Robert Falls

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Robert Falls

Age: 58

Occupation: Artistic director, Goodman Theatre

In February, Falls broke box-office records at D.C.’s respected Arena Stage with his production of Red. In 2013, he’ll bring Chicago two world premieres: a play by Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage and Mary Zimmerman’s Jungle Book.

Photograph: SHAUNA BITTLE/CHICAGO TRIBUNE