Fran Weissler
Barry & Fran Weissler are Tony Award-winning American theatrical producers. Barry Weissler (born 1939) and Fran Weissler (born 1928) met in 1964 during an engagement of a touring theatrical production in New Jersey.
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BIO
Barry & Fran Weissler are Tony Award-winning American theatrical producers.
Barry Weissler (born 1939) and Fran Weissler (born 1928) met in 1964 during an engagement of a touring theatrical production in New Jersey. The two then started a touring theatrical group, The National Theatre Company, which presented classic plays to High School, College and adult audiences with professional casts After years of touring Shakespearean plays on the east coast they brought Othello and Medea to Broadway in 1982. The two plays earned them their first two Tony Award nominations As of 2014 the pair have earned 28 Tony or Drama Desk nominations. They have won 7 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards. The couple also received the Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production for their production of Chicago in the London West End.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical
Fran Weissler, Waitress
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Musical
Fran Weissler, Violet
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Revival
Fran Weissler, Cabaret
winner
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Revival
Fran Weissler, Othello
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Revival
Fran Weissler, Medea
Videos
Video: Watch Matteo Lane Perform 'Razzle Dazzle' in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-07-08 13:10:32
Video: Whitney Leavitt Gets Tattoo to Celebrate Breaking CHICAGO Ticket Record
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 16:25:40
Video: Joy Huerta Performs 'Flying Away' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-10 09:18:33
Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-18 09:21:25
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-16 22:38:59
Video: Ariana Madix Takes Her First Bows in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-30 09:07:22
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles Perform 'She Used to Be Mine' on TODAY Ahead of the WAITRESS Movie Theater Release
by Michael Major - 2023-11-30 11:23:36
Photos & Video: Check Out New Promos for CHICAGO on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-05-16 11:38:09
Video: CHICAGO'S New Stars Olivia Holt, Kimberly Marable And More Take Their First Bows!
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-04-10 23:39:16
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon Sing CHICAGO's 'I Am My Own Best Friend' and More with ELLE
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-25 13:09:45
Video: CHICAGO's Jinkx Monsoon Speaks Out Against Anti-Drag Laws in MSNBC Interview
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-18 15:49:34
VIDEO: Sea Lion and Trainer Dance to 'Cell Block Tango' from CHICAGO
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-02-19 09:35:19
Video: Isaac Mizrahi Takes His First Bows In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-11-07 22:29:09
Video: Watch Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Curtain Call Speech at TAKE ME OUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-10-28 13:54:29
News
Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton, and More Will Reunite For CHICAGO 30th Anniversary Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
The Broadway company of CHICAGO will celebrate 30 years on Broadway this November, with a special star-studded one-night-only event, featuring original company members Bebe Neuwirth and James Naughton.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
The Broadway company of CHICAGO will celebrate 30 years on Broadway this November, with a special star-studded one-night-only event, featuring original company members Bebe Neuwirth and James Naughton.
A Milestone 30th Anniversary Tour: CHICAGO The Musical Returns to Manila
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 7, 2026
Broadway’s most dazzling and dangerously seductive musical is coming back to the Theatre at Solaire! GMG Productions, in association with legendary Broadway producers Barry & Fran Weissler and Crossroads Live Group CEO David Ian, has officially announced that 'Chicago The Musical' will play in Manila for a limited run from March 9 to 28, 2027—fresh off performances in Seoul, Dubai, and India.
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 7, 2026
Broadway’s most dazzling and dangerously seductive musical is coming back to the Theatre at Solaire! GMG Productions, in association with legendary Broadway producers Barry & Fran Weissler and Crossroads Live Group CEO David Ian, has officially announced that 'Chicago The Musical' will play in Manila for a limited run from March 9 to 28, 2027—fresh off performances in Seoul, Dubai, and India.
Tiler Peck Will Moderate CHICAGO Post-Show Talkback With Reece Weaver
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
Ballet dancer Tiler Peck will moderate a post-show discussion with Reece Weaver, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and Netflix personality, following a performance of the long-running Broadway musical.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
Ballet dancer Tiler Peck will moderate a post-show discussion with Reece Weaver, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and Netflix personality, following a performance of the long-running Broadway musical.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Director Kelli Finglass Will Join CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026
Emmy Award honoree Kelli Finglass, who has directed the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for 35 years, will deliver the opening monologue at a Broadway performance of CHICAGO.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026
Emmy Award honoree Kelli Finglass, who has directed the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for 35 years, will deliver the opening monologue at a Broadway performance of CHICAGO.
Reece Weaver Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
The Broadway production of CHICAGO will extend the run of former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Reece Weaver in the role of Roxie Hart at the Ambassador Theatre due to demand.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
The Broadway production of CHICAGO will extend the run of former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Reece Weaver in the role of Roxie Hart at the Ambassador Theatre due to demand.
Photos: Reece Weaver, Lissa deGuzman, and Max von Essen in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026
All new production photos have been released from Chicago the Musical on Broadway, featuring Reece Weaver as Roxie Hart, Lissa deGuzman as Velma Kelly and Max von Essen as Billy Flynn. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026
All new production photos have been released from Chicago the Musical on Broadway, featuring Reece Weaver as Roxie Hart, Lissa deGuzman as Velma Kelly and Max von Essen as Billy Flynn. Check out the photos here!
Natasha Yvette Williams and Red Concepción Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Chicago will welcome back Tony and Grammy winner Natasha Yvette Williams in the role of 'Matron Mama Morton' and Red Concepción in the role of 'Amos Hart.'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Chicago will welcome back Tony and Grammy winner Natasha Yvette Williams in the role of 'Matron Mama Morton' and Red Concepción in the role of 'Amos Hart.'
Video: Watch Lissa deGuzman Perform 'All That Jazz' as Velma Kelly in CHICAGO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026
Watch Lissa deGuzman perform “All That Jazz” as Velma Kelly in Broadway's Chicago. The Wicked and Aladdin alum began performances in the Tony Award-winning revival on August 31. Check out the video.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026
Watch Lissa deGuzman perform “All That Jazz” as Velma Kelly in Broadway's Chicago. The Wicked and Aladdin alum began performances in the Tony Award-winning revival on August 31. Check out the video.
Reece Weaver to Make Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Reece Weaver, former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader from Netflix's America's Sweethearts, makes her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO this fall.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Reece Weaver, former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader from Netflix's America's Sweethearts, makes her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO this fall.
CHICAGO Will Welcome Lissa deGuzman as 'Velma Kelly'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Lissa deGuzman will join the Broadway cast of CHICAGO as Velma Kelly at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Lissa deGuzman will join the Broadway cast of CHICAGO as Velma Kelly at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Casting Director Duncan Stewart Launches Full-Service Casting Agency 'Define'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
Duncan Stewart, two-time Artios Award-winning casting director backed by over two decades of Broadway, Off-Broadway, touring, film, and television work, has launched of DEFINE, an independent casting company based in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
Duncan Stewart, two-time Artios Award-winning casting director backed by over two decades of Broadway, Off-Broadway, touring, film, and television work, has launched of DEFINE, an independent casting company based in New York City.
Eddie Cooper Will Join CHICAGO Cast as 'Amos Hart'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Chicago is getting a new Amos! The Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical will welcome Eddie Cooper in the role of Amos Hart beginning this month at the Ambassador Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Chicago is getting a new Amos! The Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical will welcome Eddie Cooper in the role of Amos Hart beginning this month at the Ambassador Theatre.
Video: Watch Krysta Rodriguez Perform 'Roxie' in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jul 9, 2026
Chicago the Musical has unveiled new video footage of Krysta Rodriguez performing 'Roxie' on Broadway. Rodriguez recently stepped into the iconic role of Roxie Hart in the long-running hit musical at the Ambassador Theatre.
by Michael Major - Jul 9, 2026
Chicago the Musical has unveiled new video footage of Krysta Rodriguez performing 'Roxie' on Broadway. Rodriguez recently stepped into the iconic role of Roxie Hart in the long-running hit musical at the Ambassador Theatre.
Video: Watch Matteo Lane Perform 'Razzle Dazzle' in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jul 8, 2026
Chicago the Musical has released first video footage of Matteo Lane performing 'Razzle Dazzle' on Broadway. The stand-up comedian and singer takes on the classic Kander & Ebb showtune, complete with Ann Reinking's Fosse-inspired choreography.
by Michael Major - Jul 8, 2026
Chicago the Musical has released first video footage of Matteo Lane performing 'Razzle Dazzle' on Broadway. The stand-up comedian and singer takes on the classic Kander & Ebb showtune, complete with Ann Reinking's Fosse-inspired choreography.
Video: CHICAGO's Newest Star Matteo Lane Takes His First Broadway Bow As 'Billy Flynn'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2026
Matteo Lane has officially made his Broadway debut in CHICAGO. The comedian and entertainer took his first bow as slick defense attorney Billy Flynn at the Ambassador Theatre, and audiences can now get a first look at the milestone moment.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2026
Matteo Lane has officially made his Broadway debut in CHICAGO. The comedian and entertainer took his first bow as slick defense attorney Billy Flynn at the Ambassador Theatre, and audiences can now get a first look at the milestone moment.
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL To Tour UK And Ireland
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026
David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler has announced the 2027 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO. The tour will open at Wimbledon Theatre in the Winter and arrives at Milton Keynes Theatre in the Fall.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026
David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler has announced the 2027 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO. The tour will open at Wimbledon Theatre in the Winter and arrives at Milton Keynes Theatre in the Fall.
CHICAGO Will Embark on 2027 UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026
CHICAGO the musical is set to embark on a 2027 UK and Ireland tour. The tour will open at New Wimbledon Theatre in February. Learn more about the tour here.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026
CHICAGO the musical is set to embark on a 2027 UK and Ireland tour. The tour will open at New Wimbledon Theatre in February. Learn more about the tour here.
Mark Ballas Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
“Dancing with the Stars” three-time champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor Mark Ballas will return to Chicago on Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
“Dancing with the Stars” three-time champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor Mark Ballas will return to Chicago on Broadway.
Korean Pop Star Ivy Will Make Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
아이비 (Ivy), the South Korean pop star, joins CHICAGO on Broadway August 17 at the Ambassador Theatre. Here's what to know about her debut!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
아이비 (Ivy), the South Korean pop star, joins CHICAGO on Broadway August 17 at the Ambassador Theatre. Here's what to know about her debut!
A History of Pop Stars on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 28, 2026
Much has been written about the proliferation of pop singer-songwriters writing new musicals for Broadway and off-Broadway. Less covered is the trend of pop singers performing on Broadway, which has made for a number of memorable appearances in current and recent seasons.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 28, 2026
Much has been written about the proliferation of pop singer-songwriters writing new musicals for Broadway and off-Broadway. Less covered is the trend of pop singers performing on Broadway, which has made for a number of memorable appearances in current and recent seasons.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Fran Weissler been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Waitress, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Violet, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Othello and Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Medea.
What awards has Fran Weissler won?
Best Revival at the Tony Awards for Othello.
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