Jed Bernstein Quotations

If that trend continues, it's good for a lot of parts of the economy, but not so good for us.

That's the sixth compromise offer we have made in the last seven days, and the musicians' union has made none.

Unlike books and products that are available everywhere, Broadway isn't distributed that way. Even if you love everything Oprah tells you to do.

This special concert, performed by some of the superstars from both worlds, will not only highlight the similarities and universality of these two seemingly different genres, but also help expand the audience for each style of music,

You can't buy the visibility and credibility that Oprah's name represents. It's going to be an enormous source of support for this show.

Broadway now is presented in about 90 cities across the United States, and the touring business seems to continue to be very healthy.

Broadway has had a long tradition of performing even during the most difficult circumstances, and we look forward to continuing in that tradition during this transit work stoppage.

Featherbedding went out in the early 1900s, ... Being forced to hire people that you don't need to do a job -- it doesn't relate at all to the creative control that the producer should have.

The business seemed to be strong across the board. Some years it focused on a couple of shows. This year the rising tide did seem to float all boats.

It was conceived as a one-year thing, but it proved so popular with New Yorkers and visitors that it's continued.

It is truly history in the making that the country music world is coming to New York, and joining with Broadway for such a wonderful, unusual and entertaining event. This special concert, performed by some of the superstars from both worlds, will not only highlight the similarities and universality of these two seemingly different genres, but also help expand the audience for each style of music.

The New York Education Grants have been extremely successful in helping to provide unique Broadway experiences to young people, many of whom may not have had the opportunity to go to the theatre before. Education programs are crucial for the growth and survival of Broadway, as they encourage young people to develop a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

No movie or television actor is doing theater for the money. It's about other kinds of satisfaction.

The last decade has been professionally exhilarating for me and I am so proud of the many things that the team at The League has accomplished, ... It is also a good time for the League, which is nearly at the end of a comprehensive strategic planning project that will identify new visions and directions for the organization. It deserves a fresh pair of legs to run the next lap of the race, taking this industry to new heights. I am committed to helping The League make a smooth transition during this important phase in its development.

The cost of producing both the live show in Times Square and the television broadcast was prohibitive this year. We look forward to bringing BOB back to television next year.

If you had to buy a ticket to each of these musicals, you'd have to spend $2,000 or something.

Being forced to hire people that you don't need to do a job -- it doesn't relate at all to the creative control that the producer should have.

The two-way traffic between New York and Hollywood has been a fact of life since Hollywood was invented. But the traffic has really intensified in the last five years.