Roth produces ITW, and orchestrated the shift. That's the point.
The PS comment was in the nature of a joke, but the point is, the stop clause never comes into play. Unless a producer is producing their last show. And yes, the Shuberts take their money off the top, so no risk.
To reiterate:
1. This is not as big a deal as some want to make it.
2. This is not as complicated as some want to make it.
3. This arrangement is a mutually beneficial one between ongoing business partners. No one is sticking it to anyone.
4. At the end of the day, landlords have all the cards, which makes decision-making easier all around.
5. The only aggrieved parties will be the ones who are convinced they got screwed in their seat reassignment. They can exchange or get a refund but it is virtually inconceivable the impact on the production will not be de minimis. |
