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Cameron Mackintosh

Birth Place: Enfield, Middlesex, ENGLAND

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Cameron’s Original productions include LES MISÉRABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and CATS - the three longest running musicals of all time, now in their 4th decades - MISS SAIGON, MARY POPPINS (currently back in the West End and co-produced with Disney), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, SONG AND DANCE, TOMFOOLERY, MARTIN GUERRE, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE and SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM. He also reinvented modern versions of OLIVER!, FOLLIES, HALF A SIXPENCE, BARNUM and MY FAIR LADY. His new versions of LES MISÉRABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MISS SAIGON and OLIVER! are now proving as successful as the original productions.


In 2013, alongside Working Title Films and Universal, Cameron produced the hugely successful Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning film adaptation of LES MISÉRABLES which is the most successful movie ever of an original stage musical.
The first sold-out run of the LES MISÉRABLES staged concert at the Gielgud Theatre was also broadcast live into cinemas worldwide and is now the highest grossing one-night live event performance of all time - a unique achievement in the history of Musical Theatre. The all-star cast have been reunited for a special COVID-busting Christmas season which again sold out in 24 hours and was extended twice due to phenomenal demand.
Cameron owns and operates eight historic London theatres which have all been spectacularly rebuilt and refurbished for the 21st century. They house many of London’s successful hits. The Sondheim, formerly known as the Queen’s, has been rebuilt and renamed in honour of Cameron’s great friend, theatrical legend Stephen Sondheim.
Music Theatre International, the world’s largest owner of secondary rights of many of the greatest musicals ever written, is now one of Cameron’s companies.
Cameron was knighted in the 1996 New Year’s Honours for his services to British theatre and he is the first British producer to be elected to Broadway’s Theater Hall of Fame. In 1990, Cameron inaugurated the Chair of Contemporary Theatre at St. Catherine's College in Oxford University. He is also the president of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

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Productions

Stephen Sondheim's Old FriendsStephen Sondheim's Old Friends
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Originally Produced in London by
Devised By
Oliver!Oliver!
 
[West End, 2024]
Executive Producer
Producer
The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
 
[West End, 2024]
Producer
Les MisérablesLes Misérables
 
[West End, 2024]
Producer
Stephen Sondheim’s Old FriendsStephen Sondheim’s Old Friends
 
[West End, 2023]
Arranger
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[West End, 2021]
Producer and Co-Creator
The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
 
[West End, 2021]
Producer
Les Miserables Staged Concert RevivalLes Miserables Staged Concert Revival
 
[West End, 2021]
Producer
Miss SaigonMiss Saigon
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Miss SaigonMiss Saigon
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Half a SixpenceHalf a Sixpence
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
CatsCats
 
[Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[West End, 2015]
Producer
Miss SaigonMiss Saigon
 
[West End, 2014]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Betty Blue EyesBetty Blue Eyes
 
[West End, 2011]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Producer
HairHair
 
[West End, 2010]
Producer
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Producer
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Avenue QAvenue Q
 
[West End, 2006]
Producer
Sunday in the Park with George
 
[West End, 2006]
Producer
My Fair Lady
 
[UK Tour, 2005]
Producer
Mary Poppins
 
[West End, 2004] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Producer
Oklahoma!
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
My Fair Lady
 
[West End, 2001]
Producer
The Witches of Eastwick
 
[West End, 2000]
Producer
Putting It Together
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Producer
Martin Guerre
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Producer
Just So
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 1998]
Producer
Putting It Together
 
[Los Angeles, 1998]
Producer
Swan Lake
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Producer
Oklahoma!
 
[West End, 1998]
Producer
The Fix
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 1998]
Producer
The Fix
 
[West End, 1997]
Producer
Martin Guerre
 
[West End, 1996]
Producer
Oliver!
 
[West End, 1994]
Producer
Carousel
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
Carousel
 
[West End, 1992]
Producer
Five Guys Named Moe
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Producer
Moby Dick
 
[West End, 1992]
Producer
Putting It Together
 
[Regional (UK), 1992]
Producer
Miss Saigon
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Producer
Five Guys Named Moe
 
[West End, 1990]
Producer
Miss Saigon
 
[West End, 1989]
Producer
The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Follies
 
[West End, 1987]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[West End, 1985]
Producer
The Boy Friend
 
[West End, 1984]
Producer
Oliver!
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Producer
Abbacadabara
 
[West End, 1983]
Producer
Little Shop of Horrors
 
[West End, 1983]
Producer
Cats
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
Little Shop of Horrors
 
[Off-Broadway, 1982]
Producer
Producer
Tomfoolery
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Producer
Tomfoolery
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Producer
Cats
 
[West End, 1981]
Producer
Oklahoma!
 
[West End, 1980]
Producer
Side by Side by Sondheim
 
[Australia, 1977]
Producer
Anything Goes
 
[West End, 1969]
Producer

Writing

Tomfoolery
Adaptation
Adaptation

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Les Miserables

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Mary Poppins

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Revival of a Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Oklahoma!


winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Revival of a Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Carousel

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh , Five Guys Named Moe


winner
Olivier Awards - 1991 - The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement

Cameron Mackintoshcreative contribution to West End theatre

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Miss Saigon


winner
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, The Phantom of the Opera


winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Les Misérables

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Song and Dance


winner
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Cats

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Cameron Mackintosh Speaks Out Against UK Government AI Copyright Law Proposal Photo
Cameron Mackintosh Speaks Out Against UK Government AI Copyright Law Proposal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh is the latest to speak out about the use of AI in the arts. A proposal was made by the UK government to change laws that will strip creators of copyright protection amidst the use of AI.
MTI's ALL TOGETHER NOW! Now Available as Disaster Relief Fundraiser Photo
MTI's ALL TOGETHER NOW! Now Available as Disaster Relief Fundraiser
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 5, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the availability of a special revue - All Together Now!: A Benefit Event for Disaster Relief offered free of charge to organizations that have been significantly impacted by a natural disaster. 
Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala Photo
Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway at the Eccles 25/26 Season Photo
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway at the Eccles 25/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

The 25/26 Broadway at the Eccles season will feature eight shows including seven premiere engagements to Salt Lake City, and the eagerly awaited return of a favorite to the magnificent Eccles Theater. Learn more!
SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Eccles' 2025-26 Broadway Season Photo
SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Eccles' 2025-26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The 2025/26 Broadway at the Eccles season has been announced, which includes eight shows, with seven premiere engagements to Salt Lake City, as well as the return of a fan favorite. Learn more about the season lineup here!
PRIMARY TRUST & More Leads Dallas' March 2025 Top Picks Photo
PRIMARY TRUST & More Leads Dallas' March 2025 Top Picks
by Joshua Wright - Mar 4, 2025

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Top picks for March 2025 include Dallas Theatre Center's Primary trust and more!
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; F Photo
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025. Among the nominees are Fiddler on the Roof, Giants, and The Years. Check out the full list of nominees here!
LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Adds Performances in Sydney and Melbourne Photo
LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Adds Performances in Sydney and Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

Due to demand, extra performances have been added in Australia for LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR! The World Tour arrives at the ICC Sydney Theatre on 30 April 2025.
LES MISÉRABLES to Play at BJCC Concert Hall Photo
LES MISÉRABLES to Play at BJCC Concert Hall
by Emmy Rice - Mar 1, 2025

This production is part of The American Theatre Guild’s 24–25 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM Series and will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage for eight performances March 25–30, 2025, welcomed by the American Theatre Guild.
Reboot Theatre Company To Stage OLIVER! Photo
Reboot Theatre Company To Stage OLIVER!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The award-winning Reboot Theatre Company, in association with Theatre Off Jackson, by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, will present Lionel Bart’s Oliver!, a musical adaptation Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale: 2 Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale: 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series has announced its 2025/2026 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, and more.
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The 2025/2026 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre has been revealed, including The Great Gatsby and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Up on the Marquee: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Photo
Up on the Marquee: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 26, 2025

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, is coming to Broadway! Check out photos of the new broadway marquee here.
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale 20 Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced titles for its 2025-26 Broadway season. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, Water for Elephants and more.
& JULIET, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and More Set For Broadway San Jose 2025/26 Season Photo
& JULIET, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and More Set For Broadway San Jose 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Broadway San Jose General has announced the six productions that will make up the company's 2025/26 season. We have the full season, including dates and how to get tickets.
THE NOTEBOOK, SHUCKED and More Set for BroadwaySF 2025/26 Season Photo
THE NOTEBOOK, SHUCKED and More Set for BroadwaySF 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

BroadwaySF has unveiled the lineup for its 2025/26 season, featuring seven acclaimed Broadway productions. The season kicks off with the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical comedy, SHUCKED. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
PHANTOM, HAMILTON, and THE LION KING Announced As Broadway In Detroit Season Extras Photo
PHANTOM, HAMILTON, and THE LION KING Announced As Broadway In Detroit Season Extras
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Broadway In Detroit has announced three blockbuster hit shows coming to Detroit as season extras in the 2025 – 26 season including the highly anticipated new tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and more.
Photos: HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Welcomes New Cast Photo
Photos: HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Welcomes New Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

All new photos have been released of the new cast of the UK and Ireland tour of HAMILTON. Check out the photos here and learn more about where to catch the tour!
Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre Photo
Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Feb 20, 2025

To watch these singers perform these numbers is to dream about entire revivals of Sondheim shows built around some of these actors, maybe even productions that have their genesis at the Ahmanson.
Tickets on Sale For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Benefit Performance Photo
Tickets on Sale For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Benefit Performance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Tickets are now available for Manhattan Theatre Club's special benefit performance of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Cameron Mackintosh written?

Cameron Mackintosh has written 2 shows including Tomfoolery (Adaptation), Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends (Devised by).

What awards has Cameron Mackintosh been nominated for?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Miserables, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Oklahoma!, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Carousel, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Five Guys Named Moe, The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement (Olivier Awards) for creative contribution to West End theatre, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Miss Saigon, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Song and Dance and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats.

What awards has Cameron Mackintosh won?

Cameron Mackintosh has won the following awards: Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Carousel; The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement (Olivier Awards) for his creative contribution to West End theatre; Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera; Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables; and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats.

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