{"product_id":"broadway-general-manager-peter-bogyo-9781621536246","title":"Broadway General Manager: Demystifying the Most Important and Least Understood Role in Show Business","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"An absolutely indispensable theater lover's guide to how Broadway works.\" --Peter Marks, chief theater critic, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Highly recommended for those considering theater as a career and for those who love theater and want to know more about what goes on before the curtain goes up and after.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBroadway General Manager\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating, insightful, and entertaining glimpse into the normally closed world of theatrical general management. Penned by veteran Broadway insider Peter Bogyo, readers will gain an appreciation and understanding of what the business half of show business is all about. For the first time ever, gain backstage access to the fast-paced and glamorous world of Broadway. \u003ci\u003eBroadway General Manager\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource that examines actual production and operating budgets for a Broadway show and shares contracts for award-winning actors, directors, and designers, all of which are analyzed extensively. Also included are in-depth discussions on such topics as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to get started as a general manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNegotiating contracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the producing entity functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgramming the box office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe issues related to hiring employees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding insurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancial overview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining the run of a show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to do when sales start to slump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosing a show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Laced with humorous insights and personal anecdotes, \u003ci\u003eBroadway General Manager\u003c\/i\u003e will delight both the average theater lover as well as individuals with a serious interest in commercial arts management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Bogyo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1621536246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781621536246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Allworth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.30w x 1.20d","brand":"Peter Bogyo","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44138639098111,"sku":"9781621536246","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_72d6f43f-a1a9-4fff-a2e9-9a546743a1d4.jpg?v=1687900756","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/broadway-general-manager-peter-bogyo-9781621536246","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}