The Broadway Machine

The Broadway Machine explores the complex and often paradoxical dynamics of Broadway's record-breaking 2024-25 season, highlighting how various structural components—such as real estate, labor, financing, and audience trends—shape the theater industry. Through detailed analysis of specific productions and systemic elements, the book examines how Broadway's current structure influences its successes and failures, without assigning blame or nostalgia. Drawing on extensive data and industry insights, it aims to reveal the forces behind Broadway’s outcomes and prompt discussions about potential changes.