2,056 stories by "Ken Davenport"
I made the first year of The Producer's Perspective available in book form as a lark. Frankly, I wanted a book to put on my mantle, and something to give my Mom for Christmas. What I wasn't …
Here are a few laughs for all of you out there, especially those of you that have been an actor at any point in your career and tried to explain it to a family member. Even I remember having…
Times Square is one of the most coveted retail opportunities in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people cross through the intersection of Broadway and 7th every single day, to sightsee, t…
There's a Chipotle near my office that I frequent often, partly because the lunch-time manager has a system in place that can get hundreds of burrito lovers through that store in minutes. He…
"If only I could get an agent," are the words I hear so many playwrights and screenwriters say. That's when I correct them. First, no one can promote your work as well as you can. …
The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending Dec. 5, 2010: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A FREE MAN OF COLOR $261,283 4,336 51.97% $60.26 A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC $…
Our fourth and final reading of the first year of the Davenport Theatrical Reading Series is next week. And we're doing a musical! As you may remember, when we first announced Date of a Life…
Got a Broadway Producer or budding Broadway Producer on your list this year? Or maybe you are a Producer and you never know what to say when mom asks, "What do you want this year?"…
There is a reason why Generals and Presidents visit the front lines, and it's for more than just morale. They visit so they can understand the conditions that face the troops. The smart Gene…
Last Friday, and all weekend, millions of people just like you were online and in line, looking for the best deals on Wiis, Kinects, iPads and more. Retailers across many industries will see…
I'm obsessed with Google Analytics. I even have a Analytics app for my iPhone so I can constantly keep track of all of the web stats on all of my sites. One of the most important statistics …
The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending Nov. 28, 2010: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A FREE MAN OF COLOR $194,194 3,756 45.01% $51.70 A LIFE IN THE THEATRE…
Well, it happened. After years of speculation and millions and millions of dollars, it finally happened. Spider-Man opened last night on Broadway. You're probably thinking I got that last se…
The fall class of interns are getting close to their graduation date, which means we're looking for a new crew of responsible, hard-working and hungry folks for our spring semester. If you o…
Happy Thanksgiving, readers! It's ironic, don't you think? We spend this one day pounding back slices of turkey, and we spend the rest of the year trying to avoid producing one. And why do w…
I recently got an email from a non-profit here in the city asking me for money. The message said, "Please give me money. Signed, Institution." Then I got an email from the Scott El…
As we enter the final week of November, we leave behind the Second Quarter of the Broadway season. We're at half-time and it's time to check in on how this year is faring so far. According t…
Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A FREE MAN OF COLOR $252,784 6,043 72.42% $41.83 A LIFE IN THE THEATRE $213,364 3,864 45.10% $55.22 A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC $455,652 5,175 69.48% $8…
If you've wondering what Ex-Commerical Producer, former head of Jujamcyn Theaters and still new-to-the-gig National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman has in store for his gover…
I couldn't wait until Monday to get out this news, hence the Saturday post! (I can't believe I just used the word "hence") Due to pop demand, I've added a Get Your Show Off The Gro…
It's time to paaaaaaartay! For the past two Decembers, I've invited all of my readers to get jiggy with us in person at the end of each year at our Producer's Perspective Social! And this ye…
So there I am, trotting down the streets of London, on my way to a restaurant that serves squirrel, when I realized I was out of pounds. I saw a Barclay's cash machine on the next corner (in…
If you follow me on twitter, you know that I spent the weekend in the UK, taking in some new shows and some bland food (seriously, I love London. I don't have to feel guilty for eating fast …
There has been a lot of talk about the economic challenges facing Spider-Man lately. So much so, that another show based on a mythical figure has sneaked down our metaphoric chimney without …
Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A FREE MAN OF COLOR $301,329 6,902 82.72% $43.66 A LIFE IN THE THEATRE $206,017 3,184 37.16% $64.70 A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC $509,903 5,776 77.55% $8…
