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Posted: 2/2/11 at 8:18pm
Welcome to The Producer's Game!
Imagine this - an investor just gave you 500k to bankroll a few Broadway shows. But there's a hitch, you have to decide which productions are worthy of your money. However, there is one stipulation. The investor wants 250k to be designated for Plays and 250k to be designated for musicals. Within those confines, you can designate the money to as many (or few shows) that you'd like.
Let's assume that investment units in each show are 25k. I can't publish exact budgets, but take your best guess as to what they may be. You may only list shows that have not yet begun performances on Broadway (and will open this season). Please include two separate lists within your post, one for plays and one for musicals. As plays often have limited runs and smaller budgets, we will find out much quicker which shows recoup. It will be a longer process to determine the musical results.
One person will be crowned the winner of The Producer's Game. There will also be a second and third place. Prizes will be distributed (TBD). I will keep a running tally of who's in what place, and the goal is to make as much money possible.
*Bonus: If you signed up for the game on 2/2, you received an extra 25k for each category. Unfortunately as this offer has now expired, any new entries posted that contain extra money will be disqualified.
*For each Tony nomination your show receives, you will be awarded 5k towards your total profit (and therefore increase your standing in the game). Each Tony win will give you 10k.
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*Update*
For those interested to know, I've compiled a breakdown of how money is currently allocated in the game. This list was published at 6:30AM on 2/3. As new entries come in, the breakdown will begin to change. So I'll try to update this page a couple times each day.
Plays - Total Money in Game: $1,350,000
43% - Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (23 Units): 575k
32% - War Horse (18 Units): 450k
7% - That Championship Season (4 Units): 100k
6% - The House of Blue Leaves (3 Units): 75k
6% - Peter and the Starcatcher (3 Units):75k
4% - Ghetto Klown (2 Units): 50k
2% - Fat Pig (1 Unit): 25k
Musicals - Total Money in Game: $1,350,000
23% - Catch Me If You Can (13 Units): 325k
17% - Spider-Man (9 Units): 225k
15% - The Book of Mormon (8 Units): 200k
15% - Sister Act (8 Units): 200k
13% - Anything Goes (7 Units): 175k
11% - How to Succeed (6 Units): 150k
2% - Priscilla Queen of the Desert (1 Unit): 25k
2% - Wonderland (1 Unit): 25k
2% - The People in the Picture (1 Unit): 25k
Feel free to comment and share your thoughts on how the game is shaping up. Do you believe this spread is a good indication of Spring ticket sales?
Imagine this - an investor just gave you 500k to bankroll a few Broadway shows. But there's a hitch, you have to decide which productions are worthy of your money. However, there is one stipulation. The investor wants 250k to be designated for Plays and 250k to be designated for musicals. Within those confines, you can designate the money to as many (or few shows) that you'd like.
Let's assume that investment units in each show are 25k. I can't publish exact budgets, but take your best guess as to what they may be. You may only list shows that have not yet begun performances on Broadway (and will open this season). Please include two separate lists within your post, one for plays and one for musicals. As plays often have limited runs and smaller budgets, we will find out much quicker which shows recoup. It will be a longer process to determine the musical results.
One person will be crowned the winner of The Producer's Game. There will also be a second and third place. Prizes will be distributed (TBD). I will keep a running tally of who's in what place, and the goal is to make as much money possible.
*Bonus: If you signed up for the game on 2/2, you received an extra 25k for each category. Unfortunately as this offer has now expired, any new entries posted that contain extra money will be disqualified.
*For each Tony nomination your show receives, you will be awarded 5k towards your total profit (and therefore increase your standing in the game). Each Tony win will give you 10k.
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*Update*
For those interested to know, I've compiled a breakdown of how money is currently allocated in the game. This list was published at 6:30AM on 2/3. As new entries come in, the breakdown will begin to change. So I'll try to update this page a couple times each day.
Plays - Total Money in Game: $1,350,000
43% - Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (23 Units): 575k
32% - War Horse (18 Units): 450k
7% - That Championship Season (4 Units): 100k
6% - The House of Blue Leaves (3 Units): 75k
6% - Peter and the Starcatcher (3 Units):75k
4% - Ghetto Klown (2 Units): 50k
2% - Fat Pig (1 Unit): 25k
Musicals - Total Money in Game: $1,350,000
23% - Catch Me If You Can (13 Units): 325k
17% - Spider-Man (9 Units): 225k
15% - The Book of Mormon (8 Units): 200k
15% - Sister Act (8 Units): 200k
13% - Anything Goes (7 Units): 175k
11% - How to Succeed (6 Units): 150k
2% - Priscilla Queen of the Desert (1 Unit): 25k
2% - Wonderland (1 Unit): 25k
2% - The People in the Picture (1 Unit): 25k
Feel free to comment and share your thoughts on how the game is shaping up. Do you believe this spread is a good indication of Spring ticket sales?
Updated On: 2/3/11 at 08:18 PM
