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10 Questions for a Broadway Pro. Volume 5: Brian Lynch, Production Manager

By On April 29, 2010 · 1 Comment

With this volume of 10 Qs for a Broadway Pro, we're going behind the curtain to find out what one of the top Production Managers in [...]

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A test case for a “troubled” (?) musical.

By On April 20, 2010 · 5 Comments

- Disappointing out-of-town reviews.  Check.

- Disappointing message board buzz from early out-of-town previews.  Check.  

- Director replaced.  Check.

- Michael Riedel taking swings at the show on an almost weekly basis.  Check.  

The Addams Family had all four of these unfortunate items marked off the "troubled [...]

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What does a director do after opening?

By On April 13, 2010 · 4 Comments

A reader recently dropped me an email asking what a Broadway or Off-Broadway Director's responsibilities are, after a show officially opens.

While it may seem like a Director's job would end as soon as that opening night party kicks into high gear, in actuality, the gig just morphs into [...]

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10 Questions for a Broadway Pro. Volume 3: A Tony Award-Winning Designer

By On March 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment

David Gallo is one of the hippest guys around, and he's one of the most in-demand designers in town, thanks to his terrific work on a ton of shows, from Drowsy Chaperone (Tony, Tony, Tony) to Xanadu to Memphis to Thoroughly Modern Millie (where I first worked with him).  

In addition [...]

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Desperately seeking: Devoted and Disgruntled in New York

By On January 14, 2010 · 3 Comments

I'd bet my original Carrie playbill that if you're reading this blog, then there is something about the theater industry that frustrates the f*** out of you. 

I'd also bet that if you're reading this blog, you're interested in voicing your opinion, getting your hands dirty, and doing something [...]

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