The Business of Broadway: Behind the Scenes with Tony Award Winner Sue Gilad | Ep 92

Send us a text 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 Support the show