James L. Nederlander

Also Credited As: James Nederlander, Jr.

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James L. Nederlander is President of the Nederlander Organization and son of James M. Nederlander (Chairman). He is the third generation of a family known for owning and operating theatres around the world as well as theatrical productions, cultural presentations and popular music attractions. Current productions include West Side Story, The Addams Family, Next to Normal and Race. Upcoming productions include a live show with magician David Blaine.

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James L. Nederlander Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

James L. NederlanderSchool of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

James L. NederlanderBright Star


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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

James L. NederlanderThe Humans


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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. NederlanderThe Color Purple

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. NederlanderFiddler on the Roof

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

James L. Nederlander, The Elephant Man

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, After Midnight


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Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. Nederlander, Evita

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. Nederlander, Evita

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, Million Dollar Quartet

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, Next to Normal

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. Nederlander, West Side Story

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Revival of a Play

James L. Nederlander, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. Nederlander, Fiddler on the Roof

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, Movin' Out


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James L. Nederlander, Thoroughly Modern Millie

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OKC Broadway 24/25 Season to Include MOULIN ROUGE, MJ, and More

OKC Broadway has announced their 2024 – 2025 Season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Video: Lewberger Sings 'Sweet Caroline' with Cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

Comedy band Lewberger, with bandmates Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis, & Hughie Stone Fish, were in for a surprise when they visited A Beautiful Noise on Broadway. Watch as the band is invited on stage to sing 'Sweet Caroline' with the cast during curtain call!

THE OUTSIDERS Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies

Ahead of its first preview on Broadway this weekend, The Outsiders has announced its Digital Lottery and in person Rush ticketing policies. Find out how to get discounted tickets to The Outsiders on Broadway!

Video: Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo Sings 'Sweet Caroline' with Cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

Theresa Caputo is best known for the TLC reality television series Long Island Medium, but she's also a massive Neil Diamond fan! Watch as she sings 'Sweet Caroline' with the cast of A Beautiful Noise during curtain call!

Broadway San Diego Reveals 24-25 Season, Featuring KIMBERLY AKIMBO, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More

Broadway San Diego has announced their 2024-25 season. See the full lineup here!

NEXT TO NORMAL, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, and More Set For Barrington Stage Company's 2024 Season

Barrington Stage Company will celebrate its 30th anniversary season with two major musical revivals, a world premiere play, two regional premiere plays and a comedy featuring three of BSC’s most beloved associate artists. Learn more about the season lineup here!

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Will Release First Row Seats and Launches Digital Lottery

The Broadway revival of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, beginning performances on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, will release special first row floor seats at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre, Plus, find out how to enter the lottery to win discounted tickets here!

Video: Bravo TV's RHONYC Dorinda Medley Sings 'Sweet Caroline' on Stage with Cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

Dorinda Medley is best known as a cast member on the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City, in which she starred from 2015 to 2020, but she's also a huge Neil Diamond fan! Watch as she sings 'Sweet Caroline' with the cast of A Beautiful Noise during curtain call!

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL To Host Open Call Auditions At The Bitter End In New York City

The producers of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, have announced open call auditions for the actors who can sing and play the guitar for the starring role of ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ in the upcoming North American Tour and international productions.

A Conversation with Shaina Taub & More at the Drama Book Shop in February

Founded in 1917, the Drama Book Shop is a renowned NYC cultural institution. Join them on Tuesday evenings for insightful discussions.

ON YOUR FEET! to be Presented at The Grand in March

The Grand will present a brand new production of the smash-hit musical ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN.

HARMONY Broadway Cast Recording is Available on CD Today

The cast recording for Harmony – the new Broadway musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman – has been released on CD today, Friday, January 26. The album was released on digital and streaming platforms earlier this season.

Video: Inside Rehearsal For GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL's Stunning Set Reveal Moment

Set designer Scott Pask is giving an inside look at rehearsal for Gutenberg! The Musical, specifically the magical moment where the set changes to reveal Bud (Josh Gad) and Doug (Andrew Rannells)'s vision of Schlimmer, the setting of the show within the show. 

Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime

During a performance of A Beautiful Noise, the cast led the audience at the Broadhurst Theatre in wishing Neil Diamond a happy birthday. Nick Fradiani called Diamond via FaceTime and the crowd sang Happy Birthday to him. Diamond then joined in as the cast performed 'Sweet Caroline'. Check out the video here!

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Host Post-Performance Concert With Nick Fradiani

A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host “Nick at Nite: Nick Fradiani Sings More Neil,” a special a special one-night only, post-performance

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Video: Corbin Bleu Joins GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL

Gutenberg! The Musical welcomed Corbin Bleu as a special guest! Watch the video!

Video: Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway Join GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL

Academy Award-winner Anne Hathaway and Vogue Editor in Chief, Anna Wintour joined the cast of Gutenberg! the Musical! this week in the role of 'Producer.' Watch video footage from the special appearance here!

James L. Nederlander FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has James L. Nederlander been nominated for?

James L. Nederlander has been nominated for various Tony Awards, including Best Musical for "School of Rock," "Bright Star," "After Midnight," "Kinky Boots," "Million Dollar Quartet," "Next to Normal," "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Movin' Out," and "Thoroughly Modern Millie." He has also been nominated for Best Play for "The Humans," Best Revival of a Musical for "The Color Purple," "Fiddler on the Roof" (twice), "Evita" (twice), and "West Side Story," as well as Best Revival of a Play for "The Elephant Man" and "Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf."

What awards has James L. Nederlander won?

James L. Nederlander has won several prestigious awards, including Best Play at the Tony Awards for "The Humans," Best Revival of a Musical for "The Color Purple," Best Musical for "Kinky Boots," and Best Musical for "Thoroughly Modern Millie."

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