(a) Front money shall have the same definition as that contained in section 50.1(i) of this Title.

(b) Opening shall mean the initial performance of the original production and shall not include any tryout or preview performance of such production or workshop.

(c) Theatrical production and theatrical production company shall have the same definitions as contained in article 23 of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law.

(d) Producer or other principal shall mean and include every person or firm directly or indirectly controlling the business affairs or operations of a theatrical production company, as defined herein.