Make this more neutral: since the langners stepped down in 1959, the administration has included james b. mckenzie from 1959 to 2000 and actress joanne woodward, paul newman's wife, who took over as artistic director in 2000. newman remained a part-owner of a restaurant next to the theatre until his passing in 2008.
since the langners stepped down in 1959, the administration has included james b. mckenzie from 1959 to 2000 and actress joanne woodward, paul newman's wife, who took over as artistic director in 2000. newman remained a part-owner of a restaurant next to the theatre until his death in 2008.