2,068 stories by "Ken Davenport"
Yesterday, I spent a few hours of the holiday afternoon engaging in a typical fall familial activity . . . I went apple picking! Or, I should say . . . I tried to go apple picking. My first …
Whether you think Chris Columbus “discovered” America or whether you think he was a lucky land thief, you have to agree with one thing. He was one hell of a Producer. Well, wasn&…
The best advice I ever got as I was coming up as a Producer was, “Want a show to happen? Â Book a theater.” There’s nothing better than an opening night to make you make …
A couple of months ago, I met with a recent college grad looking for some advice on how to start a career on Broadway. Â I asked him how he was at networking. Â His answer: “Well, …
. . . a phrase. Just like Blue Man Group held a funeral for the 80s I think it’s time we pack up a certain phrase, put it in a box and never utter it again. That phrase? “Outs…
Eliza Doolittle wasn’t the only one who needed a little place of her own. Â Cinderella needed her “own little corner,” as well. Â And that big dreamer Pippin needed a c…
Here’s something I’ve heard a lot of in Producers’ and GMs’ offices through my career. Â “Ugh! Â I hate that INSERT NAME OF AGENT/LAWYER/MANAGER.” Usu…
Two weeks ago, on one of the last beautiful days of the summer, eight passionate peeps sacrificed the sun to get together with me and work on something that would keep them smiling through t…
A consult client stepped into my stripped bare office last week (we’re moving!) and said, “Ken, I hope you can help, because I’m extremely frustrated.” “What…
The photo featured in this blog is a weapon. It’s an ad placed by the DIY real estate website, Airbnb, to stir up supporters as the battle between the site and the NYC hotel industry w…
Time for that monthly summary of what got your attention last month here at The Producer's Perspective: The most read post of the month: Someone Got Mad At Me The most commented on post o…
I bought a ticket to a show the other day, solely based on a tweet . . . first hand proof that social media can sell. But how? Â How can you sell your show on social media? First, it’…
“I can’t do it. Â I’ve got no business sense.” If I had a buck for every young and old buck that has said that to me, I could capitalize Spider-man all over again. …
After seven years and five different offices, my company is (finally) moving office buildings! Â That’s right – no more moving closet of an elevator! (If you’ve visited m…
I’ve only got three months to finish up my New Year’s Resolutions, and this post crosses another one off the list! You see, someone recently asked me what I loved to do the most,…
What I love about theater is that it is always evolving. Â You create this work of art, and then it changes and changes . . . through rehearsals, through previews . . . and even years afte…
There’s a myth out there that says “Broadway Business booms all summer long!” While sure, the tide of tourist dollars that arrive in the warm weather helps keep the grosses…
I’m jealous. The photo in this blog is of folks standing in line, waiting desperate to buy the new iPhone 6. I want a line for Broadway shows too! Â And not just when we sell stuff a…
Shows about sports are usually hard sells. Â When we’ve got females making the majority of the ticket purchasing decision, it’s easy to see why. Â As much as I’d want t…
In case you haven't heard, about two years ago I turned into one of those annoying golfers. You know the ones . . . they watch it on TV, they read golf magazines, and they wear golf attire e…
The Off Broadway Alliance always tackles the hard topics. On Sunday, September 28th, the OBA is holding one of their informational monthly panel discussions . . . but this one is about the q…
A lot of folks come into my office with musicals underneath their arm. Â Some need rewrites, some need readings, and many need actual productions. Â Of course, that’s the hardest a…
Last weekend, my grocery bill at a Ralphs grocery store in LA was thirty cents higher than the food costs.  Why? I forgot to bring my reusable bags and had to “buy” three p…
