Broadway Stages

What Broadway Stages does

Broadway Stages is a privately held, family-owned (Argento family) film and television production studio operator founded around 1980, headquartered in New York City. The company operates 60+ soundstages and 4M+ sq ft of integrated production space across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, including 16 acres of parking. It sells industrial real estate and physical production infrastructure on a quote-based, multi-year contracting model to broadcasters, cable networks, and streaming platforms — including CBS (Blue Bloods, FBI franchise, Elsbeth), FX, HBO (And Just Like That, The Gilded Age), Netflix, Peacock, and Prime Video — as well as to long-running showrunners such as Dick Wolf and Ryan Murphy.

The company's core assets are its multi-borough soundstage footprint, specialized sets (notably aviation interiors), 1.6 MW of rooftop solar capacity, multiple green roofs (including the Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof), and on-site amenities such as the Eagle Street Rooftop Farm. These capabilities are positioned as differentiators in a supply-constrained NYC studio market and are leveraged to attract both long-running episodic productions and one-off feature/streamer projects.

Broadway Stages monetizes primarily through recurring stage and facility rental revenue tied to long-cycle entertainment clients, supplemented by ancillary services (parking, power, sustainability amenities) and selective below-market community partnerships such as the CCSO Food Bank facility (4,200 sq ft). With 11–50 disclosed employees, the operating model is asset-heavy and lean, leaning on the specialized nature of NYC industrial real estate and long-term anchor relationships rather than broad service breadth or technology platforms.

Name

Broadway Stages

Legal name

Broadway Stages Ltd.

Website

https://broadway-stages.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Broadway Stages is a family-owned NYC studio operator running 60+ soundstages and 4M+ sq ft of production space across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. It rents stages and specialized facilities (including aviation sets) to broadcast networks, streamers, and major showrunners on long-term, multi-year contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Television Production Studio Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production Office Space & Support Facilities (MPADAIAD), Backlot & Exterior Lot Rental (MPADAIAB), Camera, Grip & Lighting Equipment Rental (MPADAFAB), On-Lot Location Services & Permitting Coordination (MPADAIAG)

Keywords

• Film production studios
• Television production facilities
• Soundstage rental
• Production support space
• Filming location services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Soundstage and Studio Rental: Rental of soundstages and studio spaces to production companies for film, television, commercials, and music video production. The company manages 60+ soundstages across three NYC boroughs.
2. Support Space and Ancillary Services: Rental of support spaces including production offices, green rooms, hair/makeup rooms, wardrobe facilities, construction shops, and equipment storage. Also includes specialized locations like aviation sets and unique filming venues.
3. Equipment Rentals (Luna Lighting): In-house lighting, power, and grip equipment rental services provided through Luna Lighting, Inc., offering equipment and experience for productions.
4. Location Filming Services: Provision of unique filming locations throughout New York City, including on-location shoots at partner venues and distinctive New York landmarks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Broadway Stages rents physical production infrastructure — including 60+ soundstages, integrated support spaces (production offices, construction and scenic shops, wardrobe, props, storage, green rooms), unique filming locations, and in-house lighting/power/grip equipment via Luna Lighting — to film studios, television networks, and streaming platforms across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The company also provides specialized aviation set replicas and 16+ acres of on-site parking to support feature film, episodic television, pilot, commercial, and music video productions.

Product overview

Broadway Stages is a full-service film and television production studio company offering a comprehensive, all-in-one production environment. The core offerings include 60+ professional soundstages across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island with over 4 million square feet of integrated space, extensive support spaces (offices, construction shops, wardrobe, props, storage), unique filming locations (prison, gas terminal, bank), and in-house equipment rentals through Luna Lighting. The company also provides specialized aviation sets (737-200, 747 Private Jet, Learjet, P600 Private Jet, Downed Aircraft Fuselage) for productions requiring authentic aircraft interiors. Additional offerings include over 16 acres of parking, green rooftop infrastructure (Eagle Street Rooftop Farm, Kingsland Wildflowers), and comprehensive production services supporting film, episodic television, pilots, miniseries, music videos, commercials, and studio photography.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soundstages Over 60 professional soundstages across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island in New York City, equipped to handle productions of every size, style, and type, rented to film studios, television networks, and streaming platforms for feature film, episodic television, pilot, commercial, and music video production.
• Support Space Integrated support facilities including office space for writers and sketch artists, construction and scenic shops, and dedicated areas for wardrobe, props, storage, green rooms, hair and makeup rooms, and production offices, rented to productions co-located with Broadway Stages soundstages.
• Filming Locations Unique variety of filming locations including a prison (former Arthur Kill Correctional Facility on Staten Island), gas terminal, bank, and other distinctive venues for authentic on-location shoots, rented to productions requiring real NYC venues and one-of-a-kind settings.
• Equipment Rentals (Luna Lighting) In-house lighting, power, and grip equipment rental services provided through Luna Lighting, Inc., offering productions the lighting, power distribution, and grip equipment they need for shoots co-located at Broadway Stages or in the New York City area.
• Aviation Sets Production-ready aviation environments including a 737-200 commercial aircraft cabin, a 747 private jet, a Learjet, an Embraer Praetor 600 (P600) private jet, and a downed aircraft fuselage replica for crash scene simulations, providing controlled filming environments for airplane scenes without the logistical challenges of using real aircraft.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar panels offset approximately one-third of total electricity consumption across all Broadway Stages facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CCSO Food Bank (Community Center Services Organization)minorOthers · 1 January 2023Volunteer-driven nonprofit fighting hunger, providing food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and essential resources. Broadway Stages provides a 4,200-square-foot facility under a no-cost lease valued at over $210,000 annually. CCSO operates food bank from this Corona Ave. facility serving Queens and expanding to Brooklyn.
• Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof and Community Engagement CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201624,000-square-foot green roof habitat for native birds and pollinators, serving as both an ecological sanctuary and educational resource. Partnership with Newtown Creek Alliance for programming and community engagement.
• Solar Energy Systems (SES)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010Brooklyn-based solar design and installation company that installed and continues to maintain the 50,000 square feet of photovoltaic solar panels across five Broadway Stages soundstage buildings. SES specializes in commercial and industrial photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• NOoSPHERE ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Non-profit arts organization run by international creatives blending arts and sciences. Broadway Stages provides no-cost venue space for their environmentally focused showcases and WE ARE NATURE series. Broadway Stages Founder Tony Argento serves on the board. Sol Kjøk serves as Broadway Stages' Artist in Residence.
• Newtown Creek AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Community-based nonprofit dedicated to restoration, education, and revitalization of Newtown Creek. Broadway Stages provides financial, in-kind, and logistical support. NCA leads educational programming at Kingsland Wildflowers site including field trips, tours, workshops, and annual festival.
• Luna Lighting, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationIn-house equipment rental partner providing lighting, power, and grip equipment rental services to Broadway Stages productions. Luna Lighting offers the equipment and experience productions need for their shoots.
• Eagle Street Rooftop FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Annie Novak's urban farming initiative, established in 2008, located atop Broadway Stages' Eagle Street soundstage. NYC's first fully operational organic rooftop farm, promoting urban agriculture and environmental education.
• Columbus Citizens FoundationminorOthersNonprofit organization promoting Italian-American heritage and culture. Broadway Stages President and CEO Gina Argento is a member and supporter. The Foundation's headquarters at 8 East 69th Street has been used as a filming location for productions including 'Marty Supreme'.
• Food Bank For NYCminorOthersFood Bank For New York City partners with CCSO (Community Center Services Organization), a food bank operating from Broadway Stages-donated facility. Food Bank provides food resources for CCSO's distribution operations serving Queens and Brooklyn communities.
• Paley Center for MediaminorOthersBroadway Stages is a member of the Paley Center for Media, a non-profit cultural organization providing industry resources, public programs, screenings, and one of the world's largest media archives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Silvercup Studios: Long Island City-based film and television production studio operating multiple soundstages, support spaces, and locations. Closest direct competitor to Broadway Stages in the NYC studio market with similar multi-tenant production model.
• Kaufman Astoria Studios: Queens-based full-service film and television production studio offering soundstages, support space, and production services. Overlaps directly with Broadway Stages' Queens (Glendale) and NYC-wide customer base.
• East Coast Studios: NYC-based production studio offering soundstage and production services. Operates in the same metropolitan competitive set for film and episodic TV production clients.
• Steiner Studios: Brooklyn Navy Yard-based film and television studio with multiple soundstages and integrated production services. Operates in the same NYC geography and competes for the same network, streamer, and film production clients.

Broad incumbents

• Trilith Studios: Large-scale purpose-built studio complex in Atlanta, Georgia, with dozens of soundstages and integrated production facilities. Competes for major feature film and streaming productions in the broader US production studio market.
• Pinewood Studios: UK-based global studio operator with flagship Pinewood and Shepperton facilities. Largest independent studio operator globally; competes for major international productions and serves as a benchmark for the integrated studio rental model.
• Hudson Pacific Properties (Sunset Studios): Publicly-traded real estate company operating Sunset Studios-branded soundstage facilities in LA, Atlanta, and other markets. Public-market peer for the studio operations model, though much larger and geographically diversified.

Emerging players

• NY Studio Production Hub (Brooklyn, NY): Emerging NYC-area production studio with smaller soundstage inventory. Represents the lower-end of the same NYC production studio market in which Broadway Stages operates.

Others

• Luna Lighting, Inc. In-house equipment rental partner of Broadway Stages providing lighting, power and grip equipment. Listed here because it is operationally embedded within Broadway Stages' value chain, though it is a subsidiary/partner rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Cinespace Studios: Chicago-based studio operator with multiple soundstage facilities serving the Midwest production market. Comparable integrated studio rental model but operates in a different US geography from Broadway Stages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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