Todd Haimes (Artistic Director/CEO) joined Roundabout as the Executive Director at the age of 26. From 1983 to 1990, he served in that position, overseeing the company's finances, marketing and fundraising. Mr. Haimes has been the Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company since July 1, 1990, and he became the Artistic Director and CEO in 2015. Mr. Haimes is the former President and currently serves on the Board of The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York – the service organization representing all not-for-profit theatres in New York City – and he is a member of the Broadway League Executive Committee. He is the recipient of the 2013 Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award and was named a Crain’s New York Business 40 Under 40 honoree in 1992.

It was under Todd’s leadership that the Roundabout Theater emerged from bankruptcy, acquired three (!) Broadway houses, and expanded its mission to produce classic musicals which eventually yielded productions like Cabaret with Alan Cumming.

So how did this all happen? You’ll find out on this week’s podcast, where Todd tells me . . .

Why he’s an Artistic Director that doesn’t direct.

The three seminal moments that made Roundabout what it is today.

How Roundabout almost went bust . . . more than once, and how his gut turned it around.

Why never having a “master plan” was the best plan anyone could ever make.

Why he hates premium pricing.

 

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