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Sonia Friedman Productions is a West End and Broadway theatre production company responsible for some of theatre's most successful productions of recent years. Sonia Friedman OBE and her company have initiated and produced more than 160 new productions. The company has won numerous Olivier and Tony Awards including a record-breaking nine Olivier Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Recent SFP productions include The Book of Mormon; Farinelli and the King (Mark Rylance); Dreamgirls; The Ferryman; The Birthday Party; Ink; Hamlet (Andrew Scott); 1984; Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; King Charles III; Funny Girl; Hamlet (Benedict Cumberbatch); Sunny Afternoon; The River; Mojo; Twelfth Night/Richard III; La Cage aux Folles; Legally Blonde; Jerusalem; and The Mountaintop. Forthcoming productions include: Travesties (NY).

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Productions

The Lives of Others
 
[West End, 2026]
Producer
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
 
[West End, 2026]
Producer
Arcadia
 
[West End, 2026]
Producer
Paddington the Musical
 
[West End, 2025]
Producer
Mean Girls (Non-Equity)Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Producer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
19841984
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
 
[West End, 2017]
Producer
The HumansThe Humans
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
A View from the BridgeA View from the Bridge
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
King Charles IIIKing Charles III
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Fish In the DarkFish In the Dark
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
This is Our YouthThis is Our Youth
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
BetrayalBetrayal
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
The Sunshine BoysThe Sunshine Boys
 
[West End, 2012]
Producer
Nice Work If You Can Get ItNice Work If You Can Get It
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Private LivesPrivate Lives
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Juno and the PaycockJuno and the Paycock
 
[West End, ]
Producer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

Sonia FriedmanShuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

Sonia FriedmanThe Humans


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Sonia FriedmanArthur Miller's A View from the Bridge

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Sonia FriedmanArthur Miller's The Crucible

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

Sonia Friedman, This is Our Youth


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Play

Sonia Friedman, A Raisin in the Sun

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SHIFTERS Will Make North American Premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre Photo
SHIFTERS Will Make North American Premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

Cherry Lane Theatre will present the North American premier of Shifters, the new romance by Olivier Award-nominated writer Benedict Lombe. Learn more here!
Video: Hugh Jackman Says You Will Be 'Delighted,' 'Surprised,' and 'Moved' by NEW BOR Photo
Video: Hugh Jackman Says You Will Be 'Delighted,' 'Surprised,' and 'Moved' by NEW BORN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

Performances of New Born will begin at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Performed by Marianna Gailus, Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi. Watch Hugh Jackman discuss the show here!
Cast Set for NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre Photo
Cast Set for NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

Rose Shalloo will lead the cast of the Olivier Award-winning play NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, in a co-production from Storyhouse, Shakespeare North Playhouse, and Theatre by the Lake.
Video: Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus Unpack NEW BORN and the Power o Photo
Video: Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus Unpack NEW BORN and the Power of Audible x TOGETHER
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 6, 2026

Next up at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre is New Born- an evening of theater exploring relationships, identity, and change from acclaimed British playwright Ella Hickson. The play is directed by Ian Rickson led by Marianna Gailus,  Sepideh Moafi, and Audible x Together co-founder Hugh Jackman. Watch in this video as the trio chats more about what audiences can expect from the new play!
Photos: 1536 At Ambassadors Theatre Photo
Photos: 1536 At Ambassadors Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

Production images have been released for 1536, the play by Ava Pickett now running in London’s West End. Directed by Lyndsey Turner, the production explores female friendship in Tudor England.
2026 Tony Awards- The Nominees React Photo
2026 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson Will Lead THE LIVES OF OTHERS Stag Photo
Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson Will Lead THE LIVES OF OTHERS Stage Adaptation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Sonia Friedman Productions announced the world premiere stage adaptation of THE LIVES OF OTHERS, starring Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane, and Luke Thompson, adapted and directed by Robert Icke, at London's Adelphi Theatre.
The Old Vic Appoints Imogen Brodie and Emma Stenning as New Trustees Photo
The Old Vic Appoints Imogen Brodie and Emma Stenning as New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

The Old Vic announced two new Board of Trustees members: Imogen Brodie of Sonia Friedman Productions and Emma Stenning, CEO of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, as the theatre prepares for a leadership transition.
Cast Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe Photo
Cast Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Pippa Nixon and Ken Nwosu will lead Shakespeare's Globe's production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING as Beatrice and Benedick, directed by Chelsea Walker. Learn more here!
Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA Will Transfer to West End's Duke of York's Theatre Photo
Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA Will Transfer to West End's Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

The Old Vic's Olivier Award nominated production of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, directed by Carrie Cracknell, will transfer to the West End. Learn more about the show here!
Paula Arundell Will Bring One-Woman Show THE BIRDS to Belvoir St Theatre Photo
Paula Arundell Will Bring One-Woman Show THE BIRDS to Belvoir St Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Paula Arundell performs in THE BIRDS, a one-woman Sydney premiere adapted by Louise Fox from Daphne du Maurier's 1952 horror story, exploring climate change and misinformation at Belvoir St Theatre.
Photos: 1536 in Rehearsal at the Ambassadors Theatre Photo
Photos: 1536 in Rehearsal at the Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released from 1536, the historical drama with a modern edge at the Ambassadors Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 14, 2026- BEACHES On Broadway First Look and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 14, 2026- BEACHES On Broadway First Look and More
by - Apr 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Eyes 2027 Broadway Transfer Photo
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Eyes 2027 Broadway Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

Paddington the Musical is eyeing a 2027 bow on Broadway. The production's lead producer, Sonia Friedman, revealed following the show's seven wins at the Olivier Awards, that she is hoping to bring the show to New York next year.
Tom Felton Extends Run in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway Photo
Tom Felton Extends Run in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026

Tom Felton has extended his run as Draco Malfoy in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway. The production continues its run at the Lyric Theatre. Felton’s engagement marks the first time a film cast member has joined the stage version.
Full Cast Set For West End Transfer of 1536 Photo
Full Cast Set For West End Transfer of 1536
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the West End transfer of the 1536. Performances will run from 02 May to 01 August 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre.
STEREOPHONIC Comes To The Kauffman Center in April Photo
STEREOPHONIC Comes To The Kauffman Center in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

STEREOPHONIC, the most awarded Tony play of 2024, will be staged at the Kauffman Center from April 7-12, featuring a story set in a 1976 music studio.
Cast Set For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare's Globe Photo
Cast Set For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM from April 23 to August 29, 2026, directed by Emily Lim with a diverse cast including Audrey Brisson and Enyi Okoronkwo.
JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Adds New Tour Dates Photo
JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Adds New Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL announced additional tour dates, expanding its reach to new audiences. The musical continues to celebrate the iconic Live Aid event.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Will Be Available on Netflix Starting April 4 Photo
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Will Be Available on Netflix Starting April 4
by Gillian Blum - Mar 23, 2026

After its theatrical run back in December 2025, the proshot of the 2023-24 revival of Merrily We Roll Along starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez will be available to stream on Netflix beginning April 4.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sonia Friedman been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for This is Our Youth and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun.

What awards has Sonia Friedman won?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans; Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge; Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun.

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