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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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Photos: Inside Opening Night of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
James Morgan Steps Down as Producing Artistic Director at The York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company's James Morgan has resigned from his duties, effective immediately. Learn more about his resignation and the plans for the theatre.
Photos: Inside Primary Stages' 40th Anniversary Gala

PRIMARY STAGES just hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala, honoring Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Photos: InunDATEd Opens at The York Theatre

The York Theatre Company officially opened the fourth and  final production of its Fall 2024 New2NY series – InunDATEd, a new musical. Check out photos from opening night here!
Jim Kierstead Named President Of The York Theatre Company Board Of Directors

Jim Kierstead has been named as the new President of The York Theatre Company Board of Directors, bringing his extensive experience in theater production to the organization. Learn more about Kierstead and about the position.
Lena Hall and Jay Armstrong Johnson Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd Anniversary Gala

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade) will round out the cast for their 32nd anniversary gala.
Bianca Marroquín, Claybourne Elder, John Riddle, and More Join Abingdon Theatre Company Gala

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the additional casting to kick off their season at the 32nd anniversary gala honoring longtime board member, Emmy, Olivier, and six-time Tony Award-winning producer Jim Kierstead.
Photos: TWIST OF FATE Opens at The York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company officially opened Twist of Fate, the second production of its Fall 2024 “New2NY” series. Check out photos from the opening here!
Photos: Meet the Cast of TWIST OF FATE at York Theatre Company

Meet the cast in all new Meet & Greet photos for the upcoming York Theatre Company “New2NY” production of TWIST OF FATE. Check out the photos here!
Kate Baldwin, Tony Yazbeck, and More Set For Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd Anniversary Gala

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the initial casting to kick off their season at the 32nd anniversary gala honoring longtime board member, Emmy, Olivier, and six-time Tony Award-winning producer Jim Kierstead.
Photos: THE SABBATH GIRL Celebrates Opening Night at 59E59 Theaters

Penguin Rep Theatre opened the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato last night, Sunday, July 28th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
Video: Des McAnuff Gives a Speech Following Final Performance of THE WHO'S TOMMY

The critically acclaimed production of The Who’s TOMMY played its final performance on Broadway yesterday, Sunday, July 21. Watch the curtain call speech in the video here!
THE WHO'S TOMMY to Kick Off National Tour at PPAC in 2025

The Who's TOMMY to conclude its Broadway run and kick off a national tour in 2025 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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