The Black Business of Broadway
A bi-monthly podcast brought to you by The Broadway League that highlights the stories, how to’s and successes of the Black administrators, producers, directors, managers, creatives, and legends of Broadway. Tune in as our host, Gennean Scott, chats with these professionals and helps you find your career on Broadway.
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#42 We Have to Have Courage: Marjaun Canady
How can we leave an impact that will help shape the Broadway landscape? Marjaun Canady, Founder and Executive Director of the Canady Foundation for the Arts, joins the podcast to share her inspiring mission of empowering the next generation of change makers through storytelling.
#41 Working as a Collective: Ayanna Prescod
How can social media and influencer marketing contribute to making theatre more accessible to a wider audience? Ayanna Prescod, Director of Influencer Marketing at Relay, is leveraging her skills as a theatre professional, influencer marketer, producer, and social media specialist to address this question.
#40 Guiding Our Next Generation: Stephanie Pope
Ever wondered if you could build a career on Broadway while balancing family and life? From being hand-picked by the legendary Bob Fosse to performing in her first Broadway shows, Stephanie Pope Lofgren’s journey to becoming a Broadway veteran has been shaped by the mentors and teachers throughout her career in show business.
#39 In the Pit: Alvin Hough, Jr.
Did you ever imagine that one could pursue a career as both a weather scientist and a Broadway music director? Alvin's journey to becoming the Associate Music Supervisor for "Merrily We Roll Along" was unconventional.
#38 Braiding the Stories of Black Hair on Broadway: Nana Mensah
Nana Mensah, a Ghanaian-American writer, director, producer, and actress, joins the podcast to discuss her Broadway debut in "Jaja's African Hair Braiding".
#37 Powered By Our Ancestors: Sade Lythcott
An inspiring conversation with Sade Lythcott, the CEO of National Black Theatre (NBT), about its history and how she is carrying on the legacy of her mother and founder, Dr. Barbara Ann Teer. Tune in to hear her discuss NBT's mission "to produce transformational theater...
#36 The Power of the Mentor: Christina Selby
In this episode, Christina Selby shares her career journey, from getting her start in arts administration to the many moments where mentors played a role in helping shape her career.
#35 A Writer's Journey: James Ijames
On this latest episode of The Black Business of Broadway, we are joined by James Ijames, a Tony-nominated playwright, and Pulitzer Prize winner for his play 'Fat Ham'.
#34 Wear Your Curls: Diana Moran Macuil
In this episode, Diana Moran Macuil, Director of Membership Services & Professional Development at The Broadway League, joins the podcast to share her career journey into arts administration.
#33 People & Culture in the Theatre: Darrelle Johnson
A conversation with Jujamcyn's Vice President of People & Culture, Darrelle Johnson, about her career journey in human resources. She shares insights into her work as a People & Culture leader, navigating senior leadership roles as a woman of color, what skills enabled her to be successful, and offers advice to anyone interested in pursuing this field.
#32 Sports in the Theatre: Candrice Jones
In this episode of The Black Business of Broadway, Gennean returns for season three with playwright, poet, and educator Candrice Jones to discuss her new play “Flex." Tune in to hear how growing up in rural Arkansas inspired the creation of her play, what was the impulse behind her mission to write love letters for and to women of the American South, and how she pays homage to the Black women who have helped paved the way.
#31 Celebrating the 2023 Jimmy Awards: John Clay lll & Amina Faye
In celebration of the 14th annual Jimmy Awards, tune into this special episode featuring two Jimmy Award alums, Amina Faye and John Clay lll. Amina, who won the Jimmy Award in 2016, is currently performing in the North American tour of “Six”.
#30 Collaboration: Tammie Ward
Tammie Ward, Theater Operations Director at The Shubert Organization, shares her journey in the theatre and how understanding a variety of jobs in the industry can help your career.
#29 Be Prepared: Giles Terera
The 2018 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical winner Giles Terera joins the podcast to discuss his start, explain some of the differences between working in New York and London, and share the story of the genesis of his book "Hamilton and Me: An Actor’s Journal." Edited by Justin Payne.
#28 Take All the Meetings: Kim Shaw
In this episode of The Black Business of Broadway, Kim Shaw discusses her path to building a career as a Company Manager. Kim shares how building relationships and being a sponge helped shape her career. Edited by Justin Payne.
#27 Creating the Legacy: Douglas Lyons
Gennean Scott sits down with actor, writer, director, composer-lyricist and playwright, Douglas Lyons. Currently on Broadway in Parade, Douglas shares what brought him to theatre, his journey so far with Chicken and Biscuits and Beau: The Musical, and how his work adds to the legacy of theatre for the Queer and Black communities.
#26 Leading with Grace and Compassion: Michelle Wilson
2017 Tony Award®-nominee, Michelle Wilson, stops by the podcast to discuss her latest work, starring in The Coast Starlight at Lincoln Center Theater. In this conversation, Michelle shares her journey into the industry, what it was like working with Dominique Morisseau and Lynn Nottage, and how the power of human connection can save us.
#25 Trailblazing Treasurer: Michelle Whitaker
Michelle Whitaker, Head Treasurer at Jujamcyn’s Walter Kerr Theatre (current home to Hadestown), joins the podcast. This trailblazing woman is the second Black woman Treasurer to rise to the role of Head Treasurer in all of Broadway history.
#24 Managing the Purpose: Danielle Barlow
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Director and one of the American Theatre Magazine’s 10 Rising Black Woman+ to Watch in Theatre, Danielle (Dani) Barlow talks about her career as an Arts Manager and the work of SDCF.
#23 Creating Balance: Lindsay Roberts Greene
In this episode of THE BLACK BUSINESS OF BROADWAY, Lindsay Roberts Greene shares how she successfully navigates performing in “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway while also being an international arts administrator and educator, working as the Deputy Executive Director of Arts Ignite.
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