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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
Monday, June 27, 2016

'Bright Star' Closes On Broadway After Tough Run, 'Waitress' Stays Peppy by Lee Seymour

Steve Martin's Broadway debut ends on a high note, while Sara Bareilles breaks another record. Again.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:17PM
Monday, June 20, 2016

'Waitress' Shrugs Tony Snubs With Best Week To Date, 'Eclipsed' Closes On High Note by Lee Seymour

Sara Bareilles and Co. continue to defy the odds after Tony night, while many other shows posted their best weeks to date, even as they approached the finish line.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:41PM
Sunday, June 12, 2016

Tony Award Winners 2016: Complete List Vs. Predictions (UPDATED LIVE) by Lee Seymour

A complete list of the 2016 Tony Award winners and nominees, measured against our predictions.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:57PM
Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Tony Winner John Doyle Thanks Margaret Thatcher For His Success by Lee Seymour

John Doyle made a name for himself on Broadway by putting story before spectacle. He's helmed one of this season's biggest hits, 'The Color Purple,' and spoke with Forbes about the secrets t…

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:52PM

Predicting The 2016 Tony Award Winners by Lee Seymour

'Hamilton' is poised to win big at Broadway's biggest night of the year, but a slew of other shows could steal the spotlight from the man of the hour.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:41PM
Monday, June 6, 2016

Broadway's Box Office Sinks As Industry Holds It Breath For The Tony Awards by Lee Seymour

The weeks leading up to the Tony Awards are a bit of a wasteland as shows brace for the industry's biggest night.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:25PM
Friday, June 3, 2016

Why Lupita Nyong'o's Tony Nomination Is More Important Than Her Oscar Win by Lee Seymour

If Tony voters dub Lupita Nyong'o Best Actress, she'll represent her show 'Eclipsed' as a vanguard of Broadway's diversity. But it's a rough road to the gold...

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:30AM
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

'Waitress' Joins Broadway's $1 Million Club, 'Tuck Everlasting' Closes On High Note by Lee Seymour

Memorial Day was weirdly quiet on Broadway, but Sara Bareilles managed to hit another career milestone.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:40PM
Monday, May 23, 2016

Broadway Has Highest-Grossing Season In History, But 'Hamilton' Cuts Both Ways by Lee Seymour

Broadway had its best season to date - from a certain point of view. From another, it's on its way to a big market correction that was masked by 'Hamilton'-mania.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:38PM
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

As 'Hamilton' Rules Broadway's Social Media, 'Dear Evan Hansen' Digs Deeper by Lee Seymour

'Dear Evan Hansen' is the first major musical about social media, and it's digging into dark territory with a group of tech tastemakers guiding the way.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:30PM
Monday, May 16, 2016

'Hamilton' Tops Broadway Box Office, Upfronts Eat Other Grosses by Lee Seymour

TV networks occupied several theaters last week, cutting into grosses. But overall, the new crop of shows did healthy business as Tony buzz grew.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:59PM
Monday, May 9, 2016

Tony Nominations Are Box Office Gold For 'Waitress', 'Shuffle Along', More by Lee Seymour

Last week's Tony Award nominations have provided a big boost to the contenders, especially ones who've been struggling recently.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:42PM
Friday, May 6, 2016

Best Theater Of The Month: Tony Nominees Live Up To The Hype by Lee Seymour

The best theater of the month encompasses some of the leading Tony award nominees, as well as overlooked Off Broadway fare.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:50PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

'Hamilton' Gets Record 16 Tony Nominations, Other Contenders Get Snubbed by Lee Seymour

Hamilton juggernaut continues to make history as it leads the field of Tony Award nominees. 'Shuffle Along' and 'She Loves Me' are other frontrunners.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:02PM

Dany Garcia Talks Success And The Value Of Saying 'No' by Lee Seymour

Dany Garcia is a force to be reckoned with. Whether running a billion-dollar company or raising her daughter, the ex-wife (and current manager) of Dwayne Johnson achieves success through dis…

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:00AM
Sunday, May 1, 2016

Predicting The 2016 Tony Award Nominees by Lee Seymour

Our picks for the major Tony Award nominees of 2016. 'Hamilton' isn't the only show in the game...

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:53PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

Cirque Du Soleil Makes Good On Box Office Promise, Lupita Nyong'o Not So Much by Lee Seymour

Awards season is in full swing as new shows duke it out for sales and recognition.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:38PM
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Why Broadway Is So White, Part 2 - A Change Is Gonna Come (Maybe) by Lee Seymour

Broadway is setting itself up for a potentially fatal identity crisis. Part 2 of our coverage explores why and what can be done.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:00AM
Monday, April 18, 2016

Cirque Du Soleil Makes Strong Broadway Debut, 'Waitress' Stays Tasty by Lee Seymour

The circus comes to town and makes a splash while the rest of Broadway sits tight, bracing for Tony nominations.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:21PM
Thursday, April 7, 2016

Why Broadway Is So White, Part 1: Real Estate, Nepotism And David Mamet by Lee Seymour

Part 1 of 2: The racial breakdown of the Tony Awards throws Broadway's inclusive reputation into doubt. What happened?

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:09AM
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Best Theater Of The Month: Danai Gurira, Drugs and 'Disaster!' by Lee Seymour

Shows about war, clinical medication trials, and terrible puns stood out this month, on and off Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:56AM
Monday, April 4, 2016

'Waitress,' 'Shuffle Along' and 'School Of Rock' Are Best New Bets At The Broadway Box Office by Lee Seymour

After breaking box officerecords last week, Sara Bareilles'sWaitresscontinues to buzz, taking in $834k off a 7-show week, or 93.5% of it maximum potential. Shuffle Alongalso outdidexpectatio…

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:00PM

The Tonys Are Just As White As The Oscars by Lee Seymour

#TonysSoWhite might become the new social justice hashtag. In the midst of a notably diverse Broadway season, we delved into the Tony Awards database to see how they compared to Hollywood’…

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:08PM

The Tonys Are Just As White As The Oscars - Here Are The #TonysSoWhite Statistics by Lee Seymour

While 'Hamilton' is taking the nation by storm, Broadway remains an overwhelmingly white industry. We delved into the archives of the Tony Awards for the first-ever analysis of their diversi…

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:01PM
Monday, March 28, 2016

'Waitress' Breaks Box Office Record Over Easter Weekend by Lee Seymour

The Easter Bunny gave Broadway a basket full of dollars as business skyrocketed over the weekend.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:40PM

Sara Bareilles And The Future Of Gender On Broadway by Lee Seymour

Sara Bareilles leads Broadway's first all-female creative team, and is looking forward to a time where such a team isn't even news. In the meantime, Broadway has a long way to go...

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:37AM
Monday, March 21, 2016

'Shuffle Along' Starts Strong As Broadway Preps For Violent Awards Season by Lee Seymour

Audra McDonald and Billy Porter sell seats in one of this season's few late-addition success stories.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:42PM
Monday, March 14, 2016

'The Crucible' Leads Broadway Plays, 'Noises Off' Closes With A Bang by Lee Seymour

Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan anchors Broadway's highest-grossing play, and eleven musicals post six-figure gains.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:21PM
Saturday, March 12, 2016

After Dos Equis, Here's What's Next For 'World's Most Interesting Man' by Lee Seymour

Jonathan Goldsmith is leaving his iconic role behind with a final commercial, and plans to stay thirsty as he publishes his first book: part memoir, part how-to guide for becoming the world'…

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:20PM
Monday, February 29, 2016

'Hamilton' Reigns Again As Winter Wallops Broadway's Box Office by Lee Seymour

Broadway took a big hit this week aswinter stretched on. Despite the warm weekend, sales plummeted 16.45% down to a total gross of $20.01mm. The big success story wasHamilton, which clambere…

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:44PM

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