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James L. Nederlander

Also Credited As: James Nederlander, Jr.

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James L. Nederlander is President of the Nederlander Organization and son of James M. Nederlander (Chairman). He is the third generation of a family known for owning and operating theatres around the world as well as theatrical productions, cultural presentations and popular music attractions. Current productions include West Side Story, The Addams Family, Next to Normal and Race. Upcoming productions include a live show with magician David Blaine.

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Productions

The WizThe Wiz
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Producer
Once Upon a One More TimeOnce Upon a One More Time
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Producer
Kimberly AkimboKimberly Akimbo
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Producer
To Kill A MockingbirdTo Kill A Mockingbird
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Producer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
TootsieTootsie
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Gary: A Sequel to Titus AndronicusGary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Hillary and ClintonHillary and Clinton
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Oklahoma!Oklahoma!
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
King LearKing Lear
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
King KongKing Kong
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
The Waverly GalleryThe Waverly Gallery
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
TootsieTootsie
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Producer
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
The Iceman ComethThe Iceman Cometh
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Summer: The Donna Summer MusicalSummer: The Donna Summer Musical
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
CarouselCarousel
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Children of a Lesser GodChildren of a Lesser God
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Three Tall WomenThree Tall Women
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Angels in AmericaAngels in America
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Meteor ShowerMeteor Shower
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Producer
Hello, Dolly!Hello, Dolly!
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
War PaintWar Paint
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Sunset BoulevardSunset Boulevard
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Black to the FutureBlack to the Future
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
CatsCats
 
[Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Bright StarBright Star
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
The HumansThe Humans
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[West End, 2015]
Producer
It Shoulda Been YouIt Shoulda Been You
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
An American in ParisAn American in Paris
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
The Elephant ManThe Elephant Man
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
The Last ShipThe Last Ship
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Producer
Holler If Ya Hear MeHoller If Ya Hear Me
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Theatre Owner / Operator
If/ThenIf/Then
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
RockyRocky
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
After MidnightAfter Midnight
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Big FishBig Fish
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
EvitaEvita
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Producer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
AnnieAnnie
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Undisputed TruthUndisputed Truth
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
EvitaEvita
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Producer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Spider-Man Turn Off the DarkSpider-Man Turn Off the Dark
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[West End, 2011]
Producer
West Side StoryWest Side Story
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Producer
Harry Connick, Jr. in ConcertHarry Connick, Jr. in Concert
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Come Fly AwayCome Fly Away
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
Irena's VowIrena's Vow
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
West Side StoryWest Side Story
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
Theatre Owner / Operator
Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de Bergerac
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Producer
Theatre Owner / Operator
A Moon for the MisbegottenA Moon for the Misbegotten
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Producer
The Times They are A-Changin'The Times They are A-Changin'
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Losing LouieLosing Louie
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
The Times They are A-Changin'
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Producer
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Producer
All Shook UpAll Shook Up
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Producer
La Cage aux FollesLa Cage aux Folles
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
Producer
Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
Producer
Theatre Owner / Operator
Movin' Out
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Producer
Thoroughly Modern Millie
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Producer
Man of La ManchaMan of La Mancha
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Movin' OutMovin' Out
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Producer
Private Lives
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Thoroughly Modern MillieThoroughly Modern Millie
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Producer
Reefer Madness
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Producer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Producer
Producer
The Capeman
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Producer
Producer
A Midsummer Night's Dream
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Producer
Lamb Chop on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
Basia on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
Candles, Snow & Mistletoe
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Producer
Yanni
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Producer
Raffi
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Presenter
An Evening with Harry Connick, Jr.
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Producer
Freddie Jackson: Up Close & Personal
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Producer
Barry Manilow at the Gershwin
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Producer
Cafe Crown
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Producer
Legs Diamond
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Producer
Kenny Loggins on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Checkmates
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Mort Sahl on Broadway!
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer
La Tragédie de Carmen
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
Bing Crosby on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Anthony Newley / Henry Mancini
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Indians
 
[Broadway, 1969]
Theatre Owner / Operator

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

James L. NederlanderSchool of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

James L. NederlanderBright Star


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

James L. NederlanderThe Humans


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. NederlanderThe Color Purple

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. NederlanderFiddler on the Roof

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

James L. Nederlander, The Elephant Man

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, After Midnight


winner
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. Nederlander, Evita

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. Nederlander, Evita

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, Million Dollar Quartet

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, Next to Normal

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. Nederlander, West Side Story

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Revival of a Play

James L. Nederlander, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Revival of a Musical

James L. Nederlander, Fiddler on the Roof

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, Movin' Out


winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Musical

James L. Nederlander, Thoroughly Modern Millie

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KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to The Fabulous Fox This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to The Fabulous Fox Theatre this spring! The tour stars three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmel, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Ariana DeBose Named as Final Honoree for The Entertainment Community Fund Gala Photo
Ariana DeBose Named as Final Honoree for The Entertainment Community Fund Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Academy Award-winning actor, dancer and singer Ariana DeBose will round out the line up of honorees for The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Tickets on Sale This Week For Memphis Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO Photo
Tickets on Sale This Week For Memphis Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO will go on sale starting Friday, January 31 at 10am. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 23, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 23, 2025
by - Jan 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos Photo
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

All new production photos have been released from the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, currently playing at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, which now features Jessica Vosk. Check out the photos here!
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes To The Fabulous Fox In February Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes To The Fabulous Fox In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American tour is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Tony Award-winning musical will run February 26 – March 9. SOME LIKE IT HOT won more theater awards than any show in its season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle.
KINKY BOOTS Will Embark on New National Tour in Fall 2025 Photo
KINKY BOOTS Will Embark on New National Tour in Fall 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Kinky Boots will hit the road on an all new tour, launching in the Fall of 2025. Cities and casting will be announced in the coming months. Learn more here!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to Keller Auditorium in January Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to Keller Auditorium in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium. Learn more abut the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Orpheum Theater On Sale Photo
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Orpheum Theater On Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT at Omaha's Orpheum Theater. SOME LIKE IT HOT is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. Learn more!
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY Photo
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here! 
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Seattle Next Month Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Seattle Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will make its Seattle premiere at The Paramount Theatre in January 2025. Learn more about the upcoming production here and find out how to get tickets!
Tickets On Sale Now KIMBERLY AKIMBO at The Orpheum Theater Photo
Tickets On Sale Now KIMBERLY AKIMBO at The Orpheum Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

Tickets are on sale now for the Nebraska premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The show will play Omaha's Orpheum Theater in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets are Now on Sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT in San Diego Photo
Tickets are Now on Sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT in San Diego
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in San Diego are now on sale. The show will run at the San Diego Civic Theatre beginning in January.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Memphis Premiere On Sale This Friday At The Orpheum Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT Memphis Premiere On Sale This Friday At The Orpheum
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

Tickets for the Memphis premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Orpheum Theatre go on sale Friday, November 22. The show will run from April 8 to 13 as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway Season.
TAMMY FAYE To Play Final Broadway Performance in December Photo
TAMMY FAYE To Play Final Broadway Performance in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Elton John's new musical TAMMY FAYE will play its final Broadway performance in December. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets before it plays its final show.
Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now Photo
Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, presented by Broadway In Boston, are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Denzel Washington & James L. Nederlander to be Honored at The Entertainment Community Photo
Denzel Washington & James L. Nederlander to be Honored at The Entertainment Community Fund Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

The Entertainment Community Fund will host its Annual Gala, The evening will celebrate Tony Award winner and Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Theater Owner and Producer James L. Nederlander. Learn how to attend.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024

Broadway in Columbus will present the Columbus premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, for eight shows in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale This Month For KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Detroit Photo
Tickets on Sale This Month For KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Detroit
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Broadway In Detroit has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will go on sale this month for the show's upcoming run in March of 2025.
PRINCE OF EGYPT Is Now Available for Licensing Photo
PRINCE OF EGYPT Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2024

The Prince of Egypt is a sweeping epic of a musical with music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Philip LaZebnik, and 10 new songs written by Schwartz, together with five of his songs from the film.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has James L. Nederlander been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for School of Rock, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Bright Star, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Elephant Man, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Million Dollar Quartet, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for West Side Story, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Movin' Out and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie.

What awards has James L. Nederlander won?

James L. Nederlander has received the following awards: Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie.

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