Oliver Roth

Nineteen productions have opened on Broadway so far this year – a little over three shows per month. Only one production (a revival of Cats) is opening between now and the end of September.  This isn’t an uncommon situation.  Last year only two shows opened between June and September.  The movie industry churns out a blockbuster every weekend over the summer, what is different about the theater?

(a) The Tony Awards – The...