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Seed to Harvest
The Business of Broadway: Behind the Scenes with Tony Award Winner Sue Gilad | Ep 92
Feb 26, 2025
41:26
In this episode of 'Seed to Harvest,' hosted by Paige Finn Doherty, delve into the intricate world of Broadway with five-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Sue Gilad. Sue shares her journey from a childhood love of theater to becoming a major Broadway producer. She offers a detailed look at the production process, including the roles behind-the-scenes, financing, and the impact of COVID-19 on the Broadway industry. Highlights include the making of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical,' insights into fundraising and producing, and the excitement of winning a Tony Award. Tune in to learn about the business side of bringing Broadway magic to life and the similarities between venture capital and Broadway production.
Connect with Paige 🌱💜
Behind Genius Ventures blog | https://www.behindgeniusventures.com/
Personal Blog | https://paigefinndoherty.com/
Twitter | https://twitter.com/paigefinnn
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:53 Sue Gilad's Early Love for Theater
02:35 Behind the Scenes of Broadway Productions
04:18 The Business Side of Broadway
08:21 The Journey of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
13:20 Impact of COVID-19 on Broadway
16:31 Role and Responsibilities of a Broadway Producer
19:31 Producing Shows in the UK vs. Broadway
21:00 The Unpredictability of Producing Shows
21:22 Discovering New Productions
22:18 Fundraising for Theatre
22:52 The Risks and Rewards of Investing in Theatre
26:13 The Thrill of Winning a Tony
30:32 Industry Jargon and Favorite Tools
34:40 Navigating Age and Success in the Industry
39:17 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
https://moulinrougemusical.com
The Outsiders Musical (including upcoming tour dates)
https://outsidersmusical.com
Broadway.com (for general show info, tickets, and news)
https://www.broadway.com
TKTS Discount Tickets (for half-price Broadway tickets)
https://www.tdf.org/discount-ticket-programs/tkts-by-tdf
BroadwaySF (for touring Broadway productions in SF)
https://www.broadwaysf.com
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