davenport

If you follow me on instagram, then you know I saw The... The post 3 Reasons Why The Lehman Trilogy Is Such Great TheaterMaking first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Monday, December 13, 2021

I work on Broadway because of you. by Ken Davenport

A few days before our industry lost Stephen Sondheim, we... The post I work on Broadway because of you. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

What Movies Do That Theater Should Do More Of. by Ken Davenport

When a Producer raises money for a movie, a big... The post What Movies Do That Theater Should Do More Of. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

3 Things TheaterMakers Can Learn From Tick, Tick… Boom by Ken Davenport

If you haven't seen Tick, Tick… Boom! yet, get thee... The post 3 Things TheaterMakers Can Learn From Tick, Tick… Boom first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Consider this today. by Ken Davenport

Black Friday has passed.  Cyber Monday is over.  And that... The post Consider this today. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

5 Theatrical Things I'm Thankful for THANKS To The Pandemic. by Ken Davenport

Yes, you got that right. On this Thanksgiving, I'm going... The post 5 Theatrical Things I'm Thankful for THANKS To The Pandemic. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

The Top 10 Broadway Gifts this Holiday Season (Our Holiday Gift Guide for 2021) by Ken Davenport

If you've been in a Starbucks over the last two... The post The Top 10 Broadway Gifts this Holiday Season (Our Holiday Gift Guide for 2021) first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

November 12, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week... The post November 12, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

10 Takeaways from The 5th Annual TheaterMakers Summit! by Ken Davenport

What a weekend. Sometimes I don't know how our Summit... The post 10 Takeaways from The 5th Annual TheaterMakers Summit! first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, November 5, 2021

November 5, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

November 5, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week... The post November 5, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Andrew. Lloyd. Webber. by Ken Davenport

Andrew Lloyd Webber is the most successful theatermaker ever. No... The post Andrew. Lloyd. Webber. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

I fixed my plumbing (AKA I got a new website). by Ken Davenport

When Broadway shut down, I called every guru I knew... The post I fixed my plumbing (AKA I got a new website). first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, October 22, 2021

October 22, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

Here's what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .   1 " How to be an Antiracist TheaterMaker As we move into this theatrical renaissance, it's up to each and every one of us to…

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

"Places, Please" Challenge Podcast Part 2 by Ken Davenport

Thank you, Places! That's right, I'm back with the next set of theatermakers for the second episode of my "Places, Please" podcast series. In this episode you'll hear from T. Oliver Reid and…

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Why We Have a Broadway Labor Shortage Right now.. by Ken Davenport

Broadway is a risky business. For everyone.   Not just authors and actors who are waiting for their big break or Producers and Investors hoping to find a hit, but for our vendors too. …

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

"Places, Please" Challenge Podcast Part 1 by Ken Davenport

One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our "Take Charge of Your '21" Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to…

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Saturday, October 16, 2021

These folks are so boss. by Ken Davenport

I want to give a shout out to all of the boss's I've had throughout my life who taught me so much. From my Boss at Domino's Pizza in the 80s, to my Boss at Cutco in the 90s (Yep, I sold thos…

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Friday, October 15, 2021

October 15, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

Here's what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .   1 " Variety's Broadway Comeback What an honor to be part of such an exciting event to celebrate our industry's return! Hear …

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

I turned 14 years old. TODAY. by Ken Davenport

  14 years ago, I sat in my much smaller office and said, "I'm going to start a blog." So I did.   And oh, what a ride this blog has been. It's where I announced the crowdfunding of…

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Friday, October 8, 2021

October 8, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

Here's what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .   1 " Broadway Extends Vax Requirement Even though it may not come as a surprise, our new normal is here to stay. . . at least…

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

Two (more) things about the Tony Awards. by Ken Davenport

I'm still thinking about the Tony Awards. I can't help it. It was such a unique year.  And so many things were tried that never would have been tried in an "ordinary" year.   The To…

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Monday, October 4, 2021

The Dr. Kenny Encouragement Fund Scholarship Deadline EXTENDED by Ken Davenport

Listening to feedback on everything you do is the key to doing everything you do better. And one piece of feedback we got about my Dad's scholarship is that TheaterMakers are busier than EVE…

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Friday, October 1, 2021

October 1, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

Here's what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .  1 " CBS and Paramount+ Split Tonys After 18 months without Broadway, this was bound to be a post-Tonys week to remember. And …

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

Duh. Of course The Tony Awards ratings were down! by Ken Davenport

Instead of predicting who was going to win The Tony Awards on Sunday, I should have predicted the adjectives editors were going to use to describe the low ratings the show was destined to re…

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Congratulations to The Tony Award-winning TheaterMakers by Ken Davenport

Well, it finally happened. Last night, the Davenport clan watched the 74th Annual Tony Awards. It wasn't a typical Tonys (and maybe that's a good thing). But it was a TONYS!!!!!!     �…

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

How to Watch This Year's Tony Awards by Ken Davenport

It's Tony Awards weekend! If you're like me, and I'm guessing you are, then you've been waiting for the 74th annual Tony Awards (which are technically last year's) for a very long time.  …

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Friday, September 24, 2021

September 24, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

Here's what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .   1 " Hamilton at the Emmys The era of multi-medium theater is alive and well! With specials like Hamilton on Disney+, Diana o…

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

Join the Free TheaterMakers Facebook Group Today. by Ken Davenport

I get asked a lot of questions. But there's one question I get asked All. Of. The. Time. "What does a Producer actually do?" And although I do a lot of different things, I've narrowed it dow…

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Friday, September 17, 2021

September 17, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

Here's what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .   1 " Broadway's Biggest Reopening Yet A major welcome home is due for the companies of Wicked, Hamilton, The Lion King, Chica…

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Why We Keep Watching SVU (And What We Can Learn From It) by Ken Davenport

If you're like me, then you have access to over 1,000 channels of television, streaming and more. And yet, somehow, you always wind up back on Law & Order: SVU  (Insert "dum, dum" sou…

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