Warner/Chappell Music Names Kurt Deutsch SVP/Theatrical & Catalog Development

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WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC has named SH-K-BOOM/GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS President KURT DEUTSCH as SVP, Theatrical & Catalog Development, based in NEW YORK and reporting to Chairman/CEO JON PLATT. DEUTSCH will continue to oversee the SH-K-BOOM and GHOSTLIGHT labels, which will move to distribution by WARNER's ADA as of AUGUST 1st.

PLATT said, “KURT is one of the most prominent figures in the Broadway world, having built SH-K-BOOM/GHOSTLIGHT into a major force in musical theatre. His exceptional creative instincts, deep relationships in the theatrical community, and extensive experience in encouraging and cultivating composers will be invaluable as we continue to expand our service to songwriters. Today, the theatrical world is in the midst of a renaissance, and KURT is a leader of this new generation of incredibly gifted songwriters, who are creating brilliant music that transcends genres and cultures."

DEUTSCH, a former actor who founded SH-K-BOOM with SHERIE RENE SCOTT 17 years ago and added the GHOSTLIGHT imprint in 2004, said, “I am thrilled to be joining WARNER/CHAPPELL at this exciting time in the company’s evolution. JON and his fantastic team have created the ideal environment to nurture songwriters at every stage of their careers, and I’m looking forward to helping our artists create and develop their work across the spectrum -- from nascent song ideas to full-fledged theatrical works. The depth of talent in the theatre world today is extraordinary, and it is our goal to open up every opportunity for our writers to refine their craft and bring their music to the widest possible audience. At the same time, the WARNER/CHAPPELL catalog is a mother lode of brilliant theatrical writers whose work is ripe with potential in the modern era. I want to thank JON for this tremendous opportunity.”

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