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Jim Kierstead is a Grammy-nominated Emmy, Olivier, and six-time Tony Award-winning producer of the Broadway, touring, Toronto, and London productions of Kinky Boots, the revival of Pippin, Hadestown, The Inheritance, The Lehman Trilogy, and The Inheritance. He is currently represented on Broadway as a co-producer of Sweeney Todd and Hadestown.. In addition, he has been a co-producer of 25 Broadway productions including The Visit, You Can’t Take It With You, Indecent, The Great Comet (all Tony nominated), Be More Chill, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Pretty Woman, Side Show, It Shoulda Been You, M. Butterfly, Rocky, among others.



Off-Broadway projects include Unexpected Joy, Yank! (Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Nominees), Bright Colors and Bold Patterns, and Thrill Me - The Leopold & Loeb Story (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Nominees). He has produced London productions including Waitress, Dreamgirls, Unexpected Joy, Yank!, Thrill Me, Night of the Living Dead, and Aspects of Love.

Film/TV projects include the Emmy winning TV series The Bay, Indoor Boys, After Forever, Ace, Between Love and Goodbye, Kiss Me, Kill Me, and Wakefield starring Bryan Cranston and Jennifer Garner, and a new series Mulligan. Upcoming projects include Sparkler and Cover.

Jim is on the Board of Directors of The York Theatre Company and The Abingdon Theatre Company.

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Be More ChillBe More Chill
 
[Broadway, 2019]
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Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[Broadway, 2018]
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M. ButterflyM. Butterfly
 
[Broadway, 2017]
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Yank!Yank!
 
[West End, 2017]
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The LifeThe Life
 
[West End, 2017]
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The EncounterThe Encounter
 
[Broadway, 2016]
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Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[West End, 2015]
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Side ShowSide Show
 
[Broadway, 2014]
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You Can't Take It with YouYou Can't Take It with You
 
[Broadway, 2014]
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PippinPippin
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Yank!Yank!
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Co-Producer
Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story
 
[New York, 2003]
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Photos: Inside The York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala, Part 2 Photo
Photos: Inside The York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala, Part 2
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 26, 2025

The York Theatre recently celebrated their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert at The Theater at St. Jeans. Check out photos from the event.
Photos: WHO IS JIMMY PANTS? Opens at The York Theatre Photo
Photos: WHO IS JIMMY PANTS? Opens at The York Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 24, 2025

Performances are underway The York Theatre's second production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – Who is Jimmy Pants? Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: WHO IS JIMMY PANTS? at The York Theatre Photo
Photos: WHO IS JIMMY PANTS? at The York Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

Performances are underway The York Theatre's second production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – Who is Jimmy Pants? Check out photos from the show here!
Photos: Meet the Cast of WHO IS JIMMY PANTS? at The York Theatre Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of WHO IS JIMMY PANTS? at The York Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Performances begin this week for The York Theatre's second production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – Who is Jimmy Pants? Check out photos of the cast here!
IAMA Theatre Company Will Host Industry Presentation Workshop Of MILLENNIALS ARE KILL Photo
IAMA Theatre Company Will Host Industry Presentation Workshop Of MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

IAMA Theatre Company will host an industry presentation workshop of Millennials Are Killing Musicals by Nico Juber, directed by Marlo Hunter this month. Learn more here!
Photos: PLATINUM DREAMS Opens at the York Theatre Photo
Photos: PLATINUM DREAMS Opens at the York Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

 Platinum Dreams: A New Musical has officially opened at The York Theatre, running through March 16, 2025 at The Theatre at St. Jean's. Check out photos from opening night here!
Full Cast & Creative Team Set for WHO IS JIMMY PANTS? at The York Theatre Photo
Full Cast & Creative Team Set for WHO IS JIMMY PANTS? at The York Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The York Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the second production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – Who is Jimmy Pants?, with music and lyrics by Joseph Church, and book and lyrics by Jeff Bienstock.
Photos: PLATINUM DREAMS Begins Rehearsals at The York Theatre Photo
Photos: PLATINUM DREAMS Begins Rehearsals at The York Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The York Theatre is presentig Platinum Dreams, with book by Stevie Holland, music by Gary William Friedman, lyrics by Will Holt, and additional lyrics by Stevie Holland. See photos of the cast in rehearsal here!
Irvin Mason Jr. Joins The York Theatre's PLATINUM DREAMS as Associate Director Photo
Irvin Mason Jr. Joins The York Theatre's PLATINUM DREAMS as Associate Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The York Theatre will welcome current Drama League Stage Directing Fellow Irvin Mason Jr. as Associate Director of Platinum Dreams, the first production of the 2025 Spring “New2NY’ series. Learn more!
The York Theatre Launches Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program Photo
The York Theatre Launches Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

In celebration of Black History Month, The York Theatre has announced The Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program which honors the legacy of Micki Grant. Learn more here!
The York Theatre Unveils 2025 Spring Season With New 'New2NY' Series Photo
The York Theatre Unveils 2025 Spring Season With New 'New2NY' Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

The York Theatre has unveiled its 2025 Spring Season with a new “New2NY” series. See full programming, learn more about the season, and see how to purchase tickets.
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!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

The York Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event (inspired by the play All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go, by Catherine Filloux). Check out photos from opening night below!
Photos: A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL at Round House Theatre Photo
Photos: A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL at Round House Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

The highly anticipated world premiere of A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical will recently had its Media Opening at Round House Theatre. Check out all new photos from the event here!
Joseph Hayward & Debra Walton Assume New Roles at The York Theatre Company Photo
Joseph Hayward & Debra Walton Assume New Roles at The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

The York Theatre Company has revealed that Joseph Hayward is stepping into the role of Interim Producing Artistic Director, and Debra Walton, as the Interim Associate Artistic Director.
Photos: On the Red Carpet of York Theatre Company's 2024 Gala Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet of York Theatre Company's 2024 Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 12, 2024

The York Theatre Company presented a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored musical theater legend Bernadette Peters. See photos from the red carpet.
Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala Photo
Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 32nd season with their annual gala on Monday, October 28th at the Edison Ballroom. Check out photos from the event here!
Broadway Producers Alliance Launches to Support the Producing Community Photo
Broadway Producers Alliance Launches to Support the Producing Community
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

The Broadway Producers Alliance has officially launched, a new organization composed of over 100 Broadway producers that is dedicated to promoting collaboration, innovation, and communication within the Broadway producing community.
Photos: WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU Opening Night at 59E59 Photo
Photos: WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU Opening Night at 59E59
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

New Jersey Repertory Company and 59E59 Theaters are presenting James Hindman’s one-man show, What Doesn’t Kill You. Written and performed by James Hindman and directed by Suzanne Barabas. Check out photos from opening night!
A HANUKKAH CAROL Announced At Round House Theatre Photo
A HANUKKAH CAROL Announced At Round House Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

Round House Theatre has announced A HANUKKAH CAROL, a new holiday production blending Charles Dickens' classic with Jewish traditions, running from November 29 to December 31.
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