Stars, Stagehands, and Shareholders: Producing Magic on Broadway with Brian Moreland

Episode notes

What does it take to produce a winning Broadway play in an environment where creative risk, emotional intensity, and public scrutiny collide - night after night? On this episode of Humanity at Scale , host Bruce Temkin sits down with Brian A. Moreland , the Tony-nominated Broadway producer behind Othello, The Wiz, and Thoughts of a Colored Man , to uncover what it takes to lead at the intersection of creative excellence, financial risk, and human connection. Drawing from his journey from performer to producer, Brian breaks down how presence, clarity, and shared vision unite dozens of teams behind the curtain and how leadership decisions shape every part of the production, from union crews to ushers to megastars like Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. Whether you're leading a creative team or building a culture of belonging, this episode reveals how humanity-centered leadership can transform even the most complex productions.

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