The changes were announced today by the Roundabouts Board of Directors.
The news was especially stunning: Cabnet replaces Second Stages Carole Rothman, who founded the company in 1979.
In an interview with The New York Times, Rothman said she was negotiated out of the company.
Christopher AshleyEmilio Madrid
Lets put it this way, she said when asked how she felt about the development.
During his tenure, 22 La Jolla Playhouse shows moved to Broadway.
He founded the DNA New Work Series, the Resident Theatre program and the BIPOC Directing Fellowship.
Ashley recently directedCome From Awayfor AppleTV+ andDiana: The Musicalfor Netflix.
Other screen credits include the feature filmsJeffreyandLucky Stiff,and the American Playhouse production ofBlown Sideways Through Lifefor PBS.
Our confidence in Christopher Ashley is boundless.
Opening night is October 1.
