Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment

Name

Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment

Legal name

Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, LLC

Website

https://nederlanderworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment & Theatre Production Services

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadway & Commercial Theatre Productions (MPAGABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC), Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Broadway production services
• International venue management
• Theatre management consulting
• Live entertainment touring
• Performing arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Management Fees: Nederlander manages theatres utilizing the Broadway management model, earning fees from operating and managing theatrical venues internationally including the SIIC Center Theatre in Shanghai, Zorlu Center in Istanbul, theatres in Taiwan, and facilities in Havana, Cuba.
2. Production Revenue: The company produces and presents Broadway productions in international markets, touring shows across China, and original productions like Sound of the Silk Road. Revenue comes from ticket sales and production fees for shows including AIDA, 42nd Street, FAME, Soul of Shaolin, and RENT in Cuba.
3. Educational Programs: Revenue generated from the Advanced Certificate in Performing Arts Enterprise partnership with Boston University Metropolitan College, and the Cultural Trade & Industry Exchange Program with China's Ministry of Culture and Peking University.
4. Hard Rock Collaboration: Ongoing partnership with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for enhanced Broadway show productions featuring memorabilia exhibits and exclusive fan experiences, including shows like Jersey Boys, Let It Be, and Grease at Hard Rock venues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment manages theatres and presents Broadway productions in emerging international markets, produces international productions for Broadway and elsewhere around the world, and undertakes cultural educational initiatives. The company delivers venue design, construction oversight, pre-opening services, and ongoing theatre operations using the Broadway management model across venues in China, Cuba, Turkey, Taiwan, and other markets. It also produces and tours Broadway shows, creates original international productions, and runs educational programs in partnership with universities and government cultural bodies.

Product overview

Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment is a live entertainment company managing theatres and presenting Broadway productions in emerging international markets. The company operates across three core areas: Broadway show production and touring (including original Chinese productions and international adaptations like RENT in Cuba and Soul of Shaolin on Broadway), venue design and operations management (managing the SIIC Theatre Center in Shanghai, Zorlu Center in Istanbul, and facilities in Cuba and Taiwan), and cultural education initiatives (partnership programs with Boston University and Peking University). The company also operates the 'Musicals That Rock' brand featuring chart-topping jukebox and biomusicals. Their productions portfolio includes touring shows across China and major markets, Hard Rock theatrical collaborations at Atlantic City, and development of Broadway-bound plays. The company is known for pioneering international expansion of Broadway-style theater, particularly in China, Cuba, and other emerging markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Musicals That Rock: A brand of Broadway musical that combines chart-topping artists with storytelling, featuring jukebox musicals (Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys), biomusicals (Beautiful, TINA), and original music from crossover artists like Cyndi Lauper, Elton John, Sting, and The Who.

Products and services

• Broadway Show Production & Touring End-to-end management and presentation of Broadway productions in emerging international markets, producing international productions for Broadway and touring shows across multiple cities in China and other markets. Targets international cultural ministries, venue operators, and local production partners.
• Venue Design, Operations & Programming Manages theatres using the Broadway management model, providing venue design, construction oversight, pre-opening services, and ongoing operations and programming. Targets international venue developers, government cultural bodies, and resort operators.
• Cultural Education Initiatives Cultural educational initiatives including partnership programs with universities and cultural exchange programs between Broadway and international markets. Targets universities, cultural academies, and government cultural bodies.
• Musicals That Rock A category/brand of Broadway musicals combining chart-topping artists with storytelling, featuring jukebox musicals, biomusicals, and original music from crossover artists. Targets Broadway audiences, touring markets, and partner venues.
• RENT in Cuba Spanish language Broadway production produced in partnership with the Cuban National Council of Performing Arts, targeting Cuban and Latin American audiences seeking Broadway-caliber theatrical content.
• Soul of Shaolin Tony-nominated martial arts musical and the first Chinese production to appear on Broadway, performed at the Marquis Theater and targeting Broadway audiences.
• Sound of the Silk Road Original Chinese musical featuring acrobats, musicians, magicians, and large-scale puppets, celebrating Xi'an's role as the origin of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty. Targeted at Chinese and international audiences.
• Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride Theatrical one-man comedy show by Jeff Ross, featuring intimate exploration of his life and relationships, playing at the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway and later distributed on Netflix.
• The Boy Who Loved Batman Broadway-bound play based on producer Michael E. Uslan's memoir about bringing Batman to cinema as the Dark Knight, presented at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, FL.
• Commercial Theater Development Graduate Certificate Advanced certificate program in partnership with Boston University's Metropolitan College (MET) training arts professionals in commercial performing arts development and production.
• Cultural Trade & Industry Exchange Program Certification-level educational program in partnership with Peking University and China's Ministry of Culture for Chinese officials and theatre professionals to learn the business process of the American Musical Theatre industry.
• SIIC Theatre Center Management Partnership with Shanghai Industrial Development Corporation to design, construct, and operate Shanghai's first dedicated Broadway theatre (1,800-2,000 seats) in the North Bund. Flagship international venue management engagement.
• Hard Rock Theater Collaboration Hard Rock editions of Broadway shows enhanced with memorabilia exhibits and exclusive fan experiences, touring from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Hollywood, FL.
• Next Stop Broadway Five-city concert tour across China featuring Broadway stars and new Broadway classics, targeted at Chinese audiences seeking Broadway concert experiences.
• Let It Be (Hard Rock) Hard Rock edition of 'Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles' featuring a Beatles reunion concept, presented at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
• Grease (Hard Rock Atlantic City) Hard Rock edition of Grease presented at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City as part of the ongoing Hard Rock Theatrical Circuit collaboration.
• On Your Feet Musical based on the music of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, presented at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL in Spring 2024.
• 42nd Street - China Tour First national tour of a Broadway musical in China, performing in nine major cities including Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, and Nanjing.
• AIDA - China Tour Elton John and Tim Rice's Tony and Grammy-winning musical presented in Shanghai and toured across 12 cities in China.
• Zorlu Center Venue Programming Nederlander co-designed, opened, programmed, and produced localized productions for Istanbul's Zorlu Center, Turkey's largest multi-purpose performing arts center.
• Taiwan Theatre Operations Management and operation of two theatres in Taiwan located in the Hualien Hakka Tulou Buildings Humanities Center near Takoro Gorge.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Broadway musical in Cuba in over 50 years with RENT production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Shanghai Industrial Development Corporation (SIIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Shanghai Industrial Development Corporation to design, construct, and operate Shanghai's first dedicated Broadway theatre, the 1,800-seat SIIC Theatre Center in the North Bund of Shanghai. This is NWE's flagship international venue management partnership.
• Hard Rock InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with Hard Rock International for Hard Rock editions of Broadway shows enhanced with memorabilia exhibits and exclusive fan experiences. Tours launch from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Productions include Jersey Boys (2019), Let It Be (2022), and Grease (2023).
• Boston University Metropolitan CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Boston University's Arts Administration Program to offer the Advanced Certificate in Performing Arts Enterprise, training arts professionals in commercial performing arts development and production.
• Peking UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished certification-level educational program in collaboration with Peking University to introduce the business process of the American Musical Theatre industry to Chinese officials and theatre professionals.
• Cuban National Council of Performing ArtsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Spanish language production of RENT, the first Broadway musical with full cast and musicians produced in Cuba in over 50 years. True collaboration between Broadway and Cuban cultural communities.
• Zorlu Center (Istanbul)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNederlander co-designed, opened, programmed, and produced localized productions for Istanbul's Zorlu Center, Turkey's largest multi-purpose performing arts center.
• Eastern Shanghai International Culture Film & Television GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with Eastern Shanghai International Culture Film & Television Group for the AIDA China tour presentation, which toured 12 cities across China.
• Hollywood.comcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint venture with Hollywood.com to acquire Theatrely and announce a ticket-selling venture for Broadway, West End, and regional venues.
• Beijing Central Academy of DramamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Mandarin version of FAME: The Musical and ongoing educational collaboration in Chinese performing arts.
• Taiwan Theatre OperationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgreement to manage and operate two theatres in Taiwan located in the Hualien Hakka Tulou Buildings Humanities Center near Takoro Gorge.
• Starr ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMTR Tour Bus partnership providing backstage pass experiences for Musicals That Rock productions.
• Broadway PlusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroup sales partnership for Musicals That Rock for groups of 10 or more people.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Broadway Across America: Subsidiary of John Gore Organization that presents touring Broadway productions across North America and internationally. Directly comparable to NWE's touring and presenting model, though with a more U.S.-centric footprint and larger scale.
• Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG): UK-based international theatre operator and producer that presents Broadway and West End productions globally. Closest peer to NWE's international expansion model, with comparable venue-management and touring capabilities across multiple geographies.
• Sonia Friedman Productions: Leading UK theatrical producer with extensive international touring and Broadway presence. Comparable to NWE as a producer-presenter that brings titles across Atlantic and into international markets.

Broad incumbents

• The Shubert Organization: Largest Broadway theatre owner and operator in NYC, with 17 Broadway houses. Comparable to the Nederlander family network in scale and venue-management depth, and a likely source of licensed Broadway titles for NWE productions.
• Jujamcyn Theaters: Owns and operates five Broadway theatres in NYC. Sibling incumbent to the Nederlander family in the Broadway venue-ownership landscape, with overlapping producing relationships and touring content.
• Live Nation Theatrical: Operates a theatrical division within Live Nation Entertainment, producing and presenting Broadway tours. Overlaps with NWE in touring Broadway content to regional and international markets, with a much larger marketing and ticketing infrastructure.
• Disney Theatrical Group: Produces and licenses Disney's Broadway titles (The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast) for global touring. Comparable to NWE in international licensing and touring, with deeper owned IP; Don Frantz of NWE was a founding member of this organization.
• Really Useful Group: Andrew Lloyd Webber's production company producing and licensing West End and Broadway titles globally. Comparable to NWE in internationally touring a portfolio of major musical IP, though with deeper owned-IP.

Emerging players

• BASE Entertainment: International Broadway presenter that has produced and toured licensed titles (Million Dollar Quartet, Rock of Ages) in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Closest emerging-market peer to NWE's China and international expansion strategy.
• RWS Global: Production and venue-management company for live entertainment experiences at theme parks, resorts, and theatres. Comparable to NWE in the resort/venue collaboration model exemplified by the Hard Rock partnership, and in delivering Broadway-style content in non-traditional venues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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