Broadway Across America (BAA) (formerly Pace Theatrical Group, SFX Theatrical Group, and the theatre division of Clear Channel/Live Nation) is a presenter and producer of live theatrical events in the United States and Canada since 1982. It is currently owned by Key Brand Entertainment (KBE), which purchased it from Live Nation in 2008.
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.
Acquisitions
- 1988: Zev Buffman Theatricals â€" Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg
- 1994: Theatre League of Atlanta â€" Atlanta
- 1998: Magicworks Entertainment â€" Salt Lake City
- 1998: American Artists â€" Boston
- 2000: Jujamcyn Productions â€" Minneapolis, Baltimore, Omaha, Portland, Milwaukee
- 2007: operations at Music Hall â€" Kansas City
- 2011: theatre at Peabody Opera House â€" St. Louis
Venues
As of October 2016, Broadway Across America presents shows at the following venues in the United States:
Notes
References
- Freedman, Samuel G. (January 14, 1986), "The Road to Broadway Now Begins in Sun Belt", The New York TimesÂ
- Biesada, Alexandra (December 1996), "Pace on Earth", Texas MonthlyÂ
- Clear Channel buys SFX:Radio broadcaster to buy concert promoter for $3.3 billion in stock, CNNfn, February 29, 2000Â
- Gans, Andrew (December 16, 2010), "Key Brand Entertainment Inc. Acquires Broadway.com", PlaybillÂ
External links
- Broadway Across America
- Key Brand Entertainment, Inc.