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#1

When special events occupy a theatre with a show running in it.

When Broadway Cares or some other organization uses a Broadway house for one of their performances/events does the organization have to pay for the use of the space? And are they paying the theatre owners or the production that they are borrowing the space from? Or is it mostly seen as a chartible thing?
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#2

When special events occupy a theatre with a show running in it.

For all I know it may be different if it's for BC/EFA.



However, during the run of On Your Feet, Lewis Black did a series of shows at the Marquis. However, it was only done on Monday nights since On Your Feet was dark those nights. I believe the space was rented as if it were just him using the theatre, though I could be misremembering

#4

When special events occupy a theatre with a show running in it.

The lease/ license agreement between the theater and the show specifically allows the theater to use the space for other events that don't conflict with the performance schedule. All of that revenue goes to the theater owner.

#5

When special events occupy a theatre with a show running in it.

first of all, the OP is specifically asking about non-profit organizations. Obviously, a commercial occupant is going to pay retail.

secondly, and I know I sound like a broken record but the nonsense is unrelenting: there are no rules. An organization may pay nothing, if the landlord is so inclined, or may pay the pass throughs. Or may pay more, if the landlord is not particularly charitable to the organization or cause in question.

third, what's in the tenant's license is negotiated, and no one can make a blanket statement as to what the deal is. There are shows where having trespassers is not allowed (for reasons of integrity, if not safety). And there is no agreement that limits a production to the performance schedule. There are a million things that the production may need the theatre without regard to performances (rehearsals, work calls, being the most obvious). At a minimum there would be an advance clearance and depending on the situation, compensation, as there are likely expenses. It would be really cool if people did not post about things they don't know.

#6

When special events occupy a theatre with a show running in it.

Hogan is correct. Which is why I simplified my response simply to state that neither could unilaterally book an event. In addition to his explanation, the theater staff (ushers) are required by NYC fire code to be there when non-employees are in the building. Since they work for the theater, the tenant or event can't order them to come in.

There are also insurance concerns. While Hogan is correct in saying the are no rules, both the theater landlord and the tenant must be in agreement. Not-for-profit or otherwise.
#7

When special events occupy a theatre with a show running in it.

Hogan is correct. Which is why I simplified my response simply to state that neither could unilaterally book an event. In addition to his explanation, the theater staff (ushers) are required by NYC fire code to be there when non-employees are in the building. Since they work for the theater, the tenant or event can't order them to come in.

There are also insurance concerns. While Hogan is correct in saying the are no rules, both the theater landlord and the tenant must be in agreement. Not-for-profit or otherwise.
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When special events occupy a theatre with a show running in it.

to be clear, Fosse, I was not referring to what you said. "There are no rules" is a mantra of mine around here, prompted by the very official (but wrong) sounding pronouncements suggesting otherwise that sometimes reach epidemic proportions. There are agreements, but i seriously doubt anyone posting in this thread is privy to any of them.

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