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BIO

Credits include: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Memphis (2010 Tony), Long Story Short, A Little Night Music, The Miracle Worker, La Bete, The Norman Conquests (2009 Tony). Movie: On Coal River. Upcoming: Broadway: Best Of Enemies, Chix 6, Kings Speech, Sleuth, Annie, The Honeymooners. Tours: Addams Family, Memphis, Idaho, Inventing Avi. Movie: Imogene.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[US Tour, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Musical

Dan Frishwasser, Memphis

News


CMSD Students Present MEMPHIS as 16th Annual All-City Musical This Weekend

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) will present its sixteenth annual All-City Musical, MEMPHIS to crown the District's 2014-15 series of All-City Arts Programming. The production features the talents of nearly fifty CMSD students from across the District and will take place on the stage of the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square, this weekend, May 22 - 24, 2015. Tony Sias, Director of Arts Education / Cleveland School of the Arts Artistic Director for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, co-directs the production with the CMSD All-City Arts Program's Managing Director, Kimberly Brown.
CMSD Students to Present MEMPHIS as 16th Annual All-City Musical, 5/22-24

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) will present its sixteenth annual All-City Musical, MEMPHIS to crown the District's 2014-15 series of All-City Arts Programming. The production features the talents of nearly fifty CMSD students from across the District and will take place on the stage of the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square, May 22 - 24, 2015. Tony Sias, Director of Arts Education / Cleveland School of the Arts Artistic Director for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, co-directs the production with the CMSD All-City Arts Program's Managing Director, Kimberly Brown.
Breaking: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS to Close on Broadway

?This just in! Honeymoon in Vegas, will play its final performance at Broadway's Nederlander Theater (208 West 41st Street) on Sunday, April 5, 2015, the show's producers announced today.
In Performance Video: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Tony Danza Performs 'A Little Luck'

In today's New York Times In Performance video, Tony Danza performs the number "A Little Luck" from the new Broadway musical HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, accompanied on piano by the show's composer, Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown.
HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Launches $32 Ticket Deal for Educators

Honeymoon in Vegas, the new musical comedy now in previews at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) has just announced an unprecedented special $32 ticket offer to all educators. Using code 'TEACH1' tickets are available for all performance now through Wednesday, January 14, 2015 via Ticketmaster.com, by calling 877-250-2929, or in person at the Nederlander Theatre box office, (208 W 41st Street). Educators can to receive a maximum of four tickets at $32 per ticket (including $2 facility fee). In order to pick up the tickets, teachers must present one valid school identification or union membership card at the Nederlander Theatre box office window. Tickets are subject to availability and all sales final. Please see http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/lijz85 for more details.
Broadway's HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Sets Rush & Standing Room Policies

Honeymoon in Vegas, the eagerly anticipated new musical comedy with book by Blazing Saddles and Fletch writer Andrew Bergman and score by three-time Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown, will begin previews tonight for a Thursday, January 15, 2015 opening night at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).
HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, Starring Tony Danza, Rob McClure and Brynn O'Malley, Begins Previews Tonight on Broadway

Honeymoon in Vegas, the eagerly anticipated new musical with book by Blazing Saddles and Fletch writer Andrew Bergman and score by three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, begins previews tonight, November 18, 2014 for a Thursday, January 15, 2015 opening night at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).
HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Cast Album Available Digitally, at Nederlander Theatre Next Week

The Original Broadway Cast Recording for the new stage production Honeymoon in Vegas was recorded October 13, in New York City, and produced by composer and three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and Emmy Award winner Jeffrey Lesser. Honeymoon in Vegas: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be available digitally and at the Nederlander Theatre in time for the musical's November 18, first Broadway preview performance and at nationwide retail January 13, 2015.
Nederlander Theatre Box Office for HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Opens Today

The Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) box office opens today, October 13 for tickets to Honeymoon in Vegas.
Jason Robert Brown's HONEYMOON IN VEGAS to Record Broadway Cast Album

BroadwayWorld has just confirmed that Jason Robert Brown and Jeffrey Lesser are producing an Original Cast Recording for their upcoming production of HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, opening at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre this winter. UMe (Universal Music Enterprises) will release the album on a date to be announced.
Nederlander Theatre Box Office for HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Opens Next Week

The Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) box office opens this Monday, October 13 for tickets to Honeymoon in Vegas. The box office hours are week of 10/13 - 10/19: Monday-Saturday, 12pm-8pm; Starting 10/20: Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm.
Rehearsals Begin for Jason Robert Brown's HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, Starring Tony Danza & Rob McClure; Full Company Announced!

Honeymoon in Vegas has announced the full Broadway Company. Joining previously announced stars Tony Award nominee Rob McClure, Brynn O'Malley, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Tony Danza, David Josefsberg, Nancy Opel, and Matthew Saldivar are Matt Allen, Tracee Beazer, Grady McLeod Bowman, Barry Busby, Leslie Donna Flesner, Gaelen Gilliland, Albert Guerzon, Raymond J. Lee, George Merrick, Jessica Naimy, Zachary Prince, Catherine Ricafort, Jonalyn Saxer, Brendon Stimson, Erica Sweany, Cary Tedder and Katie Webber.
David Josefsberg, Nancy Opel and Matthew Saldivar Join Cast of Broadway-Bound HONEYMOON IN VEGAS!

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, the eagerly anticipated new musical with book by Blazing Saddles and Fletch writer Andrew Bergman and score by three-time Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown, just announced additional casting and creative team for Broadway. In addition, single tickets for the production are on sale to the general public today via Ticketmaster.com.
HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Launches Audience Rewards Presale on 7/28!

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, the eagerly awaited new Broadway musical, announces its exclusive ticket pre-sale through Audience Rewards will begin Monday, July 28 at 10 AM. Single tickets for the production will go on sale on Monday, August 4 via Ticketmaster.com.
Official: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS to Open on Broadway at Brooks Atkinson Theatre on January 15; Tony Danza, Rob McClure and Brynn O'Malley to Star

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, the eagerly awaited new Broadway musical, will play Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) with previews beginning Tuesday, November 18, 2014 for a Thursday, January 15, 2015 opening night. An exclusive ticket pre-sale through Audience Rewards will begin Monday, June 30 at 10 AM. Single tickets for the production will go on sale on Monday, July 7 via Ticketmaster.com.
Photo Flash: MEMPHIS Heads to Adrienne Arsht Center Tonight

MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical opens in the Ziff Ballet Opera House of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County tonight, May 7 for a limited engagement as part of the Broadway in Miami 2012-2013 subscription season presented by Bank of America. Scroll below for a sneak peek at the touring cast in action!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - MEMPHIS Heads to Adrienne Arsht Center

MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical opens in the Ziff Ballet Opera House of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on May 7 for a limited engagement as part of the Broadway in Miami 2012-2013 subscription season presented by Bank of America. Scroll below for a sneak peek at the touring cast in action!
MEMPHIS Returns to the Orpheum, 4/23-28

MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical, and the show that's currently blowing the roof off Broadway, opens at The Orpheum Theatre on April 23, 3013 for a limited, one week engagement.
MEMPHIS Tickets On Sale Now in Orlando

MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical, opens at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre on May 14 for a limited one week engagement! Tickets go on sale Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m.
Photo Coverage: Inside ALL IN THE TIMING's Opening Night After Party!

Primary Stages continues their 28th season with the 20th anniversary revival of All in the Timing by David Ives. Directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando (Urinetown; A Christmas Story, The Musical),the production features Eric Clem (Blue Man Group), Carson Elrod (Peter and the Starcatcher), Jenn Harris (Silence! The Musical), Liv Rooth (Venus in Fur), and Matthew Saldivar (Peter and the Starcatcher). Check out photos from the opening night after party below!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Dan Frishwasser been nominated for?

and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Memphis.

What awards has Dan Frishwasser won?

Dan Frishwasser has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for his work on Memphis.

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