abstract:Danny Newman (January 24, 1919 – December 1, 2007) was the long-time press agent for the Lyric Opera of Chicago from its founding in 1954 until his retirement in 2002.New York Times, Section E, Page 2, Column 3, September 23, 1997, "Arts in America; The Unsung Hero of Nonprofit Theater Is Still Selling" Newman was known for increasing the use of subscription programs to build audiences for performing arts.