Profile for KKeller6

Some of these shows have grossed billions. Just because many restaurants don't make it doesn't mean the model is bad. Same with writing books. Tons of people don't make any money writing books.  But if you hit that nerve, you can be rich. Same with restaurants. Broadway is a tough nut to crack. I'm certainly not implying it's easy to succeed.  But, let's not worry about giving financial breaks to the rich on the backs of the working people involved.  Bec

Don't kid yourselves.  If the model was broken, producers wouldn't be lining up to get in.  It's mostly their own greed that's hurting things. For example we know that small plays can struggle.  Rather than cutting costs, how about bringing fewer in simultaneously? And the outrageous ticket prices.  The big shows can't possibly carry on if they are netting $1 million dollars a week instead of $1.2 million?Things of that nature.  They eat their own.

Well, if you know anyone with a track history (more than having invested in more than one or two shows) ask them whether or not to believe it. That's why just getting one's money back (recoupment) is a big deal. A show that does nothing more than break even is considered a "hit" in Broadway terminology. One of my closest friends has been a small investor ($25,000 or so) in about 20-30 shows over the past 15 years, and he's always given me the show b

70-80% of all bway shows fail to break even."

I know this is the standard thought about Broadway, but im reality, I'll never believe it.  Almost envy facet of entertainment claims to be a losing venture. Sports,  Broadway. Even" The Empire Strikes Back" claims to have never made any money. Don't believe it for a second.  Are there shows that lose  money? Sure. But 70-80% today? No way. It would have dried up ages ago if that were

Here's the problem- as you all know- but let's put some real numbers to it.  The vast majority of seats are either 19", or 20" wide. Now, figure in  the center aisle there could be 14 seats across.  That's approximately 273 total inches.  If we remove 2 seats from the center section, they can average 22.75" each. But, times 20 rows, that's 40 seats. Another 1 on each side section, that's another 40, , and let's say 20 total seats in&n

On the other hand, if you want to make the argument that certain *producers* want to minimize scenic costs to the extreme, there's evidence of that."

Yes. This is exactly the argument I'm making. I believe, the article is as well. I don't think anyone is denying some shows are better sparse, and some plays can have a much more dramatic effect that way, and are necessary to the production.

     That's certainly fine. Does everyone reme

ANewBrainn said: "Broadway prices don't automatically equal scenic opulence. The entire production of A Dolls House was designed for artistic purposes. I'm sure if the director wanted to have a more elaborate set he would have.

I'm sorry, I'm going to disagree with this. Director's many times come on board knowing exactly that the producers want to keep within a certain budget.  They're all hoping a show will be a hit with minimal sets. Smalle