Marc Hershberg

2 months ago | forbes.es | Claudia Sacrest Martos |Marc Hershberg |Noah Kirsch

La realidad financiera de la obra de Broadway Othello (Otelo en español) no se acerca ni a lo más mínimo a la tragedia que se narra en esta obra escrita por el dramaturgo estrella británico William Shakespeare, ya que, ante todo, se ha convertido en la obra más taquillera en la historia de Broadway, recaudando 2,8 millones de dólares en solo ocho funciones durante su segunda semana de preestreno.

Dec 1, 2024 | forbes.com | Marc Hershberg

The lifeline for Broadway could soon be eliminated. Introduced in 2021 to help the theatre industry recover during the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit has become an indispensable part of how Broadway shows become profitable. Providing up to $3 million for new shows, the tax credit is now often baked into recoupment schedules, and some star-studded plays are not even able to break even on Broadway without it.

Nov 6, 2024 | forbes.com | Marc Hershberg

The most discussed revival of the Broadway season might be Donald Trump’s return to the White House. While Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election will have significant implications for domestic and foreign affairs, it will also have a significant impact on Broadway. “This is not a small thing by any stretch of the imagination, and there are going to be irreparable consequences,” stated Jonathan Demar, a co-producer of the Tony Award-winning play Stereophonic.

Oct 24, 2024 | forbes.com | Marc Hershberg

The scariest thing about Death Becomes Her might be its budget. With initial capitalization costs of $31.5 million, the new musical is the most expensive show to arrive on Broadway in over five years. It required even more money to mount on Broadway than the recent musical adaptations of Moulin Rouge! at $28 million, The Great Gatsby at $25 million, and Back to the Future at $23.5 million.

Sep 23, 2024 | forbes.com | Marc Hershberg

The Broadway Flea Market has attracted some fleas. The beloved Broadway fundraising event began in 1987 when cast members of A Chorus Line decided to set up tables and sell old props and costumes from the show to raise money to help their friends and colleagues battling AIDS. The performers raised more than $6,000, and they donated it all to a new non-profit organization named Equity Fights AIDS.