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BIO

Jill Furman was co-lead producer of In the Heights, which won the Tony Award® for Best Musical in 2008. Past Broadway productions: West Side Story, The Drowsy Chaperone, Sly Fox, Fortune’ s Fool. Past Off-Broadway productions: On the Line, Adult Entertainment. Currently: the hip-hop comedy group Freestyle Love Supreme, which will soon shoot a television pilot for a cable network, and the upcoming film Greetings From Tim Buckley, which she executive produced. In 2011 Jill received the Robert Whitehead Award for Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Theatre Producing. Boards: MCC Theater, David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. Member: National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.

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Productions

SuffsSuffs
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Producer
Freestyle Love SupremeFreestyle Love Supreme
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Hamilton (Eliza Company)Hamilton (Eliza Company)
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Producer
HamiltonHamilton
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CinderellaRodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
The HeiressThe Heiress
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
SeminarSeminar
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
The Drowsy ChaperoneThe Drowsy Chaperone
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Producer
In the Heights
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Producer
The Drowsy ChaperoneThe Drowsy Chaperone
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
On the Line
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Sly FoxSly Fox
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Producer
Adult Entertainment
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Associate Producer
Fortune's Fool
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Associate Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

Jill FurmanHamilton

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Revival of a Musical

Jill Furman, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella


winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Musical

Jill Furman, In The Heights

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Musical

Jill Furman, The Drowsy Chaperone

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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Begins At Middletown Arts Center This Month Photo
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Begins At Middletown Arts Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present the musical within a comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, over two weekends. An accomplished, live orchestra will accompany The MAC Players, led by Director Kate Cordaro, Musical Director Eric Sayre and Choreographer Samantha Amaral.
Tickets For HAMILTON at the Wharton on Sale Now Photo
Tickets For HAMILTON at the Wharton on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Individual tickets for HAMILTON are on sale now at Wharton Center's Ticket Office, online, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON. Learn more about the show here!
Tickets For HAMILTON at the Wharton Center on Sale Next Week Photo
Tickets For HAMILTON at the Wharton Center on Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

Individual tickets for HAMILTON at the Wharton Center  will go on sale Monday, February 17, 2025, at Wharton Center's Ticket Office, online, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE to be Presented at Middletown Arts Center in February Photo
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE to be Presented at Middletown Arts Center in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present the musical within a comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, over two weekends in February. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
HAMILTON to Launch Lottery for Memphis Engagement Photo
HAMILTON to Launch Lottery for Memphis Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

​The Orpheum Theatre Group will launch a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets, which will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in February. Learn more ad see how to purchase tickets.
BTC Unveils 2025 Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Recipients Photo
BTC Unveils 2025 Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

BTC and Broadway stage manager and producer Cody Renard Richard has revealed the next cohort of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program.
HAMILTON Launches #HAM4HAM Lottery for Seattle Engagement Photo
HAMILTON Launches #HAM4HAM Lottery for Seattle Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre.  A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. Learn how to enter.
HAMILTON Returns To San Diego In May 2025; Tickets On Sale Now Photo
HAMILTON Returns To San Diego In May 2025; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 23 at 10 AM online, or in person at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office. Tickets will be available for performances May 6-18.
HAMILTON Returns to Seattle's Paramount Theatre in February Photo
HAMILTON Returns to Seattle's Paramount Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy.
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to SUFFS Photo
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to SUFFS
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 6, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the Tony-winning new musical Suffs. Licensing information will be forthcoming.
Tony-Winner Shaina Taub Honored At The Workers Circle's Annual Benefit Photo
Tony-Winner Shaina Taub Honored At The Workers Circle's Annual Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

The Workers Circle honored two-time Tony Award-winning songwriter and performer Shaina Taub with the Workers Circle Activism Award at the organization's Annual Benefit on December 9, 2024.
New Cast Set For the UK and Ireland Tour of HAMILTON Photo
New Cast Set For the UK and Ireland Tour of HAMILTON
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024

New casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland Tour of the multi award-winning HAMILTON. The new cast will have their first performance at Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre on Monday 20 January 2025.
SUFFS Special Event to Take Place at The Grammy Museum Photo
SUFFS Special Event to Take Place at The Grammy Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

In celebration of Suffs’ GRAMMY Award nomination for “Best Musical Theater Album” the GRAMMY Museum will host A New York Evening with Suffs, a special night of music and conversation at The Greene Space in NYC. Learn how to attend!
HAMILTON Tickets on Sale Next Week For Portland Run Photo
HAMILTON Tickets on Sale Next Week For Portland Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Portland announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public next week. Find out how to get tickets here!
Tickets to HAMILTON at Bass Hall to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to HAMILTON at Bass Hall to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Tickets for HAMILTON at Bass Concert Hall will go on sale this week. HAMILTON follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of HAMILTON in London Photo
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of HAMILTON in London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

All new production photos have been released for HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre, where its currently booking until 27 September 2025. Check out the photos here!
Video: Shaina Taub Talks SUFFS and Shares Why RAGTIME is Her Favorite Musical Photo
Video: Shaina Taub Talks SUFFS and Shares Why RAGTIME is Her Favorite Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024

Shaina Taub, who was recently honored by Time Magazine as part of their 2024 Time100 Next List, recently visited CBS Mornings to discuss her musical Suffs. During the interview, she also shared why Ragtime is her favorite show and how it serves as an inspiration for Suffs. Watch the segment now!
Video: Inside the HAMILTON Orchestra Pit at The Buell Theatre Photo
Video: Inside the HAMILTON Orchestra Pit at The Buell Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Go inside the HAMILTON orchestra pit at Denver's Buell Theatre in the video here!
SUFFS Adds Additional Matinees To December Schedule Photo
SUFFS Adds Additional Matinees To December Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Suffs will play its final Broadway performance on January 5, 2025, but before the suffragists take their movement on a national tour, the Broadway production has added extra shows to its December schedule.
Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming Photo
Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jill Furman been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone.

What awards has Jill Furman won?

Jill Furman has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Hamilton and the Tony Award for Best Musical for In The Heights.

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