As New York lawmakers continue to negotiate several policy issues in the overdue state budget plan, consensus is emerging around one area: providing more tax credits for Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.
New York Democrats are aligned on boosting the New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, though negotiations continue over whether to make changes in response to criticism over its use, said state Sen. James Skoufis (D). He and budget watchdogs have faulted the Covid-19 relief measure for subsidizing major hits like “The Lion King” that charge high ticket …