Tony Award-winning producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor are teaming up to launch Halcyon Theatricals, a new producing and consulting theatrical company.
The Halcyon team has worked on such acclaimed shows as “Angels in America,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Kinky Boots” and “Legally Blonde.” Their most recent productions include “Here Lies Love,” “Stereophonic,” “Good Night and Good Luck,” “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Sunset Blvd.,” “Art” and “Waiting for Godot.” They offer more than five decades of combined experience in theatrical producing and development. Their shows and their teams have garnered 178 Tony Award nominations and 66 Tony Award wins.
The venture is named for the mythic halcyon bird who could “calm the seas and create a time of success, prosperity and harmony.” The company will be based in Times Square. It will also include Creative Director Kelly Robinson, Producing Strategist Ruth Pomerance and Associate Producer Eli Cohen. Halcyon offers strategic services including producing, consulting, and dramaturgy, alongside the ongoing lead producing of new musicals and plays.
“Anyone who knows me knows I have devoted my entire career to my love of live theatre, and Halcyon feels like a natural next step: a way to instruct, consult, and help lead productions and new artists at a moment when experience, integrity, and steady leadership matter more than ever,” saidLuftig. “I have worked with Cathy and Kevin for decades and hold them in the highest regard, not only for their acumen but for their integrity. This felt like the right moment to bring our collective strengths together and formally fuse that shared vision into Halcyon.”
“We are thrilled to be launching Halcyon alongside such an extraordinary group of collaborators,” said Dantchik. “Kelly Robinson brings decades of leadership in creative development and dramaturgy; Ruth Pomerance brings an unmatched ability to identify talent and guide stories across publishing, film, television, and theatre; and Eli Cohen brings deep experience shepherding new work alongside Hal and Kevin. This founding team reflects the expertise, rigor, and shared values we wanted from the beginning, and together they define Halcyon from day one.”
“We are building a company that is sustainable, inclusive, and grounded in human values, where bold ideas can take root, where diverse artistic voices are uplifted, and where everyone involved feels empowered, supported, and accountable,” said Connor. “We believe in theater that entertains and moves people, brings communities together, and expands access to transformative stories. Halcyon is about honoring this industry and its legacy while opening its doors wider: embracing new perspectives, new technologies, and new ways of working, and ensuring that the stories we help bring to life inspire change, connection, and a more compassionate world.”
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