Brian Guy

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

Brian writes books for people who love live theatre. His new plays, Eyes Opened and Dangerous Chemistry, are in development. He runs a small family of theatre ventures, from a recommended show list to a pop-up bookshop. He supports nonprofit theatres in New York and Seattle as they bring new works to the stage. And he's 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

Plays

Playwright

Eyes Opened

A new play, currently in development.

Visit eyesopenedplay.com

Playwright

Dangerous
Chemistry

A new play, currently in development.

Visit dangerouschemistry.com

Productions

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

Recent Performances

Writer & Co-Host

The 5th Annual Sound on Stage Awards

Celebrating the Puget Sound theatre community.
September 14, 2026, at Tacoma Little Theatre.

Written and hosted with Josi Twigt.

Watch the Entrance Watch the Promos

Event details at The Sound on Stage

Brian Guy and co-host Josi Twigt on stage in matching navy tracksuits, smiling for a selfie with stage haze behind them — The opening number

Brian Guy and co-host Josi Twigt on stage in matching pajamas printed with theatre program covers, taking a selfie with the audience at Tacoma Little Theatre behind them — The end-of-show goodnight

Ventures

Brian Guy Productions

Founder

A production company for stage and screen.

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.