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BIO

Barry & Fran Weissler are Tony Award-winning American theatrical producers.


Barry Weissler (born 1939) and Fran Weissler (born 1928) met in 1964 during an engagement of a touring theatrical production in New Jersey. The two then started a touring theatrical group, The National Theatre Company, which presented classic plays to High School, College and adult audiences with professional casts After years of touring Shakespearean plays on the east coast they brought Othello and Medea to Broadway in 1982. The two plays earned them their first two Tony Award nominations As of 2014 the pair have earned 28 Tony or Drama Desk nominations. They have won 7 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards. The couple also received the Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production for their production of Chicago in the London West End.

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Productions

Real Women Have CurvesReal Women Have Curves
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Producer
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Executive Producer
VioletViolet
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
PippinPippin
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Sweet CharitySweet Charity
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Seussical
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Producer
Annie Get Your Gun
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Producer
This is Our Youth
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Associate Producer
ChicagoChicago
 
[West End, 1997]
Producer
ChicagoChicago
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Producer
Full Gallop
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Producer
Grease
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
My Fair Lady
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Producer
Falsettos
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Producer
Fiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Producer
Gypsy
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Producer
Cabaret
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer
Zorba
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
The Babes in Toyland
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Producer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

Fran WeisslerWaitress

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Musical

Fran Weissler, Violet

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Revival

Fran Weissler, Cabaret


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Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Revival

Fran Weissler, Othello

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Revival

Fran Weissler, Medea

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Bianca Marroquín Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month Photo
Bianca Marroquín Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month

Bianca Marroquín is headed back to Chicago! The Broadway company of the musical will welcome her back to the role of Roxie Hart beginning on Monday, November 25 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Sinitta Will Join UK and Ireland Tour of CHICAGO as Mama Morton in Bradford and Stoke Photo
Sinitta Will Join UK and Ireland Tour of CHICAGO as Mama Morton in Bradford and Stoke

International recording artist and pop star Sinitta will join the UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO as Mama Morton for a strictly limited run, playing Bradford's Alhambra Theatre (21 – 26 October 2024) and Stoke's Regent Theatre (25 – 30 November 2024).
Photos: Faye Brookes, Djalenga Scott, and More in Rehearsal For the UK Tour of CHICAG Photo
Photos: Faye Brookes, Djalenga Scott, and More in Rehearsal For the UK Tour of CHICAGO

Rehearsal photos have been released for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October 2024. Check out the photoshere!
Video: Alyssa Milano Shares Story of Husband's Surprise on CHICAGO Opening Night Photo
Video: Alyssa Milano Shares Story of Husband's Surprise on CHICAGO Opening Night

On Monday, Alyssa Milano visited Sherri Shepherd's talk show to discuss her experience in the current Broadway cast of Chicago. The actress recently joined the production as Roxie Hart, also making her Broadway debut. Watch the full interview!
Video: Alyssa Milano Talks Making Broadway Debut in the 'Masterpiece' CHICAGO Photo
Video: Alyssa Milano Talks Making Broadway Debut in the 'Masterpiece' CHICAGO

Earlier this week, Alyssa Milano celebrated her first night as Roxie Hart in the current Broadway production of Chicago. The 'Who's The Boss?' star is making her Broadway debut in the show and recently sat down with CBS New York to talk about her experience so far. Watch the interview!
Photos: Alyssa Milano Makes her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO Photo
Photos: Alyssa Milano Makes her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO

See photos of Alyssa Milano's first Broadway bow in Chicago! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway Photo
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway

Tonight 'Charmed' and 'Who's The Boss' star Alyssa Milano celebrated her opening night in Chicago on Broadway. Milano is making her Broadway debut tonight in the role of Roxie Hart. Check out video of her first curtain call!
WAITRESS is Now Playing at the Cameri Theatre Photo
WAITRESS is Now Playing at the Cameri Theatre

Waitress is now playing at the Cameri Theatre. Performances will run through 14 September.
Faye Brookes, Brenda Edwards, and Kevin Clifton Will Lead The UK and Ireland Tour of Photo
Faye Brookes, Brenda Edwards, and Kevin Clifton Will Lead The UK and Ireland Tour of CHICAGO

The cast has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October 2024.
CHICAGO Will Welcome Sebastián Yatra as 'Billy Flynn' Photo
CHICAGO Will Welcome Sebastián Yatra as 'Billy Flynn'

Chicago has announced that Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra will make his Broadway debut as “Billy Flynn” beginning Monday, November 25 – Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Video: Robyn Hurder, Orfeh & Max Clayton do 'We Both Reached For The Gun' TikTok Tren Photo
Video: Robyn Hurder, Orfeh & Max Clayton do 'We Both Reached For The Gun' TikTok Trend

Watch Robyn Hurder, Orfeh and Max Clayton do 'We Both Reached For The Gun' TikTok trend backstage at Chicago!
Orfeh Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO as 'Matron Mama Morton' Photo
Orfeh Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO as 'Matron Mama Morton'

Tony nominee Orfeh will join the Broadway company of Chicago in the role of 'Matron Mama Morton' beginning next week! Her limited run will begin on Monday, August 26 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).
Photos: Ariana Madix Welcomes LOVE ISLAND Co-Stars To CHICAGO On Broadway Photo
Photos: Ariana Madix Welcomes LOVE ISLAND Co-Stars To CHICAGO On Broadway

Tonight at Chicago on Broadway, Kaylor Martin, Serena Page, JaNa Craig and Olivia Walker visited their 'Love Island USA' host Ariana Madix, where she is currently starring as Roxie Hart through September 1st. Check out photos from their visit.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances
Robyn Hurder Will Miss Performances of CHICAGO Due to a Hamstring Injury Photo
Robyn Hurder Will Miss Performances of CHICAGO Due to a Hamstring Injury

Robyn Hurder has taken to social media to share that she will be missing some upcoming performances of Chicago due to a hamstring injury.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles is set to air on PBS Great Performances on Friday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET. The filmed capture previously appeared in theaters last December and is also available to rent and purchase on digital platforms.
Ariana Madix Adds Six Performances to CHICAGO Return Engagement Photo
Ariana Madix Adds Six Performances to CHICAGO Return Engagement

TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will add six more performances to her return in the role as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway. Learn more about when you can catch her in the show here!
WAITRESS is Now Playing at the Cameri Theatre Photo
WAITRESS is Now Playing at the Cameri Theatre

Waitress is now playing at the Cameri Theatre. Performances run 8 July - 14 September.
Tony-Nominee Robyn Hurder Extends CHICAGO Run Photo
Tony-Nominee Robyn Hurder Extends CHICAGO Run

Chicago on Broadway has just announced that Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder (A Beautiful Noise, Moulin Rouge! The Musical) has extended her stay on the cell block! The Tony Award-nominee will continue in the role of “Velma Kelly” through Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Ambassador Theatre.
CHICAGO Celebrates 35,000 Performances Worldwide Photo
CHICAGO Celebrates 35,000 Performances Worldwide

The record-breaking hit Chicago is celebrating 35,000 performances worldwide. The first tour of Chicago launched in 1997 and has continued in both North America and abroad ever since.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Fran Weissler been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Waitress, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Violet, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Othello, and Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Medea.

What awards has Fran Weissler won?

Fran Weissler has won the Tony Award for Best Revival for Othello.

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