New children's book Broadway Baby released, portion of UK sales to go to Theatre Artists Fund

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A limited hardcover edition of *Broadway Baby* by **Russell Miller** with **Judith A. Proffer** is now available exclusively in the UK at [**broadwaybabybook.com**](https://broadwaybabybook.com/). A portion of the proceeds from UK sales will be donated to [**Theatre Artists Fund**](http://theatreartists.fund/) to help support the industry.


## Limited edition of Broadway Baby available now in the UK "*As theatre dreams of its next opening night, a new children's book celebrates the excitement of musicals and the spirit of the theatre community*." West End and Broadway operator and producer **Russell Miller** — who is perhaps best known for productions of *Guys & Dolls*, *Paramour*, *Blood Brothers*, and *On the Town* — is the author of a new, stagey, illustrated children's book entitled *Broadway Baby*, released by **Meteor 17 Books** just in time for the holiday season.
📚 Support the Theatre Artists Fund and buy the special hardcover limited edition of *Broadway Baby* in the UK [**here**](http://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.broadwaybabybook.com&d=DwQGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=qArDTjqRGw3CruVg8dDSV-_bjg5XcN55_Y-z0CYGbOI&m=AuXxTxwr-VaQ9E02jx0Rnx6pEkTeqC-9TPkpL75REgw&s=Bohk0fUvzAKuCVGSstvq5VJv69H9FKfk_1Q2lX6AB00&e=).
### What is the *Broadway Baby* book about? “*We’re all Broadway babies at heart*,” said Broadway Cares Executive Director **Tom Viola**. At a time when theatres are temporarily shuttered and fans and artists are missing live performances, *Broadway Baby* charms with a whimsical love letter to Broadway. Artfully illustrated by the award-winning **Yoko Matsuoka**, this cheeky little Broadway Baby dreams of becoming a Broadway star. Those dreams take us on a truly theatrical journey from his crib to the playground to the heart of New York City, with nods to many elements that make live theatre so special. ***Broadway Baby*** celebrates the importance of theatre and creativity; encourages children and Broadway lovers of all ages to create and be whatever you want to be, whoever you are, wherever you are; and reminds readers that even the loftiest of dreams can come true. ### How the idea for *Broadway Baby *came about Miller was inspired to write ***Broadway Baby*** after searching for a gift for his Tony Award-winning producing partner’s newborn daughter, Olivia. With nothing suitably theatre-centric available, he carefully crafted this new book as a go-to for theatre fans and performers alike. “**Broadway Baby** was born of necessity,” said Miller. “*I felt there was a real need to create something authentically theatrical that would resonate with theatre lovers and children of all ages, something unique and sincere that serves as a special VIP invitation to join our magical world of theatreland*.” ### *Broadway Baby* creative team Meteor 17’s Vice Chair, **Judith A. Proffer** – a former newspaper publisher (*LA Weekly*, Sun Community Newspapers), author (*When We Stayed Home, I Hope You Dance*), and award-winning boutique book publisher (Brandi Carlile’s *Caroline*, Graham Nash’s *Our House*) – worked closely with Miller on all aspects of creating ***Broadway Baby***. Proffer is a musical theatre buff who was “honored and delighted” to help bring the book to life. Multi-award winning art director and graphic designer **Hugh Syme** brings his entertainment-centric brilliance to the book’s design. Syme’s work has been featured in a wide range of disciplines and by clients ranging from music (Aerosmith, RUSH, The David Geffen Company, Celine Dion, Capitol, Warner Bros, Atlantic, Virgin Music) to brand agencies (Saatchi & Saatchi, Young & Rubicam, Chiat Day) to movie studios (Universal, Paramount Pictures). Miller has teamed with Spencer Proffer and Meteor 17 to bring ***Broadway Baby*** and its extensions, including toys, animation, and merchandise, to life on multiple platforms. Proffer will oversee and negotiate all the extensions.
📚 [**Purchase *Broadway Baby* here and help support the Theatre Artists Fund in the process**](http://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.broadwaybabybook.com&d=DwQGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=qArDTjqRGw3CruVg8dDSV-_bjg5XcN55_Y-z0CYGbOI&m=AuXxTxwr-VaQ9E02jx0Rnx6pEkTeqC-9TPkpL75REgw&s=Bohk0fUvzAKuCVGSstvq5VJv69H9FKfk_1Q2lX6AB00&e=).

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