But the leadership of Ars Nova was not allowed to be there. PhotoAt issue are a mere three words: “the,” “production” and “of.”Ars Nova says it was guaranteed, in a 2012 legal document, a copy of which it provided to The New York Times, that the Playbill would describe “The Great Comet” as “The Ars Nova production of” the show. Several Ars Nova board members also stand to make (or lose) money as producers of the Broadway show; when the Ars Nova board met this week to discuss possible courses of action, those board members did not participate in the discussions. It is not clear why Mr. Kagan opted not to use the agreed-upon language. The letter also accused Mr. Kagan of seeking to defame Ms. Blinkwolt.

Source: New York Times October 19, 2016 21:45 UTC