how much does a b-way star get paid, and is it salary or by every show they do??
how much does a b-way star get paid, and is it salary or by every show they do??
renthead2005z
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/2/05
#0how much does a b-way star get paid, and is it salary or by every show they do??
Posted: 1/2/05 at 6:06pmi just wanted to know bcz i have been really interested in this. and how much does a chorus member get paid as opposed to a principle??
#1re: how much does a b-way star get paid, and is it salary or by every show
Posted: 1/2/05 at 6:07pm
We discussed this a while back...you can use the search button to find the old thread.
I am not trying to be rude but I am trying to help in the endeavor to save bandwith.
Musetta1957
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/03
#2re: how much does a b-way star get paid?
Posted: 1/2/05 at 6:08pm
I will answer you despite your lack of typing and grammar skills.
https://books.mongabay.com/labor/earnings/093.html
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=621605
https://www.collegeview.com/career/careersearch/job_profiles/a-e/act06.html
https://www.dpeaflcio.org/pros/workplace/performers.htm
BEKA531
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#3re: how much does a b-way star get paid?
Posted: 1/2/05 at 6:17pm
renthead, since you're new, i think it's time you learned about our friend. his name is the search button. he is at the top of the message board page. please use him!
that way ^^this won't happen anymore, and no one's feelings are hurt. 
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#4re: how much does a b-way star get paid?
Posted: 1/2/05 at 6:56pm
Quick general answer:
Chorus minimum: about $1300 per week
Principal who isn't a famous "star: anywhere from $2000 to $10,000 a week.
Famous stars like Hugh Jackman and Nathan Lane: anywhere from $30,000 up to ????
logan30
Stand-by Joined: 8/26/03
#5re: how much does a b-way star get paid?
Posted: 1/2/05 at 11:12pm
The big stars (those with recognized box office draw) almost always get a base salary plus a percentage of the gross after the weekly break even. It's a small group though -- Close, Peters, Lane, Broderick, Jackman, Redgrave, Denehey, Lithgow, Fierstein and maybe a few others.
Dame Edna, Whoopi, Lily Tomlin and Billy Crystal don't really count because they also produced their shows.
bbroadwaybb
Stand-by Joined: 10/12/04
#6re: how much does a b-way star get paid?
Posted: 1/3/05 at 4:12am
B'way minimum is $1,345.
And there are leads on B'way making this or close to it. Unfortunately, they are not all over $2,000, as they should be.
bbroadwaybb
Stand-by Joined: 10/12/04
#7re: how much does a b-way star get paid?
Posted: 1/3/05 at 4:14amAnd Musetta1957 - was "I will answer you despite your lack of typing and grammar skills" really necessary? Let's keep this board a nice place.
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