THEATRE 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: New Amsterdam Theatre, Theatrical Syndicate
13 Sep 2016
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Formed as partnership or company to produce one play and then disband. Open-ended runs for as long as ticket sales support its playing. Producers do not own and operate the theatre building. Box office results determine if a show continues its run. Broadway: the great white way: the theatre district, times square, antoinette perry award for excellence in theatre (tony"s) Off-broadway and off-off-broadway: attempts to diversify theatre in new york, operating without the pressure of commercial success. Nonprofit- profits don"t go to benefits or individuals but go back into the business. Generally has more than one performance space. Funding includes grants (foundations/government), corporate sponsorship, season subscribers. Catco columbus, oh (formally known as contemporary american theatre. Longest running show and musical since 1988 is phantom. Theatrical syndicate (1896-1915: only produces plays with mass appeal, commercial mentality. Theatre producer: raises money, oversees business of production and publicity, secures play"s rights and performance venue, hires artistic staff, negotiates with unions, manages budget.
