Breaking Down the Biz

Finding the Future of Broadway: Andy Sandberg On the Economics of Theater

Andy Sandberg, Tony Award-winning producer and director joins Breaking Down the Biz to discuss how the financial realities of Broadway have led to strategies and innovative practices are shaping the future of theater. He and host Seth Schachner discuss the internal dynamics that drive success, offer insights into investment, production, and the economic forces transforming the industry. They also discuss Andy's involvement with the Hermitage Artist Retreat [https://hermitageartistretreat.org/], where he helps to guide the next generation of theater creatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How Late Night Comedy Is Changing, with Tabitha Lipkin

Longtime media strategist and former NBC anchor, Tabitha Lipkin discusses the shift in content approach from legacy media has affected late night. She and host Seth Schachner reveal how legendary hosts like Stephen Colbert and Conan O'Brien are transforming their careers by shifting from big studios to independent, creator-driven models. The industry is in flux, and the way content is created, monetized, and distributed is evolving faster than most realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Broadway's Impending Crisis: Jason Eisner On the Business of Musical Theatre

Broadway producer Jason Eisner joins the podcast to explore the surprising forces driving the future of theater, from social media's explosive power to immersive experiences and global audiences. He and Seth discuss how the industry balances a historic golden age with financial risks, and how they turn innovative storytelling into success. They touch on how social media transforms ticket sales, streaming broadens theater's reach, and why the star-power model evolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Oasis, Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia', and Instagram | Breaking Down the Biz

On this episode of Breaking Down the Biz, Seth Schachner covers recent developments surrounding the new Oasis documentary, Greta Gerwig's upcoming Narnia film and it's theatrical release strategy, and Instagram's crackdown on fake accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Do We Have A 4th Major Label? Inside the BMG/Concord Merger with Tom Truitt

On this weekly update, we learn how the recent BMG and Concord merger positions itself as the unlikely fourth music major and what that means for competition, artists, and the ownership of the legendary catalogs of great artists past. Seth Schachner and Nashville-based consultant Tom Truitt break down the implications of this consolidation. They cover the core differences between catalog and publishing giants, Nashville’s surprising role in global industry shakeups, and how private equity is fueling a fierce war for ownership of music assets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]