Why do people give Standing Ovations? We did a SURVEY to find out. by Ken Davenport

If you’ve seen a show lately, then I’d bet money that you’ve seen a Standing Ovation as well. They seem to be everywhere these days, don’t they?  I remember seeing…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on April 9, 2014☆⚑

Research Manager " The Broadway League by Dte

WHO: The Broadway League POSITION: Research Manager DESCRIPTION: The Broadway League is hiring a Research Manager. Candidates must work well with others and think independently. Must be c…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 9:49pm on April 8, 2014☆⚑

Last chance. 1st Producing 101 Tele-Seminar starts tomorrow. by Ken Davenport

‘Twas only 6 weeks ago when I announced my first ever Producing 101 Tele-Seminar, and I couldn’t be more excited about the response. Not only have you once again proven to me how…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on April 8, 2014☆⚑

Chatter from Shubert Alley: Will there be Five instead of Four??? by Ken Davenport

For years I’ve been writing about my hope that the Tony Awards would relax their strict rules about the number of nominees for Best Musical and Best Play.  It was back in 2010 th…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on April 7, 2014☆⚑

Broadway Grosses* w/e 04/06/2014 by Dte

The following are the Broadway Grosses for the week ending April 6, 2014: Show GrossGross Total Attn %Cap A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER $415,509 5,332 73.48% $77.93 A RAISIN I…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:00am on April 7, 2014☆⚑

Producing Artistic Director " Adirondack Theater Festival by Dte

WHO: Adirondack Theater Festival POSITION: Producing Artistic Director DESCRIPTION: ADIRONDACK THEATRE FESTIVAL, a 20 year-old not-for-profit, professional (AEA SPT 5), summer theatre com…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 6:28pm on April 6, 2014☆⚑

Production Stage Manager " MCC Theater by Dte

WHO: MCC Theater POSITION: Production Stage Manager DESCRIPTION: MCC Theater is looking for a Production Stage Manager for their upcoming production of The Village Bike by Penelope Skinne…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 4:23pm on April 5, 2014☆⚑

Part Time Bookkeeper " Davenport Theatrical Enterprises by Dte

WHO: Davenport Theatrical Enterprises POSITION: Part Time Bookkeeper DESCRIPTION: Davenport Theatrical Enterprises is seeking an organized and hardworking addition to our staff! Duties th…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 5:24pm on April 4, 2014☆⚑

Fun on a Friday: Lions on a Plane by Ken Davenport

Those nasty b-movie Snakes on a Plane would have had no chance if these Lions were on that same vessel. Check out this sweet vid of the cast of the Australian production of The Lion Ki…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on April 4, 2014☆⚑

Are you Broadway's Next Big Star? by Ken Davenport

For the past couple of years, we’ve sponsored 10 Minute Play Contests to encourage all you playwrights out there to keep writing (this year’s announcement is coming soon), and…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on April 3, 2014☆⚑

5 Ways to get Straight Guys to go to a Broadway show. by Ken Davenport

I can always tell when something in the theatrical news has hit a nerve because I get a whole slew of emails from readers saying, “Have you seen this?”  And when I get a bunch…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on April 2, 2014☆⚑

Since planning a Wedding and Producing have so much in common . . . by Ken Davenport

As many of you know, after four decades and a close call or two, I’m getting married this summer! As soon as milady said “yes,” the planning began.  And I realized that …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on April 1, 2014☆⚑

The Most Popular Posts of the Month: March by Ken Davenport

Time for that monthly summary of what got your attention last month here at The Producer's Perspective: The most read AND the most commented on post of the month: The next gen of performers …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:45am on April 1, 2014☆⚑

Theatrical Contract Administrator " United Scenic Artists by Dte

WHO: United Scenic Artists, Local USA829 POSITION: Theatrical Contract Administrator DESCRIPTION: United Scenic Artists Local USA829, the national labor union representing scenic, costume…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 8:27pm on March 31, 2014☆⚑

What would you pay for unlimited Broadway shows a month? by Ken Davenport

I’ve got an incredibly informed group of investors who are always sending me news about ahead-of-the-curve stuff, from technology to marketing, to nifty new products.   And one o…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on March 31, 2014☆⚑

Audition Monitor " Actors' Equity Association by Dte

WHO: Actors’ Equity Association POSITION: Audition Monitor DESCRIPTION: Actors’ Equity Association, the labor union representing over 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers working …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 6:16pm on March 30, 2014☆⚑

Broadway Grosses* w/e 03/30/2014 by Dte

The following are the Broadway Grosses for the week ending March 30, 2014: Show GrossGross Total Attn %Cap AvgPdAdm A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER $472,344 5,879 81.02% $80.34 …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:00am on March 30, 2014☆⚑

Managing Director " New York Theatre Barn by Dte

WHO: NY Theatre Barn POSITION: Managing Director DESCRIPTION: New York Theatre Barn is seeking a Managing Director. New York Theatre Barn (NYTB) is a non-profit theatre company dedicated …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 1:52pm on March 28, 2014☆⚑

Favorite Quotes Vol. 42: What is entrepreneurship? by Ken Davenport

You think a career in the theater is tough?  You should try stand-up comedy. It’s just you on that stage.  Nothing else.  No sets.  No costumes.  Just you.  And an au…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on March 28, 2014☆⚑

Happy World Theatre Day 2014! by Ken Davenport

You forgot it was World Theatre Day today, didn’t you? You didn’t even send Theatre a gift.  Or a simple call.  And you didn’t even call! Don’t worry, you’…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on March 27, 2014☆⚑

What, when and how to contract for Off Broadway Shows: A Panel by Ken Davenport

Ewww.  Contracts. They are a necessary part of business life, but they’re not fun to negotiate, and they are not fun to prepare.  We all got into theater because we love the thea…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on March 26, 2014☆⚑

Producers and Brokers sitting in a tree. Doing B-U-S-I=N-E-S-S. by Ken Davenport

Back in 2009 (gulp!), I wrote this blog about how Broadway’s year end gross box office figures were wrong.  The reported numbers were just under a billion dollars. But, I argued,…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on March 25, 2014☆⚑

Will Les Miz change the face of Musical Theater? Again??? by Ken Davenport

Les Miserables is the Oklahoma of my generation. Or, the Show Boat for the generation before. I was 16 years old when I first saw it in Boston, MA, and had never seen anything like it …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on March 24, 2014☆⚑

Broadway Grosses* w/e 03/23/2014 by Dte

The following are the Broadway Grosses for the week ending March 23, 2014: Show GrossGross Total Attn %Cap AvgPdAdm A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER $453,663 5,880 81.04% $77.15 …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:00am on March 24, 2014☆⚑

Marketing Manager " Straz Center for the Performing Arts by Dte

WHO: Straz Center for the Performing Arts POSITION: Marketing Manager DESCRIPTION: The Straz Center for the Performing Arts (the Straz Center) is seeking to fill the position of Marketing…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 8:31pm on March 22, 2014☆⚑