An interesting piece on Backstage.com discusses the increasing problem of clips from plays and musicals showing up on Youtube. Though most states have severe penalties for taping from the auditorium of a show, concert or movie, few theatres actually involve the authorities. Instead, most opt for a more informal, “delete it and don’t let it happen again” approach.
Related posts:
- Music Rights for Plays and Musicals
- Music Rights for plays and musicals (Theatrelawyer.com)
- Asked & Answered: Video/Film/recording performances of plays.



