Christopher Ashley, La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director, appointed as Roundabout Theatre Company's Artistic Director starting July 2026.
Christopher Ashley, the Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse for 17 years, will become the Artistic Director of New York's Roundabout Theatre Company starting July 2026. He will collaborate with current Interim Artistic Director Scott Ellis for the 2026-27 season while fulfilling his commitments at La Jolla. Ashley, a Tony Award winner, is recognized for premiering over fifty new works, including "Come From Away." His appointment follows an extensive search by Roundabout's Board.
September 25, 2024
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