199. Steven Tartick: From growing up with Jason to executive creative director! The BTS of the business behind Broadway, professional magician by 5th grade, and $$$ behind it all!

Sep 9, 2024

Steven Tartick, a former professional magician and co-founder of The Season, shares his intriguing journey from childhood magic shows to the competitive world of Broadway. He reflects on growing up in a supportive but unconventional environment, navigating identity challenges, and finding his place in theater. Steven also dives into the financial dynamics behind Broadway productions, discussing investor risks and performer salaries. Plus, he shares his thoughts on celebrity casting and the evolving role of influencers in the entertainment industry.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Conversations and Childhood Reflections

01:58 • 16min

Nostalgia and Unconventional School Life

17:35 • 5min

Navigating Identity and Acceptance in School

22:37 • 8min

Reflections on Identity and Creative Expression

31:03 • 4min

From Buffalo to Broadway: A Creative Journey

34:48 • 12min

The Financial Landscape of Broadway Investments and Performer Salaries

46:27 • 3min

Navigating Broadway's Competitive Landscape

49:52 • 9min

Affordable Broadway Tickets and Upcoming Shows

59:15 • 3min

Broadway, Influencers, and Reality Check

01:01:51 • 10min

Navigating Public and Private Lives in Reality Television

01:12:11 • 4min

Reflections on Youth and Evolving Relationships

01:15:56 • 13min

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, producer, executive creative director, former professional magician, board game creator, and co-founder of The Season, a producing and marketing company, his brother Steven Tartick!

Jason and Steven dive into growing up in the Tartick household, their differing opinions on team sports, how he got into magic, what career goals he had growing up, going professional as a magician in 5th grade, how his experience was going through school as a gay man, how he got into drama club, and how he ended up working in Broadway. Steven also reveals working at Apple in 2007, what stock mistake he made, the business behind a Broadway show, what recoupment looks like for a Broadway show, what he thinks of celebrities taking on the stage, the critical role that communal entertainment plays in ticket sales, his dream celebrity cast, what he thinks of the influencer space and the world of media & reality TV!

Steven reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!

Host: Jason Tartick
Co-Host: David Arduin
Audio: John Gurney
Guest: Steven Tartick

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