STILLWATER

About StillWater Partners

About StillWater Partners on Broadway

StillWater Partners on Broadway is a holding company committed to shaping the future of theater through intentional, high-impact investments on Broadway and beyond.

With a growing global portfolio that includes productions such as Hell’s Kitchen, MJ The Musical (Broadway, London, Australia, Germany), Sinatra The Musical, Cabaret, The Piano Lesson, Ain’t Too Proud, and Camelot, StillWater is not only investing in what’s next—but in who gets to be part of it.

We Invest in More Than Productions—We Invest in Possibility.

Our firm was founded with a vision: to expand access to one of the most iconic—and historically gated—investment classes in the entertainment world. We believe Broadway isn’t just a stage. It’s an institution. One where smart capital meets creative brilliance. One where legacy is built from both what’s seen on stage and who’s seated at the table behind the curtain.

StillWater Partners isn’t just financing shows—we’re building equity. We’re shaping stories. And we’re intentionally opening doors to a wider network of strategic investors, partners, and cultural stewards. Quietly. Powerfully. On purpose.

Led by Experience. Driven by Vision.

StillWater is led by a dynamic executive team:

James L. Walker, Jr.

James L. Walker III

J. Richard Byrd, Jr.

Blythe Silvetz

Together, they bring decades of leadership across entertainment law, deal structuring, marketing, and strategic investment. Their expertise allows us to operate with precision while moving with creativity—ensuring every investment aligns with our standards of commercial viability, global resonance, and artistic excellence.

Our Strategy: Access, Legacy, Influence

Access – We structure opportunities that invite a broader set of investors into the world of high-level theatrical finance.

Legacy – Our focus is long-term equity: in productions, in people, and in the culture Broadway shapes.

Influence – Our seat at the table isn’t just financial. It’s creative. It’s cultural. It’s future-facing.

This is more than business. This is a movement—executed with intention, rooted in results.