Michael Gennaro To Retire, Leaving Top Spot At Goodspeed

Michael Price, Michael Gennaro, five years ago when Gennaro took over from Price. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

Michael Gennaro, who has led Goodspeed Musical as executive director since 2015, has decided to retire in December.

“2020 marks almost five decades of my career in the theatre as an actor, producer, entertainment lawyer and arts manager.,” said Gennaro in a p[ress release. “ But I realize now that the time has come when I am ready to leave behind the day-to-day world of arts management and shift my priorities to family and other interests.  I have had many exceptional experiences over the years and completing my career at Goodspeed Musicals – an organization that represents the pinnacle of the American musical theatre art form - has given me great pride and joy.

Gennaro, who previously was managing director of Trinity Repertory Company in Providence,m R.I. , succeeded longtime executive director Michael Price at Goodspeed five years ago

A national search will be conducted for new leadership for the organization. “