Brian Guy

Author  ·  Off-Broadway Co-Producer  ·  Publisher  ·  Patron

I write books that help people fall in love with live theatre. I run a small family of theatre ventures, from a recommended show list to a pop-up bookshop. I support nonprofit theatres in New York and Seattle as they bring new works to the stage. And I'm a co-producer of the commercial production of Mexodus, now playing in the United States after two New York runs.

Brian Guy in a tuxedo on the blue carpet at the 2026 Tony Awards, in front of the 79th Annual Tony Awards art-deco backdrop
At the 2026 Tony Awards

Books

Book cover of Broadway for Beginners: A Tourist's Guide to Broadway and Off-Broadway in New York City

⚡ Editor's Pick — BookLife by Publishers Weekly

★ #1 Amazon Best Seller

Broadway for Beginners

A Tourist's Guide to Broadway and Off-Broadway in New York City

The essential guide for first-time and occasional theatregoers: how to pick shows, buy tickets smartly, choose the right seats, and navigate Broadway like an insider.

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Book cover of The Best of Broadway (and Beyond): A 2026 Review of Last Year's Standout Shows

★ #1 Amazon Best Seller

The Best of Broadway (and Beyond)

A 2026 Review of Last Year's Standout Shows

A spoiler-free, insider look back at the past year's standout shows in New York and Seattle — and the moments that made them special.

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Signed copies of Broadway for Beginners and The Best of Broadway (and Beyond) on display in the Performing Arts section at Strand Book Store
Strand Book Store in Union Square
Brian Guy signing copies of his books, marked with Signed Copy stickers, at Strand Book Store
Signing books at the Strand
Brian Guy at a book signing table on Bainbridge Island, with copies of his books on display
Book signing on Bainbridge Island

Theatre

Brian Guy smiling on the Mexodus red carpet in front of a step-and-repeat with Mexodus, Audible, and P Three Productions logos

Co-Producer

Mexodus

One of the most celebrated new musicals of the season.

  • Winner — Outstanding Musical, 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards
  • Winner — Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical, Outer Critics Circle Awards
  • Winner — Outstanding Production of a Musical, Drama League Awards
  • Winner — Three 2026 Drama Desk Awards
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Brian Guy at the Lucille Lortel Awards in front of the awards step-and-repeat
Lucille Lortel Awards
Brian Guy on the red carpet at the Drama League Awards
Drama League Awards
Brian Guy at the Outer Critics Circle Awards in front of the awards backdrop
Outer Critics Circle Awards
The Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical and the Drama League Award for Outstanding Production of a Musical, both engraved for Mexodus and Brian Guy, Co-Producer
The hardware

Ventures

Preview Night

Founder & Editor

Recommended shows in New York City, Seattle, and beyond.

Preview Night Press

Founder & Publisher

An independent press publishing books for theatre lovers.

Stage Door Books

Founder

A pop-up and online bookshop for theatre fans.

Neurodiversity Allies

Co-Founder

A nonprofit championing sensory accessibility in theatre.