The Black Business of Broadway
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If you are looking to break into the business of Broadway, this podcast is for you. The Black Business of Broadway is a bi-monthly podcast brought to you by The Broadway League that highlights the stories, how to’s and successes of the Black administrators, producers, directors, managers, creatives, and legends of Broadway. Tune in as our host, Gennean Scott, chats with these professionals and helps you find your career on Broadway.
The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. Our 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in North American cities, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the commercial theatre industry. Each year, League members bring Broadway to more than 30 million people in New York and more than 200 cities across the U.S. and Canada.
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Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Director and one of the American Theatre Magazine’s 10 Rising Black Woman+ to Watch in Theatre, Danielle (Dani) Barlow talks about her career as an Arts Manager and the work of SDCF. Topics discussed include being in the room when it happens, networking, grad school, mentors, finding your purpose, and allowing yourself to be curious.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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In this episode of THE BLACK BUSINESS OF BROADWAY, Lindsay Roberts Greene shares how she successfully navigates performing in “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway while also being an international arts administrator and educator, working as the Deputy Executive Director of Arts Ignite.
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Gennean Scott sits down with The Black Business of Broadway’s audio engineer, Justin Payne, to chronicle their journey together during the podcast's first year. Starting with episode one, they look back and reminisce, highlighting memorable guests and favorite moments, before turning toward the future of the podcast.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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Rashad V. Chambers and Adam Hyndman discuss their work in broadening the idea of a “standard” producer or investor and how they are accomplishing that with The Industry Standard Group and Second Act Theatrical Capital. They share their producing philosophy, how they are trying to disrupt the system, and some insights into the current trends on Broadway.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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Jennie Harney-Fleming joins THE BLACK BUSINESS of BROADWAY to break down the real of what life is like as a performer. The current Angelica Schuyler in Broadway’s Hamilton shares what it is like to have Tony Award®-winning lineage, the ups and downs of a performing arts career, while allowing for changes in your value system.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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This week, Gennean Scott welcomes T. Oliver Reid. Having spent the last 20 years working on Broadway, T. Oliver shares stories from his journey, starting as early as when he could walk and talk to his headline-making turn as a Fate in Broadway’s Hadestown. Additionally, T. Oliver talks about the impetus of co-founding Black Theatre Coalition, what it’s like being a Fellow, and how to get involved.
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The busy actor, writer, producer, director, and creative, Marchánt Davis, from Broadway’s “Ain’t No Mo” and the upcoming “Good Night Oscar” shares stories about the community support he received while growing up in the church, catching the theatre bug, and what’s going on with his many projects.
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Cessalee Smith-Stovall, founder of the Australian organization Stage A Change, sits down with Gennean Scott to talk about what is going on with EDI around the world, specifically with First Nation communities and how that work contrasts with what is happening in America.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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While on tour with Hamilton, John Devereaux talks about catching the theatre bug, the urge to get a “real” job, unspoken pressures, and following the path that is placed before you. The conversation covers his joy for creating on TikTok and being featured as a notable alumnus of TCU in a mural in New York City.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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April Matthis and Greig Sargeant discuss their new show from Elevator Repair Service, "Baldwin and Buckley at Cambridge." Highlights from the conversation include a deep discussion on the impact of James Baldwin, the importance of debate in the world today, and the challenges of creating as Black artists.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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Angela Johnson, Founder and CEO of Invest in Access, shares what it takes to create an inclusive environment, her mission in starting her own company, and her experience as a person with a disability.
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Gennean Scott returns for season two with dancers/choreographers Gregory Butler and Ray Mercer as they dig into topics such as fear, shame, value, and what it takes to find your path. Take a listen to learn the wise words from Ray’s Grandma Emma Turner: ”If you can’t beat fear, do it scared.”
Edited by Justin Payne.
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Christina Alexander, Director of Social Responsibility for productions of Wicked, Cassandra James, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at The Shubert Organization, and your host, Gennean Scott, Director of EDI at The Broadway League, breakdown what ED&I means in the arts, get personal about their role, and offer advice on staying optimistic for the future.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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Black to Broadway commemorates Juneteenth with the 2nd annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth on June 19th, 2022, in Times Square. Before heading to the concert, hear Director Steve H. Broadnax III and Musical Director Rashad McPherson discuss putting together a celebration of Black joy & unity and what’s next for the duo.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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Justin Payne and James Jones, the creators behind the music and art of The Black Business of Broadway, share their journey as they start out as Black creatives on Broadway.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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An episode with 2022 Tony-nominated Director Lileana Blain-Cruz on her latest work, "The Skin of Our Teeth," and the resilience of the Black Community.
Edited by Justin Payne.
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A talk with Black Theater Coalition’s Program Director, Nik Whitcomb and Jourdan Miller, Fellow, and TaNisha Fordham, recent BTC Alum about its mission to remove the “ILLUSION OF INCLUSION” in the American Theatre, by building a sustainable ethical roadmap that will increase employment opportunities for Black theatre professionals. Please visit btc.smapply.io to access BTC’s Application Portal where you can find both Fellowship and Apprenticeship information.
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A conversation with Donna Walker-Kuhne, an award-winning thought leader and owner of a boutique marketing firm. The discussion focuses on how Donna created her own path in the industry, as well as arts administration, audience development, and community engagement as she works to “fill in the gaps” as it relates to DEI.
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A discussion about navigating the CEO role of a performing arts center as Black executives in a largely white environment. Focusing on support systems, mentorship and strong relationships that help lead an organization.
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Legendary press agent and Tony Award®-winning producer Irene Gandy and theatrical producer/marketing guru Toni R. Isreal visit with Gennean to talk about how they got started on Broadway—and how Black women are working together to forge careers in the industry.
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