EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 45 MIN
Broadway Actress - Career Insights.
from How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights · host Mirav Ozeri - Career Insights Journalist
Broadway ActressWhat does a real Broadway career look like behind the spotlight? In this episode, we talk with actress Lauren Blackman—whose credits include Hello, Dolly!, Anastasia, Lempicka, Ragtime, and The Music Man alongside Hugh Jackman—about the true job behind the dream.Lauren gives rare career insights into the grind of the theater world: the early-morning audition lines, the union rules that shape every paycheck, the constant cycle of rejections and callbacks, and the electric payoff of making someone in the front row feel seen. We talk money-making without euphemism—what a “production contract” really means, how union minimums and commissions work, and why even established performers still hustle to keep their health insurance and next role.If showbiz is your dream, this episode is a must listen!Lauren's website- https://www.laurenblackman.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurblackman/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.comPlease write is a review - Thanks!"How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica NationVisit howmuchcanimake.info
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Broadway Actress What does a real Broadway career look like behind the spotlight? In this episode, we talk with actress Lauren Blackman—whose credits include Hello, Dolly!, Anastasia, Lempicka, Ragtime, and The Music Man alongside Hugh Jackman—about the true job behind the dream. Lauren gives rare career insights into the grind of the theater world: the early-morning audition lines, the union rules that shape every paycheck, the constant cycle of rejections and callbacks, and the electric pay...
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