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Broadway Across America
Formation1982
Founded atHouston, Texas
TypeTheatre company
Legal statusActive
LocationNew York City, New York, United States
Official language
English
CEO
Richard Jaffe
President
Susie Krajsa
Parent organization
John Gore Organization
AffiliationsBroadway.com

The Broadway Channel BroadwayBox.com

Group Sales Box Office
Websitebroadwayacrossamerica.com
Formerly called
Pace Theatrical

Broadway Across America (BAA) is a presenter and producer of live theatrical events in the United States and Canada since 1982.[1] It is currently owned by the John Gore Organization, which purchased it from Live Nation in 2008.[2][3][4][5]

Through its network of presenting partners, BAA presents touring Broadway shows, family productions, and other live shows in over 40 North American venues. In 2008, Broadway Across America and its subsidiary Broadway Across Canada sold over 6.4 million tickets throughout its 40 theatres in the United States and Canada.[3]

History

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Broadway Across America traces its history to the creation of Pace Theatrical in Houston, Texas in 1982.[1] Pace Theatrical Group was created as a subsidiary of Pace Management Group, whose principals were Allen Becker and Sidney Shlenker, with Miles Wilkin installed as president of Pace Theatrical.[6][1]

In the year of its formation, Pace Theatrical, together with Zev Buffman, purchased and fully restored the vintage 1927 3,000-seat Saenger Theatre in the French Quarter in New Orleans, which became a national landmark and New Orleans' new home for the performing arts.[7][8] Pace also acquired the Chicago Theater in 1987 with Buffman and sold it a year later to Donjo Medlevine.[8]

In 1988, Pace Theatrical acquired Buffman's theatrical interests in Florida for $1.6 million plus an additional $1.7 million if the business was profitable.[6] The business comprised 6 theaters and 75,000 subscribers, which Buffman had built during the 1970s and early 1980s, creating a subscription model for touring theatrical productions.[6][8] At that time, this increased the number of theaters that Pace used to 24.[6]

In 1993, Pace took over direction and management of the Theatre League of Atlanta who presented a season of Broadway shows at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.[9]

Pace was acquired by SFX Entertainment in 1997.[1] In 1998, Pace acquired Boston based presenting and producing theatrical company, American Artists, for $25.7 million, including the Charles Playhouse in Boston and leases of two other Boston theaters: the Colonial Theatre and Wilbur Theatre. SFX also took over American Artists' "Broadway in Boston" subscription series.[10]

SFX Entertainment were taken over by Clear Channel Communications and renamed Clear Channel Entertainment in 2000. Clear Channel made the touring shows operate nationwide and renamed the business Broadway Across America. In 2005, Clear Channel Entertainment was spun off into Live Nation. By 2005, the business operated or had interests in 13 performing centers and had the largest subscriber base in the United States for touring theatrical productions.[1]

In January 2008, Live Nation sold its North American theatrical business (including the Broadway Across America business) to Key Brand Entertainment for $90.4 million.[11] In 2016, Key Brand Entertainment was rebranded as the John Gore Organization.[12]

Acquisitions

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Venues

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As of 2024, Broadway Across America presents shows at the following venues in the United States and Canada:

United States

Canada

Notes

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Robertson, Cambell (April 1, 2007), "A Force in Touring Hits the End of the Road", The New York Times, archived from the original on June 22, 2013, retrieved July 30, 2013
  2. ↑ Cox, Gordon (January 24, 2008), "Live Nation sells off theater division", Variety, archived from the original on August 1, 2017, retrieved December 10, 2017
  3. 1 2 Jones, Kenneth (January 24, 2008), "Key Brand Entertainment Acquires Live Nation Tour Markets, Plans to Nurture New Work", Playbill, archived from the original on July 6, 2014, retrieved October 10, 2014
  4. ↑ Robertson, Campbell (January 25, 2008), "Live Nation Finds a Buyer for its Theater Business", The New York Times, archived from the original on August 1, 2017, retrieved February 6, 2017
  5. ↑ Smith, Alistair (January 28, 2008), "Live Nation theatrical business sale finalised", The Stage, archived from the original on June 11, 2011
  6. 1 2 3 4 Zink, Jack (November 16, 1988). "Bufman To Exit Legit With Sale Of Florida Ops". Variety. p. 1.
  7. ↑ Karman, III, John R. (July 30, 2007). "Zev Buffman brings wealth of experience to arena project". bizjournals.com. Business First. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Zev Bufman's Legit Record". Variety. November 16, 1988. p. 74.
  9. 1 2 "Chamberlain, Charming Star At Fox Theatre". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. August 27, 1993. Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015 – via Google News Archive.
  10. 1 2 Taylor, Markland (August 11, 1998). "Bound for Boston". Variety.
  11. ↑ Jones, Kenneth (January 24, 2008). "Key Brand Entertainment Acquires Live Nation Tour Markets". Playbill. Archived from the original on May 31, 2008. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
  12. ↑ Cox, Gordon (May 31, 2016). "Broadway's Key Brand Entertainment Gets a New Name". Variety. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  13. ↑ Zink, Jack (November 11, 1988). "For Zev Bufman Theatricals, Exit Stage Left". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 3, 2011.
  14. ↑ "Magicworks Is Sold". Sun Sentinel. August 8, 1998. Archived from the original on October 12, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Twin Cities-based show producer Jujamcyn is sold to N.Y. giant SFX". Star Tribune. May 11, 2000. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014 – via NewsLibrary.
  16. ↑ Trussell, Robert (August 12, 2007). "'Spamalot' is Theater League's final production". The Kansas City Star – via NewsLibrary.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  17. ↑ Spencer, Laura (December 10, 2010). "Broadway Across America and Theater League Combine Broadway Series". KCUR-FM. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  18. ↑ Johnson, Kevin C.; Newmark, Judith (September 29, 2011). "The Peabody is just beginning to take shape". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Shows". Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  20. ↑ Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Appleton, WI Archived October 11, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at FoxCities.Broadway.com
  21. ↑ Fox Theatre — Atlanta, GA Archived 2014-10-07 at the Wayback Machine at Atlanta.Broadway.com
  22. ↑ Bass Concert Hall — Austin, TX Archived 2014-10-14 at the Wayback Machine at Austin.Broadway.com
  23. ↑ The Hippodrome Theatre — Baltimore, MD Archived October 7, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at Baltimore.Broadway.com
  24. ↑ "Shows". Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  25. ↑ Boston Opera House — Boston, MA Archived October 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at Boston.Broadway.com
  26. ↑ Charles Playhouse — Boston, MA Archived October 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at Boston.Broadway.com
  27. ↑ "Clue". Archived from the original on February 20, 2025. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  28. ↑ Ohio Theatre — Columbus, OH Archived October 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at Columbus.Broadway.com
  29. ↑ Palace Theatre — Columbus, OH Archived 2014-10-07 at the Wayback Machine at Columbus.Broadway.com
  30. ↑ "Shows". Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  31. ↑ Arts, Wharton Center for Performing. "Wharton Center for Performing Arts | Wharton Center for Performing Arts". www.whartoncenter.com.
  32. ↑ Broward Center — Fort Lauderdale, FL Archived October 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at FortLauderdale.Broadway.com
  33. ↑ "Shows".
  34. ↑ "Home". Grand Rapids.
  35. ↑ Sarofim Hall - The Hobby Center — Houston, TX Archived 2014-10-09 at the Wayback Machine at Houston.Broadway.com
  36. ↑ Clowes Memorial Hall — Indianapolis, IN Archived October 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at Indianapolis.Broadway.com
  37. ↑ Murat Theatre at Old National Centre — Indianapolis, IN Archived 2014-10-17 at the Wayback Machine at Indianapolis.Broadway.com
  38. ↑ Moran Theatre Times Union Center — Jacksonville, FL Archived 2014-10-05 at the Wayback Machine at Jacksonville.Broadway.com
  39. ↑ Municipal Auditorium Music Hall — Kansas City, MO Archived October 10, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at KansasCity.Broadway.com
  40. ↑ The Kentucky Center — Louisville, KY Archived 2014-10-12 at the Wayback Machine at Louisville.Broadway.com
  41. ↑ Overture Center for the Arts — Madison, WI Archived 2014-10-06 at the Wayback Machine at Madison.Broadway.com
  42. ↑ The Adrienne Arsht Center — Miami, FL Archived 2014-10-09 at the Wayback Machine at Miami.Broadway.com
  43. ↑ Uihlein Hall - Marcus Center — Milwaukee, WI Archived 2014-10-17 at the Wayback Machine at Milwaukee.Broadway.com
  44. ↑ Orpheum Theatre — Minneapolis, MN Archived 2014-10-17 at the Wayback Machine at Minneapolis.Broadway.com
  45. ↑ Pantages Theatre — Minneapolis, MN Archived October 11, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at Minneapolis.Broadway.com
  46. ↑ State Theatre — Minneapolis, MN Archived October 11, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at Minneapolis.Broadway.com
  47. ↑ "Home". Nashville. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  48. ↑ Mahalia Jackson Theater — New Orleans, LA Archived 2014-10-17 at the Wayback Machine at NewOrleans.Broadway.com
  49. ↑ Saenger Theatre — New Orleans, LA Archived October 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at NewOrleans.Broadway.com
  50. ↑ Orpheum Theater (NE) — Omaha, NE Archived 2014-10-17 at the Wayback Machine at Omaha.Broadway.com
  51. ↑ Segerstrom Center for the Arts — Costa Mesa, CA Archived 2014-10-17 at the Wayback Machine at OrangeCounty.Broadway.com
  52. ↑ Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts — Orlando, FL Archived October 9, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at Orlando.Broadway.com
  53. ↑ Benedum Center for the Performing Arts — Pittsburgh, PA at trustarts.org
  54. ↑ Keller Auditorium — Portland, OR at Portland.broadway.com
  55. ↑ "Eccles Theater | Theaters | Broadway in Salt Lake City". saltlakecity.broadway.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2016.
  56. ↑ The Majestic Theatre — San Antonio, TX Archived 2014-10-17 at the Wayback Machine at SanAntonio.Broadway.com
  57. ↑ The Paramount Theatre — Seattle, WA Archived 2014-10-08 at the Wayback Machine at Seattle.broadway.com
  58. ↑ Archived July 17, 2020, at the Wayback Machine at Tempe.Broadway.com
  59. ↑ "Shows". Archived from the original on March 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  60. ↑ "Shows". Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  61. ↑ "Shows". Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  62. ↑ "Shows". Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  63. ↑ "Home". Regina. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  64. ↑ "Home". Saskatoon. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  65. ↑ "Shows". Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  66. ↑ "Home". Winnipeg. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

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