| Robert Ahrens | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Broadway Producer, Film Producer |
Robert Ahrens is a film and theatrical producer based in New York City.
Robert is known most for his role in bringing the movie Xanadu to the Broadway stage [1], transforming a critically challenged film into a hit musical [2] which was nominated for Best Musical at the 2008 Tony Awards. [3] Robert began acquiring the stage rights to Xanadu (musical) in 2002. [4] [5] He also produced three films: Bumping Heads, Book of Love (2004 film) and WTC View [6]. He began his career at the Chase Manhattan Bank and graduated from Cornell University. [7]