Robert E. Wankel
Latest News on Robert E. Wankel:
Every Broadway Theatre to Dim Lights in Memory of Dame Maggie Smith Next Week (Nov 1, 2024)
Photos: CAA's Joe Machota Receives Portrait at Sardi's (Oct 21, 2024)
Industry Pro Newsletter: Financial Struggles, New Residencies, and Successful Fundraising for BTU (Oct 14, 2024)
Every Broadway Theatre to Dim Lights in Memory of Dame Maggie Smith Next Week (Nov 1, 2024)
Photos: CAA's Joe Machota Receives Portrait at Sardi's (Oct 21, 2024)
Industry Pro Newsletter: Financial Struggles, New Residencies, and Successful Fundraising for BTU (Oct 14, 2024)
BIO
Robert E. Wankel is the President and Co-CEO of the Shubert Organization.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical
Robert E. WankelSchool of Rock
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical
Robert E. WankelBright Star
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play
Robert E. WankelThe Humans
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play
Robert E. WankelKing Charles III
Videos
TV: Gene O'Donovan, Adrian Bryan-Brown, and Arnold Abramson Accept Tonys Honors!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2015
VIDEO: Martin Short Invites Fans to Go 'All in' With BROADWAY BETS Inaugural Tournament
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 15, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Tony Awards Launch 'Excellence in Theatre Education Award'- Stars Thank Their Teachers!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 12, 2015
News
Every Broadway Theatre to Dim Lights in Memory of Dame Maggie Smith Next Week
Every Broadway theatre will dim its lights in Maggie Smith's honor. An iconic performer cherished by theatregoers and admired by colleagues around the world, Smith passed away on September 27, 2024, at the age of 89.
Every Broadway theatre will dim its lights in Maggie Smith's honor. An iconic performer cherished by theatregoers and admired by colleagues around the world, Smith passed away on September 27, 2024, at the age of 89.
Photos: CAA's Joe Machota Receives Portrait at Sardi's
Head of CAA’s theater department Joe Machota recently received his portrait at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos here!
Head of CAA’s theater department Joe Machota recently received his portrait at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Financial Struggles, New Residencies, and Successful Fundraising for BTU
Broadway Cares welcomes new trustees, while Black Theatre United raises significant funds for new initiatives. On the international front, the RSC appoints new writers in residence, and Stuttgart Opera's Sancta Susanna provokes strong audience reactions. The closure of California Shakespeare Theater underscores financial struggles in the industry.
Broadway Cares welcomes new trustees, while Black Theatre United raises significant funds for new initiatives. On the international front, the RSC appoints new writers in residence, and Stuttgart Opera's Sancta Susanna provokes strong audience reactions. The closure of California Shakespeare Theater underscores financial struggles in the industry.
Photos: Tony-Winning Producer Robert L. Boyett Celebrates His Sardi's Caricature
The theatre and television industries gathered on Thursday, October 10 to celebrate 12-time Tony Award-winning producer Robert L. Boyett as he received the honor of a caricature on the hallowed walls of Sardi’s Restaurant. See photos from the event!
The theatre and television industries gathered on Thursday, October 10 to celebrate 12-time Tony Award-winning producer Robert L. Boyett as he received the honor of a caricature on the hallowed walls of Sardi’s Restaurant. See photos from the event!
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Adds Eight Industry Voices to its Board of Trustees
The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees voted unanimously on October 10, 2024, to add eight renowned industry leaders, all with a shared commitment to the lifesaving impact of Broadway Cares.
The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees voted unanimously on October 10, 2024, to add eight renowned industry leaders, all with a shared commitment to the lifesaving impact of Broadway Cares.
Video: Inside the Reveal of the Newly Restored Majestic Theatre
Check out footage of the reopening of the newly-restored Majestic Theatre!
Check out footage of the reopening of the newly-restored Majestic Theatre!
Photos: First Look Inside the Newly-Restored Majestic Theatre
The Shubert Organization hosted a reveal of the newly restored Majestic Theatre on Monday, September 9 after a 16-month restoration process. Check out photos of the newly restored theatre here!
The Shubert Organization hosted a reveal of the newly restored Majestic Theatre on Monday, September 9 after a 16-month restoration process. Check out photos of the newly restored theatre here!
BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola To Step Down At the End of 2024
Tom Viola, the longtime Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, has announced that he will leave his position at the end of 2024.
Tom Viola, the longtime Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, has announced that he will leave his position at the end of 2024.
The Shubert Foundation Gives $40 Million in Annual Awards to 653 Arts Organizations
The Shubert Foundation has given a record $40 million in unrestricted grants to 653 not-for-profit theatres, dance companies, academic theatre training programs and related service agencies across the country. Learn more about the grants!
The Shubert Foundation has given a record $40 million in unrestricted grants to 653 not-for-profit theatres, dance companies, academic theatre training programs and related service agencies across the country. Learn more about the grants!
Photos: Broadway Bets Raises $540,600 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Broadway Bets, the annual evening of Texas Hold ’em poker at Sardi’s, one of the theater district’s most legendary restaurants, raised a record $540,600 on June 3, 2024. See photos!
Broadway Bets, the annual evening of Texas Hold ’em poker at Sardi’s, one of the theater district’s most legendary restaurants, raised a record $540,600 on June 3, 2024. See photos!
Hank Azaria, Ramin Karimloo & More Join Lineup for Broadway Bets 2024
A full house of Broadway favorites are in the cards to attend Broadway’s official game night when Broadway Bets returns this Monday, June 3, 2024. Check out the full list of celebrity guests here!
A full house of Broadway favorites are in the cards to attend Broadway’s official game night when Broadway Bets returns this Monday, June 3, 2024. Check out the full list of celebrity guests here!
New Floor of Tables Just Added for Broadway Bets, Returning to Sardi's in June
For the first time in the event’s history, Broadway Bets is adding an additional floor of tables for Broadway’s official game night. Learn how to attend!
For the first time in the event’s history, Broadway Bets is adding an additional floor of tables for Broadway’s official game night. Learn how to attend!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Photos: Inside THE NOTEBOOK Opening Night Party
The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Following the show's opening, the cast celebrated the big night at an after party at Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and you can check out photos here!
The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Following the show's opening, the cast celebrated the big night at an after party at Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and you can check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 1, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rialto Chatter: Could STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE Move to Broadway Next?
Could Standing at the Sky's Edge be headed for Broadway in the future? The production, currently playing in London's West End, was recently visited by The Shubert Organization's chairman and CEO, Robert E. Wankel.
Could Standing at the Sky's Edge be headed for Broadway in the future? The production, currently playing in London's West End, was recently visited by The Shubert Organization's chairman and CEO, Robert E. Wankel.
BROADWAY BETS Will Return This June
All bets are off when Broadway fans, industry luminaries and stars alike shuffle up and try their luck as Broadway Bets, Broadway's official game night, returns Monday, June 3, 2024.
All bets are off when Broadway fans, industry luminaries and stars alike shuffle up and try their luck as Broadway Bets, Broadway's official game night, returns Monday, June 3, 2024.
Kristin Caskey Elected as Chair of the Board at The Broadway League
Kristin Caskey, Executive Vice President, Content and Creative at Ambassador Theatre Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of The Broadway League. Learn more about Casey here!
Kristin Caskey, Executive Vice President, Content and Creative at Ambassador Theatre Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of The Broadway League. Learn more about Casey here!
David Rockwell, Brian Anthony Moreland & More to be Honored at Theatre Communications Group Gala
Theatre Communications Group's 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories will honor architect and designer David Rockwell, Broadway producer Brian Anthony Moreland, director Schele Williams, and The Shubert Foundation.
Theatre Communications Group's 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories will honor architect and designer David Rockwell, Broadway producer Brian Anthony Moreland, director Schele Williams, and The Shubert Foundation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Robert E. Wankel been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for School of Rock, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Bright Star, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans and Best Play (Tony Awards) for King Charles III.
What awards has Robert E. Wankel won?
Robert E. Wankel has won the Tony Award for Best Play for The Humans.
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