Amanda Blackman is the Chief Strategy Officer of AKA, a full-service advertising agency specializing in live entertainment, arts and culture, attractions and destinations, and sports. At AKA, she has had the honor of working across nearly 100 shows, including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, & Juliet, Come From Away, The Inheritance, Once on This Island and Parade. She also oversees institutions including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, attractions like American Dream, and iconic teams like The Harlem Globetrotters.
Prior to AKA, Amanda spent 15 years in brand and experiential marketing and enjoyed a three-year stint as Managing Director of Famous Door Theatre in Chicago. She holds an MFA in Theater Management from the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, where she is currently on faculty as a Lecturer.
Are Late Curtain Times Broadway's Biggest Turnoff?
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
Last week, I had an extra ticket to a smash-hit musical. It’s the kind of show people are talking about - glowing reviews, major awards buzz, and not the easiest ticket to come by. But I struggled to find anyone to go with me. Those who passed included my husband, my 20-something nieces, my colleagues, and friends in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey.
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