Ira Pittelman
Latest News on Ira Pittelman:
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Will Open at the James Earl Jones Theatre (Oct 30, 2024)
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Sets Broadway Dates (Oct 16, 2024)
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES THE MUSICAL is Headed to Broadway in 2025 (Sep 12, 2024)
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Will Open at the James Earl Jones Theatre (Oct 30, 2024)
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Sets Broadway Dates (Oct 16, 2024)
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES THE MUSICAL is Headed to Broadway in 2025 (Sep 12, 2024)
BIO
Ira and Tom Hulce first partnered in 2005 to develop and produce the musical Spring Awakening (Atlantic Theater Company, Broadway), which won eight 2007 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Next was Green Day's American Idiot (Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Broadway), which won two 2011 Tony Awards and toured North America/UK for three years. They also produced the Broadway revival of On A Clear Day You Can See Forever starring Harry Connick Jr. and have supported the development of a number of new musicals including 10 Million Miles (Atlantic Theater) and The Fortress Of Solitude (Dallas Theater Center, The Public).
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Musical
Ira Pittelman, American Idiot
winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Musical
Ira Pittelman, Spring Awakening
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Play
Ira Pittelman, Our Lady of 121st Street
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Revival of a Musical
Ira Pittelman, La Bohème
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Play
Ira Pittelman, Topdog/Underdog
winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Revival of a Play
Ira Pittelman, Private Lives
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Revival of a Play
Ira Pittelman, The Iceman Cometh
Videos
Video: Get a Sneak Peek of AIN'T TOO PROUD London Cast Singing 'My Girl'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023
VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Gives Surprise SPRING AWAKENING Performance on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2022
STAGE TUBE: Reunited! Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff and the Original Cast of SPRING AWAKENING Revisit the Atlantic
by Stage Tube - Dec 6, 2013
VIDEO: First Look - Official Trailer for Green Day's BROADWAY IDIOT Documentary
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Check Out ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER's New Commercial!
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 11, 2012
STAGE TUBE: Harry Connick, Jr. Croons 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever' on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Robert Diamond - Sep 21, 2011
TV: AMERICAN IDIOT Soundcheck - Full Coverage with GREEN DAY & More!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 25, 2010
News
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Will Open at the James Earl Jones Theatre
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway theatre! As previously announced, the musical will begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night. The production has now found its Broadway house, and will play at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway theatre! As previously announced, the musical will begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night. The production has now found its Broadway house, and will play at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Sets Broadway Dates
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway dates for the Spring of 2025. The musical will begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night at a theatre to be announced.
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway dates for the Spring of 2025. The musical will begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night at a theatre to be announced.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES THE MUSICAL is Headed to Broadway in 2025
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, the musical adaptation of the play and film by Josefina López, that had its world premiere at A.R.T last year, is eyeing a Broadway run. The musical is reportedly set to have its Broadway bow in 2025.
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, the musical adaptation of the play and film by Josefina López, that had its world premiere at A.R.T last year, is eyeing a Broadway run. The musical is reportedly set to have its Broadway bow in 2025.
THE WHO'S TOMMY to Kick Off National Tour at PPAC in 2025
The Who's TOMMY to conclude its Broadway run and kick off a national tour in 2025 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Who's TOMMY to conclude its Broadway run and kick off a national tour in 2025 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Seattle Rep Layoffs, Pittsburg Fire, and Tony Awards Highlights
This week, we are connecting the excitement of award season with the realities facing theaters. We'll catch you up on the Tony Awards' memorable moments, including a complete winners list and behind-the-scenes photos. Exclusive essays from producers Jeffrey Richards and Rachel Sussman offer personal insights into their Tony-nominated productions.
This week, we are connecting the excitement of award season with the realities facing theaters. We'll catch you up on the Tony Awards' memorable moments, including a complete winners list and behind-the-scenes photos. Exclusive essays from producers Jeffrey Richards and Rachel Sussman offer personal insights into their Tony-nominated productions.
Pete Townshend to Perform With THE WHO'S TOMMY Cast at The Tony Awards
Pete Townsend will perform with the cast of The Who's Tommy at the Tony Awards!
Pete Townsend will perform with the cast of The Who's Tommy at the Tony Awards!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Public Theater Crew Joins IATSE & NYC Congestion Pricing Postponed
Starting tonight with a special preview episode, 'The Broadway Cast' with Ben Cameron is coming to BroadwayWorld. Also, we report on the indefinite postponement of NYC's congestion pricing plan. Stories include the Cultural Solidarity Fund's COVID relief efforts, Public Theater crew members joining IATSE.
Starting tonight with a special preview episode, 'The Broadway Cast' with Ben Cameron is coming to BroadwayWorld. Also, we report on the indefinite postponement of NYC's congestion pricing plan. Stories include the Cultural Solidarity Fund's COVID relief efforts, Public Theater crew members joining IATSE.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Ticketmaster Security Breach
This week we celebrate Baltimore's CJay Philip for her upcoming Tony Award in theater education and LaChanze's launch of a new multimedia production company. On a concerning note, Ticketmaster has experienced a major security breach. Finally, we examine the pressing need for unity in the arts community amidst ongoing discord and funding debates.
This week we celebrate Baltimore's CJay Philip for her upcoming Tony Award in theater education and LaChanze's launch of a new multimedia production company. On a concerning note, Ticketmaster has experienced a major security breach. Finally, we examine the pressing need for unity in the arts community amidst ongoing discord and funding debates.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Pay What You Can Ticketing, Broadway Season Grosses
As we hit the final stretch ahead of the Tony Awards, this week we’re including the first in a series of guest essays from the producers of the Best Production nominees, with this installment from Tommy producers Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.
As we hit the final stretch ahead of the Tony Awards, this week we’re including the first in a series of guest essays from the producers of the Best Production nominees, with this installment from Tommy producers Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 22, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 22, 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 May 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: Why Two Producers and Friends Embarked On The Amazing Journey of TOMMY THE MUSICAL
BroadwayWorld has invited the producers of the Best Production nominees to reflect on their experiences in bringing their shows to Broadway in this stellar season. Check out a piece written by the producers of The Who's Tommy, Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.
BroadwayWorld has invited the producers of the Best Production nominees to reflect on their experiences in bringing their shows to Broadway in this stellar season. Check out a piece written by the producers of The Who's Tommy, Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.
Norm Lewis, Myles Frost, and More to Be Honored at NAACP Theatre Awards
The NAACP Theatre Awards has revealed the honorees for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place on June 3rd in Los Angeles.
The NAACP Theatre Awards has revealed the honorees for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place on June 3rd in Los Angeles.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees
The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.
The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
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: The Cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY Meets the Press
A newly reimagined production of The Who’s TOMMY is headed to Broadway, beginning previews performances next week. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day. Check out photos here!
A newly reimagined production of The Who’s TOMMY is headed to Broadway, beginning previews performances next week. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day. Check out photos here!
Full Cast Set For THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway
Complete casting has been announced for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Complete casting has been announced for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Box Office at the Nederlander Theatre is Now Open For The Who's TOMMY on Broadway
The Nederlander Theatre box office (208 West 41st Street) is now open for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY, produced by Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.
The Nederlander Theatre box office (208 West 41st Street) is now open for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY, produced by Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.
Alison Luff, Adam Jacobs, John Ambrosino, Bobby Conte, and Christina Sajous Join THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway
Reprising their roles from the Goodman Theatre in Chicago are Alison Luff as Mrs. Walker, Adam Jacobs as Captain Walker, John Ambrosino as Uncle Ernie, Bobby Conte as Cousin Kevin, and Christina Sajous as The Acid Queen. They join previously announced Ali Louis Bourzgui as Tommy Walker, also reprising his Jeff Award-winning role from the Goodman.
Reprising their roles from the Goodman Theatre in Chicago are Alison Luff as Mrs. Walker, Adam Jacobs as Captain Walker, John Ambrosino as Uncle Ernie, Bobby Conte as Cousin Kevin, and Christina Sajous as The Acid Queen. They join previously announced Ali Louis Bourzgui as Tommy Walker, also reprising his Jeff Award-winning role from the Goodman.
Philly Premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD " THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Comes to Kimmel Cultural Campus
The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization will present the first national tour of Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations for the first time in Philadelphia. The Broadway smash hit musical will play at the Campus' Academy of Music January 3 - 21 as part of the 2023-24 Broadway series.
The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization will present the first national tour of Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations for the first time in Philadelphia. The Broadway smash hit musical will play at the Campus' Academy of Music January 3 - 21 as part of the 2023-24 Broadway series.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Ira Pittelman been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for American Idiot, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Our Lady of 121st Street, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Bohème, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Topdog/Underdog, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Private Lives and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Iceman Cometh.
What awards has Ira Pittelman won?
Ira Pittelman has won the following awards: Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Private Lives.
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