Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
#1Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 5:34pm
Hey All-
We've been hard at work here on a big new addition to BroadwayWorld.com that I wanted to give our message board users a sneek peak at. It's in "BETA" at the moment, which means that there are things we know aren't finished/working yet and things we don't.
All feedback / questions / problems / solutions, please PM me or email me @ robert@broadwayworld.com.
Now -- the news (and the link!)
Before clicking below, make sure you're logged into the site. This current preview/test period is for members only.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwidb/
The BWIDB is the largest theatre database on the net, covering Broadway and beyond. Quite literally - the whole world of theatre.
We've launched this beta version of the BWIDB already including over 75,000 performers and over 12,000 productions. Those 12,000+ productions were presented in more than 1300 theatres and in over 150 cities! But this is just the tip of the iceberg. We are actively increasing the size and scope of this database to ensure that it's your #1 resource for the history of theatre.
Please bear with us as we continue to collect and verify new and existing information within the database. We encourage you to contribute - just use the easy submission forms located throughout the site.
Happy Exploring!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwidb/
Big thanks to Cary, Charlie, and the rest of the team who is / have been slaving night and day!
Updated On: 2/14/08 at 05:34 PM
#2re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 6:08pmThat's. Amazing.
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
AuntieEm2
Swing Joined: 1/16/08
#2re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 6:19pm
Amazing.
I will CERTAINLY be using that a lot.
follies85
Understudy Joined: 12/15/07
#3re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 6:22pmVery Impressive. This will certainly be useful. Great work!
#4re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 6:41pmOoh, me likey. Unlike IBDB, it actually has Off-Broadway shows! Yay.
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
#5re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 6:46pmWow this is amazing thank you for doing this!
Your aspirations are your possibilities-Samuel Johnson (and a little help from nomdeplume)
LePetiteFromage
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
#8re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 6:59pmWOW.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#9re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 7:25pmI love that there is an audio bio as well and that Encores! productions are listed.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
colleen_lee
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05
#10re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 8:03pmWonderful!!! You guys took care of most of the issues I have with IBDB.
"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. "
--Sueleen Gay
#11re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 8:04pmIt's pretty good. But there's still no database that includes national tours. You might wanna jump on that.
#12re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 8:10pmWell actually.. this one has some info already and it will contain tour information. Remember - this is the beta version :)
"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men" - Willy Wonka
#13re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 8:18pmVery Nice..can't wait for it to go live.
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
ashbash1990
Broadway Star Joined: 10/15/06
#16re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 8:29pmI LOVE IT! thanks so much you guys...
What a night! I was in more laps than a napkin!
#17re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 10:41pm
That's incredible. Love it. Thanks to everyone's hard work!
Measure your life in love, RENTheads, and keep it always in your heart.
Avatar: Me with Al Larson, Jonathan Larson's father.
Avatar: Me with Al Larson, Jonathan Larson's father.
#16re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 10:52pm
Sweet.
Good job & thanks!
The Overture is part of the show, people. Please shut your pie hole.
#17re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/14/08 at 11:44pm
Very nice, Rob. It's great to have an integrated database of credits from Broadway, Off, Off-Off, Regional. I can't wait to watch this grow! Thanks!
<---- You can see the crazy in her eyes. ;-)
#18re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/15/08 at 12:36amWow, great stuff! A lot more extensive than IBDB! Nice job!
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#19re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/15/08 at 12:40amThanks!
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#20re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/15/08 at 1:25amOnce it's complete, it would be a great resource.
StageFan2
Broadway Star Joined: 4/8/07
#21re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/15/08 at 6:13am
WOW! That's excellent. Well done all. 
Urban
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/05
#22re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/15/08 at 8:26amPurdy and shiny...
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#23re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/15/08 at 8:35amNow if we could just get a memorable quotes and trivia section
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#24re: Member's Only Preview of Big New Site Feature - BETA
Posted: 2/15/08 at 9:06amthis is great. I just keyed in the first obscure off-bway show I could think of and there it was. Much better that IBDB!
....but the world goes 'round
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