We've gotten too smart for our own good. Technology has taken the place of good, old-fashioned, face-to-face contact. Ask yourself: How many people do you correspond with online but have never met? How many people do you email that you've never even spoken to on the phone?
Well, when I asked myself that same question, it was a heck of a lot of people, most importantly . . . ALL OF YOU!
So, TPP is going old school.
On Friday, December 12th at 6:30 PM, I'm hosting the first ever Producer's Perspective Social at The Time Out Lounge at New World Stages!
We'll get a chance to meet face to face, say hello, and talk about all of the problems (and possible solutions) facing all of us who want to work in the theater.
And more importantly, you'll get to meet a whole bunch of other people just like you.
Because I know first hand that sometimes it can feel like you're all alone in your passion for what you want to do, as you sit at home in front of your computer, or when you see a new musical by yourself and it gives you those "wow, I want/need to be a part of that" chills.
Broadway is a collaborative business . . . just like life. We need other people to keep it going.
So come to the Social on the 12th and meet people just like you. There will be Producers and Directors and Designers, oh my!
And the first drink is on me!
IMPORTANT: You will need to RSVP for this event, as frankly, there are a bunch of you out there, and I want to make sure I have enough pretzels! The RSVP list will be taken from the COMMENTS on this entry. Please comment on this entry with your first name and the first show that you ever remember seeing (i.e. Ken – Annie). Please note, availability is limited. At some point I will have to shut off the comments, so please RSVP today!
I've also arranged for $25 tickets to
all the shows at New World for that night (not just mine!). Check the schedule here.
So call it a Social, or a Mixer, or a Networking Event or even K-Date if you want. But whatever you call it, make sure you come.
Otherwise my Dad will be mad at you too.
THE FIRST-EVER PRODUCER'S PERSPECTIVE SOCIAL
Friday, December 12th @ 6:30 PM
The Time Out Lounge at New World Stages
340 West 50th St. (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Free Drink, Munchies and $25 tickets to the New World Show of Your Choice (subject to avail.)
RSVP by commenting (Name – 1st Show You Ever Saw, on this entry)
Any questions? Email me.
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Michael – The Odd Couple
Great idea Ken. This sounds really fun. I’ll be there, with a bundle of business cards ready to go.
Dave Quinn
Les Miserables
Ah, wish I could be there, but I’m taking the GMAT the next day, so I need to stay home and go to bed early like a good girl. Next time!
Ethan – Two Gentleman of Verona.
Paige – Grease
Louann – Jesus Christ Superstar
Karen Marshall
(The King & I?)
Manda Martin – Miss Saigon
Marybeth – a local production of “Annie” but I cried when the orphans started singing and had to leave because I was three so really the answer is “Big River”
Tamra- The Phantom of the Opera
Jared – Cats
Justin – Elmer Gantry
BUT I’m in Tulsa, OK, and won’t be able to make the event. Thanks for being so generous with your time, though!
Ryann- You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Sharon- My Fair Lady
Donna – 1st Broadway show – HAIR.
I’ll be there. Thanks for having this, Ken.
Will
The first show I remember was in elementary school, when we had a field trip to see the dress rehearsal of the high school’s musical, which was Into the Woods.
Kevin McGowan – Grease
Krysta -That I saw, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, but that I remember RENT
Andi Cohen – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Guys and Dolls was my first b’way)
This is fantastic! Thanks, Ken!
Looking forward to meeting everyone !
: )Susan Rankus – My Fair Lady
Dann – Oliver
Michael- Starlight Express
Norah- The Nutcracker
Mackenzie – The Caine Mutiny Court Marshall at the Kennedy Center in D.C. (starred Ben Cross and Charlton Heston)
Pamela – Starlight Express
Looking forward to it.
Sorry to say I can’t be there — that’s my moving weekend! See you all at the next one. For the sake of playing along, the first show I ever saw: A Christmas Carol at Ford’s Theatre (I was around 5). I was so scared of the Ghost of Christmas Future, I cried. It was fun to realize this years later when I earned my equity card playing the Ghost of Christmas Future at Ford’s Theatre.
~David C
Michael – Does “Sesame Street Live” count?
Jake – Annie!
I thought I was her!
Antonio-Rent
But the first I saw back in DR was “Pinky”-a serious of children shows, and “Blood Wedding”, not for children =)
Jeremy – My Fair Lady
This sounds like a lot of fun! Thanks for putting this together, Ken.
Susan
“A Chorus Line”
Kevin
At age 13, I saw Pippin with the original Broadway cast, including Ben Vereen, John Rubinstein, Irene Ryan and Jill Clayburgh. I was hooked from that moment on, and yes, I’m that old.
First Show – “Little Abner”
Stephen – Timbuktu with Melba Moore and Eartha Kitt
Gayle – 42nd Street
I’m there!
Shite! Forgot to include my first show….
Once more with feeling….
Meredith L/Wild Bird Pro
The “sword in the rock” was a doo-wap group at Knotsberry Farm when I was 6. My first pro musical to see was “Cats” at Dallas Summer Musicals.
Ralph Lewis – 1st bway show: A Chorus Line (’78)
Jane – Grease – the first one
Angela–The Music Man
Jay Alan Zimmerman — first show: Oliver, but that was in Iowa. First B’way show: The Mystery Of Edwin Drood!
Kile -
First Personal Stage Performance was as “Peter Cottontail” 3rd Grade
First Performance seen was “A Chorus Line” at the Drury Lane theatre in London…….a LONG time ago..
Tyler Phillips – Oklahoma!
Matthew; It was either Barnum starring Michael Crawford or The Sound of Music with Petulia Clark in London. I need to ask my Mother.
Laura – The King and I
I love your blog! Sounds like fun! Cheryl-”Your Arm’s Too Short To Box With God” & Cidalia–”South Pacific”
David – The Wiz
Erin Hurkes- 42nd Street
Kim Weston-Moran – Waiting for Godot. I was @ 9 yrs old and was smitten. Had opportunity to perform show in college years later.
Sophie – The Will Rogers Follies
Keni – Purlie – regional, Bway – A Chorus Line
Showboat when I was 10. I can still hear that Old Man River.
David G – Fiddler On The Roof!!
Can’t make this one, but great idea – I’ll try to catch the next.
Best!
Stacy
Brigadoon (at Chautauqua, NY)
Paper Mill Playhouse, Milllburn, NJ. Cinderella, I think. Must have been 1958-1962. After that: Purlie and A Chorus Line.
It’s true: What we learn as children does shape our life passions as adults.
I am already going to Rock of Ages that very night, so will try and stop by the social. Thanks for the invite. Melinda O’Brien
I will be seeing Rock of Ages there that very night, so I’ll come by the social to see you all.
Melinda O’Brien
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1969 off-broadway), Pippin on Broadway
Hey, I’m looking forward to the “event”… Hmmm first show, I believe was “Oklahoma” at the Paper Mill Playhouse. First Broadway show – that’s easy.. Oliver!
Jared- The Wizard of Oz
Natalie Dominguez
the phantom of the opera
James Lindenberg, 1776
John O’Hern
Man of LaMancha in Falmouth, MA.
Bill – First BROADWAY show was “Oh! Calcutta!” I remember thinking…nudity? On stage! In FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE? Okay, I’m in.
Man of La Mancha, 1776
Matt- Les Miserables
Jeremy Redleaf– Big The Musical
David – The Music Man
Stephen – Damn Yankees
Zach Laks – Joseph w/ Donny – Chicago
Stephen Nachamie Director
GREASE – The Original Run (I was 4.. ok)
Erica – Phantom on tour in San Fran, Kiss Me Kate on Broadway
Nate Newton
The Wizard of Oz
Amanda — the Damn Yankees revival of the ’90s
First Show= Sesame Street Live!
First Broadway = The Times…..Changin’
Bryan Campione
I’m gonna try and stop by for a bit, bud!
Jennifer- A Chorus Line national tour
And I want to RSVP for myself plus two others!
Jake- Titanic
Thomas- death of a salesman
see you there
Michael Gilboe
Host of Broadway Bullet.
The first show I ever saw was a community production of Guys and Dolls when I was 10. I’m sure it was bad, but I thought it was AMAZING!
RICHARD III
Randy-Bway-My One and Only
Nat Tour-A chorus Line
I look for to this Forum and chatting with all!
Susan – Peter Pan starring Rip Torn as Captain Hook at the Alley Theatre in Houston, TX
Ryan- Beauty and the Beast
Diane – Pippin
Thanks Ken, this is such a great idea! I’m also bringing a friend…
Hanna – First show ???????????
Meri – Fiddler on the Roof
Allison Broder – CATS
Brian Teasley – Adventures of Huck Finn
Hi Ken!
It’s Sarah – I’ll be there. And “A Chorus Line”, way too young for a 4 year old, bless my dear mother
Jason – Bye Bye Birdie
Noah – A Chorus Line
Jeremy- Grease…
MIke V. — Oliver
I’ll stop by as I’m seeing Rock of Ages that night. Thanks for the invite.
Melinda O’Brien
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (off-bway)
Pippin (bway)
I’ll stop by as I’m seeing Rock of Ages there the same night. Thanks for the invite.
Melinda O’Brien
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (off-bway)
Pippin (bway)
I’ll stop by as I’m seeing Rock of Ages there the same night. Thanks for the invite.
Melinda O’Brien
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (off-bway)
Pippin (bway)
Peter- Wizard of Oz
Cedric Yau
Carrie – First National Tour
Janet–Fiddler on the Roof
Denise Wilcox – (may be late but I will try) The King and I
Annie
-Greg
The Sound of Music, I think? I was four, it was community theater. Show Boat was the first professional show I saw.
Michelle Dyer – Phantom of the Opera
I will be there only in spirit, but I promise not to eat too much!!
My first Broadway show- The Magic Show!!
Have a great time!!
I know my first record album ever was Fiddler.
Craig – Man of LaMancha, I think
Hey Ken,
It’s Lexie Pregosin. I’ll stop by tonight! First show I ever saw was Peter Pan!
Steve — It was GREASE (original Bway production)
Samantha Saltzman – Beauty and the Beast (tour in Los Angeles), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Broadway)
My Fair Lady
Demetrius – You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
I would like to RSVP for two people under the name Eve Rybnick and my very first show was Gypsy with Tyne Daly when I was 5.
priscilla wicked and how can i audition for any show
I was just about to comment in order to RSVP for the event on Friday, December 12th at 6:30 PM, when I realized that this December 12th is actually falls on Wednesday… So I am obviously a little too late… I wish I was there to meet all the wonderfully talented people… Maybe next time?:)