Fran Weissler
Latest News on Fran Weissler:
Kate Baldwin Extends Run In CHICAGO On Broadway (Dec 18, 2025)
Whitney Leavitt Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO (Dec 1, 2025)
Robyn Hurder Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month (Nov 26, 2025)
Kate Baldwin Extends Run In CHICAGO On Broadway (Dec 18, 2025)
Whitney Leavitt Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO (Dec 1, 2025)
Robyn Hurder Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month (Nov 26, 2025)
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
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
winner
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Revival
Fran Weissler, Othello
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Revival
Fran Weissler, Medea
Videos
Video: Joy Huerta Performs 'Flying Away' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-10 09:18:33
Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-18 09:21:25
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-16 22:38:59
Video: Ariana Madix Takes Her First Bows in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-30 09:07:22
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles Perform 'She Used to Be Mine' on TODAY Ahead of the WAITRESS Movie Theater Release
by Michael Major - 2023-11-30 11:23:36
Photos & Video: Check Out New Promos for CHICAGO on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-05-16 11:38:09
Video: CHICAGO'S New Stars Olivia Holt, Kimberly Marable And More Take Their First Bows!
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-04-10 23:39:16
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon Sing CHICAGO's 'I Am My Own Best Friend' and More with ELLE
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-25 13:09:45
Video: CHICAGO's Jinkx Monsoon Speaks Out Against Anti-Drag Laws in MSNBC Interview
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-18 15:49:34
VIDEO: Sea Lion and Trainer Dance to 'Cell Block Tango' from CHICAGO
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-02-19 09:35:19
Video: Isaac Mizrahi Takes His First Bows In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-11-07 22:29:09
Video: Watch Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Curtain Call Speech at TAKE ME OUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-10-28 13:54:29
VIDEO: Angelica Ross and Brandon Victor Dixon Take First Bows in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - 2022-09-13 06:35:14
VIDEO: Charlotte D'Amboise Pays Tribute to Ann Reinking at CHICAGO 25th Anniversary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - 2021-11-16 23:14:04
News
Whitney Leavitt Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025
The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt. Find out how to get tickets and when you can see Whitney Leavitt in Chicago.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025
The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt. Find out how to get tickets and when you can see Whitney Leavitt in Chicago.
Video: CHICAGO Set to Celebrate 29 Years on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
The longest running musical now playing on Broadway has reached another milestone! The Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago will celebrate its 29th year as a Broadway institution.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
The longest running musical now playing on Broadway has reached another milestone! The Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago will celebrate its 29th year as a Broadway institution.
Interview: Gregory Butler of CHICAGO at Broadway In Thousand Oaks
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Nov 4, 2025
When Gregory Butler walked into 8th Avenue Studios on February 10, 1997 for rehearsal, he had no idea that the next three decades of his life would be defined by the sharp jazz lines and sly sensuality of the long running revival of Chicago the Musical.
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Nov 4, 2025
When Gregory Butler walked into 8th Avenue Studios on February 10, 1997 for rehearsal, he had no idea that the next three decades of his life would be defined by the sharp jazz lines and sly sensuality of the long running revival of Chicago the Musical.
Tickets on Sale For WAITRESS in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Tickets are now on pre-sale for the Australian premiere of Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS, which will light up the Sydney Lyric Theatre beginning in August 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Tickets are now on pre-sale for the Australian premiere of Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS, which will light up the Sydney Lyric Theatre beginning in August 2026.
ANNABEL'S SISTER by George Kolber to Have Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Annabel’s Sister, a new play by George Kolber, will present two industry readings in New York, directed by Matt Okin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Annabel’s Sister, a new play by George Kolber, will present two industry readings in New York, directed by Matt Okin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
WAITRESS Will Premiere in Sydney in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS is baking its way to Australia for the very first time, premiering at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in July 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS is baking its way to Australia for the very first time, premiering at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in July 2026. Learn more here!
Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead WAITRESS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025
The hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS will return to tour the UK and Ireland, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026. Multi award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher will lead the cast.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025
The hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS will return to tour the UK and Ireland, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026. Multi award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher will lead the cast.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES' Aline Mayagoitia Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2025
Real Women Have Curves star Aline Mayagoitia is taking over our Instagram! Follow along as she takes you inside a two show day at the beloved Broadway musical. Tune in to learn more about Real Women Have Curves before it plays its final performance.
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2025
Real Women Have Curves star Aline Mayagoitia is taking over our Instagram! Follow along as she takes you inside a two show day at the beloved Broadway musical. Tune in to learn more about Real Women Have Curves before it plays its final performance.
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 won the Tony Award for Best Revival for Othello.
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