Gene O’Donovan was elected to The Lambs in 2008 as a Professional member.
Gene was the founder of Hudson Scenic Studio in 1980 and its President until 1994 when he left to pursue Production Management on a full-time basis as Aurora Productions. He retired in January of 2015 but continues his commitment to Aurora as a consultant. Gene teaches, inspires and shares his theater experience in Production Management at SUNY Purchase and Columbia University. He is the recipient of the Broadway Masters and Legends Award and a TONY Honors Award For Excellence In The Theater.
He has been the Production Manager for over 150 Broadway shows, including 39 Steps, A Bronx Tale, Country Girl, Boeing Boeing, Shrek The Musical and Spamalot. Gene also supervises the four other companies of Spamalot internationally. He was the founder and President of Hudson Scenic Studios, the largest scenic construction company in New York City. Gene is married to Linda Batwin O’Donovan (principle of Batwin+Robin Productions).