Robert M. Boras resigned as project director “to pursue other opportunities,” according to a news release from the Maryland Stadium Authority, a partner in the restoration.
Boras could not be reached for comment.
Edward E. Cline, deputy director of the stadium authority, said the resignation was “[Boras’] choice.”
“Mr. Boras resigned, and the project is moving forward, and it’s on schedule for its planned opening,” he said.
Boras’ departure came as a surprise to Ronald M. Kreitner, executive director of WestSide Renaissance Inc., a business group that promotes that part of town.
Kreitner predicted that the resignation will create some “momentary awkwardness” but no long-term damage to the project.
“It’s not something that’s disconcerting, because an individual change, when there is a team in place, is a manageable thing,” he said. “This project is going to be completed on time, and it will be a gem.”
The 2,200-seat theater is scheduled to open Feb. 10 with a performance of The Producers.
It is hoped that the Hippodrome will bring far more than Broadway hits to the city’s old retail hub. It is expected to be a cornerstone of a $700 million plan to revitalize the west side.
Financed by public and private funds, the theater is a joint venture of the stadium authority, the Baltimore Center for the Performing Arts, and Clear Channel Entertainment.
Sun staff writer Scott Calvert contributed to this article.
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