Allan S. Gordon
Latest News on Allan S. Gordon:
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS at Proctors Are On Sale Now (Oct 3, 2025)
RENT Movie Gets 4K Ultra HD Release for 20th Anniversary (Oct 3, 2025)
KINKY BOOTS is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (Sep 25, 2025)
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS at Proctors Are On Sale Now (Oct 3, 2025)
RENT Movie Gets 4K Ultra HD Release for 20th Anniversary (Oct 3, 2025)
KINKY BOOTS is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (Sep 25, 2025)
BIO
Allan S. Gordon is a prominent Broadway producer and theatre owner, known for his contributions to the theatre industry. Born in Canada, Gordon began his career in the entertainment industry as a stage manager, before transitioning to producing.
Gordon's Broadway producing credits include the Tony Award-winning productions of "The Elephant Man" (1979), "Barnum" (1980), and "Master Harold...and the Boys" (1982). He also produced the popular musical "Me and My Girl" (1986), which ran for over 1,400 performances.
In addition to his work as a producer, Gordon is also a theatre owner. He is the co-owner of the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, which has been home to numerous Broadway productions, including "The Book of Mormon" and "The Full Monty."
Gordon's contributions to the theatre industry have not gone unnoticed. He has been honored with several awards, including the Robert Whitehead Award for Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Theatre Producing and the Broadway League's Schoenfeld Vision for Arts Education Award.
Outside of the theatre, Gordon has also been involved in the film industry. He served as executive producer on the film "The Elephant Man" (1980), which was based on the Tony Award-winning play he produced on Broadway.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical
Allan S. Gordon, After Midnight
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Musical
Allan S. Gordon, Cry-Baby
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Musical
Allan S. Gordon, The Wedding Singer
winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Musical
Allan S. Gordon, Monty Python's Spamalot
winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Musical
Allan S. Gordon, Hairspray
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Play
Allan S. Gordon, Metamorphoses
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Revival of a Play
Allan S. Gordon, The Crucible
winner
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Revival of a Play
Allan S, Gordon, Death of a Salesman
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Revival of a Play
Allan S. Gordon, The Iceman Cometh
winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Musical
Allan S. Gordon, Rent
Videos
VIDEO: Cyndi Lauper & Harvey Fierstein Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of KINKY BOOTS On NBC's THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - 2018-04-06 10:48:43
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Offer Free Tickets on Stache Day!, 9/19
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-08-29 16:30:37
TV: Jeff Croiter on His Shining Moment and the Privilege of Building PETER AND THE STARCATCHER from the Ground Up
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-14 15:56:43
TV: Best Featured Actor Tony Winner Christian Borle- 'I Just Can't Believe They Called My Name'
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-11 14:32:37
TV: Tony Scenic Design Winner Donyale Werle - PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is 'About Imagination'
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2012-06-13 12:41:53
TV: Paloma Young Talks Dreams Coming True on Her Tony Win for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-19 13:42:53
TV: Tony Sound Design Winner Darron L. West on How PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Has Been Nothing Short of Magical!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-16 08:24:51
News
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS at Proctors Are On Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS! KINKY BOOTS will play Proctors in Schenectady as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS! KINKY BOOTS will play Proctors in Schenectady as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season.
RENT Movie Gets 4K Ultra HD Release for 20th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
In honor of the film's 20th anniversary, a special new edition of Rent will debut on 4K Ultra HD next month. Hitting shelves on November 18th, the 4K release will feature the film enhanced with Dolby Vision, along with bonus material including a commentary, a documentary, deleted scenes, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
In honor of the film's 20th anniversary, a special new edition of Rent will debut on 4K Ultra HD next month. Hitting shelves on November 18th, the 4K release will feature the film enhanced with Dolby Vision, along with bonus material including a commentary, a documentary, deleted scenes, and more.
KINKY BOOTS is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Kinky Boots will play San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts as a special add-on of Broadway San Jose’s 2025/26 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Kinky Boots will play San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts as a special add-on of Broadway San Jose’s 2025/26 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
KINKY BOOTS Comes to The Weidner Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS! Kinky Boots will play The Weidner in Green Bay as part of the 2025-26 Broadway In Green Bay Series on January 20, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS! Kinky Boots will play The Weidner in Green Bay as part of the 2025-26 Broadway In Green Bay Series on January 20, 2026.
WRITE OUT LOUD and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS Tour in Boston on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS in Boston. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS in Boston. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
AMERICAN IDIOT: A 21ST CENTURY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION is Coming to 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
Broadway's beating punk heart will come alive again at 54 Below, as a stacked lineup of stage rebels and Green Day disciples take the mic for American Idiot: A 21st Anniversary Celebration. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
Broadway's beating punk heart will come alive again at 54 Below, as a stacked lineup of stage rebels and Green Day disciples take the mic for American Idiot: A 21st Anniversary Celebration. Learn how to purchase tickets.
KINKY BOOTS Will Embark on New National Tour in Fall 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Kinky Boots will hit the road on an all new tour, launching in the Fall of 2025. Cities and casting will be announced in the coming months. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Kinky Boots will hit the road on an all new tour, launching in the Fall of 2025. Cities and casting will be announced in the coming months. Learn more here!
Previews: RENT al TEATRO LO SPAZIO
by Ettore Farrattini - Nov 26, 2024
RENT al TEATRO LO SPAZIO ATTESO REVIVAL DI UNO DEI PIU' ICONICI MUSICAL AMERICANI IN SCENA A ROMA DAL 19 AL 22 DICEMBRE
by Ettore Farrattini - Nov 26, 2024
RENT al TEATRO LO SPAZIO ATTESO REVIVAL DI UNO DEI PIU' ICONICI MUSICAL AMERICANI IN SCENA A ROMA DAL 19 AL 22 DICEMBRE
YP2S Presents Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2022
The Historic Royal Theatre will bring GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT to the stage in 2023, sponsored by ARVEST Bank and performed by the Young Players Second Stage.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2022
The Historic Royal Theatre will bring GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT to the stage in 2023, sponsored by ARVEST Bank and performed by the Young Players Second Stage.
KINKY BOOTS Launches Digital Lottery and Rush
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2022
Kinky Boots at Stage 42 just launched their online lottery and in-person rush. The online lottery can be entered now online!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2022
Kinky Boots at Stage 42 just launched their online lottery and in-person rush. The online lottery can be entered now online!
Video: Go Inside the First Performance of KINKY BOOTS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2022
Kinky Boots at Stage 42 had their first preview on Tuesday, July 26th. Get an inside look at the first performance here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2022
Kinky Boots at Stage 42 had their first preview on Tuesday, July 26th. Get an inside look at the first performance here!
VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS in Rehearsal For its Return Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2022
Kinky Boots released a sneak peek into their rehearsal room as they prepare to return to the stage beginning on July 26th at off-Broadway’s Stage 42. The video features a behind the scenes look as the company prepares to put the boots on once again, as well as interviews with select company members about the show’s impact and the journey of bringing the uplifting story back to NYC.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2022
Kinky Boots released a sneak peek into their rehearsal room as they prepare to return to the stage beginning on July 26th at off-Broadway’s Stage 42. The video features a behind the scenes look as the company prepares to put the boots on once again, as well as interviews with select company members about the show’s impact and the journey of bringing the uplifting story back to NYC.
Callum Francis, Christian Douglas, Danielle Hope, and More Will Lead KINKY BOOTS Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022
Casting has been announced for the upcoming Off-Broadway engagement of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, Kinky Boots. Performances will begin on July 26th at Stage 42, with an opening night set for August 25th.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022
Casting has been announced for the upcoming Off-Broadway engagement of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, Kinky Boots. Performances will begin on July 26th at Stage 42, with an opening night set for August 25th.
Outdoor and Online Programming Expands Goodman Audiences by 150,000+
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2021
Over the past year, more than 150,000 people consumed Goodman's 12 online streaming productions, beginning with Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2021
Over the past year, more than 150,000 people consumed Goodman's 12 online streaming productions, beginning with Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
Hope Mill Theatre's RENT Will Return for Live Performances This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2021
Hope Mill Theatre has announced that its production of the classic rock musical RENT will play to audiences this summer. After only being able to perform 5 live shows last autumn prior to lockdown, the production will run for a strictly limited season from 6th August to 19th September 2021.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2021
Hope Mill Theatre has announced that its production of the classic rock musical RENT will play to audiences this summer. After only being able to perform 5 live shows last autumn prior to lockdown, the production will run for a strictly limited season from 6th August to 19th September 2021.
RENT Movie Adaptation Celebrates 15th Anniversary Nov. 23
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 20, 2020
It’s been seven million, eight hundred eighty-four thousand minutes (and many seasons of love) since RENT was released in theaters 15 years ago!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 20, 2020
It’s been seven million, eight hundred eighty-four thousand minutes (and many seasons of love) since RENT was released in theaters 15 years ago!
Goodman Theatre Streams Famed DEATH OF A SALESMAN In Collaboration With Showtime And The Actors Fund
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2020
In an unprecedented collaboration with Showtime and The Actors Fund, Goodman Theatre is proud to present the stream of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Arthur Miller's Death of A Salesman, starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy and directed by Goodman Theatre Artistic Director and Tony Award winner Robert Falls.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2020
In an unprecedented collaboration with Showtime and The Actors Fund, Goodman Theatre is proud to present the stream of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Arthur Miller's Death of A Salesman, starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy and directed by Goodman Theatre Artistic Director and Tony Award winner Robert Falls.
Hope Mill Theatre To Release Tickets To Watch Their Sold-out Production Of RENT Online
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2020
Hope Mill Theatre has announced that after selling-out the live run of their revival of the classic rock musical RENT in only 48 hours, the production will be filmed and broadcast online to a strictly limited number of viewers.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2020
Hope Mill Theatre has announced that after selling-out the live run of their revival of the classic rock musical RENT in only 48 hours, the production will be filmed and broadcast online to a strictly limited number of viewers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Allan S. Gordon been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cry-Baby, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Wedding Singer, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Hairspray, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Metamorphoses, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Crucible, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Iceman Cometh and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent.
What awards has Allan S. Gordon won?
Allan S. Gordon has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical for Monty Python's Spamalot, Best Musical for Hairspray, Best Revival of a Play for Death of a Salesman, and Best Musical for Rent.
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