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Friday, June 7, 2024

How a show goes from an idea all the way to Broadway and Beyond by Ken Davenport

Here’s my prediction for this year’s Tony Awards.  This year,... The post How a show goes from an idea all the way to Broadway and Beyond first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 6/2/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 6/2/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, May 31, 2024

The 2023-24 Broadway Season Is Over. How Did We Do? by Ken Davenport

This one is in the books.   Broadway officially closed its... The post The 2023-24 Broadway Season Is Over. How Did We Do? first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 5/26/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 5/26/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, May 24, 2024

Somebody had to do it (and I’m thankful for it). by Ken Davenport

Simple 3 step business formula: Find something that causes a... The post Somebody had to do it (and I’m thankful for it). first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 5/19/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 5/19/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 05:50PM
Friday, May 17, 2024

3 Reasons Why May Sales on Broadway Are Mediocre (at best!) by Ken Davenport

“Beware the Ides of March May!” Getting through the winter... The post 3 Reasons Why May Sales on Broadway Are Mediocre (at best!) first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 5/12/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 5/12/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, May 10, 2024

Should Broadway Shows Offer a Guarantee? by Ken Davenport

Ask anyone in the online space and they’ll tell you... The post Should Broadway Shows Offer a Guarantee? first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 5/5/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 5/5/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Here’s a trend that will (and should) continue. by Ken Davenport

The onslaught of new musicals this spring made folks change-up... The post Here’s a trend that will (and should) continue. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 4/28/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 4/28/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Tony Awards 2024 Nominations Full List – April 30, 2024 by Ken Davenport

This morning on April 30, 2024, Tony Award winners Renée... The post Tony Awards 2024 Nominations Full List – April 30, 2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, April 26, 2024

What a “1 for X” Deal Means In Broadway Investing & Producing. by Ken Davenport

You’ve heard it before. But maybe you haven’t quite understood... The post What a “1 for X” Deal Means In Broadway Investing & Producing. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 4/21/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 4/21/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, April 19, 2024

What Next Season Is Starting To Look Like . . . by Ken Davenport

As this season winds down, I’m already hearing whispers in... The post What Next Season Is Starting To Look Like . . . first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 4/14/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 4/14/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, April 12, 2024

How Variable Pricing Has Helped and Hurt the Broadway Market by Ken Davenport

The history of pricing on Broadway: Way way back: One... The post How Variable Pricing Has Helped and Hurt the Broadway Market first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 4/7/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 4/7/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, April 5, 2024

What Tony Nominations Can Do For A Show by Ken Davenport

There’s more Tony nomination talk this year than ever before.... The post What Tony Nominations Can Do For A Show first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 3/31/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 3/31/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Are We Losing To London? by Ken Davenport

I’m going to tell you a secret.  I know three... The post Are We Losing To London? first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 3/24/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 3/24/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 3/17/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 3/17/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

What “Talkbacks” Do and What They Don’t Do. by Ken Davenport

When sales for a show get sluggish, someone around the... The post What “Talkbacks” Do and What They Don’t Do. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 3/10/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 3/10/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Have you ever been here? by Ken Davenport

Hello Blog readers!  (First, can you even say blog anymore? ... The post Have you ever been here? first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 3/3/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 3/3/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, March 1, 2024

[Case Study] How You Can Use AI To Write Marketing Copy That Sells Tickets To Your Show by Ken Davenport

A basic tenet of writing copy to sell anything is... The post [Case Study] How You Can Use AI To Write Marketing Copy That Sells Tickets To Your Show first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Broadway Grosses w/e 2/25/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 2/25/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Even shows that are “So Good! So Good!  So Good!” must say goodbye. by Ken Davenport

On June 30th, A Beautiful Noise will play its final... The post Even shows that are “So Good! So Good!  So Good!” must say goodbye. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre