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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.

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Bruce was appointed Executive Director of Samuel French Inc. in October 2012 and served in that capacity until 2019. 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

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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 Continuing Education.[citation needed]

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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/samuel-french-selects-bruce-lazarus-for-new-executive-director-200188/ [dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Internet Broadway Database: Production Credits". www.ibdb.com. Archived from the original on November 1, 2002.
  3. ^ "The Broadway League – The Official Website of the Broadway Theatre Industry". Nationalbroadwayawards.com. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  4. ^ The Broadway League. "The Gathering | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  5. ^ "Lortel Archives-The Internet Off-Broadway Database". Lortel.org. Archived from the original on October 20, 2007. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  6. ^ "THEATER REVIEW; What Light? It Is the East, and Juliet Is a Son". New York Times. January 23, 1998. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  7. ^ "Lortel Archives-The Internet Off-Broadway Database". Lortel.org. Archived from the original on October 14, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  8. ^ "Drama Desk". Drama Desk. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  9. ^ "Theatre World Awards". Theatre World Awards. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  10. ^ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  11. ^ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  12. ^ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  13. ^ "Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia". Canadiantheatre.com. March 24, 2011. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  14. ^ "[ I N S I D E ] Behind Big Bucks 'N Sync-MSN Deal, a Secret Backroom Fixer". Wjcohen.home.mindspring.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2007. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  15. ^ "Aerosmith – Aerosmith Manager Sues – Contactmusic News". Contactmusic.com. September 11, 2003. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  16. ^ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  17. ^ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  18. ^ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  19. ^ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  20. ^ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  21. ^ Van, Lawrence. "Theater – News – Times Topics – The New York Times – Narrowed by 'SHAW, ARJE'". The New York Times. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  22. ^ "Geoghan Jim - playwright". www.doollee.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007.
  23. ^ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  24. ^ The Broadway League. "The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  25. ^ "Lortel Archives-The Internet Off-Broadway Database". Lortel.org. Archived from the original on September 10, 2007. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  26. ^ "R&J". JoeCalarco.net. Archived from the original on April 16, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  27. ^ "Lortel Archives-The Internet Off-Broadway Database". Lortel.org. November 17, 1991. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  28. ^ The Broadway League. "The Lion King | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  29. ^ The Broadway League. "Aida | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  30. ^ The Broadway League. "Beauty and the Beast | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  31. ^ Commercial Theater Institute [dead link‍]
  32. ^ "Southwestern Law School – Entertainment Law Programs". Swlaw.edu. Archived from the original on December 19, 2007. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  33. ^ "Home". livebroadway.com.
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