Kevin McCollum
Latest News on Kevin McCollum:
Tituss Burgess Originally Turned Down OH, MARY!: 'It's Quite the Herculean Task' (Feb 19, 2025)
SIX Welcomes New Queens to Broadway Tonight (Feb 19, 2025)
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Begins At Middletown Arts Center This Month (Feb 18, 2025)
Tituss Burgess Originally Turned Down OH, MARY!: 'It's Quite the Herculean Task' (Feb 19, 2025)
SIX Welcomes New Queens to Broadway Tonight (Feb 19, 2025)
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Begins At Middletown Arts Center This Month (Feb 18, 2025)
BIO
Kevin McCollum has received the Tony Award for Best Musical for "In the Heights" (2008), "Avenue Q" (2004), and "Rent" (1996), which also won the Pulitzer Prize. He is currently represented on Broadway with the Olivier Award-winning "The Play That Goes Wrong." He produced "Something Rotten!" (Broadway, National Tour), "Hand to God" ( Broadway, West End), "Motown: The Musical" (Broadway, West End, and National Tour), "The Drowsy Chaperone" in 2006, which won five Tony Awards, Baz Luhrmann's production of "Puccini's La Boheme" in 2002, [title of show] in 2008, the touring and Broadway productions of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," the off Broadway hit "De La Guarda," the recent hit revival of "West Side Story," and "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo." In 1995 Mr. McCollum co-founded The Producing Office, and has since created Alchemation, a theatrical and media producing company committed to new work.
Mr. McCollum was trained at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and earned his Master's degree in film producing from the Peter Stark Program at the University of Southern California. In 1995, he received the Robert Whitehead Award for Outstanding Commercial Theatre Producing.
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Producer Lucas McMahon, Producer Kevin McCollum, Director Sam Pinkleton, Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht, Conrad Ricamora, Cole Escola, James Scully, Hannah Solow, Peter Smith, Producer Carlee Briglia and Producer Mike Lavoie
Date:
07/12/2024
From: Photos: Company of OH, MARY! Hits The Red Carpet On Opening Night
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Productions
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Musical
Kevin McCollum, Something Rotten!
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Play
Kevin McCollum, Hand to God
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Revival of a Musical
Kevin McCollum, Ragtime
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Musical
Kevin McCollum, West Side Story
winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Musical
Kevin McCollum, In The Heights
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Musical
Kevin McCollum, The Drowsy Chaperone
winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Musical
Kevin McCollum, Avenue Q
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Revival of a Musical
Kevin McCollum, La Bohème
winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Revival of a Play
Kevin McCollum, Private Lives
winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Musical
Kevin McCollum, Rent
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Revival of a Musical
Kevin McCollum, Damn Yankees
Videos
Video: Vanessa Williams and More in New Trailer For THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-04 09:00:06
Video: Watch THE NOTEBOOK's Ryan Vasquez & Joy Woods Sing 'Losing My Mind' at MCC's MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2024-09-16 15:43:42
Video: Vanessa Williams is Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Teaser
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-06 12:47:18
Video: Stars Walk the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE NOTEBOOK
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-03-28 13:14:59
Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Stephi Wild - 2024-02-19 05:26:34
Video: Watch the All New Christmas TV Advert For MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-08 10:41:59
Video: First Look at All New Footage From MRS. DOUBTFIRE in London
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-16 06:19:35
VIDEO: Producer Kevin McCollum Talks Broadway's Financial Return in BROADWAY RISING Documentary Clip
by Michael Major - 2022-11-17 11:23:49
Video: First Look at Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft & More in Rehearsals for WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-11-08 13:31:21
VIDEO: Taylor Louderman and Matt Copley Perform Punk Cover of 'You're the One That I Want' From GREASE
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-12 08:01:33
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night Of Broadway-Bound THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA In Chicago
by Alan Henry - 2022-08-07 23:21:09
Photo/Video: Get A First Listen To The Songs Of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA; Cast Meets The Press In Chicgo
by Alan Henry - 2022-07-13 10:28:46
VIDEO: SIX Producers Celebrate Tony Nominations at 'Let's Do London' Event
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-05-13 16:09:50
VIDEO: First Look at the Newly Updated DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-02 12:42:05
Josh Young and Emily Padgett Will Bring VALJEAN, COSETTE AND A STRING QUARTET to the Green Room 42
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-03-29 17:43:28
VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Music Video
by Michael Major - 2022-03-02 11:29:56
VIDEO: Watch a Costume Featurette From WEST SIDE STORY Featuring Paul Tazewell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-01-20 16:56:34
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks David Alvarez as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY
by Michael Major - 2021-12-09 15:11:34
News
Tituss Burgess Originally Turned Down OH, MARY!: 'It's Quite the Herculean Task'
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025
Tituss Burgess has revealed that he originally turned down starring in Oh, Mary! In a new video from Live! With Kelly and Mark, Burgess shared that although Cole Escola had shared that they wanted him to take over the role, he was hesitant.
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025
Tituss Burgess has revealed that he originally turned down starring in Oh, Mary! In a new video from Live! With Kelly and Mark, Burgess shared that although Cole Escola had shared that they wanted him to take over the role, he was hesitant.
SIX Welcomes New Queens to Broadway Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
The Tony Award-winning musical SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, will welcome new Queens to Broadway's Lena Horne Theatre. Learn more about the new cast of SIX here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
The Tony Award-winning musical SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, will welcome new Queens to Broadway's Lena Horne Theatre. Learn more about the new cast of SIX here!
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.
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.
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to THE NOTEBOOK
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2025
The Notebook features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a Tony-nominated book by Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us, Maid). Produced by Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, the musical played at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2025
The Notebook features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a Tony-nominated book by Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us, Maid). Produced by Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, the musical played at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
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.
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.
OH, MARY! To Welcome Tituss Burgess As 'Mary Todd Lincoln' This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025
Six-time Emmy Award-nominated actor Tituss Burgess will take over the role of ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’ in the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary! Tituss will begin Tuesday, March 18, 2025 for a limited 3-week engagement through Sunday, April 6, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025
Six-time Emmy Award-nominated actor Tituss Burgess will take over the role of ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’ in the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary! Tituss will begin Tuesday, March 18, 2025 for a limited 3-week engagement through Sunday, April 6, 2025.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Extends Run in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
The Devil Wears Prada will extend its run once again at the Dominion Theatre, with tickets on sale through 3 January 2026. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
The Devil Wears Prada will extend its run once again at the Dominion Theatre, with tickets on sale through 3 January 2026. Learn more about the show here!
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025
It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025
It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
Listen to the 2025 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2025
Six new recordings have earned nominations for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including: Hell's Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, Suffs, The Notebook, and The Wiz.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2025
Six new recordings have earned nominations for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including: Hell's Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, Suffs, The Notebook, and The Wiz.
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.
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.
TDF to Offer Free Memberships to Graduating Seniors From NYC Schools
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
TDF is offering free one-year TDF Memberships to all graduating seniors from NYC public and charter high schools for the second year in a row. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
TDF is offering free one-year TDF Memberships to all graduating seniors from NYC public and charter high schools for the second year in a row. Learn more!
Cast Set for JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical London & Toronto Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025
The cast has been revealed for the Toronto and London productions of JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical. See who is starring and learn more about the musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025
The cast has been revealed for the Toronto and London productions of JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical. See who is starring and learn more about the musical.
Photos: Betty Gilpin Meets the Press Ahead of Run in OH, MARY!
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 15, 2025
Oh, Mary! has found its next Mary! Emmy Award-nominated actor Betty Gilpin will take over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln. She met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 15, 2025
Oh, Mary! has found its next Mary! Emmy Award-nominated actor Betty Gilpin will take over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln. She met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
SIX Will Make Two Stops in the San Francisco Bay Area
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
SIX, by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will make two stops in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about the upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
SIX, by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will make two stops in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about the upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Will Stage 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere
by Joshua Wright - Jan 9, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will stage the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. From the multi-award-winning producers Kevin McCollum (Oh, Mary!, Rent), Andy Barnes and Wendy Barnes (SIX), and Sonia Friedman Productions (Merrily We Roll Along), 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters' daring lawn chair flight.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 9, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will stage the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. From the multi-award-winning producers Kevin McCollum (Oh, Mary!, Rent), Andy Barnes and Wendy Barnes (SIX), and Sonia Friedman Productions (Merrily We Roll Along), 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters' daring lawn chair flight.
Listen: SISTER ACT Live West End Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024
Following its limited season at the Dominion Theatre earlier this year, the producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have released a live cast album of the show, available now across all streaming platforms.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024
Following its limited season at the Dominion Theatre earlier this year, the producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have released a live cast album of the show, available now across all streaming platforms.
SIX Ths Musical Comes To The Bushnell This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024
The Bushnell has announced the regal return of the Tony Award-Winning electrifying musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are on sale now for eight performances from December 31 through January 5, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024
The Bushnell has announced the regal return of the Tony Award-Winning electrifying musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are on sale now for eight performances from December 31 through January 5, 2025.
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 15, 2024
Broadway says goodbye to two productions. The Notebook takes its final bow at the Schoenfeld Theatre following 35 previews and 317 regular performances; and The Roommate will conclude its limited run at the Booth Theatre following 14 previews and 101 regular performances.
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 15, 2024
Broadway says goodbye to two productions. The Notebook takes its final bow at the Schoenfeld Theatre following 35 previews and 317 regular performances; and The Roommate will conclude its limited run at the Booth Theatre following 14 previews and 101 regular performances.
OH, MARY! Will Offer $5 Tickets in Honor of Mary Todd Lincoln's Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
On Friday, December 13, 2024 (on what would have been Mary Todd Lincoln’s 206th Birthday), 206 balcony seats to Cole Escola’s smash hit comedy Oh, Mary! will be available for just $5. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
On Friday, December 13, 2024 (on what would have been Mary Todd Lincoln’s 206th Birthday), 206 balcony seats to Cole Escola’s smash hit comedy Oh, Mary! will be available for just $5. Learn more here!
SIX On Sale This Week At Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award®-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will go on sale December 16, 2025. SIX will play eight performances in Calgary from May 20-25, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award®-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will go on sale December 16, 2025. SIX will play eight performances in Calgary from May 20-25, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Kevin McCollum been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Hand to God, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for West Side Story, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Bohème, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Private Lives, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent and Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Damn Yankees.
What awards has Kevin McCollum won?
Kevin McCollum has won the following awards: Best Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Private Lives, and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent.
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