Free theater marketing roundtable with star guest speaker. by Ken Davenport

The people that work for me like to talk about theater.  That’s why they work for me. They like to come up with new ideas and better practices in making what we all do a more sustai…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:00pm on February 28, 2014☆⚑

What David Letterman has to do with Broadway Ticket Sales by Ken Davenport

When I first moved to New York back in the pre-cell phone era, one of the coolest things to do was to go see David Letterman live up at 30 Rockefeller Plaza (remember when he was at NBC?). I…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:00pm on February 27, 2014☆⚑

10 Takeaways from TEDxBroadway 2014. by Ken Davenport

What do you get when you take 20 thought leaders from various industries and add 400 Broadway Devotees who all want Broadway to be the best it can be? You get awesome. This Monday was our th…

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

End of Q3 Results for Broadway's 2013-14 Season by Ken Davenport

Three quarters down, and one more important quarter to go. But before we get to our Q4 guesses, how did Q3 fare?  Here’s the rundown: GROSSES Gross tally so far this season is:  …

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

Company Manager " Bucks County Playhouse by Dte

WHO: Bucks County Playhouse POSITION: Company Manager DESCRIPTION: The Bucks County Playhouse, a professional AEA theater located along the scenic Delaware River in New Hope, PA, is seeki…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:44pm on February 24, 2014☆⚑

Announcing . . . The Producing 101 Tele-Seminar! by Ken Davenport

Remember that time I asked you all What Your Greatest Problem was? I got so many responses to that blog from people who said they were interested in producing theater, but they didn’t …

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

Broadway Grosses* w/e 02/23/2014 by Dte

The following are the Broadway Grosses for the week ending February 23, 2014: *Broadway Grosses courtesy of The Broadway League Show GrossGross Total Attn %Cap AvgPdAdm A GENTLEMAN’S G…

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

Marketing and Membership Associate " St. Ann's Warehouse by Dte

WHO: St. Ann’s Warehouse POSITION: Marketing and Membership Associate DESCRIPTION: St. Ann's Warehouse, the award-winning presenter of world-class international and American avant-g…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 4:54pm on February 21, 2014☆⚑

Need a writing partner? Come to our Collaborator Speed Date! by Ken Davenport

Spring is in the air, so I’m feeling randy . . . it’s time to start hookin’ people up! Our first Collaborator Speed Date was way back in 2011, and it is one of the events t…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on February 21, 2014☆⚑

A Broadway opening night where you actually get to celebrate. by Ken Davenport

I’m writing this blog at 2 AM, just a few minutes after getting home from the opening night party of my latest Broadway show, Bridges of Madison County.  It was a fantastic perfo…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on February 20, 2014☆⚑

Why we all should learn like a little one. by Ken Davenport

I was at a Denny’s a week ago (what can I say, I’m a sucker for a Grand Slam) and as usual, my laptop was on my table with my Verizon JetPack Hotspot riding sidecar.  After my…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on February 19, 2014☆⚑

Let's just forget about getting kids to go to the theater. by Ken Davenport

“Let’s get kids to see Broadway shows,” blah, blah, blah. That’s what I hear repeated ad nauseam from everyone interested in the future of Broadway, including me (che…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on February 18, 2014☆⚑

Broadway Grosses* w/e 02/16/2014 by Dte

The following are the Broadway Grosses for the week ending February 16, 2014: Show GrossGross Total Attn %Cap AvgPdAdm A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER $471,751 5,497 75.76% $85.…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:00am on February 18, 2014☆⚑

Administrative Assistant " Abrams Artists Agency by Dte

WHO: Abrams Artists Agency POSITION: Administrative Assistant DESCRIPTION:Vice President/Agent of a New York Theatrical Agency specializing in the representation of playwrights, composers, l…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 4:52pm on February 17, 2014☆⚑

Network it up . . . with NYMF! by Ken Davenport

Here’s a thought to keep you warm as we finish up the tail end of this terrible winter . . . it’s time to start thinking about this year’s New York Musical Theatre Festival…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on February 17, 2014☆⚑

Box Office Manager " New York Theatre Workshop by Dte

WHO: New York Theatre Workshop POSITION: Box Office Manager DESCRIPTION: New York Theatre Workshop, a not-for-profit Off-Broadway theatre company, seeks Box Office Manager to oversee the …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 4:05pm on February 14, 2014☆⚑

Fun on a Friday: Eddie Izzard in Die Hard The Musical by Ken Davenport

With all this crappy weather going on in the Northeast everywhere, I thought we could all use the warmth of a little laughter. Enjoy this Eddie Izzard bit on musicals, including why he wants…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on February 14, 2014☆⚑

Look who got all personal with me in my Hotel room. by Ken Davenport

I found myself at the most impersonal of all places a few weeks ago . . . an airport hotel.  It was a Courtyard Marriott, which prides itself on being a cookie cutter duplicate of all the…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on February 13, 2014☆⚑

Why golf's latest marketing push is even better for the Broadway by Ken Davenport

If you’re a golfer, the Golf Channel becomes your favorite television show.  That’s right.  The whole dang network.  It’s like someone asking, “What’s …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on February 12, 2014☆⚑

Self Producing Goes All Hollywood. by Ken Davenport

I’d like to say that I timed yesterday’s post about actors not “waiting” around for gigs with today’s . . . but, I didn’t. It was just a happy accident th…

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

Managing Director " Bristol Riverside Theatre by Dte

WHO: Bristol Riverside Theatre POSITION: Managing Director DESCRIPTION: Bristol Riverside Theatre is accepting resumes for the position of Managing Director. Bristol Riverside Theatre is …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 5:05pm on February 10, 2014☆⚑

Why Actors shouldn't be waiters. by Ken Davenport

A lot of actors are waiters. And no, I'm not talking about the kind that serves you burgers at Joe Allen or cosmos at The Snug.  However you make your living to fund your dreams is fine w…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00am on February 10, 2014☆⚑

Broadway Grosses* w/e 02/09/2014 by Dte

The following are the Broadway Grosses for the week ending February 9, 2014: Show GrossGross Total Attn %Cap AvgPdAdm A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER $452,612 5,498 75.77% $82.3…

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

Look at where The Mouse likes to "Play." by Ken Davenport

One of the best pieces of advice I got when I was coming up, was from an ol’ school Broadway Producer after I asked for his advice on how to have a successful career in this . . . ahem…

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

Director of Development " Elevator Repair Service by Dte

WHO: Elevator Repair Service POSITION: Director of Development DESCRIPTION: Elevator Repair Service Theater (ERS), a New York-based theater ensemble, is currently seeking a Director of De…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 4:48pm on February 6, 2014☆⚑