Katharine Quinn - Broadway and Beyond

Katharine Quinn - Broadway and Beyond

Hi friends! My name's Katharine, I'm a 30-something working on Broadway in NYC. Join me for the adventure!
// fun facts
I have an airbnb in the catskills, and do voiceover to support my theatre hobby :) I’m super passionate about de-mystifying showbiz and the theatre industry--ask your questions! Let’s start a conversation. I’m also a huge finance/entrepreneurship nerd and love to travel. Feeny is my pup/best friend and makes cameos in most vids!
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INSTAGRAM ▶ @itskatharinequinn
TIKTOK ▶ @itskatharinequinn
WEB ▶ www.katharinequinn.com
INQUIRIES ▶ [email protected]
BROADWAY BTS ▶ @andthatsshow-biz
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#broadway theater, new york, musical theatre vlog, broadway day in the life, katharine quinn, musical, musicals, choreography, director, choreographer, day in the life new york, travel vlog, new york vlog, travel #broadway #theatrekid #musicaltheatre #theatrevlog #bfa #broadwaymusical #theatrekid #broadwaybts #broadwaymusicals

Cynthia Erivo blew my mind!!!

Cynthia Erivo blew my mind!!!

Mamma Mia has my ❤

Mamma Mia has my ❤

Is Broadway too Crowded???

Is Broadway too Crowded???

Broadway seating vs. Sound!!

Broadway seating vs. Sound!!

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  • @ThexImperfectionist
    @ThexImperfectionistКүн бұрын

    I'm sorry to zero in on my the medical content. Call it professional interest, though gyn is not my specialty. "Are your periods normal" is not the way I would phrase that question, though maybe they were trying to ask if your periods had changed, as in normal for you (vs heavier, less regular, etc). But 👏 for your response ("i don't know what that means, what is normal"). Always better to clarify/fully explain your experience rather than unknowingly feed into miscommunication. Totally unrelated, are you aware of this new "Trendsetters" platform for connecting shows with "tastemakers"? Broadwayworld just reported on it. Are they looking to attract influencers outside of theatre and their followings? Because I would assume theatre-focused influencers are already doing all the things they described, unless they're looking to pay for promos/content? I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts!

  • @davidbeaver1882
    @davidbeaver1882Күн бұрын

    Greece is beautiful. I would love to make a movie there.

  • @patconnelly3244
    @patconnelly32442 күн бұрын

    I'm so glad you loved Death Becomes her. I sooo wanted to love it too. I absolutely love Megan Hilty, Christopher Sieber and Jennifer Simard! However, I actively disliked this show. I'm really excited to see what you do to promote this show for Broadway.

  • @yes24__
    @yes24__2 күн бұрын

    i saw Death Becomes Her in Chicago! i lovedddddd it!

  • @EMM_84
    @EMM_842 күн бұрын

    Love the new hair colour! And now Ive got shipoopie stuck in my head.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn2 күн бұрын

    I...am only sort of sorry about that :) And thank you!

  • @TheWildLuke
    @TheWildLuke2 күн бұрын

    Book recommendations American Gods by Neil Gaimen The House in the Cerulean sea by TJ Klune Good Omens by terry pratchet and Neil Gaimen Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn2 күн бұрын

    Ooh, thank you so much!!

  • @JackieOstick
    @JackieOstick2 күн бұрын

    I am so mad that I missed Dom's class!! How fun!

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn2 күн бұрын

    He's the BEST and it was so good.

  • @aryssadamron3977
    @aryssadamron39772 күн бұрын

    I can’t think of auburn dye without saying “honey you missed auburn big time” because I was raised on Disney Channel lol

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn2 күн бұрын

    Tia had to help me with the reference cause I'm too oldddd but we got there :)

  • @mcsims6094
    @mcsims60942 күн бұрын

    I recommend the the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn2 күн бұрын

    I really enjoyed that one!

  • @JackieOstick
    @JackieOstick2 күн бұрын

    Yes red hair!!!

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn2 күн бұрын

    Living my Parent Trap dreams :)

  • @yankee04
    @yankee042 күн бұрын

    Thanks Katharine. I like the red hair. What show(s) are you most excited about in the new season, including next spring? Looking forward to seeing the new Palace in the next vlog.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn2 күн бұрын

    I'm excited for (and curious about) Audra Gypsy! Also can't wait for Urinetown at City Center. And omg I can't wait to see Sunset Blvd again (London Transfer.) So much to look forward to!

  • @user-vs7nv8mo4e
    @user-vs7nv8mo4e2 күн бұрын

    what about the new show with M.FARROW/P. LAPON.....even if it does not get good reviews it will draw with those leads...... and looking forward to OH MARY......

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn2 күн бұрын

    Very excited for both!!!

  • @joncaughey
    @joncaughey2 күн бұрын

    Excellent editing and great vid!

  • @jeffdavis5286
    @jeffdavis52862 күн бұрын

    Girl, you're friggin brilliant. Preach!

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn2 күн бұрын

    Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed the vid :)

  • @tonialston1968
    @tonialston19683 күн бұрын

    My little off-topic comment: I think the recent movie musicals haven't been doing well. Though I know, the film industry and movie theaters are having their own issues. Wonka was probably the only one that was successful. Mean Giris was not received well and no one really showed up for Color Purple. They went to streaming so fast. I think the challenge is marketing to people who don't automatically hear the word "musical" and then shut their ears off because they think it's synonymous with boring and long. That's probably why all those movies haven't been advertised as one in their trailers. I think Wicked will do well (why it's 2 parts is just greedy because I don't think the 2nd act is strong enough to be its own movie). But I think what's helping that one is having celebs in it besides the ones known for being on stage. Random: I liked that Roku put a pro-shot of Heathers the musical and years ago, on Netflix I watched the ones for Shrek and Spongebob

  • @jennifergolden1870
    @jennifergolden18703 күн бұрын

    Loved this! I learned so much! I own a small llc, tutoring company in Northern, NJ and this was sucj wonderful advice! I look forward to another video!

  • @user-vs7nv8mo4e
    @user-vs7nv8mo4e3 күн бұрын

    it was a beautiful show.......same score written by guy who did DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES

  • @davebowker1113
    @davebowker11133 күн бұрын

    The theater district is NOT Times. Square. Side by side. Yes!! But. NOT the same

  • @TiaMat99
    @TiaMat993 күн бұрын

    Broadway definitely has a problem attracting an audience. In March, I went to NYC specifically for Broadway and I tried to research beforehand. It's so hard to find information, I could've really used a comprehensive website showcasing and comparing all the shows. Like, I WANT to be convinced to watch your show! But I was sort of going around like a chicken with its head cut off. I could've used a marketing tactic to draw me in! And as for the prices... let's be real. If you're going to be selling tickets for 50% off at the booth, maaayyybe your prices are too high in the first place! I wanted to book ahead some shows but the prices were bananas. I decided to gamble the TKTS booth instead and I missed out on a lot I wanted to see. I loved every single show I saw on Broadway. But the process of getting to that point... my god. It was exhausting.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn3 күн бұрын

    What did you end up using to find your information? And what did you see??

  • @TiaMat99
    @TiaMat993 күн бұрын

    @@itskatharinequinn you're going to laugh... but I follow a lot of Starkid actors and fans on twitter and just seeing who they look up to and what shows they love. And some musicals I knew from movies. I saw: - Hadestown (duh. That one is famous and rightly so) - Little shop of horrors (Darren Criss is ex-Starkid, he played Seymour) - Book of mormon (because Starkid AJ Holmes used to play in it) - Sweeney Todd (from the movie... but it blew me away, incredible musical. An Aaron Tveit fan was born that day. I went twice) - Back to the future (Will Branner is in it, he's in Starkid's latest show NPMD, phenomenal! I went twice) - Five (a Six parody, but there's a Starkid Jaime Lynn Beatty in it!) Somehow I ended up going to a lot of Starkid related shows because that's who's actually active on social media so that's what I ended up picking over other shows that I just didn't know anything about. Would've loved to have seen Merrily, Six, Hamilton etc but it was either sold out or over 400 bucks for a ticket. Insanity. Btw Starkid is doing a show this month, Cinderella's Castle, your friend Curt is in it. They're going to sell digital tickets, probably $15 or $20 for a ticket. THIS is how you do modern theater. Hope you'll do a video on the digital ticket phenomenon!

  • @TLD033
    @TLD0334 күн бұрын

    Hamilton is already NINE years old???? I have never felt so old 😅

  • @user-vs7nv8mo4e
    @user-vs7nv8mo4e4 күн бұрын

    M.MAZZIE was great...a true star.... saw it with A. RIPPLY....loved her also in SIDE SHOW

  • @coco_penexplore
    @coco_penexplore4 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for your videos! I’ve learned so much from you, way much more than I did in my grad theatre management program! You mention in the video IATSE. I’ve been curious to know, especially since they’re such a strong union, have they had a recent strike (within the past decade)?

  • @DaveRambles
    @DaveRambles4 күн бұрын

    Could we please get a pro version of gatsby on one of the streaming platforms. This is such a hit with great music and great story. People read the book in schools. I think it would do great on line. Just like newsies and Hamilton

  • @nikki_at_disney
    @nikki_at_disney4 күн бұрын

    As someone who lives in CNY, I get to come down pretty frequently so I don't consider myself a tourist but I am not a "local." That said, decision fatigue is real. I love that the theatres are full with shows and the district is so vibrant again (although when they all let out at the same time it's a bit unsettling and I can feel unsafe), but I struggle with how to budget my time and money on which shows I feel like I'd get the most enjoyment out of and it's hard to discern through all the choices especially of new productions. Tourists who have a limited budget or time or are only in NYC for a day trip may feel like they want what's familiar, so they might gravitate toward a revival, a "tried and true" like Hamilton, or what's been getting the most press like your awesome work with Gatsby (which is also a fairly familiar IP as is Outsiders). For me, I crave new works now. Do I get excited about some revivals or juke boxes? Sure, I'd love to see Heart of Rock & Roll with my mom for a fun night of escapism. But being in my early 40's and wanting more to chew on from my theatre going experiences. I don't think there's too much on Broadway but I think it just becomes "too much" to find much value in taking the time to travel, save the money, and then spend mental energy on sifting through all the options.

  • @Ingexxxable
    @Ingexxxable4 күн бұрын

    One thing I always appreciated but almost never happens anymore is when there's a cast album before a show opens. I understand the reasons for not doing that (money being the first and that a cast needs to form their show before it should be set in stone) but I really enjoy falling in love with a soundtrack a than visiting a show. Recently I visited two shows who closed that made a cast album closely before closing or even after they're closed. Who's gonna buy that? When I'm in the audience and kove a show, the soundtrack should be available to purchase (digitally and/or) on cd the day the show opens. That's why way back we used to get studio albums and live recordings later as a bonus. This may be a very European perspective. But waiting 6 month or longer for an album where you have a thousand possible customers in the theater every night should make at least people think about that. All said with love of course. If I have to wait I'll always be patient and wait 🙂

  • @jstern75
    @jstern754 күн бұрын

    I see shows with my grandma and she often says “I don’t know what’s on broadway - you choose”. I think to your point people (especially non common theater goers) do not know what’s on and do not put the effort to find out so they are not willing to see new shows

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn4 күн бұрын

    Spot on. Out of curiosity--is your grandma on Facebook?

  • @beccathemusicalnewsie
    @beccathemusicalnewsie4 күн бұрын

    AGREED!!!! my history teacher got me into next to normal and i’ve been a stan ever since !!

  • @Javachacin
    @Javachacin4 күн бұрын

    For example, my family has been a theater going family for ever, it’s our mutual hobby/love. The process of getting my elderly mother in and out of a Broadway theater has become the main deterrent to going - not the ticket price, as high as that can go, we’re lucky and we can generally afford it - it’s the overall experience. It’s chaos, it’s cramped, it’s yelling (a lot of times by the staff) it’s rushing, it’s rudeness. I get the theaters are the sizes they are, but how you mange crowd control is something that can be affected. Maybe it’s timed tickets to get into the theater, maybe it’s doing the preorders (of concessions AND merch) before arrival and during the show, maybe it’s simply letting people in if they get there early - I never understood holding us out until 20-30 min before, let us in, let us buy the merch and the drinks and use the bathroom for goodness sake, it’ll be less than the eventual final number of people so a chiller time, and then when you’re trying to rush us to our seats at the last minute there will be less us us to rush to our seats. Heck, offer incentives to get in earlier, like cheaper drinks earlier in the evening, first come first serve free gift at the merch counter - you won’t convince all of us, but you’ll get enough of us in earlier to alleviate some craziness. It’s that New York myth of how charming and wonderful a crazy and unpredictable place NYC is, which I can tell you as a NY got old really fast (fix yourself MTA). The more we allow for this craziness the less the casual theatergoer is going to want to come back and make this a habit, and you’ll be left with the relatively small clan of nimble theater lovers that can really only afford the rush and lottery priced tickets - do you want that big Broadway? Then figure it out.

  • @tjacks1284
    @tjacks12844 күн бұрын

    I went to Sojo spa two weeks ago and it was amazing! Wasn’t too crowded for me either! Well worth the money and the two hour drive from South Jersey! I can’t believe I never been either! Can’t wait to go again and glad you agreed!

  • @JackieOstick
    @JackieOstick4 күн бұрын

    Yes yes yes!!!! It’s amazing how backstage content, preview clips and interviews can make me want to see a show!

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn4 күн бұрын

    Same! Falling in love with the actos and vibe of the show is key!

  • @JG-uu1oj
    @JG-uu1oj4 күн бұрын

    Just too expensive

  • @brihow24
    @brihow244 күн бұрын

    Great video! I would love to see you do a video about the current state of Broadway audience behavior, in the sense that I feel like so many phones are ringing during shows, people are talking during the show, laughing at inappropriate moments, etc.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn4 күн бұрын

    Oooof--yeah, I am unpacking that a bit in coming videos, but probably merits its own. And so glad you enjoyed this one!

  • @conniescorner9021
    @conniescorner90214 күн бұрын

    @brihow24 that is interesting. My husband and I were just talking about this. When we go to a classic show (Phantom, Chicago, Wicked) people were so disengaged and being rude. We just did a binge of Merrily, Gatsby, and Cabaret and the audiences were really well behaved. We figured it could be the prices...or maybe new shows that people don't know by heart force may them to be attentive. 🤷‍♀️

  • @josephalansmith9611
    @josephalansmith96114 күн бұрын

    There has to be a way to decrease ticket prices and increase viewership through live streaming (I think I’ve figured out a solution to this but not sure if it’s feasible).

  • @jc22358
    @jc223584 күн бұрын

    Bottom line: ticket prices are too high for people who are not upper middle class. It is cost prohibitive. All of the media savvy you are talking about is coherent and true but, cost has driven the local market away largely. It is no longer a "date night" experience. It is a splurge and doesn't forgive experimentation. That's why familiar titles are looked at as a "safer" bet. The media blitz has to be singular and almost hypnotic.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn4 күн бұрын

    I totally agree. And the problem is: it isn't a luxury experience that matches its luxury price. The performances may be exquisite, but the experience isn't luxurious. So--if they want to keep the exorbitant prices and continue to treat it as a "luxury proposition," they have to up what they're offering.

  • @jc22358
    @jc223584 күн бұрын

    @@itskatharinequinn Bigger seats, more leg room; maybe a pre-&post-show meet-and-greet with your "party" (a prearranged group, like cruise ships do) to chat and nosh and maybe a complimentary drink, specifically to talk about the show. Maybe topics are pre-arranged and the group can decide which question/topic they want to dive into. Infotainment, along with a single from the new score pre-released.

  • @Storkus100
    @Storkus1005 күн бұрын

    You are defiantly on to something about shows having to be a digital company. For those of us living far away from New York, it is impossible to see the shows in their original runs. Yes we get tours, some better than others (its often hard to know what tours are union and what aren't) And if its a popular show, tickets are sold out in advance, and tours only stay in town a few weeks, so its hard to catch them. I'm more likely to watch the pro shots than go and see a tour. Which leads us back to digital. There is a place for pro shots, and filmed concerts etc in this new digital age and it increases the reach of the show. Im reminded of when VCRs came around and Hollywood panicked and started to litigate thinking people would pirate movies and they would be ruined. It took them a while to fully realize how much they could make by selling videos, and in turn generated more interest in their movies.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn4 күн бұрын

    1000% agree. One of my primary missions is to get Broadway on board with regular streaming and pro shots, but it's definitely an uphill climb. Doable, but gonna take a beat.

  • @Storkus100
    @Storkus100Күн бұрын

    I recently saw in Playbill that Ana Gastyer joined "Once Upon a Mattress " with Sutton, Urie, and Brooks Ashmanskas. That is a lot of extremely funny people in one show. The only way it could get better is if they get Christian Borell and Laura Benanti, it would break Broadway. I mention this because, though I really like Suttons work, I'm not sure I like that show enough to go see it. Seen to many High school productions I guess. Now I feel like its a once in a life time thing, a must see, but, I'm out here on the west coast, and I guarantee that tickets for this will be $500+ IF you can even get them. Factor in the cost of travel and lodging and your into the thousands, for just a weekend to see one show. Yes, I am sure there will be a tour, but will it capture the madness that will be the Broadway production? Again A perfect show for a pro-shot, or a filmed version, like "Waitress" did. THAT is how you multi platform market.

  • @jackfiler2165
    @jackfiler21655 күн бұрын

    Oh my gosh I love great. Gatsby.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn4 күн бұрын

    I'm so glad 💚💚💚

  • @yankee04
    @yankee045 күн бұрын

    Thanks Katharine. You always give me something to think about. I don’t think there are too many shows. I think they should have done better at scheduling the 2024 openings. Have some open in February, March, and April. I realize it’s tough in February, but maybe toward the end of the month at least. I live out of town, but this season’s shows offer something for everyone. I have still seen almost 20 Broadway and off-Broadway shows this calendar year, plus a few other shows at local or regional theaters closer to me. I have to make a special effort for theater in NYC, but it’s usually worth it. I have to plan ahead for some of the shows because otherwise it doesn’t make sense for me to travel which is why I have more plans to travel later this year. That unfortunately means that I don’t risk lottery or rush most of the time which would save me considerably. I do think that ticket prices could be more reasonable even with the high price of mounting a Broadway show. Or give discounts for those who have seen more than a certain number of shows. I do think some shows should open off Broadway rather than Broadway, even if they workshop out of town. I still am hoping Operation Mincemeat makes the transfer from the West End, but am not optimistic. That might be something for off-Broadway. Same for Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York. All shows coming to either Broadway or off-Broadway should absolutely be on social media, but I would probably do less Twitter/X than a couple of years ago. KZread is a great place for theater content.

  • @conniescorner9021
    @conniescorner90215 күн бұрын

    Another problem I am seeing with general audiences is they have "made up their minds" about what IS available on Broadway. I've heard some say "its nothing but Disney shows now" ummm no, currently there are only two Disney theatrical productions. Or they'll say "its just revivals, jukebox, and movie adaptations" also not true. There are alot of them, yes, but it's not exclusively those things. I just think its funny that when I ask them to name a current show...all they know for sure is Hamilton and Back to the Future. I think if each Broadway show takes your media company approach, then they should be really clear about what is unique about their production. A show like Harmony partly failed because people heard Barry Manilow was involved and misconstrued it to be "the Barry Manilow jukebox musical" which it wasn't 🤷‍♀️ that in addition to everything you've said in other videos (price, seat comfort or lack there of, show times, etc.)

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn4 күн бұрын

    to be fair, harmony would always be a tricky sell, but _yes_ I absolutely agree messaging could've been clearer. And you make a great point: musicals HAVE to highlight what sets them apart...and hard.

  • @Ranger7Studios
    @Ranger7Studios5 күн бұрын

    My question is... Once you've built you social media campaign, how to you spread it without a budget/a low budget or without having a large social media following in the first place? I tried promoting my movie musical and running a crowd funding campaign and it flopped. My guess is, while the subject matter has a small fan base to begin with, it was very difficult to get the word out to others on social media, no matter how much we posted.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn4 күн бұрын

    It's how you use social! Jeremy and Eva initially were like--uhhhh why are we doing Barbie memes? But then, those videos got millions of views, brought in new followers, and *then* they learned that there was a Great Gatsby musical starring those two. Trends are vital on social--and then relating them back to your brand. _then_ you can share with your audience what your media is actually about.

  • @AvivaRuth
    @AvivaRuth5 күн бұрын

    I don't think the number of shows is the primary problem. Yes to everything you're saying about bringing new audiences in, digital media marketing, a more comfortable experience, MORE AFFORDABLE TICKET PRICES etc. But I do think what you said about long time shows closing also matters. For people living in the city, maybe you can make it to see all the shows you want to see, assuming you can afford to. But as someone who up until now has not lived in NY, and who comes in particularly to see Broadway shows, I can't make it to most shows before they close!!! I am so grateful that when I was in NY last summer I got to see shows like Here Lies Love, The Cottage, etc. But then shows like Harmony, How to Dance In Ohio, and others, opened after I left and closed before I was able to come back. I think waiting to bring a show to Broadway until you knew you had the finances and the people's support/interest to keep it running longer would be smarter. I know, as a director and producer and performer, how exciting it is to open a show. But I do think more off-broadway runs, more time building the financial support and fan-base, before bringing it to Broadway would help some of these shows more. Especially with some of the audiences some of these shows are targeted towards. Not many of these shows are targeted towards retired seniors with money and time to spare. Many of these shows are geared to young adults who cannot afford to see so many shows and are saving up their money, or families trying to find a time everyone is available, etc. And shows close before people even get a chance to get there.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn5 күн бұрын

    @@AvivaRuth absolutely agree, but the problem is: shows like Harmony were in development for 30 YEARS! Wild. Lempicka was in development for 10. And at a certain point, the money to develop truly runs out. And sometimes when you're *in* the thing, it's near impossible to tell if it is or isn't ready. A lot of folks feel Outsiders only gelled JUST before it opened on Bway. Suffs was WILDLY improved from the Public to Broadway. But artists are ultimately mere mortals. Whether a show is ready when the developmental costs dry up is ultimately a bit up to fate. Then there's also the circumstance of vanity projects--either from wealthy producers or celebrities that can foot the cost when the money runs dry for a while. Regardless, marketing HAS to start sooner. Workshop, out of town, etc: it's gotta start now.

  • @AvivaRuth
    @AvivaRuth5 күн бұрын

    @itskatharinequinn I didn't realize Harmony was in development for 30 years!! I literally only heard about it when its Broadway opening was announced, and even then there was very little info readily available about it. Just goes to show how important the marketing is!! And from the early stages, just like you're saying. Especially when you don't live in NY or don't work in theatre you don't hear about all these shows without proper marketing

  • @yankee04
    @yankee045 күн бұрын

    @@AvivaRuth Isn’t that part of her point? Harmony could have done better getting the word out on social media. It was an excellent show, but failed to find an audience.

  • @AvivaRuth
    @AvivaRuth5 күн бұрын

    @@yankee04 Yes, I was agreeing with her. I had thought not enough development time and/or finances could have been part of it too, but then Katharine responded to that, and I saw/agreed with her point.

  • @user-py3vv1lf2q
    @user-py3vv1lf2q5 күн бұрын

    Totally agree with your perspective on the importance of marketing/drawing folks in. I think that's 100% the reason for the 2024 spring openings that failed quickly. I don't think in concept that Broadway is too crowded. I think the challenge is how to better space out openings. Give the shows less immediate competition on first dibs of an audience when there's too many choices, and not enough time for "once open" marketing and word of mouth to spread.

  • @user-py3vv1lf2q
    @user-py3vv1lf2q5 күн бұрын

    *especially when factoring in cost, comfort, etc.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn4 күн бұрын

    A producer friend got SO mad about a show opening in the summer, as though it was against the rules and ruining the "system" of fall/spring openings. New is scary, but different is good. What we're doing isn't working, so why not try something new?

  • @user-py3vv1lf2q
    @user-py3vv1lf2q4 күн бұрын

    @@itskatharinequinn agreed. We have try. It will make things healthier in the long run IMO...for shows to find their footing, for the industry to break its recency bias problem for awards recognition...

  • @jc22358
    @jc223584 күн бұрын

    @@itskatharinequinn That Fall/Spring opening is "traditional" but, it comes from the days of non-air conditioned theaters. Then, it became about the "drama" of opening just before Tony eligibility closed. The biggest challenge/risk is opening between Jan. 7 and March 1, due to potential weather issues. We can't manipulate weather (yet...) but, that 3-month period could be a great time to build interest in newer, less commercially-recognized works (especially if the score is really good!).

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn3 күн бұрын

    @@jc22358 Jan-Feb is also ROUGH in tourist season terms, so if you're looking to build word of mouth, it's a tough tough time to do so.

  • @Cullenore
    @Cullenore5 күн бұрын

    First, let me say that I just recently discovered you/your channel and really value the content you bring! Now: Average BWay ticket price (average!) is $168.00. Maybe ticket prices can come down! And then of course run promotionals advertising more affordable tickets. Or offer more special deals like 2 for 1, or Buy one get second ticket half off. As a Californian who has a daughter going to college in NYC I know intimately just how much a trip there costs, and then when I throw in a couple of BWay shows, well that adds a lot to overall cost. Point is, those millions of tourists who are there at any given time are spending a fortune on being in NYC. Seeing a Broadway show can truly be cost prohibitive. Also, 35 concurrent productions IS IMO too many. Can’t fill all those seats, again especially with the ticket costs

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn5 күн бұрын

    So happy to have you here!! 🫶 And oh yes, ticketing strategy is HUGE. The operational costs of Broadway shows is astronomical, so that is totally something that has to be considered. That said: we're not necessarily always delivering an experience that matches the price point. I'm aalso lways a fan of a broad range of prices. I'm fine with some wildly high premium seats if you also have rush, lottery, and super cheap front row orch and back row mezz seats. And I feel like we *have* to be able to keep 41 shows running in all theatres at once. It's just not that many! But maybe I'm naively optimistic here.

  • @Cullenore
    @Cullenore5 күн бұрын

    @@itskatharinequinn I realize that the operational costs of each show must be sky high, and maybe another reason to run fewer simultaneously. Provide quality shows, very varied seat prices, and still meet the shows’ cost demands.

  • @ThexImperfectionist
    @ThexImperfectionist5 күн бұрын

    For me, I don't think of shows as competing against each other. I want to see everything, so I'm usually debating sooner vs later for any given show. And because I have to travel to nyc, sometimes my math is to wait on the show with the most hype/ most "successful" marketing or obvious appeal on the assumption that it will tour, which is probably counter to most people. Instead I prioritize those mid-size shows that I think might struggle to last long or mount a tour at all, or shows I don't want to wait on (OBC cast or story that specifically appeals to me). An obstacle I see related to how to reach audience members via social media are the algorithms running literally everything at this point. The content seems to be kind of all our nothing these days. I'm so steeped in Broadway/theatre media at this point that if I'm not seeing content related to that show, I just assume their social media/ marketing team are not doing their jobs. Whereas most people (including other tourists) don't really have theatre on their radar and probably aren't seeing anything any of the shows are putting out because they've never "engaged" with any before. I see the most uninformed interest in comments when shows make content that crosses over into other fandoms, whether it's the tiktok audio of the week or an edit to a Taylor Swift song, etc. That's when I see fans of that other thing in the comments asking about the show.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn5 күн бұрын

    Oh, I think you're so spot on with your strategy of what shows to see when. Honestly, I love when Broadway content creeps into other fandoms. Even when folks ask questions that seem wild to theater fans, that's a piece of content that at _least_ alerts them to the existence of the show. Ultimately, that's always a good thing.

  • @ThexImperfectionist
    @ThexImperfectionist5 күн бұрын

    @@itskatharinequinn Agreed. I probably phrased that poorly. I meant that those crossovers are one of the ways I've seen shows successfully catch the attention of people who weren't previously aware of the show on social media. Definitely a good thing. I really believe every show has an audience out there that will fall in love with it but not every show is for everyone so trying to identify the correct communities to target with content vs casting as wide a net as possible is not an easy juggling act I have to imagine.

  • @user-vs7nv8mo4e
    @user-vs7nv8mo4e5 күн бұрын

    here is something...suppose that shows gave mat. on different days....not all on WED/SAT....like in BRITAIN

  • @MarcusMartn
    @MarcusMartn5 күн бұрын

    I always thought of that also

  • @rhondaharris3291
    @rhondaharris32915 күн бұрын

    Totally agree..more shows on Monday too. Shows offered almost every day at 1pm as well as early evenings(7)/7 days per week.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn5 күн бұрын

    Oh i *love* a varied schedule. Gatsby has Thursday matinees and Monday nights. I def think we could afford to stagger times more!

  • @kathleenewing3673
    @kathleenewing36735 күн бұрын

    And on Sun/Mon evenings

  • @conniescorner9021
    @conniescorner90215 күн бұрын

    I whole heartedly concur. I have to take trains into NYC and they are cheaper during the day on weekdays. Just saw Gatsby last Thursday Matinee and saved so much money. Plus there were no other Matinees so finding a restaurant afterwards for dinner was a lot less stressful. The theaters on 45th are so bunched up. They need to stagger so that meals can be more pleasant.

  • @user-vs7nv8mo4e
    @user-vs7nv8mo4e5 күн бұрын

    several will exit after the tony awards.......and some might not make it to the fall here is something for you to think about.....maybe the NETHERLANDER group should have kept SHUCKED.....as TOMMY did not make it and is closing

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn5 күн бұрын

    I am a totally biased party--Shucked has my heart forever! But the cast of Tommy is also wildly talented. The Broadway real estate game is a tricky one for sure.

  • @yankee04
    @yankee045 күн бұрын

    @@itskatharinequinnI agree. I enjoyed Tommy quite a lot. It has a certain demographic, but I didn’t see any marketing for it. Surprised it didn’t get more nominations though.

  • @itskatharinequinn
    @itskatharinequinn5 күн бұрын

    How many shows on Broadway is *too* many shows on Broadway?? What do you think?

  • @rhondaharris3291
    @rhondaharris32915 күн бұрын

    As a major life long broadway fan who flies into the city just for the day 4-5 times per year just to see a show, I like variety. So I feel like 30-35 shows to choose from is a nice number for choice annually for me. Over the past 1-2 years I have mixed it up seeing various shows when I fly in for the day. (Camelot at Lincoln Center, Little Shop of Horrors at Westside with Jeremy Jordan, Moulin Rouge, Leopoldstadt etc.) so I really like a wide range of choices.

  • @user-ug2xo6fo9c
    @user-ug2xo6fo9c5 күн бұрын

    You girls did a very good job dancing, you did 100% good, and you both have nice outfits, shoes and hairstyles, you both look very beautiful, and keep up the good work 👍🏻

  • @pocketangietips
    @pocketangietips5 күн бұрын

    I go for front mezz!!

  • @ThexImperfectionist
    @ThexImperfectionist6 күн бұрын

    Are audiences different (perhaps better selected for), or is the show actually improved? Or is there just a perception that a revival must be an improved/ modernized version of the original because why else would they be doing it?

  • @Storkus100
    @Storkus1006 күн бұрын

    How much do we love Micaela Diamond? Been a fan since JCSS Live, and am watching her career closely. Shes a star and will be blowing the doors off Broadway theaters for years to come!