Tom Leonardis
Latest News on Tom Leonardis:
Reading Rainbow Documentary BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY Sets March Release (Feb 28, 2024)
SISTER ACT Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre This Month (Nov 9, 2022)
Photos: Stars Arrive at THE PIANO LESSON Opening Night (Oct 15, 2022)
Reading Rainbow Documentary BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY Sets March Release (Feb 28, 2024)
SISTER ACT Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre This Month (Nov 9, 2022)
Photos: Stars Arrive at THE PIANO LESSON Opening Night (Oct 15, 2022)
BIO
Tom is Whoopi Goldberg's producing partner and Head of Development. Together they are currently at various stages of production and development on projects across many entertainment mediums. Leonardis was a Tony-nominated producer of Whoopi… The 20th Anniversary; he also co-produced the Tony Award-winning hit Broadway musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. Goldberg and Leonardis are currently producing the musical White Noise.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Special Theatrical Event
Tom Leonardis, Whoopi the 2th Anniversary Show
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Reading Rainbow Documentary BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY Sets March Release
The doc feature, which tells the story of the beloved PBS Children's series, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The XTR film will have a Limited Theatrical Release starting in March at select AMC Theatres, followed by Additional Cities and FIFTH SEASON on board for the Digital Release and worldwide sales.
The doc feature, which tells the story of the beloved PBS Children's series, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The XTR film will have a Limited Theatrical Release starting in March at select AMC Theatres, followed by Additional Cities and FIFTH SEASON on board for the Digital Release and worldwide sales.
SISTER ACT Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre This Month
Based on the iconic movie, this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won't be found – a convent!
Based on the iconic movie, this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won't be found – a convent!
Photos: Stars Arrive at THE PIANO LESSON Opening Night
The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the arrivals and you can check out photos of Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more on the red carpet below!
The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the arrivals and you can check out photos of Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more on the red carpet below!
International Festival Of Musical Theatre Will Launch in Milan, Italy in Summer 2022- Plus, Watch a Star-Studded Launch Video!
More specifics including rules regarding eligibility and further logistic details will be announced in October 2021, including the Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. Learn more about the festival here!
More specifics including rules regarding eligibility and further logistic details will be announced in October 2021, including the Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. Learn more about the festival here!
BWW Feature: FESTIVAL INTERNAZIONALE DEL MUSICAL MILANO 2022 - COMUNICATO STAMPA
In Italia l'inaugurazione del primo e unico Festival Internazionale del Musical.
In Italia l'inaugurazione del primo e unico Festival Internazionale del Musical.
International Festival Of Musical Theatre Will Launch in Milan, Italy in Summer 2022- Plus, Watch a Star-Studded Launch Video!
More specifics including rules regarding eligibility and further logistic details will be announced in October 2021, including the Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. Learn more about the festival here!
More specifics including rules regarding eligibility and further logistic details will be announced in October 2021, including the Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. Learn more about the festival here!
West End SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL Postponed Until 2022; Whoopi Goldberg Departs Cast
Due to the current and ongoing pandemic restrictions and the knock-on effect this has had to the international production's schedule, Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg, the producers of Sister Act The Musical, have come to the decision that it is impossible to open the show in London this summer and have postponed performances at the Eventim Apollo until 2022.
Due to the current and ongoing pandemic restrictions and the knock-on effect this has had to the international production's schedule, Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg, the producers of Sister Act The Musical, have come to the decision that it is impossible to open the show in London this summer and have postponed performances at the Eventim Apollo until 2022.
SISTER ACT Starring Whoopi Goldberg & Jennifer Saunders Pushes to Summer 2021
Due to current government guidelines resulting in a delay to the production, the producers of SISTER ACT announced today that performances in London and on tour have now been rescheduled.
Due to current government guidelines resulting in a delay to the production, the producers of SISTER ACT announced today that performances in London and on tour have now been rescheduled.
Lesley Joseph Will Star In SISTER ACT UK and Ireland Tour
Lesley Joseph will join the cast for the UK and Ireland tour of the smash-hit musical, a?oeSISTER ACTa??. The show will open on 21 April 2020 at Leicester Curve and will visit Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield and Manchester. The UK and Ireland tour will re-open on 15 September at Birmingham Hippodrome and will finish its run in Milton Keynes on 5 December 2020. Full tour listings and casting details below.
Lesley Joseph will join the cast for the UK and Ireland tour of the smash-hit musical, a?oeSISTER ACTa??. The show will open on 21 April 2020 at Leicester Curve and will visit Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield and Manchester. The UK and Ireland tour will re-open on 15 September at Birmingham Hippodrome and will finish its run in Milton Keynes on 5 December 2020. Full tour listings and casting details below.
Clive Rowe Will Join the Cast Of SISTER ACT With Whoopi Goldberg
Olivier award- winning actor Clive Rowe will join the cast as 'Eddie Souther' in the smash-hit musical a?oeSISTER ACTa??. He will play the part in Leicester, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, Manchester and London. In London, Clive will star opposite Whoopi Goldberg as 'Deloris Van Cartier' and Jennifer Saunders and 'Mother Superior'. Brenda Edwards will play 'Deloris Van Cartier' at selected performances during the London season and all venues on the UK and Ireland tour. Casting for the role of Mother Superior on the UK and Ireland tour and the full company will be announced soon.
Olivier award- winning actor Clive Rowe will join the cast as 'Eddie Souther' in the smash-hit musical a?oeSISTER ACTa??. He will play the part in Leicester, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, Manchester and London. In London, Clive will star opposite Whoopi Goldberg as 'Deloris Van Cartier' and Jennifer Saunders and 'Mother Superior'. Brenda Edwards will play 'Deloris Van Cartier' at selected performances during the London season and all venues on the UK and Ireland tour. Casting for the role of Mother Superior on the UK and Ireland tour and the full company will be announced soon.
Extra Week Added To SISTER ACT Starring Whoopi Goldberg At London's Eventim Apollo
Following a record breaking on sale, where SISTER ACT became one of London's fastest selling musicals, the musical will now open a week earlier. Performances now start on Tuesday 21 July 2020. The show runs until Sunday 30 August 2020. Tickets for the extra week go on sale at 10.00am on 7 February 2020.
Following a record breaking on sale, where SISTER ACT became one of London's fastest selling musicals, the musical will now open a week earlier. Performances now start on Tuesday 21 July 2020. The show runs until Sunday 30 August 2020. Tickets for the extra week go on sale at 10.00am on 7 February 2020.
SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL With Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders Has Broken On Sale Records at Eventim Apollo
Since it went on sale Sister Act The Musical starring Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders has broken all on sale records for a run at the Eventim Apollo having already sold over 95,000 tickets so far for the five week run. During the first day of on sale, demand was so high that several ticket agent websites crashed!
Since it went on sale Sister Act The Musical starring Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders has broken all on sale records for a run at the Eventim Apollo having already sold over 95,000 tickets so far for the five week run. During the first day of on sale, demand was so high that several ticket agent websites crashed!
Whoopi Goldberg Returns to the Role of Deloris Van Cartier in SISTER ACT London Revival
Whoopi Goldberg will reprise her starring role as Deloris Van Cartier for the first time on stage with Jennifer Saunders as Mother Superior in a newly adapted production of the smash hit musical SISTER ACT at London's Eventim Apollo from 29 July to 30 August 2020. Tickets on sale now.
Whoopi Goldberg will reprise her starring role as Deloris Van Cartier for the first time on stage with Jennifer Saunders as Mother Superior in a newly adapted production of the smash hit musical SISTER ACT at London's Eventim Apollo from 29 July to 30 August 2020. Tickets on sale now.
SISTER ACT Comes to Curve, Leicester
Producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg has announced a brand new production of the smash hit musical SISTER ACT opening at Curve, Leicester on 21 April 2020, where it will play until 2 May 2020, ahead of further UK venues and a London season. Initial venue details below with more exciting details and full creative team to be announced soon.
Producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg has announced a brand new production of the smash hit musical SISTER ACT opening at Curve, Leicester on 21 April 2020, where it will play until 2 May 2020, ahead of further UK venues and a London season. Initial venue details below with more exciting details and full creative team to be announced soon.
Whoopi Goldberg Returns to Van Wezel
Whoopi Goldberg returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 8 p.m. for a performance you won't want to miss!
Whoopi Goldberg returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 8 p.m. for a performance you won't want to miss!
ABC News Presents I'M COMING HOME from Executive Producer Whoopi Goldberg
They have been lauded with awards, performed to sold-out houses, recorded hit albums, toured the country, created fashion lines and starred on hit tv shows; and this Thanksgiving, ABC News invites you to take a trip back to the place where it all began on “I'm Coming Home,” airing THURSDAY, NOV. 22 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. From executive producer Whoopi Goldberg along with the award-winning filmmakers of World of Wonder Productions and Lincoln Square Productions, the docu-style format captures the emotional journeys as award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, country music star Jake Owen and entrepreneur from ABC's “Shark Tank,” Daymond John each visit their childhood homes to reconnect with their roots and the people who shaped who they are today.
They have been lauded with awards, performed to sold-out houses, recorded hit albums, toured the country, created fashion lines and starred on hit tv shows; and this Thanksgiving, ABC News invites you to take a trip back to the place where it all began on “I'm Coming Home,” airing THURSDAY, NOV. 22 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. From executive producer Whoopi Goldberg along with the award-winning filmmakers of World of Wonder Productions and Lincoln Square Productions, the docu-style format captures the emotional journeys as award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, country music star Jake Owen and entrepreneur from ABC's “Shark Tank,” Daymond John each visit their childhood homes to reconnect with their roots and the people who shaped who they are today.
Oxygen to Premiere New Series STRUT from Whoopi Goldberg, Today
Oxygen Media is granting you backstage access with the new original series STRUT premiering Today, September 20 at 9pm ET/PT.
Oxygen Media is granting you backstage access with the new original series STRUT premiering Today, September 20 at 9pm ET/PT.
Oxygen to Premiere New Series STRUT from Whoopi Goldberg, 9/20
Oxygen Media is granting you backstage access with the new original series STRUT premiering Tuesday, September 20 at 9pm ET/PT.
Oxygen Media is granting you backstage access with the new original series STRUT premiering Tuesday, September 20 at 9pm ET/PT.
Oxygen Orders Transgender Unscripted Series STRUT from Whoopi Goldberg
Oxygen Media is giving a greenlight to STRUT, a new original series from Executive Producer Whoopi Goldberg and 44 Blue Productions, it was announced today
Oxygen Media is giving a greenlight to STRUT, a new original series from Executive Producer Whoopi Goldberg and 44 Blue Productions, it was announced today
BET Networks Announce Upcoming Programming Schedule
BET Networks announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation.
BET Networks announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation.
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and Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for Whoopi the 20th Anniversary Show.
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