Broadway Quote by Arthur Laurents
“We have a desperate need for producers in the [commercial Broadway] theatre, and it is very hard for them to get money and find investors for new plays.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Broadway producers panel, 2010
Broadway lacks producers, making financing and investment for new plays extremely difficult.
In simple terms: Broadway needs more producers for funding.
Encourage investment in new theatrical works.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- play development
- grant writing
- crowdfunding
- studio partnerships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can producers be attracted to risky projects?
- What models support sustainable theatre funding?
Economic constraints limit artistic innovation.