All stories by Lee Seymour on BroadwayStars

Monday, August 10, 2020

Debts And ‘Domination’ – Power Broker Lawsuit Shakes Up Broadway by Lee Seymour

Broadway ad agency SpotCo is suing producer Scott Rudin for unpaid debts, disrupting a years-long relationship between industry heavyweights.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:15PM
Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Despite Multiple Sexual Assault Allegations, Dustin Hoffman Plans Broadway Comeback by Lee Seymour

Assuming Broadway has reopened, Hoffman will anchor Scott Rudin's 'Our Town' revival - four years after seven women accused him of sexual assault and harassment.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:21PM
Thursday, May 14, 2020

Cutting Losses Amid Pandemic, Disney Closes ‘Frozen’ On Broadway by Lee Seymour

With Disney cutting bait and other megabrands in limbo, one wonders whether major studios see a future on Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:39PM
Tuesday, May 12, 2020

‘Hamilton’ Film To Premiere On Disney+ In July, A Year Ahead Of Schedule by Lee Seymour

A $75 million investment yields a bright spot for the troubled House of Mouse.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:20AM
Monday, May 4, 2020

Why The Pulitzer Win For ‘A Strange Loop’ Is Historic—On Multiple Levels by Lee Seymour

"A Strange Loop" is the tenth musical ever to win the top prize, but it's blazing a new trail in other ways.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:12PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Show Business Is Adapting To The Pandemic, But It Won’t Survive Unless Congress Steps Up by Lee Seymour

Billions of dollars are needed to resuscitate the entertainment industry. The government can provide them. So what's the holdup?

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:57PM
Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Drama Desk Nominations Kick Off Revamped Pandemic Awards Race by Lee Seymour

What do awards mean when all your shows are closed and your theaters will be dark for months?

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:20PM

2020 Drama Desk Awards: Complete List Of Nominees by Lee Seymour

Nominations for the 65th Drama Desk Awards were announced today, recognizing theater at every level of New York’s industry, from downtown hideyholes to the glitz of Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:51PM
Thursday, April 16, 2020

De Blasio’s New Budget Could Decimate New York Theaters Already Reeling From Pandemic by Lee Seymour

The new budget would cut $75 million from cultural institutions, including hundreds of theaters that employ thousands of workers - with no box office revenue during the pandemic.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:40PM
Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Broadway Extends Shutdown As Awards Season Goes Digital by Lee Seymour

The industry is in an excruciating status - but some organizations are transmuting their usual accolades into emergency relief.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:41PM
Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Tony Awards Postponed As Coronavirus Imperils Broadway by Lee Seymour

Broadway's biggest night is officially in limbo. Producers are canceling and delaying multiple productions that might have competed.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:44PM
Friday, March 13, 2020

Broadway Community Braces For Fallout After Coronavirus Shutdown by Lee Seymour

New York's marquee industry is set to lose over $100 million as thousands of jobs evaporate.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:02AM
Monday, March 9, 2020

Warning Signs At Broadway Box Office As Coronavirus Looms by Lee Seymour

While the industry has held firm so far, data points to a tough spring ahead—especially if tourists decide to stay away from New York.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:50PM
Monday, March 2, 2020

‘West Side Story’ Soars After Bumpy Opening; Broadway Box Office Continues To Slide by Lee Seymour

Critics and protests haven't dented the box office at 'West Side Story' - but the rest of the industry is in a rut, waiting for awards season to start.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:00PM
Monday, February 24, 2020

‘Six’ Joins Broadway’s Millionaire Club; Industry Box Office Sinks by Lee Seymour

The new musical is making good on the buzz, while the jury is still out on Bob Dylan's Broadway bow.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:22PM
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Broadway Box Office Soars; ‘Six’ Reigns Supreme; ‘West Side’ Rumbles by Lee Seymour

The buzzy London import 'Six' started strong, David Byrne closed on a high note, and 'West Side Story' is bracing for protests.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:59PM
Tuesday, January 28, 2020

For ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Producer Vivek Tiwary, Professional Is Personal by Lee Seymour

One of only two Asian lead producers on Broadway, Vivek Tiwary has a fanboy's passion and an immigrant's drive to get the job done.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:58AM
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

‘Paddington’ Is Latest Addition To Rockefeller Theater Roster by Lee Seymour

Jonathan Rockefeller has built a burgeoning theatrical empire on nostalgic properties, aimed at children who've never been to the theater.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:54AM
Monday, January 13, 2020

Broadway Box Office Plummets As January Scaries Settle In by Lee Seymour

Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest show closed in profit, but it was slim pickings elsewhere, with the Rialto on the edge of a deep slump.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:13PM
Monday, January 6, 2020

David Byrne And Beetlejuice Break More Records As Broadway Stems Box Office Bleeding by Lee Seymour

A holiday slump didn't stop the billion-dollar industry from having the most lucrative start to a new year in history.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:31PM
Tuesday, December 31, 2019

The Best Theater Of 2019: Broadway And Beyond by Lee Seymour

An uneven slate of shows reflected the unsteady state of America's culture writ large, making for a wild, unpredictable year on stage.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:10PM
Monday, December 30, 2019

Broken Records Abound At Broadway Box Office - But Year Closes On A Diminished Note Overall by Lee Seymour

The billion-dollar industry closed out the year in sterling, if not historic, fashion.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:08PM
Monday, December 23, 2019

Broadway Box Office Bounces Ahead Of Christmas: ‘Beetlejuice’ Digs In, ‘West Side Story’ Soars by Lee Seymour

The spooky musical has had an astonishing turnaround, and West Side's revival weathered a backlash over sexual misconduct.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:16PM
Monday, December 9, 2019

Plays Soar, Musicals Slump At Broadway Box Office—And The Temptations Break Record by Lee Seymour

Harry Connick Jr. also had a great return to form with his tribute show, and David Bryne's 'American Utopia' had its best week to date.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:08PM
Monday, December 2, 2019

Thanksgiving Boosts Broadway Box Office; Tina Turner, Beetlejuice Break Records by Lee Seymour

The holiday week began Broadway's most lucrative stretch of the year - good news after months of under-performing material.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:49PM
Monday, October 28, 2019

David Byrne Has A Giant Broadway Hit On His Hands; Others Aren’t So Lucky by Lee Seymour

"American Utopia" has legs while "Frozen," "Harry Potter" and other giant brands seem to be collapsing in slow motion.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:12PM
Monday, October 21, 2019

Tina Turner Is Worth $1 Million On Broadway; Harry Potter Is Wavering by Lee Seymour

Turner's show is a hit while Potter is facing a surprisingly narrow road to profit, alongside his YA bro Percy Jackson.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:49PM
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Broadway Box Office Soars; Broken Records Abound by Lee Seymour

After a flat September, Broadway rebounded over the holiday weekend with its best numbers since June.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:07PM
Saturday, October 12, 2019

Producer Jesse Murphy Is Shaking Up Showbiz - Starting With Gary Busey by Lee Seymour

Murphy is running Busey's musical stage debut, while planning to upend Hollywood's financial structure.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:12PM
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Jake Gyllenhaal Leads ‘Sea Wall/A Life’ To Recoupment On Broadway by Lee Seymour

After starring in one of the year’s highest grossing films, Jake Gyllenhaal can add another feather to his showbiz cap.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:39PM

Broadway Improv Show ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ Has More Than Yuks On Its Mind by Lee Seymour

The team behind 'Hamilton' is back on Broadway with a new show - so new, in fact, that it is completely different each night.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:35PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards