New York City Center, Home Of Popular ‘Encores!’ Series, Names Michael S. Rosenberg New President & CEO

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New York City Center, home of, among other arts endeavors, the popular Encores! series of concert-style theatrical productions that recently gave Broadway one of its biggest current hits with Into The Woods, has named Michael S.

Rosenberg  as its new president and CEO.Rosenberg, who arrives at NYCC from his position as managing director at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre Center, succeeds Arlene Shuler, who is stepping down after more than 19 years at the helm of what is considered Manhattan’s first performing arts center.“New York City Center holds a singular position in the arts world,” said Rosenberg. “One of my earliest and most influential theatrical experiences was at City Center and I am honored to join this organization and help support artists who are consistently creating work that inspires so many people.

Together with the staff and Board, I look forward to connecting this work to our growing community.”In addition to the Tony-honored Encores!

series, NYCC houses dance and art exhibitions, among other endeavors.Although the most recent Encores! season opened with two productions that received mixed reviews – revivals of The Tap Dance Kid and The Life – the series’ third staging was a home run: Into The Woods, directed by Encores!