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Lincoln Center Theater Names Lear deBessonet And Bartlett Sher To Top Leadership Roles
Lincoln Center Theater has named directors Lear deBessonet and Bartlett Sher to the roles of Artistic Director and Executive Producer, respectively.
“I believe the theater is a space for the creation and restoration of community – and it is my intention in this job is to be of service to the mission and boundless possibilities of LCT, to our city, and to the field,” deBessonet’s statement continued. “Lear deBessonet is an incredible artist and leader and I am deeply honored to collaborate with her as she guides Lincoln Center Theater into a transformative future,” continued Sher, whose position of Executive Producer is a new one for LCT. In announcing the new appointments, LCT board chair Kewsong Lee said the hirings follow a comprehensive search of international scope, and thanked Bishop for his “artistry and leadership” of the institution.
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