Stacy Wolf

Professor of theater and American studies at Princeton University and author of Beyond Broadway: The Pleasure and Promise of Musical Theater Across America.

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Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 2min

630. On Broadway, Nobody Knows Nothing

Jeffrey Seller, a Broadway producer famous for Hamilton and Rent, teams up with Hal Luftig, known for Kinky Boots, and Stacy Wolf, a theater professor at Princeton. They explore the unpredictable nature of Broadway productions, delving into the financial risks producers face. The hosts discuss how a guaranteed hit can emerge unexpectedly while others flop, and the importance of balancing artistic integrity with commercial pressures. The conversation unveils how theater economics shape audience experiences and highlights the cultural significance of musicals beyond Broadway.