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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 --- 28 days ago http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2008/07/23/of-paramount-importance-jpj
 Larry Wilson came to Charlottesville in 2006 to manage John Paul Jones Arena. COURTESY OF POLLSTAR While the Paramount Theater has had no trouble attracting notable national talent to its stage since its re-opening in 2005, the Paramount board has had a hard time attracting a permanent executive director. Following a tenure that brought crooner Tony Bennett, violinist Itzahk Perlman, comedian Bill Cosby, and $16 million in funds to the theater, president and CEO Chad Hershner resigned abruptly and without explanation in October 2006. Ten months later, a national search identified Edward Rucker , a Charlottesville resident since 1988 and president and CEO of the Richmond Forum– an ongoing speakers’ series that charged rock-concert prices for Richmonders to hear visiting dignitaries. Rucker’s tenure saw continued booking success for the venue, with shows from the likes of Dionne Warwick, Judy Collins , and Peter Frampton. And yet, in May 2008, the Paramount once again had to announce a mysterious resignation by their top man, stating in a press release that Rucker had left “to pursue other opportunities,” though at the time Rucker could not say specifically what that next opportunity was. Now, instead of conducting yet another national search for a director, the Paramount board has enlisted the aid of a local entertainment industry heavyweight. No, Coran Capshaw has not added the renovated movie house to his empire. The Paramount is loo ... |
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