Streaming Rights Help

When you begin a performance order for a show where streaming rights are available, you will be asked if you wish to stream your production. If you select 'Yes' and answer the corresponding streaming-related questions, a "Streaming with ShowShare" package for that specific title will automatically be added to your shopping cart. Once you complete your order, in addition to your normal performance licensing agreement, you will receive streaming licensing rider.

For more information on which shows have streaming rights available, click HERE.

For a full list of titles with streaming rights available, click HERE.

The streaming fee grants the right to stream a live performance or a recording through the approved platform, ShowShare which is provided by Broadway on Demand.

Currently, the only approved platform to stream Playscripts shows is ShowShare by Broadway On Demand. For more information click HERE.

ShowShare is a streaming platform offered by Broadway On Demand. Utilizing top of the line security features, ShowShare provides high quality streaming for amateur and professional productions. For more information click HERE.

When licensing the performance rights, you will be able to add "Streaming with ShowShare" to your order.

If you want to stream show that is not listed as having streaming rights available please feel free to reach out to your licensing representative or email us at info@playscripts.com with your request. Please be as detailed as possible regarding your streaming plans as we will be checking with the rights-holders.

As soon as we have additional information, we will let you know.

ShowShare pricing is listed during the ordering process. In general, the price for one-act plays is generally $129; full-length plays are between $159 and $299. Musicals are $349. All prices are for the entire run of the production.

When you purchase ShowShare with a Playscripts title you get a streaming licensing rider, which gives you the rights to stream your production and you get the platform to stream your production.

Yes. You will need to license as many performances as you plan to stream and pay the applicable royalty fees for those performances.

Yes. ShowShare is pay-per-view streaming so you will absolutely be able to sell tickets to your audience.

You determine your own base ticket fees. ShowShare then adds standard ticketing fees. Please see the ticketing fee chart below:

i. 0-$10 (base ticket price) = $2.95 per ticket fee

ii. $10.01-$15 (base ticket price) = $3.95 per ticket fee

iii. $15.01 - $20.00 (base ticket price) = $4.95 per ticket fee

iv. $20.01 - $25.00 (base ticket price) = $5.95 per ticket fee

v. $25.01 - $30.00 (base ticket price) = $6.95 per ticket fee

vi. $30.01 - $40.00 (base ticket price) = $7.95 per ticket fee

vii. $40+ (base ticket price) = $8.95 per ticket fee

If you are a professional or community theatre, yes, you can sell your ShowShare tickets through another party. However, the per ticket fees do still apply.

For schools (college and below), you must use ShowShare to sell your pay-per-view tickets.

Yes. For amateur theatres, 8% of the gross box office from the base ticket price is automatically deducted by Broadway on Demand and paid directly to Broadway Licensing (10% for musicals). In other words, Broadway On Demand will do your box office reports for you.
For professional theatres, the full gross box office from the base ticket price is paid back to the theatre. The theatre is then required by their performance licensing agreement to submit full box office reports and pay any additional royalties as outlined in the performance licensing agreement.

ShowShare can be viewed on Broadway on Demand using desktop or laptop computers, iPhone or iPad, Apple TV or a Roku player.

Android, Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV are forthcoming.

Yes, you can always switch to a Stay At Home play if it works better for your needs. Please contact us at info@playscripts.com and we will gladly assist you with the transfer.

If you wish to add to the streaming rights to an order already placed, please contact us at info@playscripts.com with your order number and we will adjust your license accordingly.

ShowShare is the preferred streaming platform for Playscripts titles but if you cannot use it for your festival or competition performance, you are allowed to stream on other secure streaming platforms. The platform must meet the conditions outlined in your live stream rider.

Streaming theatre is new and we understand you may have more questions. More information can be found on Broadway On Demand HERE, or by contacting info@broadwayondemand.com