David Gordon has been named the new president of the Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications, and other media beyond Broadway. Gordon, of TheaterMania, takes over the role from former president Simon Saltzman, effective with the start of the 2018鈥�2019 theatre season.
Saltzman will continue his longtime association with the OCC as vice president.
"As an active member of the OCC Executive Committee, I am honored to become its latest president," Gordon said in a statement. "I have witnessed the best possible example in Simon Saltzman, and I look forward to working with him to preserve the extraordinary legacy of this organization while shepherding it into the future."
The 2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards were celebrated at a gala dinner May 24 at Sardi's Restaurant in New York City, with Jenn Colella, Jim Dale, Christine Ebersole, and Martha Plimpton presenting awards.
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