Broadway Sacramento
EIN: 95-1744392
Mission
Broadway Sacramento is committed to the presentation of quality theatrical productions to enrich the cultural life of the City of Sacramento, the State of California and the United States. The goals of the organization are to preserve and expand the American musical theatre as an art form by educating new audiences and nurturing aspiring artists.
Ruling year
1964
Principal Officer
Mr. Richard Lewis
Artistic Director & COO
Scott Klier
Main address
1510 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814 USA
Formerly known as
Sacramento Light Opera Association
California Musical Theatre
EIN
95-1744392
Theater
Musical theater
Population served
Adults
Families
Economically disadvantaged people
Low-income people
People with disabilities
NTEE code
Theater (A65)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Affiliations
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
Recent research has shown that live theatre exposure and education afford valuable benefits to kids who participate. Specifically, at-risk students exposed to live theatre tend to display higher levels of empathy, higher rates of school attendance, better test scores, improved communication skills & reading comprehension, higher self-esteem, improved attitudes, and use teamwork more to accomplish big goals. Broadway Sacramento improves the lives of Sacramento area children through our Arts Alive program by introducing them to live musical theatre and encouraging aspiring artists to follow their dreams. Exposure to high-quality performing arts can also be the catalyst for a student’s involvement in performing arts programs at their school or in their community.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Music Circus
Broadway Sacramento's signature program is Broadway At Music Circus, an eight-week series of summer stock musicals. In operation since 1951, Broadway At Music Circus integrates the best local talent with top actors, directors and designers from Broadway and around the nation. Productions are under Broadway Sacramento's exclusive artistic control. Broadway At Music Circus is "in-the-round,” a configuration that demands innovative staging. Performers and set pieces enter and exit via the aisles, and scenes are often staged in the aisles. The entire theatre becomes the performance space. None of the 2,200 seats are farther than 60 feet from the stage, providing excellent viewing and a sense of intimacy appreciated by performers and patrons alike. Broadway At Music Circus requires exceptional logistical coordination; at any time during the season, two shows are in rehearsal and one in performance. In support of its productions, Broadway Sacramento hires more than 500 seasonal and/or temporary personnel each summer: actors, singers and dancers; directors and choreographers; rehearsal pianists, pit musicians and musical directors; scenic designers, carpenters and painters; costumers, dressers, drapers and stitchers; stagehands, concessionaires and maintenance personnel; arts educators and sign-language interpreters. In addition, volunteers contribute more than 25,000 hours, primarily in clerical and hospitality functions, but also in technical and administrative jobs.
ArtsAlive!
Held at Broadway Sacramento's Broadway At Music Circus, ArtsAlive! introduces underserved segments of the community to the wonders of musical theatre. About 75 percent of participants are young people who would not otherwise be able to attend a professional performance. ArtsAlive! is not just another "ticket give-away” but an integrated theatre experience. Before the theatre is open, guests are met by Broadway Sacramento staff and volunteers who help with wheelchairs and other special needs and distribute complimentary concessions coupons. A teaching artist welcomes the guests and orients them to the surroundings – stage, turntable, lighting grid, orchestra pit, etc. – and introduces an actor from the cast for a discussion and question-and-answer session. Then the main event: a professional musical with Broadway-caliber performers, a full orchestra and outstanding production values. After the show, staff and volunteers assist with the guests’ departure.
Assisted Arts
Broadway Sacramento provides open-captioned, sign interpreted, and audio described performances for each of our Broadway On Tour and Broadway At Music Circus shows. Also, many performances offer a tactile experience to give those with vision impairments the chance to interact with sets, props, and costumes before the show. Broadway Sacramento seeks to make the magic of theatre available to all audiences.
Internship Program
Broadway Sacramento's summer internship program gives college and high school students the chance to work alongside theatre professionals on Broadway At Music Circus shows while earning college credit. Interns work in costuming, production, stage management, and sound to bring together one-of-a-kind musical performances. Throughout the internship, students attend special talks with professionals. Many interns go on to work at respected theatres throughout the country.
Community Night
Community Night brings 5,000+ children and families to Broadway At Music Circus for a special dress rehearsal of one show each season. Broadway Sacramento works with local organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, Center for Fathers and Families, and Stanford Youth Solutions to connect with underrepresented members of the community. Complete with a special Q & A, study guides, and popcorn, many of these children were watching live theatre for the first time.
Where we work
Awards
Rosetta LeNoire Award 1998
Actors' Equity Associaton
Affiliations & memberships
National Alliance for Musical Theatres - Voting Member 1985
League of American Theatres and Producers - Full Voting Member 1951
Independent Presenters Network - Voting Member 1997
Americans for the Arts 2002
Actor's Equity Association 1951
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of free admissions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Music Circus
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2021 and 2020 were during Covid and the majority of our shows were canceled.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Broadway Sacramento is committed to the presentation of quality theatrical productions to enrich the cultural life of the Greater Sacramento Region, the State of California, the United States and the international community. The goals are to preserve and expand the American musical theatre as an art form by educating new audiences and nurturing aspiring artists.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Broadway Sacramento seeks to fulfill its mission promise in the following three ways: 1) programming; 2) education; and 3) community outreach and engagement.
Broadway Sacramento's programming is encompassed in two seasonal offerings: Fall/Winter/Spring's Broadway On Tour season of six presented national touring companies of Broadway-originated or Broadway-bound productions; and Summer's Sacramento Broadway At Music Circus season, consisting of five to six self-produced musicals staged in-the-round in Broadway Sacramento's theatre. Both seasons feature professional, Broadway-veteran talent, on and off stage; incorporate the most cutting-edge technologies in live entertainment; and strive to both entertain and enlighten with a wide variety of titles that range from the gold standards of the American musical theatre to the latest additions to the Broadway canon.
The organization's education efforts are spearheaded under the Broadway Sacramento Academy banner, and include classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults in dance, acting, vocal performance, musical composition, playwriting, dramaturgy and audition technique. The Academy's long-standing internship program provides an opportunity for high school seniors and college-aged students to fully immerse themselves in the backstage operations of Broadway At Music Circus, make contacts with established professionals and hone skills with hands-on experience.
Broadway Sacramento's commitment to community outreach and engagement is evidenced in their Arts Alive program, which creates theatre-going opportunities for youth and under-served audiences. In addition, Broadway Sacramento has prioritized accessibility for their sight and hearing-impaired audiences with open captioning, narrative description services and sign interpreted performances.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
2020 marks Broadway Sacramento's 70th anniversary season of Broadway At Music Circus and 30th anniversary season of Broadway On Tour. That legacy is shepherded by a 17-member Board of Directors, each of whom is an established business and/or community leader. The organization is helmed by its President and CEO, a 40+ year veteran in theatrical management, who oversees a senior staff of 8 and full-time support staff of over 20 industry-leading professionals. The organization has also fostered strong relationships with its labor union partners, including Actors' Equity Association (AEA); Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC); the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE); the American Federation of Musicians (AFM); and Theatrical Wardrobe Union (TWU).
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Broadway Sacramento maintains an average of 250,000 tickets sold annually, with 20,000 patrons subscribing to one or both seasons. Individual donor support has grown substantially over recent years, and corporate support has also improved in part due to season, show and annual gala fundraiser sponsorships. Broadway Sacramento's Education programs serve an estimated 2,000 children and adults each year.
Future goals for Broadway Sacramento include increasing subscription and single ticket sales for its summer Broadway At Music Circus season; enhancing artistic quality with additional rehearsal time allocated to each self-produced project; acquiring equipment and systems upgrades for its production and facility operations departments to ensure safety and peak performance; increasing overall community awareness of its non-profit status; and broadening outreach to underserved youth through its Arts Alive and Education classes and workshops.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Broadway Sacramento serves many different demographics including: Higher-wealth donors and subscribers to our Broadway On Tour season (higher ticket prices set by the National Tours) Broadway At Music Circus subscribers and ticket buyers (lower ticket prices to keep our shows accessible) People with disabilities who want to attend our shows (through our Arts Alive program as well as shows offering ASL, open captioning, tactile tours for low-sight patrons, and audio described performances Youth who attend our Educational Programs including Camp Music Circus, Dance Workshops, and more Underserved Families and Children who attend our Music Circus Mondays for free
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Suggestion box/email,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We poll our patrons annually to determine what shows to bring to Broadway At Music Circus. We send out surveys regularly to gauge our stakeholders' participation, expectations, and wishes.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners,
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How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship?
Whenever possible, we take into consideration what our constituency would want in terms of show choices, pricing, seating options, accessibility options and more.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback,
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2020 info
0.26
Months of cash in 2020 info
5.5
Fringe rate in 2020 info
21%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Broadway Sacramento
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Broadway Sacramento
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Broadway Sacramento’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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| Profitability info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $2,084,440 | $503,941 | $914,492 | $306,738 | -$834,092 |
| As % of expenses | 12.7% | 3.4% | 5.4% | 1.9% | -12.1% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $1,593,003 | -$11,691 | $340,824 | -$295,954 | -$1,430,956 |
| As % of expenses | 9.5% | -0.1% | 2.0% | -1.7% | -19.1% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $18,474,389 | $15,178,947 | $17,720,260 | $16,783,989 | $6,064,378 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 33.0% | -17.8% | 16.7% | -5.3% | -63.9% |
| Program services revenue | 79.0% | 82.1% | 85.0% | 84.3% | 63.5% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Government grants | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 8.5% |
| All other grants and contributions | 12.2% | 14.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 25.1% |
| Other revenue | 8.6% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $16,360,517 | $14,703,165 | $16,806,575 | $16,476,976 | $6,886,245 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 27.0% | -10.1% | 14.3% | -2.0% | -58.2% |
| Personnel | 36.6% | 39.4% | 36.6% | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Professional fees | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Occupancy | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| Interest | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.2% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 56.8% | 54.1% | 57.4% | 54.2% | 52.4% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $16,851,954 | $15,218,797 | $17,380,243 | $17,079,668 | $7,483,109 |
| One month of savings | $1,363,376 | $1,225,264 | $1,400,548 | $1,373,081 | $573,854 |
| Debt principal payment | $3,586,772 | $217,666 | $278,353 | $351,339 | $311,846 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $21,802,102 | $16,661,727 | $19,059,144 | $18,804,088 | $8,368,809 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 2.9 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 5.5 |
| Months of cash and investments | 2.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 5.5 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | -0.5 | -0.6 | -0.4 | -0.5 | -3.5 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $3,892,993 | $4,598,225 | $4,865,742 | $4,925,710 | $3,145,191 |
| Investments | $107,292 | $25,000 | $403,192 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $350,914 | $226,677 | $100,063 | $95,282 | $80,292 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $18,868,762 | $19,130,040 | $19,500,045 | $19,582,901 | $19,743,580 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 36.6% | 38.5% | 40.5% | 43.3% | 45.6% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 78.4% | 79.1% | 78.2% | 78.5% | 84.5% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $3,620,457 | $3,608,766 | $3,949,590 | $3,653,636 | $2,222,680 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $58,000 | $30,639 | $35,033 | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $58,000 | $30,639 | $35,033 | $16,775 | $29,000 |
| Total net assets | $3,678,457 | $3,639,405 | $3,984,623 | $3,670,411 | $2,251,680 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Principal Officer
Mr. Richard Lewis
Artistic Director & COO
Scott Klier
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Broadway Sacramento
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
Broadway Sacramento
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
Broadway Sacramento
Board of directorsas of 02/24/2023
Board of directors data
Steve Kyriakis
Dr. Jacqueline Bagatelos
Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology Associates
Term: 2022 - 2023
Richard Lewis
Broadway Sacramento
Steve Kyriakis
Arts Patron
Jacqueline Calkin Bagatelos
Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology
Michael Ueltzen
EisnerAmper
Khaim Morton
Sac Metro Chamber
Michael Wagener
Marquee Media
Bill Johal
Kitchell
Scott Robertson
Tri Counties Bank
Lisa Maas
Californians Allied for Patient Protection
Rick Frey
Arts Patron
Chigusa Saotome
Vocal Instructor & Music Educator
Gina LaPlaca
RE/MAX Gold
Greta Wallace
CA Department of Social Services
Pablo Espinoza
Speaker of the Assembly’s Democratic Office of Communications and Outreach
James Shelby
Solidigm Technology
Rebecca Gardner
HMS Law Group
Donna Kaylor
Pfizer
Natalie Cardenas
UCB
Todd Koolakian
Sacramento Children's Home
Ramak Siadatan
Annette Stalker
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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