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BIO

Ira Weitzman is the Mindich Chair Musical Theater Associate Producer at Lincoln Center Theatre.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Mindich Chair Musical Theater Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Mindich Chair Musical Theatre Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
LCT Musical Theatre Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
LCT Musical Theatre Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Musical Theater Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
LCT Musical Theatre Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
LCT Musical Theater Associate Producer
LCT Musical Theatre Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Musical Theater Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
LCT Musical Theatre Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Musical Theater Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Musical Theater Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Creative Consultant
 
[Broadway, 2001]
LCT Musical Theatre Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
LCT Associate Producer, Musical Theatre
 
[Broadway, 1999]
LCT Musical Theatre Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Musical Theater Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
LCT Musical Theatre Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1998]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
LCT Director of Musical Theater
 
[Broadway, 1994]
LCT Artistic Associate
 
[Broadway, 1994]
LCT Director of Musical Theater
 
[Broadway, 1992]
LCT Director of Musical Theater
 
[Broadway, 1987] [Replacement]
Casting Consultant[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations


winner
The Lortels - 2009 - Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence

Ira Weitzman


winner
The Lortels - 1997 - Outstanding Musical

Ira Weitzman, Violet

News


Photos: Shaina Taub and More Join The Dramatists Guild's Candela Playwrights Summer Fellowship

The Candela Playwrights Summer Fellowship, held at the Dramatists Guild of America in New York City from July 14-19, 2024, graduated eighteen artists who successfully completed this year’s program dedicated to development of playwrights, book writers, and lyricists – all with heritage in Latin America and the Caribbean. See photos from their visit.
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Digital Cast Recording Out Today

The original cast recording of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, the latest musical from acclaimed composer MICHAEL JOHN LaCHIUSA is now available for streaming.
Exclusive: Mary Testa Performs 'Miss the Man' From THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

We have your exclusive first listen to 'Miss the Man', performed by Mary Testa, from The Gardens of Anuncia. Check out the video here!
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released Next Week

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release The Gardens of Anuncia (Original Cast Recording) – based on the recent Lincoln Center Theater production – in streaming and digital formats on Friday, March 22. Learn More about the show!
Photos: Go Inside the Cast Recording Session of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

Check out photos from the cast recording session of The Gardens of Anuncia!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Lincoln Center Theater's THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

See photos from opening night of The Gardens of Anuncia at Lincoln Center Theater!
Photos: THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Company Meets the Press

Reearsals are now underway for the Lincoln Center Theater production of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA- a new musical by Michael John LaChiusa, directed and co-choregraphed by Graciela Daniele. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room!
Listen: James Lapine, Chip Zien and Danielle Ferland Kick Off GIANTS IN THE SKY Podcast

The Broadway Podcast Network is launching new podcast, “Giants in the Sky: How Sondheim and Lapine Went Into the Woods” hosted by Ben Rimalower, makes its series debut. Listen now!
INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards

The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Michael John LaChiusa

Today’s subject Michael John LaChuisa is currently living his theatre life as the composer for the upcoming production of Our Town at Shakespeare Theatre Company. The production runs May 12th through June 11th in STC’s Sidney Harman Hall and features (wait for it) a FULL cast of DC performers.
Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4 to be Released in March

Dress Circle Publishing has announced the release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. The book will be available on Tuesday, March 9 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the 2020-2021 Broadway shutdown.
Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, January 28- with Matthew Morrison, Kelli O'Hara and More!

Today (January 28) in live streaming: LCT looks back at The Light in the Piazza, Jack Plotnick and friends take over Stars in the House, and more!
Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison and Victoria Clark to Take Part in LCT's LOOKING BACK AT THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

Lincoln Center Theater’s LCT SPOTLIGHT SERIES, a free program of digital events, featuring LCT artists in performance, conversation and more, will continue on Thursday, January 28 at 7pm with “Looking Back at THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA,” LCT’s 2005 award winning musical, featuring original stars Victoria Clark, Matthew Morrison and Kelli O’Hara.
Photo Flash: See Carmen Cusack, Tony Yazbeck, Harry Hadden-Paton and More in Rehearsals for FLYING OVER SUNSET

Rehearsals are currently underway for Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical FLYING OVER SUNSET. FLYING OVER SUNSET, with a book and direction by James Lapine, music by Tom Kitt, and lyrics by Michael Korie, will star Carmen Cusack, Harry Hadden-Paton, Tony Yazbeck, Erika Henningsen and more!
TV: HELLO AGAIN Stars of Old and New Unite on the NYC Premiere Red Carpet!

The New York premiere of the film HELLO AGAIN took place on Monday night, November 6, at Cin polis Chelsea in NYC.
Photo Flash: Cheyenne Jackson, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tonya Pinkins and More Attend HELLO AGAIN Film Premiere in NYC

The New York premiere of the film HELLO AGAIN took place last night, Monday, November 6, at Cin polis Chelsea in NYC. Scroll down for photos!
Breaking: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, GREAT COMET & More Earn Drama League Awards Nominations; Check Out the Full List!

The Drama League has announced the 2017 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. Scroll down for the full list of nominees!
Photo Coverage: FALSETTOS Sings Out at CD Signing

Ghostlight Records and the cast of Broadway's FALSETTOS celebrated the cast album of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of William Finn and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical - based on the Lincoln Center Theater production - with a special in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble, Friday, January 27 at 7:00 PM. Check out the photos below!
Christian Borle Will Appear at FALSETTOS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble

Christian Borle will now join Ghostlight Records to celebrate the cast album of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of William Finn and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical FALSETTOS - based on the Lincoln Center Theater production - with a special in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble tomorrow, Friday, January 27 at 7:00 PM.
FALSETTOS Cast Will Reunite to Celebrate Album Release at Barnes & Noble

Ghostlight Records will celebrate the cast album of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of William Finn and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical FALSETTOS - based on the Lincoln Center Theater production -with a special in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble on Friday, January 27 at 7:00 PM. The date also marks the album's worldwide digital release, with physical copies also available a a two-disc set available online and in stores.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ira Weitzman been nominated for?

Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence (The Lortels) and Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Violet.

What awards has Ira Weitzman won?

Ira Weitzman has won the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence at The Lortels and the award for Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for the production of Violet.

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