Beth Whitaker

Industry Pro Newsletter: Economic Barriers and Ballet: 2024 Data Reports Highlight Challenges

In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.

Signature Theatre Names Beth Whitaker Interim Artistic Director

Signature Theatre has named Beth Whitaker their interim artistic director.  She will take over while Signature searches for a successor to former artistic director Paige Evans, who stepped down in June.

Photos: Tony Kushner and Samuel D. Hunter Appear in Conversation at the Signature Theatre

Last night, at the Signature Theatre, Tony Kushner and Samuel D. Hunter appeared in conversation and filmed a segment for a later digital release. BroadwayWorld was there to capture photos of the pair backstage following the event.

Iyvon Edebiri Named Director of Artistic Programs at Signature Theatre

Iyvon Edebiri is the new Director of Artistic Programs at Signature Theatre the company announced today. Ms. Edebiri comes to Signature Theatre from The Parsnip Ship, where she has led the radio-play platform for more than six years.

Christopher Rungoo Named Director of Human Resources at Signature Theatre

Christopher Rungoo has become the Director of Human Resources at Signature Theatre, the company announced today. Mr. Rungoo joined Signature Theatre on January 11. Chris served as the Director of Human Resources at the Vilcek Foundation for the last 10 years.

Rochelle Torres Named Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement at Signature Theatre

Rochelle Torres is the new Director of Marketing, Communications & Engagement at Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director), the company announced today. Torres comes to Signature from Playwrights Horizons, where she worked for more than seven years.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND At Signature Theatre

Get a peek inside rehearsal as Lauren Yee's acclaimed play, Cambodian Rock Band, prepares to make its Off-Broadway premiere!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With FIRES IN THE MIRROR At Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre presents Fires in the Mirror, by Obie, Drama Desk and MacArthur Award winner Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington (The Boys in the Band) and and directed by Saheem Ali.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of BOESMAN AND LENA

Boesman and Lena officially opened on Monday, February 26 in the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center. The production is a limited engagement through March 17, 2019.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Signature's BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK 

Signature Theatre presents By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner andResidency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes.

Natasha Sinha Named Director Of Artistic Programs at Signature Theatre

Natasha Sinha will join Signature Theatre as Director of Artistic Programs, the company announced today. Ms. Sinha has previously worked as LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater's Associate Director and Barrington Stage Company's Associate Producer.

Signature Theatre Names Meghan Lantzy General Manager

Meghan Lantzy will become the new General Manager at Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director; James Houghton, Founder), the company announced today. Ms. Lantzy comes to Signature from Lincoln Center Theater, where she has worked for more than 12 years.  

Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Gala Celebrates Edward Albee and Michael Rauch

Just last night, the Signature Theatre held its Annual Gala at The Pershing Square Signature Center (located at 480 West 42nd Street between 9th & 10th Avenues). The event celebrated the late Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee and honored the passionate and visionary leadership of former President of the Signature Board of Trustees, Michael Rauch. 

Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of AND I AND SILENCE

Signature Theatre presents the U.S. Premiere of And I and Silence by Naomi Wallace, directed by Caitlin McLeod. The production runs now through September 14, 2014. The show opened last night, August 25, in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the big night below!

Signature Theatre Co. Names Associate Artistic Director

Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announced today that Beth Whitaker has been promoted to Associate Artistic Director after seven years with the company. In a newly created position, Jennie Greer has joined the staff as Director of Theatre Advancement.