How much does it cost to make a production (play)?

Question

What is the total amount that most theatre companies spend on the whole production?

Answer 1

It varies so widely that it is impossible to answer your question. I produced many shows for nothing. People got paid when the show had income. Broadway productions cost millions of dollars.

Answer 2

the basic thing they would look at are the ff:

rent for the place
production costs
-lights
-electricity
-water
-food
salaries
marketing
mark up

its quite expensive.