artistic director

American  

noun

1. a person who is responsible for the administration of a theater or ballet company, opera house, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of artistic director

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Jesse Berger, Red Bull’s founder and artistic director, who adapted the play with Mr. Page and helmed this production, departs from the original text in tempering Titus’ anger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The artistic director could not yet confirm who would direct the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a former Negro League baseball player and his family navigating life in 1950s segregated Pittsburgh.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

It will be choreographed and directed by Rambert's artistic director Benoit Swan Pouffer, who will also co-write the script with dramaturg Kaite O'Reilly.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Since McCraney was appointed as the Geffen’s artistic director in 2023, he’s sought to platform timely stage productions like “Closing Costs,” with themes that feel relevant to Angelenos.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

On the eve of Good Boys’ world premiere at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre in 2007, the company’s artistic director, Martha Lavey, commented on the play’s focus on class.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove