Managing The Company: The Essential Role of Broadway's Company Managers
The Broadway company manager serves an essential, but rarely acknowledged role. They care for the entire company from housing and travel to payroll and healthcare, juggling both creative needs and fiscal responsibility. These leaders are vital for artists and artisans to do their work. These company managers have been a powerful force behind some of Broadway's great biggest hits (Wicked, Mean Girls, The Lion King). Hear how they skillfully balance their responsibilities, how their contributions impact a show, what training and skills are necessary, and how you take care of 50+ artists, 24 hours a day!