Steel and McCaffrey Launch Kirk & Granite Theater
The new transatlantic production firm aims to bridge the London and New York theater markets.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Arts Theater — General
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Theater professionals James Steel and Bryan McCaffrey have officially launched Kirk & Granite. The new company is designed to serve as a transatlantic production and general management firm.
Why it matters
The founders intend to strengthen the creative and commercial ties between the UK and US theater industries. By facilitating transfers and productions, they aim to streamline how shows move between these major markets.
Co-founder Bryan McCaffrey brings a track record that includes 3 Tony nominations. The company operates on the core principle of Mak siccar.
The players
James Steel
He is a London-based theater professional and co-founder of the production company Kirk & Granite.
Bryan McCaffrey
He is a New York-based theater producer and co-founder of Kirk & Granite who has earned 3 Tony nominations.
The details
Kirk & Granite provides general management services for various productions, including plays, musicals, revivals, and transfers. Beyond the US and UK, the founders plan to create routes for theater works from Japan and Korea to reach Western audiences.
Timeline
October 28, 2026: Kirk & Granite officially launched.
Industry Dynamics
This company formalizes the historical West End to Broadway transfer model through integrated management. It represents a broader shift toward centralized transatlantic production oversight in the international theater market.
Theatergoers can expect more consistent access to international productions as the company facilitates show transfers between major global cities. This operational structure aims to increase the availability of foreign plays and musicals for Western audiences.
The takeaway
The company name honors the Scottish hometowns of Kirkintilloch and Aberdeen. By adopting the principle of Mak siccar, the founders hope to bring professional reliability to the complex task of international theater management.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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