The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport

The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport

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  • 256 - Places, Please Series: Part 6 with Ken Davenport

    One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.

    We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.

    We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 🙂

    I’m proud to share our free “Places, Please” Challenge which will kick your theatermaking in high gear!

    Why now?

    Two reasons.

    First, I don’t know about you, but even though I’ve been out of school for (mumble, mumble) years, I STILL think the start of the school year is the start of a NEW YEAR for me.

    So what better time than RIGHT NOW to re-evaluate where we are, and develop a plan on how to accomplish all that we want to accomplish as we sprint toward the end of the year.

    Second, this is a PIVOTAL time for the theater and for theater-making. First, we’re finally opening up again. So not only do we need to be ready to get out of the zoom rooms and into a rehearsal room again, but I believe that a renaissance is around the corner. And that means opportunities. Opportunities for more new voices in the theater than ever before. 

    And you want to be ready, right? I mean . . . we just went through a crapper of a year. Well, the sun is coming out tomorrow, so let’s take advantage of it.

    That’s why I assembled some of the smartest and most motivational and inspirational theatermakers I know to give you strategies on how to be ready for the renaissance.

    And they are all coming to you for free as part of the “Places, Please” challenge!


    Referenced in this episode:

    1. Check out the TheaterMakers Summit: www.theatermakerssummit.com
    2. The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
    3. Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
    4. The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com


      About me:

      Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. 

      He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  

      Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

      Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.



      Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.

      Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com

      This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

      1 hr 18 min
    5. 255 - Places, Please Series: Part 5 with Ryan Scott Oliver and Tony Howell

      One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.

      We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.

      We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 🙂

      I’m proud to share our free “Places, Please” Challenge which will kick your theatermaking in high gear!

      Why now?

      Two reasons.

      First, I don’t know about you, but even though I’ve been out of school for (mumble, mumble) years, I STILL think the start of the school year is the start of a NEW YEAR for me.

      So what better time than RIGHT NOW to re-evaluate where we are, and develop a plan on how to accomplish all that we want to accomplish as we sprint toward the end of the year.

      Second, this is a PIVOTAL time for the theater and for theater-making. First, we’re finally opening up again. So not only do we need to be ready to get out of the zoom rooms and into a rehearsal room again, but I believe that a renaissance is around the corner. And that means opportunities. Opportunities for more new voices in the theater than ever before. 

      And you want to be ready, right? I mean . . . we just went through a crapper of a year. Well, the sun is coming out tomorrow, so let’s take advantage of it.

      That’s why I assembled some of the smartest and most motivational and inspirational theatermakers I know to give you strategies on how to be ready for the renaissance.

      And they are all coming to you for free as part of the “Places, Please” challenge!


      Referenced in this episode:

      1. Check out the TheaterMakers Summit: www.theatermakerssummit.com
      2. The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
      3. Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
      4. The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com


        About me:

        Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. 

        He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  

        Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

        Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.



        Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.

        Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com

        This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

        39 min
      5. 254 - Places, Please Series: Part 4 with Alicia Albright and Rodrick Covington

        One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.

        We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.

        We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 🙂

        I’m proud to share our free “Places, Please” Challenge which will kick your theatermaking in high gear!

        Why now?

        Two reasons.

        First, I don’t know about you, but even though I’ve been out of school for (mumble, mumble) years, I STILL think the start of the school year is the start of a NEW YEAR for me.

        So what better time than RIGHT NOW to re-evaluate where we are, and develop a plan on how to accomplish all that we want to accomplish as we sprint toward the end of the year.

        Second, this is a PIVOTAL time for the theater and for theater-making. First, we’re finally opening up again. So not only do we need to be ready to get out of the zoom rooms and into a rehearsal room again, but I believe that a renaissance is around the corner. And that means opportunities. Opportunities for more new voices in the theater than ever before. 

        And you want to be ready, right? I mean . . . we just went through a crapper of a year. Well, the sun is coming out tomorrow, so let’s take advantage of it.

        That’s why I assembled some of the smartest and most motivational and inspirational theatermakers I know to give you strategies on how to be ready for the renaissance.

        And they are all coming to you for free as part of the “Places, Please” challenge!


        Referenced in this episode:

        1. Check out the TheaterMakers Summit: www.theatermakerssummit.com
        2. The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
        3. Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
        4. The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com


          About me:

          Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. 

          He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  

          Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

          Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.



          Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.

          Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com

          This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

          40 min
        5. 253 - Places, Please Series: Part 3 with Stephanie Klemons and Amber Iman

          One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.

          We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.

          We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 🙂

          I’m proud to share our free “Places, Please” Challenge which will kick your theatermaking in high gear!

          Why now?

          Two reasons.

          First, I don’t know about you, but even though I’ve been out of school for (mumble, mumble) years, I STILL think the start of the school year is the start of a NEW YEAR for me.

          So what better time than RIGHT NOW to re-evaluate where we are, and develop a plan on how to accomplish all that we want to accomplish as we sprint toward the end of the year.

          Second, this is a PIVOTAL time for the theater and for theater-making. First, we’re finally opening up again. So not only do we need to be ready to get out of the zoom rooms and into a rehearsal room again, but I believe that a renaissance is around the corner. And that means opportunities. Opportunities for more new voices in the theater than ever before. 

          And you want to be ready, right? I mean . . . we just went through a crapper of a year. Well, the sun is coming out tomorrow, so let’s take advantage of it.

          That’s why I assembled some of the smartest and most motivational and inspirational theatermakers I know to give you strategies on how to be ready for the renaissance.

          And they are all coming to you for free as part of the “Places, Please” challenge!


          Referenced in this episode:

          1. Check out the TheaterMakers Summit: www.theatermakerssummit.com
          2. The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
          3. Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
          4. The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com


            About me:

            Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. 

            He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  

            Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

            Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.



            Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.

            Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com

            This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

            Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

            35 min
          5. 252 - Places, Please Series: Part 2 with T. Oliver Reid and Bret Shuford

            One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.

            We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.

            We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 🙂

            I’m proud to share our free “Places, Please” Challenge which will kick your theatermaking in high gear!

            Why now?

            Two reasons.

            First, I don’t know about you, but even though I’ve been out of school for (mumble, mumble) years, I STILL think the start of the school year is the start of a NEW YEAR for me.

            So what better time than RIGHT NOW to re-evaluate where we are, and develop a plan on how to accomplish all that we want to accomplish as we sprint toward the end of the year.

            Second, this is a PIVOTAL time for the theater and for theater-making. First, we’re finally opening up again. So not only do we need to be ready to get out of the zoom rooms and into a rehearsal room again, but I believe that a renaissance is around the corner. And that means opportunities. Opportunities for more new voices in the theater than ever before. 

            And you want to be ready, right? I mean . . . we just went through a crapper of a year. Well, the sun is coming out tomorrow, so let’s take advantage of it.

            That’s why I assembled some of the smartest and most motivational and inspirational theatermakers I know to give you strategies on how to be ready for the renaissance.

            And they are all coming to you for free as part of the “Places, Please” challenge!


            Referenced in this episode:

            1. Check out the TheaterMakers Summit: www.theatermakerssummit.com
            2. The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
            3. Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
            4. The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com


              About me:

              Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. 

              He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  

              Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

              Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.



              Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.

              Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com

              This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

              Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

              21 min
            5. 251 - Places, Please Series: Part 1 with Ken Davenport and Joe Rosko

              One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.

              We learned how to crush writer’s block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more.

              We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 🙂

              I’m proud to share our free “Places, Please” Challenge which will kick your theatermaking in high gear!

              Why now?

              Two reasons.

              First, I don’t know about you, but even though I’ve been out of school for (mumble, mumble) years, I STILL think the start of the school year is the start of a NEW YEAR for me.

              So what better time than RIGHT NOW to re-evaluate where we are, and develop a plan on how to accomplish all that we want to accomplish as we sprint toward the end of the year.

              Second, this is a PIVOTAL time for the theater and for theater-making. First, we’re finally opening up again. So not only do we need to be ready to get out of the zoom rooms and into a rehearsal room again, but I believe that a renaissance is around the corner. And that means opportunities. Opportunities for more new voices in the theater than ever before. 

              And you want to be ready, right? I mean . . . we just went through a crapper of a year. Well, the sun is coming out tomorrow, so let’s take advantage of it.

              That’s why I assembled some of the smartest and most motivational and inspirational theatermakers I know to give you strategies on how to be ready for the renaissance.

              And they are all coming to you for free as part of the “Places, Please” challenge!


              Referenced in this episode:

              1. Check out the TheaterMakers Summit: www.theatermakerssummit.com
              2. The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
              3. Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
              4. The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com


                About me:

                Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. 

                He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  

                Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

                Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.



                Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.

                Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com

                This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

                Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

                40 min
              5. 250 - An Important Announcement

                Thank you for listening to these conversations over the 6.5 years I've been hosting this podcast.


                We're not saying Goodbye . . . just see ya later!


                Referenced in this episode:

                1. The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
                2. Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
                3. The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com


                  About the podcast:

                  After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway.


                  About me:

                  Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. 

                  He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  

                  Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

                  Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.



                  Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.

                  Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com

                  This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

                  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

                  7 min
                4. 249 - Answering 10 FAQs on Broadway Investing

                  About this episode:

                  Before I crowdfunded Godspell, I had a thesis.

                  “There are thousands of people out there who would love to invest in Broadway shows . . . they just don’t know how to do it, or who to talk to.”

                  Sure enough, when we announced our plans for Godspell, thousands of leads poured in. In between placing all those return calls I remember thinking, “Huh, will you look at that . . . I got this one right.”

                  Of course, not all those people invested (in the end we had about 750 investors), but thousands expressed interest and proved my thesis correct.

                  And all those thousands of people had questions.

                  Five years later, people still have questions about investing in Broadway shows. As I’ve spoken to more and more potential investors, I’ve noticed that many of the questions are the same.

                  That’s why I’ve created this FAQ for Broadway Investing. So whether you’re a potential Broadway Investor looking to dip your toes into our theatrical waters, or whether you’re a Producer looking to raise money for your show, I think you’ll find these Qs and their appropriate As helpful.


                  Referenced in this episode:

                  1. The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
                  2. Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
                  3. The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com


                    About the podcast:

                    After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway.


                    About me:

                    Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. 

                    He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  

                    Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

                    Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.



                    Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.

                    Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com

                    This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

                    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

                    25 min
                  4. 248 - Broadway's Advantage To Its Comeback

                    About this episode:

                    This shutdown has lasted longer than we thought possible.

                    And while we're (slowly) reopening now, a year and a half later, there are real reasons why our leadership waited.

                    Listen to this 8-minute episode to find out what our advantage is to reopening.


                    Referenced in this episode:

                    1. The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
                    2. Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
                    3. The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com


                      About the podcast:

                      After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway.


                      About me:

                      Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. 

                      He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  

                      Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

                      Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.



                      Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.

                      Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com

                      This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

                      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

                      11 min
                    4. 247 - My Revised Look At What Broadway’s Recovery Will Look Like

                      Things have changed since May of 2020.

                      Shoot, things have changed since yesterday!

                      But since May of 2020, when I first posted my “What The Broadway Recovery Will Look Like” series? Well, dang it, can any of you have imagined that we’d only have one Broadway show running a year later?

                      Not me. Not me.

                      Now that we’ve been through the great theatrical drought of 2020 (thanks, Covid!), I thought it was time to revise my prediction.

                      Because, in case I didn’t mention it. Things have ch-ch-ch-changed.


                      Referenced in this episode:

                      1. The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
                      2. Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
                      3. The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com


                        About the podcast:

                        After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway.


                        About me:

                        Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. 

                        He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  

                        Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

                        Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.



                        Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.

                        Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com

                        This episode was produced by Mary Dina.

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