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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Trump Fails To Boycott 'Hamilton' But Other Broadway Shows Sink Instead by Lee Seymour

Broadway's smash hit defied the wishes of the President-elect with another record-breaking week, but the rest of the biz sank with anxiety.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:43AM
Monday, November 14, 2016

Fair Wage Negotiations Signal The End For Off-Broadway Theater by Lee Seymour

Union members and producers are attempting to bridge a long-standing divide. Regardless of the outcome, Off-Broadway theater is set to change forever.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:41PM
Monday, November 7, 2016

Robert De Niro's 'A Bronx Tale' Starts Strong At The Box Office by Lee Seymour

Robert De Niro takes his first crack at directing a Broadway show. Meanwhile, the rest of the biz held tight and waited for the election to be over.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:48PM
Thursday, November 3, 2016

Broadway's 'Great Comet' Lawsuit Is Settled, But Reputations Likely To Suffer by Lee Seymour

Peace has replaced war on 45th street, but fallout is unavoidable.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:11PM
Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Best Theater Of The Month: 'Love, Love, Love', 'Midsummer', John Mulaney & Nick Kroll by Lee Seymour

October brought a wide range of great theater to NYC, and a wide range of box office receipts as well.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:28PM
Monday, October 31, 2016

Despite Lawsuit, Josh Groban Helps Broadway's 'Great Comet' Soar by Lee Seymour

Josh Groban is anchoring a new musical under fire, as the rest of the biz sinks in a fittingly spooky fashion.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:40PM
Friday, October 21, 2016

Bill Nye Makes Hip-Hop Debut With Canadian Rapper Baba Brinkman by Lee Seymour

The Science Guy drops some knowledge on the latest album from Canada's 'peer-reviewed' rapper.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:00AM
Monday, October 17, 2016

'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Is Safe On Broadway As Overall Box Office Slows by Lee Seymour

Liev Schreiber and Janet McTeer steer their revival straight, while Broadway's nonprofits had a tougher week.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:00PM
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

'An American In Paris' Closes On A High Note As Rest Of Broadway Soars by Lee Seymour

Columbus Day gave the industry an expected boost, with sixteen shows posting six-figure gains from last week.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:53PM
Friday, October 7, 2016

Best Theater Of The Month: The Wolves, Holiday Inn, Taylor Mac by Lee Seymour

Our monthly roundup of New York's best theater, on Broadway and beyond.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:48PM
Monday, October 3, 2016

'The Front Page' Continues To Print Money For Broadway by Lee Seymour

John Slattery and Nathan Lane are this season's best bets, as they stoke demand for the hit 'The Front Page.'

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:30PM
Thursday, September 29, 2016

'The Wolves' Is A Milestone For Women In Entertainment by Lee Seymour

Sarah DeLappe's play 'The Wolves' is one of several new works upending the entertainment industry's gender paradigm.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:35PM
Monday, September 26, 2016

'The Front Page' Is Broadway's Most Successful New Show by Lee Seymour

Scott Rudin's starry revival grossed enough to offset the losses of seven other shows combined.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:30PM
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

The Most Interesting Man In The World To Publish Most Interesting Book by Lee Seymour

Jonathan Goldsmith sheds the character that made him famous and is moving into greener, even more interesting pastures.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:36PM

Nick Kroll And John Mulaney Bring (Un)Orthodox Comedy To Broadway by Lee Seymour

The two venerable comedians take on The Great White Way in a show unlike any other this season.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:29AM
Monday, September 19, 2016

Broadway Box Office Rebounds, 'Hamilton' Peaks At Record High by Lee Seymour

Every show on Broadway posted gains this week, and 'Hamilton' hit another milestone as the second ever to charge over $200 for an average ticket.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:58PM

Broadway's 'The Humans' Proves Movie Stars Are Overrated As It Recoups by Lee Seymour

One of Broadway's riskiest ventures has paid off - 'The Humans' has turned a profit, despite the lack of any Hollywood names to fuel it.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:36PM
Monday, September 12, 2016

Back-To-School Blues Wallop Broadway Box Office by Lee Seymour

The closing of three shows sank Broadway's box office, as family audiences evaporated into classrooms for the industry's toughest week this season.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:52PM
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

'Les Miserables' Leads Broadway To Record Labor Day Sales by Lee Seymour

The classic tuner helped Broadway break its own record for holiday sales, as 'Hamilton' took the lead overall.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:14PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Closures And Cancellations Sink Broadway Box Office by Lee Seymour

'Finding Neverland' closed its doors as Cirque du Soleil altered its musical 'Paramour' in hopes of attracting a wider audience.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:34PM
Monday, August 22, 2016

How Show-Score Is Becoming The Rotten Tomatoes Of Broadway by Lee Seymour

Show-Score.com is quickly becoming Broadway's online hub. It's also the only place in the world for producers to get data on their audience's taste - insight that's worth millions.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:01PM
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Harry Potter Vs. Alexander Hamilton: Who Is Worth More? by Lee Seymour

'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' is giving 'Hamilton' a run for its money. But the two shows deal with their high demand in very different ways.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:59PM
Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Broadway's 'The Humans' And 'Waitress' On Fast Track To Recoup Costs by Lee Seymour

Two new Broadway shows - one play, one musical - are on their way to turning a quick profit. Both are Broadway debuts: writer Stephen Karam and composer Sara Bareilles.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:20PM
Monday, August 15, 2016

Liza Anderson And The Art Of Authenticity by Lee Seymour

Powerhouse PR guru Liza Anderson reps everyone from Eva Longoria to The World's Most Interesting Man. But how well do their onscreen personas match what happens behind the scenes?

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:16PM
Monday, August 8, 2016

'Cats' Rejoins Broadway's $1 Million Club As Most Shows Sink by Lee Seymour

Andrew Lloyd Webber's seminal musical returns to Broadway, perfectly preserved - including its powerful box office.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:19PM
Monday, August 1, 2016

Broadway's Week-To-Week Grosses Can Mislead Investors by Lee Seymour

Broadway has a funny way of measuring its own economic health. The numbers need a little massaging before they'll tell you what you need to hear.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:48PM
Sunday, July 31, 2016

Over A Third Of Broadway Shows Will Close By 2017 by Lee Seymour

'Motown: The Musical' is one of ten Broadway shows that have announced their closing date before 2017. What's happening on the Great White Way?

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:36PM
Monday, July 25, 2016

Low Sales Force Early Closing Of Broadway's 'Motown', 'Shuffle Along' by Lee Seymour

It was a tough week on Broadway as multiple shows posted early closing notices.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:48PM
Monday, July 18, 2016

Broadway Gets A Boost As 'Cats' and 'Motown' Return by Lee Seymour

Broadway's box office was healthier this week as Andrew Llyod Webber's beloved 'Cats' returned. 'Motown' didn't hurt either, though it didn't help as much as expected.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:34PM
Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Trump Spells Trouble For Broadway's Box Office by Lee Seymour

Election years are tough on Broadway, and 2016 is gearing up to be the toughest yet. With Donald Trump stoking international unease, tourists seem even less inclined to spend their money on …

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:07AM
Tuesday, July 5, 2016

So 'Hamilton' Has Made Broadway History - What Comes Next? by Lee Seymour

What's a founding father to do once he's been anointed king? More money, more scrutiny, more tough-love talks about race in the entertainment biz.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:43PM

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