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George Furth Bookwriter
Furth was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George and Evelyn (née Tuerk) Schweinfurth. He was of German and Irish ancestry, and was raised as a Christian Scientist. He received a bachelor of science in speech at Northwestern University in 1954 and received his master's degree from Columbia University. A life member of the Actors Studio, Furth made his Broadway debut as an actor in the 1961 play A Cook for Mr. General, followed by the musical Hot Spot two years later. He was also known for his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim: the highly successful Company, the ill-fated Merrily We ... read more
Moss Hart Source Material
(Based on play)
Moss Hart was an American playwright, librettist, and theatre director. Hart was known for his work with George S. Kaufman. Together they produced popular comedies such as You Can't Take it With You and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Hart also wrote the books of musicals by Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. ... read more
George S. Kaufman Source Material
(Based on play)
George S. Kaufman was an American playwright, director, and producer who was born on November 16, 1889, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was known for his wit and satire, and his work helped shape the American theater in the early 20th century. Kaufman began his career as a journalist, writing for newspapers and magazines. In 1918, he wrote his first play, "Someone in the House," which was produced on Broadway the following year. He quickly became a prolific playwright, collaborating with other writers such as Edna Ferber, Moss Hart, and Irving Berlin. One of Kaufman's most famous works is "You Can't Take It ... read more
Stephen Sondheim Composer
Lyricist
Fatimah Amill Stage Manager
David Babani Producer
Jhanae K-C Bonnick Production Stage Manager
Brian J. Bustos Associate Costume Design
Patrick Catullo Producer
Patrick Catullo is currently represented on Broadway by Kimberly Akimbo; Here Lies Love; Merrily We Roll Along; Gutenberg! The Musical and the upcoming revival of An Enemy of the People.Previous credits include Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool; David Byrne’s American Utopia (for which he received a Special Tony Award as well an Emmy nomination); Girl From the North Country; Fleabag; Network; The Boys in the Band; 1984; Nick Kroll & John Mulaney’s Oh, Hello on Broadway; Fully Committed; Gypsy (West End revival); The Elephant Man; Hedwig and the Angry Inch; If/Then; Next to Normal and The 25th ... read more
Imani Champion Assistant Stage Manager
Amith Chandrashaker Lighting Design
Amith Chandrashaker is an Indian-American cinematographer and director who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry with his unique visual style and technical expertise. Born in Bangalore, India, Chandrashaker moved to the United States to pursue his passion for filmmaking. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he was awarded the prestigious Martin Scorsese Young Filmmaker Award for his short film "The Last Word." Chandrashaker began his career as a cinematographer working on independent films and music videos. His work quickly caught the attention ... read more
Jessica Creager Associate Lighting Design
Ryan Dobrin Associate Director
Ryan Dobrin (he/him) is a queer and biracial New York-based director and producer. He is interested in work centering around otherness and emotional growth, told through stylized storytelling, spectacle, music, movement, and true human connection. Ryan is one of the Producing Artistic Leaders of OBIE Award-winning The Movement Theatre Company and the director of performance-making collective Those Guilty Creatures. Fellowships/affiliations include the directing fellowships at The Drama League, Playwrights Horizons and Manhattan Theatre Club, the Directors Group at Roundabout Theater Company, the 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, the artistic fellowship at Ars Nova, and the directing observership program at NAMT. Ryan ... read more
Joel Fram Music Director
Joel Fram is an international music supervisor, arranger, conductor, and producer who has worked extensively in London’s West End and on Broadway, as well as overseeing numerous productions in Europe, Japan, and Australia. Joel is currently the musical supervisor on GYPSY at the Manchester Royal Exchange and was the Music Director for Marianne Elliott’s production of Stephen Sondheim & George Furth’s legendary musical comedy COMPANY at the Gielgud Theatre and Broadway. Conducting credits include the West End production of Wicked (starring Idina Menzel) and Forbidden Broadway, both at the Menier Chocolate Factory and its subsequent transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre. On Broadway, ... read more
Maria Friedman Director
Maria Friedman is an English actress and director of stage and screen, best known for her work in musical theatre. She is an Eight-time Olivier Award nominee, winning three. Her first win was for her 1994 one-woman show, By Special Arrangement. She has also twice won Best Actress in a Musical for the original London productions of Passion and Ragtime. She is more recently known for her role as Elaine Peacock in EastEnders. She also made an appearance as the narrator in the 1999 straight to video version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. ... read more
Soutra Gilmour Costume Design
Scenic Design
Soutra Gilmour is a British set and costume designer who has made a name for herself in the world of theater and opera. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Gilmour grew up with a love of the arts and went on to study at the Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. Gilmour's career in theater began in the early 2000s, and she quickly made a name for herself with her innovative and visually stunning designs. She has worked on productions all over the world, from London's West End to Broadway and beyond. One of Gilmour's most notable works ... read more
Kai Harada Sound Design
Broadway: Amelie; Sunday in the Park With George; Allegiance; Gigi; Fun Home; On the Town; First Date; Follies (Tony Award & Drama Desk Nominations); and Million Dollar Quartet. Other: A Legendary Romance; Poster Boy (Williamstown); Beaches (Drury Lane); Brooklynite (Vineyard); Little Dancer and First You Dream (Kennedy Center); Zorro (Moscow; Atlanta); Hinterm Horizont (Berlin); Sweeney Todd and Man of La Mancha (Portland Opera); and She Loves Me (Oregon Shakespeare Festival). Audio Consultant for the revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Education: Yale University. ... read more
Tim Jackson Choreography
Catherine Jayes Music Supervisor
Cookie Jordan Hair & Wig Design
Cookie Jordan is a multi-talented actress, singer, and dancer who has made a name for herself in both stage and screen. She was born and raised in New York City, where she began her career in the arts at a young age. Her passion for performing led her to pursue a degree in theater at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Jordan made her Broadway debut in the original production of "Dreamgirls" in 1981, where she played the role of Effie White. Her powerful vocals and emotional performance earned her critical acclaim and a Tony Award nomination for Best ... read more
Alvin Hough, Jr. Associate Music Supervision
Broadway: The Color Purple, Motown, Scandalous, Hello, Dolly!, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Bandstand, Newsies, Memphis. National Tours: Memphis, Dreamgirls. Off-Broadway: Big River, Cabin in the Sky, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Featured pianist: LaChanze, Jennifer Hudson, Heather Headley, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Ragtime on Ellis Island with Brian Stokes Mitchell. Originally from DC, Alvin has performed at the Kennedy Center, White House and Capitol and has two degrees in meteorology (yes, you read that correctly) from Harvard and Georgia Tech. He sends love to his wife Rebecca and their first child Samuel, who was born in March 2017. ... read more
Grace Laubacher Associate Scenic Design
Adam J. Miller General Management
Kristy Norter Music Coordinator
Aurora Productions Production Management
Credits: Once, The Book of Mormon, The Addams Family (Broadway and National Tour), Sister Act, Peter Pan (threesixty entertainment), The Mountaintop, Relatively Speaking, Man and Boy, Sons of the Prophet, An Evening with Patti and Mandy, and Stick Fly. Past projects include over 150 Broadway shows and their tours. Aurora Productions is Gene O'Donovan and Ben Heller with Stephanie Sherline, Jarid Sumner, Liza Luxenberg, Anita Shah, Rebecca Zuber, Steven Dalton, Eugenio Saenz Flores, Isaac Katzanek & Melissa Mazdra. ... read more
Mandie Rapoza Associate Choreographer
1st National Tour: Something Rotten! Regional: Crazy For You, A Christmas Carol, Dirty Dancing. UK and International: The Naked Truth, Nevermore, Peter Pan. ... read more
Jeff Romley Producer
Jeff Romley worked for a Broadway/West End theatre producer on several shows including The Producers, Hairspray, Porgy & Bess, Sweeney Todd, and Company; and worked at the William Morris Agency as a theatre talent rep. ... read more
Brittany Weber Company Manager

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Awards and Nominations

2024 BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Revival of a Musical: Merrily We Roll Along won.

2024 Drama League Awards
Distinguished Performance: Jonathan Groff was nominated but did not win.
Distinguished Performance: Lindsay Mendez was nominated but did not win.
Distinguished Performance: Daniel Radcliffe was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Direction of a Musical: Maria Friedman won.
Outstanding Revival of a Musical: Merrily We Roll Along won.

2024 Tony Awards
Best Direction of a Musical: Maria Friedman was nominated but did not win.
Best Orchestrations: Jonathan Tunick won.
Best Revival of a Musical: Merrily We Roll Along won.
Best Sound Design of a Musical: Kai Harada was nominated but did not win.

2023 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical: Daniel Radcliffe was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Revival of a Musical: Merrily We Roll Along was nominated but did not win.

2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Orchestrations: Jonathan Tunick was nominated but did not win.

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