An email that reminded me of why we're lucky to be independent. by Ken Davenport

There’s a lot of things to whine about in this one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The health care system is still a mess.  We disagree about things …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 4:51pm on July 3, 2015☆⚑

Here's the thing about adapting movies . . . by Ken Davenport

I’ve been thinking a lot about adapting movies into musicals these days.  Maybe it’s because we’ve got a couple movie-turned-musicals coming up this season.  Or maybe…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 8:13pm on July 2, 2015☆⚑

What will happen to Broadway when the Millennials take over. by Ken Davenport

Every day there seems to be another article crackin’ on the work ethic of the millennial.  They jump from job to job, they check their Facebook more than they check their work email…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:54pm on July 1, 2015☆⚑

Podcast Episode #26: Chief Drama Critic of the New York Times, Ben Brantley. by Ken Davenport

I bet you think you know exactly who Ben Brantley is, don’t you? You’ve read him for years, and in your mind, you’ve come up with some character to go along with his all…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 7:18pm on June 29, 2015☆⚑

The Nominees for the 2014-2015 Broadway Marketing Awards are . . . by Ken Davenport

And you thought Award Season was over. Bahahahahaha! It’s that time, people and publicists.  Time for the 2014-2015 Broadway Marketing Awards. Advertisers & Marketers are some o…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:45pm on June 25, 2015☆⚑

Producer's Perspective PREDICTION: Here's who will be above the title in ten years. by Ken Davenport

A very influential individual who is about to make an appearance on my podcast said to me recently, “Don’t make predictions, because if you’re wrong, you get fired.̶…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 9:15pm on June 24, 2015☆⚑

It's like Tinder but for writers " it's our Annual Speed Date!!! by Ken Davenport

Get ready to swipe right, y’all . . . cuz if you’re a writer, you’re gonna wanna get hooked up with this.  It’s our Annual Davenport Theatrical Collaborator Speed …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 7:39pm on June 23, 2015☆⚑

Podcast Episode #25: Literary & Talent Agent Jack Tantleff on how to make it on Broadway by Ken Davenport

"What I really need is an agent." I've heard so many people say this over the years, including myself when I was acting back in the Clinton Era (the Bill Clinton era that is). For so many ac…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 7:01pm on June 22, 2015☆⚑

Would you pay to have your show reviewed? by Ken Davenport

As if people weren’t talking about the future of theatrical criticism and reviewers enough . . . In today’s Yelp-ian society, legitimate theatrical criticism has waned, with a…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 2:24pm on June 19, 2015☆⚑

Setting a goal for yourself or your business? Make sure it follows the Three As. by Ken Davenport

I’m a big time goal setter. I set little goals, medium sized goals, and giant Moby Dick–like whoppers.  And I go after all of ’em like Ahab. More often than not, I hit &…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 1:23pm on June 18, 2015☆⚑

What Producers should do when they are NOT raising money. by Ken Davenport

I was asked to speak about how I raise money for shows a couple of weeks ago, and I was reminded about a simple tip that I’ve been using for years. See, during the Q&A portion o…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 3:45pm on June 17, 2015☆⚑

What did you think about this year's Tony Awards? "Survey says . . ." by Ken Davenport

Before I get to the results of my Tony Awards Telecast Satisfaction Survey, let’s start with a little data about the survey itself.  I’ve been doing these surveys for five yea…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 6:52pm on June 16, 2015☆⚑

Podcast Episode #24 " Broadway powerhouse attorney, John Breglio. by Ken Davenport

If you have ever produced a workshop, been in a workshop, or just considered using the Actors’ Equity Association workshop contract, you should send you a thank you note to John Bregli…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 7:47pm on June 15, 2015☆⚑

Fun on a Friday: It was only a matter of time . . . by Ken Davenport

. . . until someone made a musical out of Game of Thrones. Luckily that someone was Coldplay. I had a super heady blog to write for today, but man, it seems like everyone is still a little h…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:17am on June 13, 2015☆⚑

Five reasons why Fun Home winning the Tony for Best Musical is great for Broadway and Beyond. by Ken Davenport

Now that the champagne bottles have been recycled, and those “Rent the Runway” dresses have been returned, it’s time to look at what happened on Sunday with an objective ey…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 5:10pm on June 11, 2015☆⚑

Podcast Episode #23 " You want a National Tour? You've got to talk to Steve Schnepp first. by Ken Davenport

Ok, now that all that Tony nonsense is out of the way, we can get back to our regularly scheduled podcast program. Where was I?  Ok . . . How do shows get out on the road?  Is it becau…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 7:22pm on June 10, 2015☆⚑

Tony Pool Winner Announced! And How Did You, Me, and My Dog Do? by Ken Davenport

Alright ladies and gentle-blog readers, it’s time to announce who is taking home that fancy dancy Apple Watch! But before we announce the winner . . . If you remember, last Friday I po…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:53am on June 9, 2015☆⚑

A simple savings game for your show, your business, and your life. by Ken Davenport

When it comes to spending money for shows, my philosophy is this . . . get the very best, for the very least.  Simple, right?  Get the best for the audience, and save the most for t…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:52pm on June 5, 2015☆⚑

2015 Tony Award Predictions! Mine, yours, and my Dog's! by Ken Davenport

If you run into someone you know on the street, the conversation usually starts like this . . . “Hey NAME . . . how are you?” Right? Well, run into someone you know in the Broadw…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:52pm on June 5, 2015☆⚑

Who is the Broadway Investor? The Infographic. Finally! by Ken Davenport

I’ll admit it.  I’m obsessed with infographics.  I like reading ‘em.  And I like making ‘em.  Ok, truth time, I like telling my Assistant, Dylan, to make …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 1:06pm on June 2, 2015☆⚑

Podcast Episode #22 " A Broadway Producing Master Pod-Class with Kevin McCollum. by Ken Davenport

Rent. Avenue Q. In The Heights. Any Producer would dream about producing ONE of those shows. My guest on this week’s podcast produced all three. I mean, come on, right? But wait, there…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:22pm on June 1, 2015☆⚑

Fun on a Friday: You can't buy this kind of publicity. by Ken Davenport

I had a consulting client come to me recently who said, “Ken, can you help me create a video that will go viral?  Something that can get me a million views and national exposure?…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:27am on May 29, 2015☆⚑

Podcast Episode #21 " Building a Bridge from Broadway to Bay Street with Director Scott Schwartz by Ken Davenport

In my over-twenty years of Broadway and Off Broadway theatergoing, there have been a handful of productions that were so unique, and so special, that I’ll never forget them. Scot…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:14pm on May 26, 2015☆⚑

The 1st ever Crowd-Funded Broadway musical. And it's got your name on it. by Ken Davenport

Yes, it's true. We're doing it.

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Just in case the Tonys don't do this . . . by Ken Davenport

90% of the people reading this blog today won’t be doing it from work.  Because you’ve got the day off!  Woo-hoo!  Happy Memorial Day, right? Now that we’re done c…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on May 25, 2015☆⚑