One thing that has been pivotal to theater’s return in New York City is the New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, which is a New York State program, despite what the name might indicate. It was expanded to apply to both Broadway and off-Broadway. I can’t tell you how many producers have told me it was pivotal in getting their shows off the ground.
Charlotte St. Martin, whose 18-year leadership of the Broadway League has included both good times - record-setting revenue - and bad - the historic 18-month Covid shutdown - will step down from her role as President effective February 16. In its announcement today, the League said St.