James Badrak

Jim Badrak is responsible for all theatrical and concert facility operations and logistics to enhance the on-campus experience for students, parents, faculty, staff and visitors.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from the performing arts industry as he's worked worldwide, serving in executive production roles with renowned art centers and events. Before starting Music Theater Production Group (an arts consulting and operations firm), Badrak was associated with Carnegie Hall for 16 years serving in various roles, including stage manager and director of production. He also spent six years as a production supervisor for the Tony Awards.

Badrak served as the line producer for Festival Productions and participated in producing countless events and facility planning openings. His extensive list of Broadway and touring credits include Oklahoma, Les Misérables, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, West Side Story and others.

In addition, Badrak has staged, production-managed and produced numerous events involving artists and orchestras, including Sheryl Crow, Jay-Z, Sting, James Taylor, Bette Midler, Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Jessye Norman, The New York Philharmonic, The Berlin Philharmonic, The San Francisco Symphony, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and more.

• B.M., musical theatre/voice principal, University of Miami
• Evening Division, orchestral conducting, The Juilliard School, NYC
• GCPH, public health policies and programs, University of South Florida