The truth is, for some absurd reason, no one is willing to admit that the interests of the producers and the theater owners are not the same.
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will on… - Harold Prince
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will on…
- Harold Prince
The musical has always been in jeopardy - until - or was in jeopardy until it was realised that it is probably the safest living theatre art form. - Harold Prince
The musical has always been in jeopardy - until - or was in jeopardy until it was realised that it is probably the safest living theatre art form.
Nothing is staged exactly as it was, because I can't remember - and I consider that an advantage. - Harold Prince
Nothing is staged exactly as it was, because I can't remember - and I consider that an advantage.
Artistic self-indulgence is the mark of an amateur. The temptation to make scenes, to appear late, to call in sick, not to meet deadlines, not to be … - Harold Prince
Artistic self-indulgence is the mark of an amateur. The temptation to make scenes, to appear late, to call in sick, not to meet deadlines, not to be …
Despite the successes, you remember the failures - rather lovingly. - Harold Prince
Despite the successes, you remember the failures - rather lovingly.
Criticism is valuable... and self-congratulatory experiences are not. - Harold Prince
Criticism is valuable... and self-congratulatory experiences are not.
Audiences are quite happy to be astonished, and they don't care who does that astonishing. - Harold Prince
Audiences are quite happy to be astonished, and they don't care who does that astonishing.
I don't look back. I look forward and plan new shows. That's really feeding the most important part of working in the theater. - Harold Prince
I don't look back. I look forward and plan new shows. That's really feeding the most important part of working in the theater.
It's a terrible shame if you're born the brightest guy in your class. If you're not, then you have to hustle-and that's good. - Harold Prince
It's a terrible shame if you're born the brightest guy in your class. If you're not, then you have to hustle-and that's good.
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