From The Rolling Stones to Sesame Street, Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden pull back the curtain on how they bring the stories of legends to exhibitions and beloved characters to the stage.
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Today, the Spotlight shines On Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden of Round Room Live.
Round Room Live has become a powerhouse in family entertainment, from Broadway blockbusters to kids' favorite TV characters coming to life on stage.
Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden launched the company in 2016 with a bold idea—take their experience from massive rock tours and use it to create live shows that capture the magic of beloved brands, from Sesame Street to Formula One. They’ve built Round Room into one of the most dynamic forces in live entertainment, with hit tours and exhibitions playing to packed houses worldwide. Their latest ventures include the just-launched Blippi tour and an upcoming 20th-anniversary spectacular for Nitro Circus. Stephen and Jonathan are here to pull back the curtain on how they bring beloved characters and stories to the stage.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:29 - Origins of the Round Room name
2:52 - Market opportunity in family entertainment
4:30 - Exhibition venues and spaces
6:09 - First Round Room production: Rolling Stones Exhibitionism
11:21 - Process of working with IP brands
14:26 - Rights and licensing structures
18:41 - Tour economics and promoter relationships
21:32 - Education of IP partners
25:27 - Touring multiple productions
29:58 - Marketing to parents
33:00 - Digital marketing strategies
35:04 - Technology and production values
37:53 - Exhibition business development
41:35 - Legacy artists and exhibitions
43:12 - Current and upcoming shows
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