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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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Freestyle Love Supreme Adds Performance At The Gramercy Theatre Photo
Freestyle Love Supreme Adds Performance At The Gramercy Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Due to popular demand, Freestyle Love Supreme has added a late-night performance at the Gramercy Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
Tickets For The Return Of HAMILTON at the Ohio Theatre Are on Sale Now Photo
Tickets For The Return Of HAMILTON at the Ohio Theatre Are on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON are on sale to the public. This return engagement will again take to the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) stage for a two-week run. Learn more here!
James Monroe Iglehart, Christopher Jackson and Utkarsh Ambudkar to Join FREESTYLE LOV Photo
James Monroe Iglehart, Christopher Jackson and Utkarsh Ambudkar to Join FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Freestyle Love Supreme will welcome Tony Award Winner James Monroe Iglehart and Grammy Award Winner and Tony Nominee Christopher Jackson and actor, rapper and singer Utkarsh Ambudkar to be featured on the mic at their upcoming shows. Learn more!
West End Production of HAMILTON Extends Booking Photo
West End Production of HAMILTON Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The West End production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre has extended booking until Saturday 28 March 2026. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Meet the cast here!
HAMILTON On Sale This Month At Playhouse Square Photo
HAMILTON On Sale This Month At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Playhouse Square.
Shaina Taub to Workshop SUFFS Pilot Youth Production at Stagedoor Manor Photo
Shaina Taub to Workshop SUFFS Pilot Youth Production at Stagedoor Manor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Two-time Tony Award-Winning songwriter/performer Shaina Taub is heading back to her alma mater, Stagedoor Manor. Learn more about Taub and about the youth production of Suffs.
Photos: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE At Middletown Arts Center Photo
Photos: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE At Middletown Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present the musical within a comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, over two weekends, February 28 – March 9, 2025. See photos from the production.
Photos: HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Welcomes New Cast Photo
Photos: HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Welcomes New Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

All new photos have been released of the new cast of the UK and Ireland tour of HAMILTON. Check out the photos here and learn more about where to catch the tour!
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.
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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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