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See all ›Jordan Cooper On Making History on Broadway, Will Smith & Tyler Perry bUying Out His Shows and More
Cooper, the youngest playwright in Broadway history, discusses his play 'Ain't No Mo' and the systemic challenges Black theater faces regarding marketing and audience engagement.summaryHe argues that Broadway must adapt its promotional strategies to reach Black communities directly, rather than relying on traditional methods that exclude them, while emphasizing the need for Black audiences to actively summaryThe play 'Ain't No Mo' was closed after only two weeks on Broadway, highlighting a systemic failure where shows without major celebrity stars or pre-existing IP struggle to survive without targeted community marketing.takeaway
Alex Joseph Grayson & Renni Magee Talk 'Outsiders,' Broadway, Vegas, ROC Nation + More
Broadway actors Alex Joseph Grayson and Renni Anthony McGee discuss the physical and emotional demands of performing in 'The Outsiders,' highlighting the industry's lack of mental health resources and the need for perforsummaryThey critique Broadway's aging demographic and high ticket prices, proposing that the industry must expand beyond Times Square, embrace diverse casting like 'Hamilton,' and utilize streaming media to build audience engagsummaryIndustry Resource Gap: Broadway currently provides only one on-site physical therapist for large casts, which Grayson argues is insufficient. He advocates for hiring multiple PTs, acting coaches, and mental health profestakeaway
Breaking Bread with Morgan James
Morgan James shares her journey from a Juilliard opera student to a Broadway and soul singer, detailing the 10-year struggle to book her first show and the importance of building relationships over auditioning.summaryCareer Strategy: James bypassed traditional Broadway auditions by networking with music directors and composers, leveraging her ability to sight-read quickly to get into workshops early, which led to her first role in ThtakeawayTouring Reality: Broadway shows require immense stamina (8 shows a week) but limit creative freedom, whereas independent touring allows for artistic control but demands managing logistics, finances, and personal health (takeaway
Lamar Richardson On The Success of "Ragtime" and Black Representation On Broadway
Lamar Richardson, a 33-year-old Tony Award-winning producer, discusses the business mechanics of Broadway, highlighting the financial risks of theatrical productions and the importance of diverse investment.summaryBroadway is a high-risk business where shows must hit weekly box office numbers to avoid closing early, as seen with the early closure of 'Gypsy' despite its star power.takeawayThere is a significant lack of Black producers and investors on Broadway, creating a need for education and outreach to bring in new capital and representation.takeaway
Grammy Award-winning artist Kandi Burruss, Talks New Broadway Play 'Thoughts of A Colored Man'
She also highlights her role as a producer for the Broadway show 'Thoughts of a Colored Man,' which aims to provide positive, nuanced representation of Black men's emotions and experiences.summaryBroadway History: 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' features the first all-Black cast, writer, director, and producing team in Broadway history, aiming to counter negative stereotypes by showcasing the full emotional range of takeaway“It's the first time ever you're gonna have seven black men start on broadway and they're gonna be showing all the different emotions from you know love wisdom... not only is it an all black cast but it's a black writer quote