Kristin Caskey has been elected chair of the board of The Broadway League and will succeed current Chair Lauren Reid at the end of the year. Caskey is the executive vice president of Content and Creative for Ambassador Theatre Group.

Also newly elected are 17 new members to the League's Board of Governors: Mike Bosner, Rashad Chambers, Jeff Chelesvig, Jeff Daniel, Jeffrey Finn, Kara Gebhart, Mara Isaacs, Laura Kendall, LaChanze, Stephen Lewin, Jeff Loeb, Sammy Lopez, John O’Brien, Alecia Parker, Matthew Rego, Seth Sklar-Heyn, and Allan Williams.

"Kristin’s extensive experience as a theatre owner, presenter, and five-time Tony Award-winning producer will certainly be an advantage when she takes on the role as chair of the board as she understands the intricacies involved with developing and producing shows," says Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin in a statement. "She is an active member of the League and has been involved throughout the industry’s post-pandemic reopening efforts. We are excited to have Kristin serve as chair and continue to guide the important initiatives and excellent work of our immediate past Chair Lauren Reid."

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