Friday, October 10, 2014
The best advice I ever got as I was coming up as a Producer was, “Want a show to happen? Book a theater.” There’s nothing better than an opening night to make you make it…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMThursday, October 9, 2014
A couple of months ago, I met with a recent college grad looking for some advice on how to start a career on Broadway. I asked him how he was at networking. His answer: “Well, of c…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMWednesday, October 8, 2014
. . . a phrase. Just like Blue Man Group held a funeral for the 80s I think it’s time we pack up a certain phrase, put it in a box and never utter it again. That phrase? “Outsid…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMTuesday, October 7, 2014
Eliza Doolittle wasn’t the only one who needed a little place of her own. Cinderella needed her “own little corner,” as well. And that big dreamer Pippin needed a corne…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMMonday, October 6, 2014
Here’s something I’ve heard a lot of in Producers’ and GMs’ offices through my career. “Ugh! I hate that INSERT NAME OF AGENT/LAWYER/MANAGER.” Usually…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMSunday, October 5, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
Two weeks ago, on one of the last beautiful days of the summer, eight passionate peeps sacrificed the sun to get together with me and work on something that would keep them smiling through t…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMThursday, October 2, 2014
A consult client stepped into my stripped bare office last week (we’re moving!) and said, “Ken, I hope you can help, because I’m extremely frustrated.” “What…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMWednesday, October 1, 2014
The photo featured in this blog is a weapon. It’s an ad placed by the DIY real estate website, Airbnb, to stir up supporters as the battle between the site and the NYC hotel industry w…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMTime for that monthly summary of what got your attention last month here at The Producer’s Perspective: The most read post of the month: Someone Got Mad At Me The most commented on post o…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:45AMTuesday, September 30, 2014
I bought a ticket to a show the other day, solely based on a tweet . . . first hand proof that social media can sell. But how? How can you sell your show on social media? First, it’s…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMMonday, September 29, 2014
“I can’t do it. I’ve got no business sense.” If I had a buck for every young and old buck that has said that to me, I could capitalize Spider-man all over again. Th…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMFriday, September 26, 2014
After seven years and five different offices, my company is (finally) moving office buildings! That’s right – no more moving closet of an elevator! (If you’ve visited me …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMThursday, September 25, 2014
I’ve only got three months to finish up my New Year’s Resolutions, and this post crosses another one off the list! You see, someone recently asked me what I loved to do the most,…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMWednesday, September 24, 2014
What I love about theater is that it is always evolving. You create this work of art, and then it changes and changes . . . through rehearsals, through previews . . . and even years after …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMTuesday, September 23, 2014
There’s a myth out there that says “Broadway Business booms all summer long!” While sure, the tide of tourist dollars that arrive in the warm weather helps keep the grosses…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMMonday, September 22, 2014
I’m jealous. The photo in this blog is of folks standing in line, waiting desperate to buy the new iPhone 6. I want a line for Broadway shows too! And not just when we sell stuff at …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMFriday, September 19, 2014
Shows about sports are usually hard sells. When we’ve got females making the majority of the ticket purchasing decision, it’s easy to see why. As much as I’d want to do…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMThursday, September 18, 2014
In case you haven’t heard, about two years ago I turned into one of those annoying golfers. You know the ones . . . they watch it on TV, they read golf magazines, and they wear golf attire…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMWednesday, September 17, 2014
The Off Broadway Alliance always tackles the hard topics. On Sunday, September 28th, the OBA is holding one of their informational monthly panel discussions . . . but this one is about the q…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMTuesday, September 16, 2014
A lot of folks come into my office with musicals underneath their arm. Some need rewrites, some need readings, and many need actual productions. Of course, that’s the hardest and m…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMMonday, September 15, 2014
Last weekend, my grocery bill at a Ralphs grocery store in LA was thirty cents higher than the food costs. Why? I forgot to bring my reusable bags and had to “buy” three paper…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMFriday, September 12, 2014
I’m in midair as I type this blog, flying back from my honeymoon in Hawaii, where I lived like a tourist for the last 10 days. Going on vacation is always great for relaxing and re-energiz…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMThursday, September 11, 2014
Sometimes I think the success of a movie should be measured not in awards and box office grosses, but in the number of memorable quotes that become pop culture cliches. If that were really …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMWednesday, September 10, 2014
Like really mad. I wasn’t mean to them or anything. I didn’t insult them or even punch them in the face. They just didn’t like the way I did something, that actually …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMTuesday, September 9, 2014
I’ve been on my honeymoon in Hawaii for a week now, and my new wife and I have done everything together from surfing lessons to a luau to 36 holes of golf in one day (am I a lucky guy …
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMMonday, September 8, 2014
You know what makes Google so powerful? No, it’s not the billions of dollars. It’s the billions of bits of data. Knowledge is power. And the more you know, the more you ca…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMFriday, September 5, 2014
Calling all ‘shmen! Don’t worry, no hazing happening here. Just a fun video from Carnegie Mellon’s class of 2017 aimed at all those new BFA students around the country wh…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AMThursday, September 4, 2014
Before I dive in to today’s post, let me clear the tropical air. Yes, I am on my honeymoon . . . in Hawaii . . . And yes, I am bloggin’ from the beach. Why? Well, first you…
SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM 
