[The virtual orchestras were to be a temporary measure and] a shield, ... because all of Broadway is under attack by 325 people. |
Being forced to hire people that you don't need to do a job -- it doesn't relate at all to the creative control that the producer should have. |
Broadway has had a long tradition of performing even during the most difficult circumstances, and we look forward to continuing in that tradition during this transit work stoppage. |
Broadway now is presented in about 90 cities across the United States, and the touring business seems to continue to be very healthy. |
Featherbedding went out in the early 1900s, ... Being forced to hire people that you don't need to do a job -- it doesn't relate at all to the creative control that the producer should have. |
If that trend continues, it's good for a lot of parts of the economy, but not so good for us. |
If you had to buy a ticket to each of these musicals, you'd have to spend $2,000 or something. |
It is truly history in the making that the country music world is coming to New York, and joining with Broadway for such a wonderful, unusual and entertaining event. This special concert, performed by some of the superstars from both worlds, will not only highlight the similarities and universality of these two seemingly different genres, but also help expand the audience for each style of music. |
It was conceived as a one-year thing, but it proved so popular with New Yorkers and visitors that it's continued. |
No movie or television actor is doing theater for the money. It's about other kinds of satisfaction. |
That's the sixth compromise offer we have made in the last seven days, and the musicians' union has made none. |
The business seemed to be strong across the board. Some years it focused on a couple of shows. This year the rising tide did seem to float all boats. |
The cost of producing both the live show in Times Square and the television broadcast was prohibitive this year. We look forward to bringing BOB back to television next year. |
The last decade has been professionally exhilarating for me and I am so proud of the many things that the team at The League has accomplished, ... It is also a good time for the League, which is nearly at the end of a comprehensive strategic planning project that will identify new visions and directions for the organization. It deserves a fresh pair of legs to run the next lap of the race, taking this industry to new heights. I am committed to helping The League make a smooth transition during this important phase in its development. |
The last decade has been professionally exhilarating for me and I am so proud of the many things that the team at The League has accomplished, ... It is also a good time for the League, which is nearly at the end of a comprehensive strategic planning project that will identify new visions and directions for the organization. It deserves a fresh pair of legs to run the next lap of the race, taking this industry to new heights. I am committed to helping The League make a smooth transition during this important phase in its development. |