The Carnegie Names New Theatre Director, Announces 2023 Summer Theatre Series Lineup

The Carnegie is pleased to announce that Tyler Gabbard has been named Theatre Director of The Carnegie's Otto M. Budig Theatre. Along with this news comes the unveiling of an exciting season of musicals that offers something for everyone to enjoy.

"The Carnegie has been an artistic home for me for many years now and I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead the Theatre Department and build on the transformative work of my predecessor Maggie Perrino," said Gabbard. "As someone born and raised in Northern Kentucky and a current resident of Covington, I'm excited to continue offering meaningful artistic experiences that are both entertaining and enriching to the community."

Gabbard comes to The Carnegie from The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati where he was the Patron Experience Manager. Previously, he was the Box Office and Patron Communications Manager for the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, the Events and Publicity Manager for the School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University, and Vice President of the League of Cincinnati Theaters.

Gabbard's educational credentials include a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he focused in Theatre Management and Scenic Design. He has a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Northern Kentucky University. In January 2020 Gabbard was one of 27 individuals selected from across North America to take part in the Emerging Leadership Institute at the Association of Performing Arts Professionals' annual conference in New York City.

Gabbard has a decade long history with The Carnegie as the Scenic Designer for over a dozen productions including RENT, INTO THE WOODS, GEORGE REMUS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, SWING!, TENDERLY, and THE LAST FIVE YEARS. His design work has also been seen onstage at theatres in New York City and Los Angeles and locally at Memorial Hall, New Edgecliff Theatre, Kincaid Regional Theatre, Northern Kentucky University, Falcon Theatre, Commonwealth Theatre Company, Stage Right Musical Theatre, Cincinnati Chamber Opera, Catacoustic Consort, Woodford Theatre, and the Stephen Foster Drama Association.

"The Carnegie's Theatre Department could not be in better hands," said Kim Best, Executive Director of The Carnegie. "Since joining the team in October, Tyler has brought an excitement and enthusiasm to The Carnegie that I'm sure patrons will see reflected in these upcoming productions."

Following the success of the inaugural Summer Series in 2022, the repertory model returns in June 2023 with the huge-hearted, high-heeled hit KINKY BOOTS. In July, audiences will travel back in time to one of the final performances of Billie Holiday's storied career in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL. The summer will continue with one of the greatest musical comedies ever written, GUYS & DOLLS. All three productions will play in rotation through August, allowing theatergoers their choice of multiple shows in one weekend or the ability to come back to catch a favorite performance again.

In January 2024, HELLO, DOLLY! will burst onto The Carnegie stage with romance, humor, and joy-inducing song and dance that promises to delight audiences of all ages.

"All of this season's musicals celebrate the big rewards that come with taking big risks," said Gabbard. "They're populated by a captivating assortment of characters, both real and imagined, that will take theatregoers along for quite the ride."

Tickets, multi-show packages, and performance times for The Carnegie's 2023 Summer Series and 2024 Winter Musical will be announced later at thecarnegie.com.

The current season concludes with the family-friendly classic, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, from Jan. 28 through Feb. 12, 2023. The production is directed and choreographed by Maggie Perrino, former Theatre Director at The Carnegie. Tyler Gabbard, the new Theatre Director, will be the production's Scenic Designer. Tickets for SINGIN' IN THE RAIN can currently be purchased at https://thecarnegie.com/theatre/summer-theatre-series/singin-in-the-rain/

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