Yes and no. The whole point for alllowing theatres to be not for profit (charitable) organizations under IRS Code 501(c)(3), was to provide a service that no one else was provbiding, and at an affordable price. One donated to a theatre so one could see Chekhov or Ibsen in Cleveland at an affordable price.
Now that, at least in NY, the not for profit theatres with Broadway outlets - 2d STage, MTC, and Roundabout - are doing mostly the same work that commercial producers would, and could do - with preferential union contracts, and an attraction for stars - you get a limited run in a show - so sucess failure is not on your back - but you are still on Broadway and awards eligible. |
