Join Jim McCarthy and his guests, entertainers and livestreamprenuers Robert Bannon and Lee Lessack on Thursday, March 18 at 3pm ET/12pm PT to chat about their very real success with the virtual Broadway Cast Reunion Series.  What started as a virtual happy hour evolved into a livestream phenomenon. Actor/cabaret artist Robert Bannon and performer/producer Lee Lessack kept the Broadway community together and connected with fans online when theaters went dark.  Find out how they brought actors from Hadestown, The Lion …

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Last night’s Jagged Little Pill live reunion concert on Stellar was the closest we’ve been to a Broadway show in 10 months. Like the rest of the global audience that tuned in, we were feeling all the feels. A quick tour of social media during and after the show reinforced the trends we’ve seen since Stellar first went into beta back in August. A livestream show sells your IRL show too. In the show’s chat and on social media, viewers said they intended to see the …

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There’s real revenue in livestreaming shows, right now. “It’s been a Godsend,” says Michael Amador, manager of one of the top Beatles tribute bands, The Fab Four. This week, he sat down with Jim to talk about how the band pivoted from touring to online shows in the wake of COVID-19. They break down the equipment needed, the initial investment and ongoing costs, as well as how the Fab Four used Stellar to ticket and stream their show. Michael even …

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Venues across the country (and around the world) are still dark. But the live entertainment industry is both resilient and creative. Many organizations are taking their show online, and seeing real revenue as a result. Our guests next week have transformed this setback into a true financial opportunity. They’ll share their virtual strategy with you. Join Goldstar CEO Jim McCarthy and Ron McNeil (John Lennon) and Michael Amador (manager) from The Fab Four for our Expert Chat on Wednesday, September …

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Twice a month, Goldstar is surveying its event organizers across the country to see if they’re trying online events and if they’re charging for them. The highlights from mid August: 63% are currently producing online events. 57% have charged for online events, and 33% are planning to.

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Watch Alvin Ailey’s Thomas Cott,  Play-PerView’s Jeremy Wein and Goldstar CEO Jim McCarthy talk about their groundbreaking forays into online virtual readings, performances and more. Hear how Alvin Ailey is reaching 27 million people in 121 countries with online content this season, and Play-PerView is getting 2000+ viewers in a single online reading.  Jim also shares the latest Return Readiness Score and insights from our ongoing consumer survey.  Watch the chat: Let’s keep the conversation going over on the Show …

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