Actor Quote by Delta Burke
“It's tourists in New York. Everything is geared towards that. It's so hard on Broadway now for them to get people in there. They have to compete with so many other entertainments, so they have to bring a star in which puts people there out of work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, 1990s
The entertainment market in New York prioritizes tourists, making it hard for Broadway to attract audiences without big stars, which can displace local talent.
In simple terms: Tourist focus hurts Broadway unless stars are used, which can push out locals.
Broadway must balance star power with local talent.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Broadway productions
- tourism marketing
- local theater funding
- talent development
- audience engagement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can Broadway attract audiences without sacrificing local talent?
- What alternative strategies can reduce reliance on star power?
Relying on stars may erode local artistic communities.