Lyric About Us

Located on 43rd Street in Times Square, NYC

About Us

<p>The Lyric Theatre is set in the heart of New York City’s renowned theatre district in Times Square. With a capacity of 1,900, the venue is able to house some of the biggest shows on Broadway, like <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>, on Broadway since 2018.</p>
<p>Every seat in the theatre’s auditorium has an excellent view of the stage, with an intimate atmosphere despite its large scale. Plus, with modern technology and the finest acoustics, performances can be heard the way its writers intended.</p>
<p>For <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>’s North American premiere, The Lyric Theatre underwent a complete redesign and transformation to reimagine the wizarding world. Now, the theatre is steeped in phoenix sconces, Hogwarts house flags and enchanting castle-esque decor. To find out about the theatre’s original interior, read about our history.</p>
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<p>The Lyric Theatre is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG). Founded in 1992 in the UK, we’ve grown into the world’s number one live theatre company, covering everything from tickets to show production.</p>
<p>Working alongside the world’s leading producers and creative artists, our venues present an extraordinarily diverse range of top-quality entertainment. Many of our shows are created by our own in-house producers, putting together a range of long-running hit shows, star-led productions and critically acclaimed plays. You can learn more about ATG by visiting our <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.atg.co.uk/about" target="_blank" class="text-style-link">website</a>.</p>

History

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Our History - Lyric Theatre Through the Years

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<p>The Lyric Theatre’s history dates back to 1997, when it opened as the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Built over the foundations of two early 20th century theatres, the Lyric and the Apollo, the new Lyric Theatre still exhibits the same historic splendor as its predecessors. It was required under state guidelines to “promote the preservation, restoration and reconstruction of the historically significant elements of each theatre.”</p>
<p>After acquiring new names, including the Hilton Theatre followed by the Foxwoods Theatre, the Lyric Theatre as we know it today was established in 2013, when it became part of the Ambassador Theatre Group. It was then transformed into the home of <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> in 2018.</p>
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<p>The original Lyric Theatre had a history of roaring success. Managed by the Shubert Brothers, it opened on October 12, 1903, with a showing of <em>Old Heidelberg</em> starring Richard Mansfield. Most of its successes were musical, with a musical comedy era in the 1920s that was responsible for its golden years.</p>
<p>During this decade, the venue hosted some of the biggest Broadway shows of its time. Fred and Adele Astaire appeared in <em>For Goodness Sake</em>, scored partly by the Gershwins. The Marx Brothers had their second Broadway hit (and the source of their first film) at the Lyric with <em>The Cocoanuts</em> (book by George S. Kaufman, songs by Irving Berlin). And in 1929, the young Cole Porter wrote his first successful full-length score (and one of the best of his entire career) for <em>Fifty Million Frenchmen</em>. This turned out to be the Lyric’s last successful show, as it then became a movie house in 1932 until it closed in 1992.</p>
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<p>The Apollo Theatre opened in 1910 as The Bryant, a combined film and vaudeville house. In 1920, the Selwyn brothers rebuilt the theatre, making it the twelfth and final theatre to be built on 42nd Street’s Times Square block. Renamed the Apollo, the theatre began operations on November 11, 1920 with Oscar Hammerstein’s <em>Jimmie</em>.</p>
<p>The Apollo Theatre had a successful run of Broadway shows until it closed in 1933, reopening as a Burlesque House and later, a movie theatre. In 1979, the Brandt Organization attempted to bring live theatre back to the Apollo, heralding the New Apollo Theatre. However, this eventually turned to hosting movies, rock concerts and cabaret.</p>
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Our History | The Lyric Theatre

Find out about The Lyric Theatre’s history which dates back to the early 1900s. You can still see features of its grand past when visiting the venue today.

The Lyric Theatre dates back to the early 19th century. Learn about the history of this Broadway venue.

Our Team

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<p>Our team works hard to provide a high-quality experience for all of our patrons. We can't wait to welcome you to the Lyric Theatre!</p>
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<li><strong>General Manager</strong> – Jordan Gatenby</li>
<li><strong>Customer Experience Director</strong> – Sara Spillane</li>
<li><strong>Office Manager</strong> – Mickey Lee Nelson</li>
<li><strong>Facilities Manager</strong> – Densley Ledesma</li>
<li><strong>Facilities Manager</strong> – Fernando Rosado</li>
<li><strong>Treasurer</strong> – Andrew Grennan</li>
<li><strong>1st Assistant Treasurer</strong> – Anthony Oliva</li>
<li><strong>Purchaser</strong> – LP Morano</li>
<li><strong>Customer Experience Associates</strong> – Leanne Carman, Emma Clinch, Libby Nelson, Troy Peckham</li>
<li><strong>Chief to Staff</strong> – Jordan Friedman</li>
<li><strong>Head of Carpentry</strong> – James C. Harris</li>
<li><strong>Head of Electrics</strong> – Art J. Friedlander</li>
<li><strong>Head of Properties</strong> – Anthony Smith</li>
<li><strong>Head of Sound</strong> – Lucas Indelicato</li>
<li><strong>Stage Door Attendants</strong> – Daniel Ho, Karina Mendoza, Magnus Percinthe</li>
<li><strong>Security</strong> – The McLane Group</li>
<li><strong>Security Consultant</strong> – Joseph R. Guccione, Freeh Group International Solutions</li>
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<p><strong>Ambassador Theatre Group – North America</strong><br />Chief Executive Officer - Stephen Lewin<br />Executive Vice President, Content &amp; Creative - Kristin Caskey</p>
<p><br /><br /><strong>Content &amp; Creative</strong><br />VP, Theatrical Programming - Erica Schwartz<br />Producer - Bee Carrozzini<br />Programming and Production Assistant - Ben Fleischer<br />Executive Assistant- Theatrical - Brenna Whaley</p>
<p><strong>Finance</strong><br />Director of Finance - Adam Ball<br />Finance Business Partner - Victoria Griffin<br />Finance Business Partner - Frank Morales<br />Finance Business Partner - John Fisher </p>
<p><br /><strong>Ticketing &amp; CRM</strong><br />Director of Ticketing - Jonathan Yesten-Thomas<br />Senior Revenue Manager - Benjamin Simpson         <br />Revenue Management Associate - Robert Gallo  <br />Ticketing Operations Manager - Jessica Bettini<br />Ticketing Operations Specialist - Molly McNutt<br />Ticketing Operations Associate - Ryan Rudewicz<br />Head of CRM and Data Analytics - Justin Sullivan<br />CRM Manager - Mara Cohen <br />MCE Ticketing Manager - Annie Fox<br />MCE Ticketing Associate - Morgan Hogenmiller                                                                              </p>
<p><br /><br /><strong>Food &amp; Beverage</strong><br />Director of Food and Beverage - Robert Yealu<br />National Food &amp; Beverage Manager - Alana McKenna</p>
<p><br /><br /><strong>Property and Facilities</strong><br />Property and Facilities Director - Sandra Toste<br />Property &amp; Facilities Project Manager - Andy Molino</p>
<p><br /><br /><strong>Human Resources</strong><br />Human Resources Director - Maureen Slattery<br />Human Resources Assistant - Dominique Saunders</p>
<p><br /><br /><strong>Corporate Support</strong><br />General Counsel/Business Development Director - John Rogers<br />Director of Partnerships - Lauren Bryd<br />Business Development Manager - Sally Shen<br />IT Business Engagement Lead - Alberto Vargas Jr.<br />IT Infrastructure Engineer - William Abraham <br />Office Manager - Amy Bizjak</p>
<p><br /><br />‍<strong>Ambassador Theatre Group - Global Senior Leadership Team<br />‍</strong>Chief Executive Officer - Ted Stimpson <br />Group Content &amp; Creative Director - Michael Lynas<br />Chief Operating Officer - Nick Potter<br />Chief Financial Officer - John Oldcorn<br />Chief Human Resources Officer - Sofia Fleming<br />Chief Customer Officer - Christopher Edgington<br />Chief Product &amp; Technology Officer - Richard Zubrik</p>
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Meet our Team | The Lyric Theatre

Meet the team at the Lyric Theatre, the home of Harry Potter New York. Our team is on hand to answer any queries that you have.

Meet the team behind the scenes that help bring such incredible performances to life.

Employment

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Job Opportunities at the Lyric Theatre

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<p>If you have a passion for theatre and the way it makes people feel, then you’ll love being part of the team here at the Lyric Theatre. As a major Broadway hub in the heart of New York City, we’re always looking for new talent to help us operate our thriving venue. Browse the Lyric Theatre’s jobs below to find your next adventure.</p>
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<div><span>Nothing beats the energy and excitement of a great live performance. That’s why our mission is to bring the very best in music, theater, comedy, and more, to the largest possible number of people. Since 1992, we’ve grown to be a world leader in live entertainment. 10 million people a year attend live performances at one of our 50 iconic venues across North America, the United Kingdom and Germany. That number keeps growing. We partner with the world’s top creative talent and present critically acclaimed productions which have won more than 80 Tony and Olivier Awards over the years. We also operate some of the world’s most popular theatre ticketing sites, with 11 million and counting customers getting their tickets directly from us.</span></div>
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<div><span>People are at the heart of our success. Our core values - Passionate, Smart, Collaborative and Ambitious – are about our people. Thousands of people work for ATG worldwide and it’s their passion and commitment that allows us to create great live entertainment experiences.</span></div>
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<br><strong><u>Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access: A stage for everyone.</u></strong></div>
<p>Our stages are a platform for compelling stories – stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves. At ATG, we provide a stage for everyone.<br><br><a href="https://www.atg.co.uk/about">www.atg.co.uk/about</a></p>

Employment | Current Vacancies | The Lyric Theatre

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Gallery

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Gallery of Lyric Broadway | Official Site

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Take a closer look at the Lyric Theatre via our image gallery.

About Us | Home to Harry Potter New York | Lyric Broadway

Find out more about The Lyric Theatre in New York City, home to the critically acclaimed Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play.