All stories by Marc Hershberg on BroadwayStars

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Despite Losses, Government Declines To Block Broadway Investors by Marc Hershberg

The government is not going to stop investors from losing their shirts on Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:01AM
Monday, January 27, 2020

‘Fun’ Front Man Scoring Seuss Musical by Marc Hershberg

The writer of the Grammy Award-winning song “We Are Young” is now making a musical for young audiences.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:30AM
Friday, December 20, 2019

How A Dog Film Killed an Animated Version of ‘Cats’ by Marc Hershberg

The new Cats movie has had almost nine lives.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:00AM
Saturday, November 30, 2019

Broadway Theater Stands Up to Serial Suer And Wins by Marc Hershberg

Last year, Evelyn Castillo sued the Broadway landlord in federal court over its policy blocking guests from bringing outside food into its theaters.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:45PM
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Nederlander Reclaims Control of National Theatre by Marc Hershberg

After almost four decades, the Nederlander family has regained control of the National Theatre.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:00AM
Monday, October 28, 2019

Julie Andrews Could Return to Broadway by Marc Hershberg

Julie Andrews is open to returning to one of her favorite things: the Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:30AM
Monday, October 14, 2019

‘RBG’ Producer to Shine Spotlight on Broadway in New Documentary by Marc Hershberg

The history of Broadway will be heading to the big screen.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:00AM
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Harry Potter’s Broadway Box Office Tactic Cloaks Drop in Demand by Marc Hershberg

The illusions of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' extend to its weekly box office reports.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Saturday, September 21, 2019

How Broadway Can Avoid Its Own Shane Gillis Fiasco by Marc Hershberg

Broadway producers might want to avoid the drama.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:31PM
Sunday, September 8, 2019

Billionaire Saves Broadway Producer from the Brink of Bankruptcy by Marc Hershberg

After the ambitious Hollywood and Broadway production company failed to repay over $200 million in bank loans, Larry Ellison stepped in to save the business from shutting down.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

'The Shining' Could Be Coming to Broadway by Marc Hershberg

'The Shining' might soon illuminate the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Thursday, August 1, 2019

Why 'Beetlejuice' is Beating 'Tootsie' at the Broadway Box Office by Marc Hershberg

It has been a reversal of fortune for Tootsie and Beetlejuice on Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Wednesday, July 24, 2019

The West End Meets Wall Street As 'The Lehman Trilogy' Returns to New York by Marc Hershberg

The Lehman Trilogy will be coming soon to a theater near you.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Thursday, July 18, 2019

Top Ticketing Platforms Plead for Regulation by Marc Hershberg

It is a private industry paradox.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Sunday, June 30, 2019

Show-Score Shrinks Critics' Influence by Marc Hershberg

Show-Score is giving critics two thumbs down.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Disruptive Technology Promises to Decrease Disruptions on Broadway by Marc Hershberg

Silicon Valley has a solution to one of the most annoying problems on Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Shubert Organization Suffers Data Breach by Marc Hershberg

Someone snuck into the Shubert Organization.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:30PM

Broadway Museum in the Works by Marc Hershberg

Instead of spending a night at the theater, Broadway buffs might soon choose to spend a night at the museum.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:00PM
Thursday, May 16, 2019

"Over the Rainbow" Composer Seeks Pot of Gold from Apple by Marc Hershberg

More people want to take a bite out of Apple.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:30PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Roth Sells Stake in Marquis Theatre by Marc Hershberg

The Marquis Theatre will soon have some new names on its ownership marquee.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Sunday, April 14, 2019

'The Tonight Show' to Become 'The Cher Show' As Late-Night T.V. Opens Up to Marketers by Marc Hershberg

NBC is turning one of its crown jewels into a commercial.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Sunday, April 7, 2019

'Sleepless in Seattle' Musical to Skip 'The City That Never Sleeps' by Marc Hershberg

The producers of 'Sleepless' must not be getting much sleep.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:00AM
Thursday, April 4, 2019

'Kinky Boots' to Keep on Kicking in Court by Marc Hershberg

Although Kinky Boots shuts on Sunday, the drama will continue in court.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:00PM
Thursday, March 28, 2019

As 'Beetlejuice' Begins to Haunt Broadway, Warner Bros. Faces Intense Scrutiny by Marc Hershberg

As Warner Bros. tries again to hit the jackpot on Broadway with a $21 million musical adaptation of Beetlejuice, the future of its theatre arm remains uncertain.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:00PM
Thursday, March 14, 2019

'Aladdin' Advertisement Sparks Controversy by Marc Hershberg

Consumer protection advocates fear that the folks featured in a new Aladdin commercial might not be friends like me.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:30PM
Sunday, March 10, 2019

Seth Rudetsky is Broadway's Secret Star-maker by Marc Hershberg

One of the top folks responsible for putting Broadway performers in plum roles is not a casting director.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:00PM
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Springtime for 'Hamilton' As Hit Show Heads to Hamburg by Marc Hershberg

'Hamilton' might be heading to Hamburg.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:00PM
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Broadway Becomes More Chill in Approach to Licensing by Marc Hershberg

One of the most anticipated musicals coming to Broadway might also be coming soon to a theater near you.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:55AM
Friday, February 8, 2019

Rodgers and Hammerstein Top the Pop Charts Together For the First Time by Marc Hershberg

The pop song charts are alive with The Sound of Music.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:03AM

Jersey Boys Returning to Jersey by Marc Hershberg

Jersey Boys is working its way back to the Garden State.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:03AM
Thursday, February 7, 2019

Rodgers and Hammerstein Top the Pop Charts by Marc Hershberg

The pop song charts are alive with The Sound of Music.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:00PM

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