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Productions

Smokey Joe's CafeSmokey Joe's Cafe
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Angels in AmericaAngels in America
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
The Parisian WomanThe Parisian Woman
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
The EncounterThe Encounter
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
Penn & Teller on BroadwayPenn & Teller on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Flashdance The MusicalFlashdance The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Producer
ChaplinChaplin
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Old Jews Telling JokesOld Jews Telling Jokes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Leap of FaithLeap of Faith
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
A Catered AffairA Catered Affair
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Produced in Association with
GypsyGypsy
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Porgy and Bess
 
[West End, 2006]
Producer
HairsprayHairspray
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
The ProducersThe Producers
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Producer
Swing!
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Producer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Musical

Tom Viertel, Leap of Faith

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Revival of a Musical

Tom Viertel, A Little Night Music


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Play

Tom Viertel, The Norman Conquests


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Revival of a Musical

Tom Viertel, Company

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Revival of a Musical

Tom Viertel, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Musical

Tom Viertel, Swing!

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Photos: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Opens Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 11, 2025

The new musical, The Jonathan Larson Project, is open now at at the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway. Check out photos from opening night here and learn more about the show!
Penn & Teller to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Radio City Music Hall Photo
Penn & Teller to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Radio City Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

Penn & Teller will celebrate 50 years together when they headline Radio City Music Hall on Thursday August 21, 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Honors Tom Viertel at 23rd Monte Cristo Award G Photo
Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Honors Tom Viertel at 23rd Monte Cristo Award Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 23rd Monte Cristo Award to Chair Emeritus Tom Viertel, last night at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Check out photos here!
Review: BROADWAY MELODY Marries Story & Songs at 54 Below Photo
Review: BROADWAY MELODY Marries Story & Songs at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Nov 15, 2024

Jack Viertel's new novel mixes some bits of actual theatre productions, people, places, and songs into its fiction. The author read excerpts from the book for a program he hosted and co-produced at 54 Below, with guest singers performing relevant/referenced songs.
54 Below Unveils First Cohort of 'The Genesis Project,' Supporting Emerging Artists Photo
54 Below Unveils First Cohort of 'The Genesis Project,' Supporting Emerging Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024

54 BELOW has revealed the first cohort of early career artists selected to participate in the Genesis Project. Learn more!
54 SINGS THE GLEE VERSION Finale to be Presented at 54 Below Photo
54 SINGS THE GLEE VERSION Finale to be Presented at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024

Grab your slushees and head down to 54 Below to celebrate the songs made famous by the iconic hit TV show, “GLEE.” Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Carolyn Greenspan Named New Board Chair at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Photo
Carolyn Greenspan Named New Board Chair at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Carolyn Greenspan has been elected the new Board Chair at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, succeeding Tom Viertel who stepped down earlier this year.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 27, 2025 Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 27, 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

Great Scott! A new block of tickets for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical on Broadway has just been released for sale through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Roger Rees Awards Reveals Student Nominees for Outstanding Performer In Greater NY Photo
Roger Rees Awards Reveals Student Nominees for Outstanding Performer In Greater NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024

Broadway Education Alliance has revealed the student nominees for the Roger Rees Awards for Outstanding Performer in Greater NY. See the list!
Nominees Announced for the 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards Photo
Nominees Announced for the 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2024

The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced the 50 Roger Rees Awards nominees for Outstanding Performer. Check out the full list!
O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down Photo
O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024

Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE's Roger Bart Has Sardi's Caricature Unveiled Photo
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE's Roger Bart Has Sardi's Caricature Unveiled
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 27, 2024

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical’s Tony-winning star Roger Bart was honored on Thursday with a portrait at famed theatrical dining institution Sardi’s. Check out photos from the event here!
Bonnie Milligan Will Host The 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards in May Photo
Bonnie Milligan Will Host The 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

Tony Award-winner Bonnie Milligan will host the 2023-24 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at The Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College.
Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below Photo
Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 17, 2024

Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.
Feature: Meet 54 Below's Newest Board Members Photo
Feature: Meet 54 Below's Newest Board Members
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 3, 2024

54 Below recently welcomed six new members to their distinguished board of directors. We asked them a few questions to get to know them a bit better. Meet James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan!
54 Below Announces the Appointment of New Board Members Photo
54 Below Announces the Appointment of New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024

54 Below, the celebrated Times Square cabaret venue that is the recipient of a 2022 TONY AWARDS Special Honor for Excellence in the Theater, has announced new board members. James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan have joined the award-winning supper club board, effective immediately.
54 Below Launches $300,000 Challenge Grant From the Robert W. Wilson Charitable Fund Photo
54 Below Launches $300,000 Challenge Grant From the Robert W. Wilson Charitable Fund
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

54 Below has announced a $300,000 matching gift challenge made possible by a generous donation from the Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust Fund. The campaign will raise funds to support the institution’s mission to preserve and expand the art of cabaret. 
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Melia Bensussen Artistic Director of National Pla Photo
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Melia Bensussen Artistic Director of National Playwrights Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024

Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has revealed that Melia Bensussen will be taking the reins of its flagship program, the National Playwrights Conference.
Feature: 54 Below - The Basement Where You Want To Be Photo
Feature: 54 Below - The Basement Where You Want To Be
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 29, 2023

The Tony Award winning non-profit is here to grow, to achieve, and to change the face of cabaret and concert.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Releases New Block Of Tickets On Sale Now Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE Releases New Block Of Tickets On Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023

A new block of tickets has been released for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical! Get your tickets now for performances through Sunday, December 1, 2024. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Tom Viertel been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Leap of Faith, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Little Night Music, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Swing!.

What awards has Tom Viertel won?

Tom Viertel has won the following awards: Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for The Norman Conquests and Best Revival of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Company.

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