67 - Bruce Lazarus - a podcast by Ken Davenport

Bruce Lazarus is an entertainment attorney and theatrical producer notable for his work on Broadway and off-Broadway. He received a 2003 Tony Award for Best Play nomination for the Broadway production of Say Goodnight Gracie by Rupert Holmes and won the 2004 National Broadway Theatre Award for the national tour. His other Broadway producing credits include The Gathering by Arje Shaw. He also produced several notable off-Broadway productions including Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet adapted by Joe Calarco for which he won the 1998 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Production, and Only Kidding by Jim Geoghan for which he won the 1989 Drama Desk Award Outstanding New Play nomination. As a theatrical attorney he has represented over 20 Broadway and off-Broadway shows including: Blueman Group:Tubes, The Lion King, Aida, and Beauty and the Beast in his capacity as Director of Business and Legal Affairs for Walt Disney Theatrical Productions.

We discussed licensing (a very important factor for Broadway Producers and for those investing in Broadway shows to consider before signing up for a show) and a whole lot more including:

How his career as a Producer, a Lawyer for Disney, an Artist’s Agent and more prepared him for his job at Samuel French.

Which market (regional, community, etc.) he would work with if he had to pick just one.

How licensing theater is like playing video games.

Is the success of Broadway trickling down to the stock and amateur market?

How Samuel French is fighting online piracy.


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