FAQ

Pulling back the curtain on the business of The Business of Broadway ;)

KEY TERMS

BoB = the nickname for The Business of Broadway

BoBsie = when we talk about one partner/educator at #BoB (plural: #BoBsies)

BoB AF = A #BoB Affiliate educator, in the teaching rotation for our foundational course: Producing 101.

BoB in a sentence: Pulling back the curtain on the business of the business.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

  • The Business of Broadway (BoB) is an education initiative founded and operated by working commercial producers dedicated to making transparent and accessible information about how the commercial theater industry operates.

    Our goal is to pull back the curtain on the business of theater, democratizing knowledge that has historically created barriers to entry and collaboration.

    By empowering you with facts and deeper insight into how artistry and economics intersect, we aim to create more effective collaboration built on trust and transparency—and to spark conversations about how we can reimagine and rebuild a more intentional, inclusive commercial theater model.

  • Our courses are designed for:

    • Working theater practitioners (U.S. and abroad)

    • Early-career theatremakers in the commercial or nonprofit sector

    • Artists curious about the business side of the industry

    • Aspiring producers or investors

    • Entertainment professionals interested in understanding the theater model

    • Students and educators

    • Anyone who simply loves theater and wants to learn more

  • Our educators—affectionately known as "BoBsies"—are all working commercial theater producers. We bring real-world experience straight to you, teaching in real time with up-to-date industry knowledge.

COURSES

  • We offer both introductory and deep-dive courses on topics such as:

    • Producing 101 (a great starting point)

    • 201: Creative Development and Rights

    • 202: Unions & Guilds

    • 203: Assessing and Transacting an Investment

    • Building a Social Media Strategy

    We also curate specialized courses for universities, organizations, productions, and institutions. Click here to see who we have worked with in the past!

  • Our classes are designed to be taken independently, however, we strongly recommend beginning with Producing 101. All 200-level courses will reference foundational terminology and concepts covered in 101, especially Assessing & Transacting an Investment. That said, if you feel you already have a foundation of knowledge, you may choose to skip it.

  • In the spirit of accessibility, most of our classes are held live and online over Zoom.

  • Each class is different, but we usually start with quick introductions, a lecture, followed by a thirty-minute Q&A.

  • No, our live classes are not recorded. Our courses are designed to be experienced in real-time.

  • No. You are welcome to attend in listen-only mode. We want you to engage in a way that feels comfortable for you.

  • No, our slide decks are proprietary. However, we do provide:

    • A syllabus and/or key terms for every class

    • Additional documents as applicable

    • A comprehensive list of post-class resources, articles, and readings

  • We want you to be set up to learn in the best way possible. You can share any access needs in your sign-up form, email us before class, or message us privately during class.

  • Our classes are designed for learning, not networking. While you will engage with industry professionals as instructors, the primary goal is education. However, we do offer occasional events where networking is encouraged.

  • We don’t offer job placement services, but we provide the knowledge, tools, and insight to help you navigate the business more effectively.

  • To keep our classes comfortable and respectful for everyone, we don’t share contact information or make individual introductions unless both people have asked to be connected. 

PRICING & POLICIES

  • Pricing varies depending on the course, but we strive to keep our classes accessible. Our current pricing, including opportunities to underwrite a seat or access an underwritten seat, can be found on our Courses page. If you are interested in discussing group pricing or a bespoke class for your organization or group, please reach out to us at info@thebusinessofbroadway.com and we can build a proposal based on your needs.

  • Yes. We have an underwriting program to help offset costs for those who need financial assistance. Details are available on our website.

  • We do not offer refunds. However, rescheduling may be possible depending on course availability. If you need to reschedule, please reach out as soon as possible.

MISC.

  • Join our mailing list here and follow us on social media for updates @bizofbway.

  • You can reach us via email at info@thebusinessofbroadway.com or through our website’s contact form.