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Thomas B McGrath

Birth Place: Washington, DC

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Thomas B. McGrath is the Chairman and CEO of Crossroads Live, a global producer and distributor of live theater and immersive/experiential enteretainment. He was previously the Chairman/owner of Key Brand Entertainment/Broadway Across America as well as Bug Music, Inc. Formerly COO of the Viacom Entertainment Group, including Paramount Pictures. Films released during his tenure include Saving Private Ryan, Forrest Gump, Braveheart and Titanic. At Act III Communications he produced The Princess Bride and Fried Green Tomatoes. McGrath has received Tony Awards for Porgy and Bess, War Horse, La Cage aux Folles, Memphis, Boeing-Boeing and Hair;


he received he Oliver award for Best new Musical for Spring Awakening. Other shows include Pippin, Promises, Promises and Million Dollar Quartet on Broadway. In London McGrath has produced Spring Awakening (Olivier Award), Hair, Sweet Charity, Harvey and Million Dollar Quartet. Current international productions include CATS (China), Evita (China and Australia), Chicago, The Body Guard. www.xroadslive.com; www.davidianproductions.com Graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Business School.

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Video: Des McAnuff Gives a Speech Following Final Performance of THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2024

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.
THE WHO'S TOMMY To End Broadway Run In July; National Tour To Launch in 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

The critically acclaimed production of The Who’s TOMMY will play its final performance on Broadway July 21. 
Pete Townshend to Perform With THE WHO'S TOMMY Cast at The Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2024

Pete Townsend will perform with the cast of The Who's Tommy at the Tony Awards!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Full Cast Set For THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY.  Find out who is starring in the show here!
FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL Comes to the Majestic Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013

FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at the Majestic Theatre for eight performances tonight, June 18-23. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 1.
FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL Comes to the Majestic 6/18; Tickets On Sale 3/1
by Erin Privratsky - Feb 26, 2013

FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at the Majestic Theatre for eight performances June 18-23. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 1.
SISTER ACT Comes to Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Now thru 2/24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2013

SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, opens at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts tonight, February 19-24, 2013 for a limited engagement.
THE BOOK OF MORMON, AMERICAN IDIOT, WICKED and More Set for Broadway Across America in Austin, 2013-14
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2013

Broadway in Austin at Texas Performing Arts has announced an amazing 2013-2014 Season with four Austin premieres and two all-time favorites.
SISTER ACT Comes to Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 2/19-24
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2012

SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, opens at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on February 19-24, 2013 for a limited engagement.
Local Students Appear in ELF THE MUSICAL at Fox Cities P.A.C., Now thru 11/18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012

Students from Lawrence Academy of Music will have a chance to appear alongside Broadway performers in Elf the Musical at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center today, November 13-18. The young performers between the ages of 5 and 12 will include Nora Austin, Pippa Austin, Gavin Burkheimer, Eleanora Dane, Izzy Dane, Roseanna Dane, Nathaniel James, August McLaughlin, Sylvia Polansky, Will Scheffler, Maura Tarnowski and Annika Urness.
Local Students to Appear in ELF THE MUSICAL at Fox Cities P.A.C., 11/13-18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2012

Students from Lawrence Academy of Music will have a chance to appear alongside Broadway performers in Elf the Musical at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center November 13-18. The young performers between the ages of 5 and 12 will include Nora Austin, Pippa Austin, Gavin Burkheimer, Eleanora Dane, Izzy Dane, Roseanna Dane, Nathaniel James, August McLaughlin, Sylvia Polansky, Will Scheffler, Maura Tarnowski and Annika Urness.
HANDS ON A HARDBODY to Open at Brooks Atkinson Theatre on 3/21
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 2, 2012

Producers Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Barbara Whitman, Latitude Link, Dede Harris, Sharon Karmazin, and Howard and Janet Kagan have just announced that the La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY will open Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), following a preview period that begins Saturday, February 23, 2013. Ticket information will be announced shortly.
Omaha Performing Arts SHREK THE MUSICAL 'Where's Gingy?' Photo Contest Opens Submissions thru 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2012

SHREK fans are invited to submit a photo of fairytale character "Gingy" at one of their favorite destinations during Omaha Performing Arts' "Gingy" photo contest. Photos of "Gingy" will be accepted via Twitter (Hash tag: #GingyInOmaha) and Facebook, September 21 through October 1. The public will vote for their favorite photo via Facebook from October 1 through October 12. The person submitting the winning entry will receive four tickets to SHREK THE MUSICAL for opening night at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, October 23. "Gingy" is one of several fairytale characters audiences will see during SHREK THE MUSICAL, which will continue performances through Sunday, October 28. The production is part of the Omaha Performing Arts' Broadway series.
Sergio Trujillo to Take Over for Benjamin Millepied as Choreographer for Broadway-Bound HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 21, 2012

The producers of the new musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY announced today that Benjamin Millepied has withdrawn from the production due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts and that, going forward, Sergio Trujillo (Memphis, Jersey Boys) will assume musical staging responsibilities for the show. Theatre, dates, and ticket information for the Broadway production of HANDS ON A HARDBODY will be announced shortly.
MARY POPPINS Boston Engagement Cancelled Due to Tour Re-Route
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2012

Broadway In Boston has announced that the return engagement of MARY POPPINS has been cancelled due to the re-routing of the tour. Previously announced for May 2013, the recent change in the show's road itinerary prevents the production from arriving in Boston as originally scheduled. Broadway in Boston continues to work with the show's booking agents with the hopes of bringing this joyful and stunning production back to Boston at a later time.
First Look at Broadway-Bound HANDS ON A HARDBODY!
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2012

Just yesterday, producers Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Rich Entertainment Group (Bob and Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman, Latitude Link, Dede Harris, Sharon Karmazin, and Howard and Janet Kagan just announced that the La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY will bow on Broadway in the 2012-2013 season. In preparation for the new musical's move to the Great White Way, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at photos and video from the production below!
La Jolla Playhouse's HANDS ON A HARDBODY to Move to Broadway in 2012-13 Season!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2012

Producers Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Rich Entertainment Group (Bob and Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman, Latitude Link, Dede Harris, Sharon Karmazin, and Howard and Janet Kagan just announced that the La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY will bow on Broadway in the 2012-2013 season.
Hard Rock Cafe - Seattle Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Live Performance Today, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012

Live at Hard Rock Cafe Seattle, the cast of "Million Dollar Quartet" will perform an exciting preview performance of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.

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