Jan Gura joins Michael Cassel Group

Gura joins the senior leadership team to work in collaboration with CEO Michael Cassel to shape investor engagement strategy across the US, UK and Australia.

Michael Cassel Group today announced the appointment of Jan Gura as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Investor Relations, reinforcing the company’s commitment to cultivating and supporting its growing global network of investors.

In this newly created role, Gura will lead the end-to-end strategy for cultivating, securing, and managing investor relationships across MCG’s global portfolio. She will serve as the primary liaison for investor engagement, strengthening the company’s commitment to strategic growth and long-term partnerships.

With a slate of major new productions in development, including the recently announced DRACULA, THE HELLO GIRLS, and WHISPERING JACK: THE JOHN FARNHAM MUSICAL, alongside existing international touring productions and investments in third-party IP, Gura’s appointment signals a renewed focus on dedicated investor engagement and partnership.

A recognised leader in arts fundraising and strategic partnerships, Gura has built an impressive career spanning not-for-profit organizations, theatrical productions, and screen projects. Since 2012, she has served as Advisor for Leadership Giving at The Public Theater, where she founded the Musical Theater Council and secured major funding for acclaimed productions including Hamilton, Fun Home, Here Lies Love, Girl from the North Country, Suffs, and Hell’s Kitchen.

She also played a central role in The Public’s landmark $175 million Forever Public capital campaign to renovate the Delacorte Theater and establish the Fund for Free Theater Endowment.

Beyond her theatre work, Gura has co-produced award-winning documentaries such as Broadway: The American Musical (Emmy Award), Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (Peabody Award), and Ailey (2021 Sundance premiere). Her extensive client list has included Fisher Center at Bard, The Child Mind Institute, The 52nd Street Project, and The George Street Playhouse, among others.

Michael Cassel, CEO & Producer, Michael Cassel Group :

Jan is an absolute dynamo. Her passion, her deep understanding of both the creative and commercial sides of our industry, and her ability to connect vision with opportunity make her an extraordinary addition to our team. I’m excited to work alongside Jan, Jane Abramson [Head of Creative Development], and our leadership team as we continue to expand, innovate, and bring world-class productions to audiences around the world.

Jan Gura :

I am thrilled to be joining this incredible team at such an exciting time, and to build new long-term partnerships that will support the company’s ambitious vision for growth. Michael Cassel and his team have a reputation for producing globally successful theatrical events with artistic integrity and commercial success.

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