Bruce Lazarus

Bruce Lazarus (born in New York City) is an entertainment attorney and theatrical producer notable for his work on Broadway and off-Broadway.

Samuel French Inc.

Bruce was appointed Executive Director of Samuel French Inc. in October 2012 and is presently serving in that position. As Executive Director, Lazarus oversees company strategy, acquisitions, marketing, licensing and business affairs in New York, Los Angeles, and London. "Samuel French matters - we matter to those who create, study and love theatre and to the future generations who will create, study and love theatre," Lazarus said in a statement. "I am honored to be working side by side with the dedicated and passionate staff at Samuel French. We make theatre happen, worldwide, everyday!"[1] Samuel French is the oldest and largest publisher and licensor of plays and musicals in the world, and has been active since 1830.

Theatre

Bruce Lazarus received a 2003 Tony Award for Best Play nomination for the Broadway production of Say Goodnight Gracie[2] by Rupert Holmes which starred Frank Gorshin and won the 2004 National Broadway Theatre Award[3] for the national tour. His other Broadway producing credits include The Gathering[4] by Arje Shaw which starred Hal Linden.

Bruce Lazarus also produced several notable off-Broadway productions including Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet[5][6] adapted by Joe Calarco for which he won the 1998 Lucile Lortel Award for Outstanding Production; Only Kidding[7] by Jim Geoghan for which he won the 1989 Drama Desk Award[8] Outstanding New Play nomination and for which two of its stars Paul Provenza and Howard Speigel won the 1989 Theatre World Awards.[9]

His producing partners include Frederic B. Vogel,[10] Roger Gindi,[11] Dana Matthow,[12] Allan Sandler,[13] Steve Leber,[14] David Krebs,[15] Patrick Hogan, William Franzblau,[16] Martha R. Gasparian,[17] Lawrence S. Toppall,[18] Martin Markinson,[19] and Elsa Daspin Haft.[20]

Bruce Lazarus has produced original productions of plays by Rupert Holmes, Arje Shaw,[21] William Shakespeare, Jim Geoghan,[22] JJ Barry, Peppy Castro, John Gay, and Diane Frolov.

Directors he has collaborated with include: Larry Arrick,[23] John Tillinger,[24] Jeremy Dobrish,[25] Genarro Montanino, Rebecca Taylor, and Joe Calarco.[26]

As a theatrical attorney Bruce Lazarus has represented over 20 Broadway and off-Broadway shows including: Blueman Group:Tubes,[27] The Lion King,[28] Aida[29] and Beauty and the Beast[30] in his capacity as Director of Business and Legal Affairs for Walt Disney Theatrical Productions.

He has taught the legal aspects of producing commercial theatre at the Commercial Theatre Institute[31] in New York, at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and at the UCLA School of Contuning Education.

Bruce Lazarus is a member of the New York State Bar (Appellate Division First Department), Advisory Board Member at Southwestern University School of Law Donald E. Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute,[32] and a member of the League of American Theatres and Producers.[33]

Talent Manager and Coach

Bruce Lazarus began his entertainment business career as a talent agent. He later became the personal manager for Ray Liotta, David Caruso, Troy Beyer, Philip Baker Hall and Marian Mercer.

Education

Bruce Lazarus attended Southwestern University School of Law, in Los Angeles, California where he received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1986. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida where he majored in Theatre Arts.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/samuel-french-selects-bruce-lazarus-for-new-executive-director-200188/
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ "The Broadway League – The Official Website of the Broadway Theatre Industry". Nationalbroadwayawards.com. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  4. ↑ The Broadway League. "The Gathering | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  5. ↑ "Lortel Archives-The Internet Off-Broadway Database". Lortel.org. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  6. ↑ "THEATER REVIEW; What Light? It Is the East, and Juliet Is a Son". New York Times. 1998-01-23. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  7. ↑ "Lortel Archives-The Internet Off-Broadway Database". Lortel.org. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  8. ↑ "Drama Desk". Drama Desk. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  9. ↑ "Theatre World Awards". Theatre World Awards. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  10. ↑ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  11. ↑ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  12. ↑ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  13. ↑ "Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia". Canadiantheatre.com. 2011-03-24. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  14. ↑ "[ I N S I D E ] Behind Big Bucks 'N Sync-MSN Deal, a Secret Backroom Fixer". Wjcohen.home.mindspring.com. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  15. ↑ "Aerosmith – Aerosmith Manager Sues – Contactmusic News". Contactmusic.com. 2003-09-11. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  16. ↑ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  17. ↑ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  18. ↑ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  19. ↑ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  20. ↑ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  21. ↑ Van, Lawrence. "Theater – News – Times Topics – The New York Times – Narrowed by 'SHAW, ARJE'". Topics.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  22. ↑ Archived October 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  23. ↑ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  24. ↑ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  25. ↑ "Lortel Archives-The Internet Off-Broadway Database". Lortel.org. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  26. ↑ "R&J". JoeCalarco.net. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  27. ↑ "Lortel Archives-The Internet Off-Broadway Database". Lortel.org. 1991-11-17. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  28. ↑ The Broadway League. "The Lion King | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  29. ↑ The Broadway League. "Aida | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  30. ↑ The Broadway League. "Beauty and the Beast | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  31. ↑ http://www.livebroadway.com/index.php?url_identifier=commercial-theater-institute-1
  32. ↑ "Southwestern Law School – Entertainment Law Programs". Swlaw.edu. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  33. ↑ http://www.livebroadway.com/

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