Jill Furman
Jill Furman was co-lead producer of In the Heights, which won the Tony Award® for Best Musical in 2008. Past Broadway productions: West Side Story, The Drowsy Chaperone, Sly Fox, Fortune’ s Fool.
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BIO
Jill Furman was co-lead producer of In the Heights, which won the Tony Award® for Best Musical in 2008. Past Broadway productions: West Side Story, The Drowsy Chaperone, Sly Fox, Fortune’ s Fool. Past Off-Broadway productions: On the Line, Adult Entertainment. Currently: the hip-hop comedy group Freestyle Love Supreme, which will soon shoot a television pilot for a cable network, and the upcoming film Greetings From Tim Buckley, which she executive produced. In 2011 Jill received the Robert Whitehead Award for Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Theatre Producing. Boards: MCC Theater, David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. Member: National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical
Jill Furman, Hamilton
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Revival of a Musical
Jill Furman, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Musical
Jill Furman, In The Heights
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Musical
Jill Furman, The Drowsy Chaperone
Videos
Video: Leslie Odom Jr., Nikki M. James, & More Honor Roy Furman and Jill Furman at MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2026-09-22 09:57:03
Video: Christiani Pitts & Sam Tutty Perform 'What Baking Can Do/Sugar Daddy/A Spoonful of Sugar'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-08-11 12:42:16
Video: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Sings 'What Would I Do If I Could Feel?' at MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2026-07-21 10:01:15
Video: Caissie Levy Sings 'What Do I Need With Love' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - 2026-06-30 09:32:19
Video: Ruthie Ann Miles Sings 'Giants in the Sky' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - 2026-06-23 12:19:14
Video: Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Perform 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' From CATS at MISCAST26
by Michael Major - 2026-06-16 14:59:15
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-02-06 12:30:02
Video: Watch the RAGTIME Cast Perform the Title Song at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - 2025-05-28 10:45:40
Video: Inside the HAMILTON Orchestra Pit at The Buell Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 12:59:25
Video: SUFFS Hosts Roll Call With Representatives from the 36 States that Ratified 19th Amendment
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-25 10:11:28
Video: Meet the Creators Behind the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-14 15:35:25
News
SUFFS Will Launch New National Tour in Fall 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical SUFFS will begin a new national tour in fall 2027, starting at Proctors in Schenectady, NY. Additional cities and casting will be announced in coming months.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical SUFFS will begin a new national tour in fall 2027, starting at Proctors in Schenectady, NY. Additional cities and casting will be announced in coming months.
HAMILTON to Play North Charleston Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026
The Tony-winning musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will perform at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Single tickets go on sale to the public on October 6.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026
The Tony-winning musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will perform at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Single tickets go on sale to the public on October 6.
HAMILTON: The Anthology Box Set Out Now for 10th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
Rise Up! HAMILTON: The Anthology compiles a decade of musical history in 7LP and 5CD limited-edition sets, featuring the Original Broadway Cast Recording, THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE, and HAMILDROPS: The Complete Collection.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
Rise Up! HAMILTON: The Anthology compiles a decade of musical history in 7LP and 5CD limited-edition sets, featuring the Original Broadway Cast Recording, THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE, and HAMILDROPS: The Complete Collection.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 23, 2026- Meet PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Star Caroline Hendricks and More
by - Sep 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Leslie Odom Jr., Nikki M. James, & More Honor Roy Furman and Jill Furman at MISCAST
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026
Brandon Uranowitz, Javier Muñoz, Leslie Odom Jr., Nikki M. James, and Shaina Taub perform a musical medley honoring Roy and Jill Furman at MCC Theater's MISCAST26 gala. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026
Brandon Uranowitz, Javier Muñoz, Leslie Odom Jr., Nikki M. James, and Shaina Taub perform a musical medley honoring Roy and Jill Furman at MCC Theater's MISCAST26 gala. Watch the video!
HAMILTON to Offer Digital Ticket Lottery at BJCC Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
A digital ticket lottery for HAMILTON at BJCC Concert Hall will offer a limited number of $10 tickets for each performance, with entries accepted through the official HAMILTON app.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
A digital ticket lottery for HAMILTON at BJCC Concert Hall will offer a limited number of $10 tickets for each performance, with entries accepted through the official HAMILTON app.
HAMILTON Extends West End Run at Victoria Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
The multi-award-winning West End production of HAMILTON will extend its booking at London's Victoria Palace Theatre. The production features a cast led by Stephenson Ardern-Sodje as Alexander Hamilton and Yeukayi Ushe as Aaron Burr.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
The multi-award-winning West End production of HAMILTON will extend its booking at London's Victoria Palace Theatre. The production features a cast led by Stephenson Ardern-Sodje as Alexander Hamilton and Yeukayi Ushe as Aaron Burr.
Review: HAMILTON at Robinson Center in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 29, 2026
What did our critic think of HAMILTON at Robinson Center?
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 29, 2026
What did our critic think of HAMILTON at Robinson Center?
Video: Christiani Pitts & Sam Tutty Perform 'What Baking Can Do/Sugar Daddy/A Spoonful of Sugar'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
Watch Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty sing a medley of 'What Baking Can Do' from the musical Waitress, 'Sugar Daddy' from the musical Hedwig & The Angry Inch, and 'A Spoonful of Sugar” from the musical Mary Poppins at MCC Theater's MISCAST26.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
Watch Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty sing a medley of 'What Baking Can Do' from the musical Waitress, 'Sugar Daddy' from the musical Hedwig & The Angry Inch, and 'A Spoonful of Sugar” from the musical Mary Poppins at MCC Theater's MISCAST26.
Photos: HAMILTON West End Welcomes Original Star, Leslie Odom, Jr.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
New production photos are now available of Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. making his West End debut in Hamilton at London's Victoria Palace Theatre. Odom reprises his Tony-winning performance as Aaron Burr through September 5.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
New production photos are now available of Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. making his West End debut in Hamilton at London's Victoria Palace Theatre. Odom reprises his Tony-winning performance as Aaron Burr through September 5.
Video: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Sings 'What Would I Do If I Could Feel?' at MISCAST
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2026
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez performs 'What Would I Do If I Could Feel?' from THE WIZ at MCC Theater's MISCAST26, the annual gala featuring Broadway stars in roles they would not traditionally play. Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2026
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez performs 'What Would I Do If I Could Feel?' from THE WIZ at MCC Theater's MISCAST26, the annual gala featuring Broadway stars in roles they would not traditionally play. Watch the video now!
Video: Caissie Levy Sings 'What Do I Need With Love' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2026
Caissie Levy performs 'What Do I Need With Love' from Thoroughly Modern Millie at MCC Theater's MISCAST26, the annual gala featuring Broadway stars in roles they would not traditionally play. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2026
Caissie Levy performs 'What Do I Need With Love' from Thoroughly Modern Millie at MCC Theater's MISCAST26, the annual gala featuring Broadway stars in roles they would not traditionally play. Watch the video!
Photos: Leslie Odom, Jr. in Rehearsal Ahead of West End Debut in HAMILTON
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of Leslie Odom, Jr.’s West End debut in HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of Leslie Odom, Jr.’s West End debut in HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Video: Ruthie Ann Miles Sings 'Giants in the Sky' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - Jun 23, 2026
MCC Theater has released a new video of Ruthie Ann Miles singing 'Giants in the Sky' from the musical Into the Woods at MISCAST26. The annual show features Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast.
by Michael Major - Jun 23, 2026
MCC Theater has released a new video of Ruthie Ann Miles singing 'Giants in the Sky' from the musical Into the Woods at MISCAST26. The annual show features Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast.
HAMILTON Announces #Ham4Ham Lottery In Louisville
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026
Producer Jeffrey Seller and PNC Broadway in Louisville have announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance in Louisville, KY at The Kentucky Center. A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026
Producer Jeffrey Seller and PNC Broadway in Louisville have announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance in Louisville, KY at The Kentucky Center. A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each.
Video: Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Perform 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' From CATS at MISCAST26
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026
MCC Theater has released new video footage from Miscast26, featuring Schmigadoon! stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase performing 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' from Cats.
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026
MCC Theater has released new video footage from Miscast26, featuring Schmigadoon! stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase performing 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' from Cats.
HAMILTON To Host $10 #HAM4HAM Lottery for DPAC Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
A digital lottery for $10 HAMILTON tickets has been announced for every performance of the show's run at DPAC in Durham, NC, with 40 tickets available per performance via the official Hamilton app.
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
A digital lottery for $10 HAMILTON tickets has been announced for every performance of the show's run at DPAC in Durham, NC, with 40 tickets available per performance via the official Hamilton app.
Video: Watch the Full MISCAST26 with Lea Michele, Darren Criss, Caissie Levy, and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
MCC Theater recently presented MISCAST26, the annual musical event featuring Broadway performers singing songs from roles they would not traditionally play. Fans who missed out can now see the the full broadcast of MISCAST26 is now available to stream on YouTube. Watch the video.
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
MCC Theater recently presented MISCAST26, the annual musical event featuring Broadway performers singing songs from roles they would not traditionally play. Fans who missed out can now see the the full broadcast of MISCAST26 is now available to stream on YouTube. Watch the video.
Exclusive: Watch Darren Criss Rock Out to ANNIE at MISCAST26
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
MCC Theater presented Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast! BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive clip of Darren Criss putting his on spin on 'Maybe' from Annie. Watch in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
MCC Theater presented Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast! BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive clip of Darren Criss putting his on spin on 'Maybe' from Annie. Watch in this video!
SUFFS North American Tour Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The North American Tour of SUFFS announced recoupment after just 28 playing weeks, having reached more than 375,000 patrons. The Tony Award-winning musical continues touring with upcoming engagements in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Memphis, and Fort Worth.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The North American Tour of SUFFS announced recoupment after just 28 playing weeks, having reached more than 375,000 patrons. The Tony Award-winning musical continues touring with upcoming engagements in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Memphis, and Fort Worth.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jill Furman been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone.
What awards has Jill Furman won?
Jill Furman has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Hamilton and the Tony Award for Best Musical for In The Heights.
