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Stephen Klein

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Retired at Independent - Self Employed
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Stephen Klein is a veteran arts administrator with decades of experience leading major American performing arts institutions. He has served as President and Executive Director for multiple symphony orchestras and public theaters, demonstrating deep expertise in non-profit management and fundraising. He holds a BFA from Boston University.

His career is driven by a lifelong passion for the arts, which began as a professional actor and singer. He even performed on Broadway before transitioning to arts management. Now retired, he continues to support the community as the volunteer Board President for the Olney Theatre Center.

Unique Fact: Early in his career, he played the role of Caiaphas in the original Broadway production of "Jesus Christ Superstar."

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Experience
52 Years
Current Role
Retired
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Arts Administration
Has a long and distinguished career as the executive director and president of several major performing arts organizations across the United States.
Performing Arts
His entire professional life, from actor to executive, has been dedicated to both musical and non-musical theatre, as well as orchestral music.
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Career

Work history

7-2017
Retired
Independent - Self Employed
2005 - 2013
President
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
1994 - 2004
Executive Director
Pittsburgh Public Theater
1983 - 9-1994
Executive Director
The National Symphony Orchestra
1981 - 1983
Executive Director
Denver Symphony Orchestra
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Education
1966 - 1970
BFA
Boston University
1962 - 1966
Graduated
Hawken School
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