Broadway isn’t just on Broadway anymore.

Thanks to the Broadway boom that started a couple of decades ago, Broadway is now “the longest street in America,” with Broadway shows playing performing arts centers and civic centers all over this country (and the world).

Odds are, if you’re reading this blog and in the continental U.S., you’re within an hour from a National Tour stop of some kind, whether that’s a sit down of Hamilton or the non-union Grease (because isn’t there always a non-union Grease playing somewhere?).

What that also means is that a National Tour has become more of an integral part of the business of Broadway than ever before. A tour is a franchise (yep, just like McDonald’s) and in many cases, if done right, can be more lucrative than a Broadway production, with less risk.  Done wrong, well, let’s just say, you don’t want to be a Producer who didn’t recoup a National Tour.

Most folks learning the biz focus only on the Broadway part . . . because that’s the most exciting part.  It’s what generates the most press, the most awards . . . even though it might not generate the most profit.

But if you really want to understand the complete Broadway business model, then you have to understand the ins and outs of a National Tour, which is why touring Broadway is the subject of my next webinar, entitled, “The ABCs of National Tours Explained.”

I’m going to talk you through every aspect of the National Touring business, from the economic models to the potholes to avoid. We’ll cover . . .

• The difference between a “Guarantee” and a “Four Wall.”
• How National Tours are sold . . . and more importantly, when?
• Why budgets for tours are different than Broadway, or who pays for what.
• Mistakes to avoid when putting your show on the road.
• How do you get your show out on the road?

And tons of more information, including a Q&A as always.

FYI, this is going to be a really important webinar.  If I was a college with a major in Producing, “The ABCs of National Tours” would be a requirement for all freshman.  It’s an essential prerequisite for anyone looking to master this business.

Why?

Look, finding a hit Broadway show is a rarity, right?  So when you do find one, you better know how to stretch out that money maker for a long, long time, and the road is the best place to do just that.

The webinar will take place next Wednesday, August 10th at 7 PM EDT.  But, if you can’t make that time and place, don’t worry, we’ll send you a link the very next day to watch it whenever you want (even if you’re at work . . . I won’t tell your boss.  Bahahaha!).

It’s $149, and as always is guaranteed.

Click here to sign up now.

The webinar software does limit the number of participants, and since we expect this webinar to be very popular, I’d sign up now.

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