Lincoln Center Theater
Performing ArtsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
LCT is a nonprofit performing arts organization based in New York City, operating at the Lincoln Center campus and presenting an annual season of plays and musicals. It aims to bring exceptional theater to life by building on artistic excellence and inviting the community to engage with live performance. Founded in 1985 by John V. Lindsay, Bernard Gersten, and Gregory Mosher, LCT is regarded as one of the leading nonprofit theaters in the United States and functions as an autonomous constituent of Lincoln Center. The company stages its work at its Lincoln Center home and welcomes about 300,000 audience members each year. Its productions have earned numerous accolades, including Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Obies, and a Pulitzer Prize recognition. Recent leadership updates reflect a new era, with Lear deBessonet named the Kewsong Lee Artistic Director for the 2025-2026 season, alongside Managing Director Mike Schleifer, Executive Producer Barlett Sher, Producer Nicole Kastrinos, Executive Director of Development and Planning Naomi Grabel, and LCT3's Maria Manuela Goyanes as Artistic Director and Producer.