what does the money from a ticket go to?

[eatlasagna]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 6:39pm

so i know there are building restoration fees and whatnot... but what exactly do ticket prices pay for? are certain percentages given to pay, rent, or for producing it like sets and costumes? I would imagine that a show with minimal sets and stuff (like RENT for example) shouldn't have too much high prices as opposed to a behemoth show like WICKED but apparently shows all cost the same... but i could be wrong... i've always wondered... anyone?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 6:43pm

There's a book called "The Season" that tells you this and a million other things about Broadway shows. It's old but still relevant- sort of like Arthur Laurents.

But yeah, rent, royalties, actors, backstage staff, designers, theater staff, advertising, elaborate Tony campaigns, all that.

[heathurrr]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 6:44pm

"It's old but still relevant- sort of like Arthur Laurents."

Oh, I laughed like a fool at that.

[gonepishing]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 6:47pm

I did as well. I'm going to have to write that down!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 6:50pm

Ya make me blush. But really- read the Season by William Goldman (yeah, the same guy who wrote Princess Bride. Amazing huh?)

[heathurrr]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 6:51pm

May I put that in my signature, Joe?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 6:51pm

Oh I'd be honored!

[StuckToTheStage]

Posted: 6/5/08 at 7:09pm

Ya know those millions of dollars they put into producing those shows....Yeah that's where the money goes.