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The first three paragraphs of the article are spot on.

The next TRU Community Gathering on Zoom: DO ALL THESE MUSICALS BELONG ON BROADWAY? Friday 6/28/24, at 5:00pm ET In the room: FRANKIE DAILY, new works director of NAMT (National Association for Musical Theater); and PETER FILICHIA, former New York-based theater critic for The Star-Ledger, writer and historian of the American musical theater. In 2023-24 season 15 new musicals opened on Broadway, the highest number since the 2016-17 season. Assumptions about what constitutes a Broadway musical have changed over the decades and the financial challenges of off-Broadway have lured some smaller shows into the commercial spotlight. Nevertheless, some musicals have found a level of success without the Broadway stamp of approval. Are there realistic criteria for success other than being a Broadway blockbuster? To make a reservation for this free event, go to the link: https://lnkd.in/e3pBWZN2

In recent years, one-off concerts of musicals both new and old have become increasingly popular. But what's behind this current trend? Let's explore in our latest blog post! https://lnkd.in/deyRVz4J #musicaltheatre #blogpost #musicals #concerts #theatre #concertmusical

For the musical theater data nerds out there…I’ve been compiling some information about recent Broadway musicals and thought others might find it interesting. As a dramaturg with many years of experience working on musicals in development, I have a lot of thoughts about how we do this work. I'm now building a new incubator for musicals in development and asking some big questions along the way: How does the industry offer opportunities that support both the artists and the shows themselves? Are there new ways of providing development resources that streamline systems and encourage transparency? Aren't we all doing this because we love this art form and want to share the fun with audiences? I know I’m not the only person exploring the economics and realities of making theater in 2024. I’d love to connect with others pondering similar things. As a first dive into the commercial musical landscape, I examined the last eight Broadway seasons, four of which were pre-pandemic (2016-17 through 2019-20) and four of which were post-pandemic (2021-22 through 2024-25). Here’s the breakdown: Total Musicals on Broadway: 108 (75 new and 33 revivals) Of the New Musicals: 32% are Familiar Titles (i.e. popular movies or books-to-movies) 31% are Original Stories from Familiar Source Material (i.e. adaptations, historic figures, etc.) 23% are Jukebox Musicals (i.e. biographic musicals where the score comes from the musician’s discography) 15% are Totally Original (i.e. first conceptualized as a musical) Does this surprise you? Or does it sound about right?

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Opera, a type of musical theatre, tells stories through music, drama, and spectacle, reflecting emotions and societal issues that still resonate with audiences today. https://ow.ly/YnII50Rx058

Average ticket price for Broadway musicals 2018-2019: $122.73 Average ticket price for Broadway musicals 2022-2023: $134.66 Ticket prices have gone up by 10%. Development salaries for actors and stage managers rose only 8–9%. Food prices have risen 25% since 2019*. The Broadway League wants to maintain this rate for the next five years. We want to maintain our ability to buy groceries. *USDA ERS - https://lnkd.in/dubX9saq

Writing. Music. Theatre. Art. It’s all a service industry.

5 Things I Have Learned About Pitching A New Musical (Part 2 of 2) 4. Ensure All Material Is Accessible Presentation is everything. A clean, polished script and properly notated musical score are like a freshly ironed shirt on opening night—they tell people you’re serious. If your script is riddled with typos or your music is more "vibes" than sheet music, it’s like handing someone a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces. They’ll lose interest before the overture even begins. Remember, no one wants to do the heavy lifting for your show. If a producer feels like they’ll have to rewrite your lyrics or decipher your melody from a coffee-stained napkin, they’re going to quietly tiptoe away. Show them you’ve done the hard work so they can focus on what they really care about — how to turn your brilliant ideas into a Broadway smash! 5. Provide Links To Recordings And Videos If you want to make sure your musical stands out, don’t just send a pitch and hope for the best — send them recordings! QR codes (or links) to high-quality videos and demo recordings are your golden ticket. Hearing your songs brings your show to life in a way that a script alone just can’t do. When they hear that catchy opening number or emotional ballad, they’ll start imagining your show on their stage — suddenly, they can’t picture their season without it. For more information, visit: www.jyebryant.com