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Monday, May 30, 2022

Yes, Someone will beat you to your idea. by Ken Davenport

The answer is yes. If you have ever had an... The post Yes, Someone will beat you to your idea. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, May 27, 2022

Did you know Harmony was up for one of these? by Ken Davenport

Harmony has been nominated for a Theater Fans Choice Awards... The post Did you know Harmony was up for one of these? first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

A New Newsletter That’s Not For Everyone by Ken Davenport

The theater is its own niche. Inside the theater, there... The post A New Newsletter That’s Not For Everyone first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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[Broadway Grosses w/e 5/22/2022] It’s about the small wins. by Ken Davenport

Countdown to The Tony Awards: 17 days (See the list... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 5/22/2022] It’s about the small wins. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Are you a multi-hyphenate? Try this! by Ken Davenport

As a TheaterMaker who wears many hats (Producer, Writer, Director,... The post Are you a multi-hyphenate? Try this! first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Neil Diamond is coming to Broadway. by Ken Davenport

This news is SO GOOD, SO GOOD.  A Beautiful Noise:... The post Neil Diamond is coming to Broadway. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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[Broadway Grosses w/e 5/15/2022] Expect The Unexpected by Ken Davenport

Countdown to The Tony Awards: 25 days (See the list... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 5/15/2022] Expect The Unexpected first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

20 Years. by Ken Davenport

At the very first TEDxBroadway, I gave a talk about... The post 20 Years. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

[Broadway Grosses w/e 5/8/2022] The start of something new. by Ken Davenport

The nominations for the 75th Annual Tony Awards were announced... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 5/8/2022] The start of something new. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Here they are . . . by Ken Davenport

The 2021-2022 Tony Nominations are finally out! The days of... The post Here they are . . . first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

NYC should steal this idea to help the city AND TheaterMakers. by Ken Davenport

Walk down any neighborhood in Manhattan and you’ll see a... The post NYC should steal this idea to help the city AND TheaterMakers. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

[Broadway Grosses w/e 5/1/2022] Rise up by Ken Davenport

The Broadway industry has seen a dip in gross revenue... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 5/1/2022] Rise up first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Will opening nights be a thing of the past? by Ken Davenport

Traditions are very hard to change.   Until something makes it... The post Will opening nights be a thing of the past? first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

[Broadway Grosses w/e 4/24/2022] Keep On Keepin’ On! by Ken Davenport

In what was supposed to be the final week of... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 4/24/2022] Keep On Keepin’ On! first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

This could also keep tourists away. by Ken Davenport

Broadway’s complete recovery can’t be declared until tourists are back... The post This could also keep tourists away. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

[Broadway Grosses w/e 4/17/2022] HELLO BROADWAY! by Ken Davenport

In the last week, we said HELLO to more Broadway... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 4/17/2022] HELLO BROADWAY! first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

How to Make Your Broadway Show More Unique in a Competitive Market by Ken Davenport

It’s no secret that the Broadway market is competitive. With... The post How to Make Your Broadway Show More Unique in a Competitive Market first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

[Broadway Grosses w/e 4/10/2022] It’s the final countdown! by Ken Davenport

With two weeks left in the 2021-2022 season, Spring has... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 4/10/2022] It’s the final countdown! first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

On The Anniversary by Ken Davenport

Dear “Kenny” . . . as you asked me to... The post On The Anniversary first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Why U Shouldn’t Waste Your Time Trying To Get Your Audience To Do This by Ken Davenport

The theater has a significant disadvantage compared to other businesses... The post Why U Shouldn’t Waste Your Time Trying To Get Your Audience To Do This first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

From TikTok to the Grammys by Ken Davenport

In January 2021, two women took to social media to... The post From TikTok to the Grammys first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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[Broadway Grosses w/e 4/3/2022] The Good Times Never Seemed So Good. by Ken Davenport

This week, we said happy trails to David Byrne’s American... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 4/3/2022] The Good Times Never Seemed So Good. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

3 Reasons I Love SIX (That Have Nothing To Do With The Show.) by Ken Davenport

Spoiler alert:  This is not a review of Six.  This... The post 3 Reasons I Love SIX (That Have Nothing To Do With The Show.) first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

[Broadway Grosses w/e 3/27/2022] A Spring Awakening by Ken Davenport

The average capacity for all 24 Broadway shows is just... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 3/27/2022] A Spring Awakening first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

3 Takeaways From The Academy Awards by Ken Davenport

On World Theatre Day, we celebrated the TheaterMakers represented at... The post 3 Takeaways From The Academy Awards first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Even TheaterMakers have to pay taxes. But could you pay less? by Ken Davenport

April 15th is 23 days away. Taxes.  Gross. I mean,... The post Even TheaterMakers have to pay taxes. But could you pay less? first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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[Broadway Grosses w/e 3/20/2022] Raising the curtain on the individual show grosses! by Ken Davenport

The year started with no grosses. And when things were... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 3/20/2022] Raising the curtain on the individual show grosses! first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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My Top 5 Moments From The First Few Days Of You Know When by Ken Davenport

In the days that followed March 12, 2020, when I... The post My Top 5 Moments From The First Few Days Of You Know When first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

You’ve never heard of them. by Ken Davenport

Years ago, Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman set out to... The post You’ve never heard of them. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Why Your Show Should Shoot For Recouping in 1 Year Or Less. by Ken Davenport

There are three main components to a Broadway Budget: Production... The post Why Your Show Should Shoot For Recouping in 1 Year Or Less. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

[Broadway Grosses w/e 3/13/2022] The Cold Never Bothered Us Anyway by Ken Davenport

With warmer weather coming, shall we continue to see an... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 3/13/2022] The Cold Never Bothered Us Anyway first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre