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Overheard at Angus Vol. XIV: Shows are like kids.

By On February 4, 2013 · 2 Comments

I’m at the Broadway League conference for the first half of this week (watch the next couple day’s blogs for some takeaways from this year’s speakers and panelists).  In addition to lots of learning and networking, there’s always room for a ribbing of our [...]

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Overheard at Angus Vol. XIII: What if a bomb went off . . .

By On May 23, 2012 · 4 Comments

I didn’t have to work to overhear this next exchange, because I was literally in the middle of the conversation.

Spring is the season of industry events. From galas, to luncheons, to awards shows, you run into the same 100 people just about every other day.  And not just Producers, we’re talking [...]

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Overheard at Angus Vol. XII: The art of negotiation

By On April 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

Listen to this tasty morsel of a conversation I eavesdropped on just last week . . .

Producer #1:  How are negotiations going with the actors for NAME OF NEW PLAY?

Producer #2:  I came up with a really good plan for the offers.

Producer #1:  Really? What’s that?

Producer #2:  Instead of giving [...]

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Overheard at Angus Vol. XI: Why Spider-Man was so expensive.

By On December 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I went to the theater this week, and stood next to two lovely ladies who were deciding what show they were going to see together next.  

Lovely Lady #1:  My granddaughter is on Christmas vacation.  Let's take her to a show.  What should we see?

Lovely Lady [...]

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Overheard at Angus Vol. X: How a title can change over time.

By On July 29, 2011 · 4 Comments

Ok, this "overheard" entry didn't happen at Angus.  It happened in Massachusetts about a week ago, when my Mom took one of her grandkids, a second grader, to see a show at the local theater.  The show?  Annie Get Your Gun.

Here's what happened:

My Mom:  Did you like [...]

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