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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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Ashley Graham Will Make Her Broadway Debut as 'Roxie Hart' in CHICAGO Photo
Ashley Graham Will Make Her Broadway Debut as 'Roxie Hart' in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

Chicago will welcome supermodel, author, and entrepreneur Ashley Graham, making her Broadway debut in the role of “Roxie Hart” beginning next month. Learn more here!
Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Begins Rehearsal Ahead of Broadway Run Photo
Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Begins Rehearsal Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

This week, the Real Women Have Curves cast and creative team kicked off rehearsals. Real Women Have Curves is set to begin performances on April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, ahead of an opening night on April 27. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Dylis Croman and Rema Webb Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO Photo
Dylis Croman and Rema Webb Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome back Dylis Croman in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block Rema Webb in the role of “Matron Mama Morton” for a limited run beginning Monday, February 24.
Sophie Carmen-Jones Will Join CHICAGO on Broadway Photo
Sophie Carmen-Jones Will Join CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The Broadway production of Chicago will welcome Sophie Carmen-Jones in the role of “Velma Kelly” beginning Monday, February 10. Learn more about her here!
Erika Jayne Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway Photo
Erika Jayne Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Erika Jayne extends her Broadway return in CHICAGO as Roxie Hart until February 23, 2025. Discover the Bravo star’s journey from ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ to the Broadway stage and her impact on the iconic musical.
Just For Laughs Joins the Producing Team of the Broadway Musical REAL WOMEN HAVE CURV Photo
Just For Laughs Joins the Producing Team of the Broadway Musical REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Just For Laughs has signed on as co-producer of the Broadway musical Real Women Have Curves, set to begin previews at Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre in April.
Janette Manrara Joins CHICAGO UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Janette Manrara Joins CHICAGO UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional and TV Presenter Janette Manrara will join the UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, making her musical theatre debut.
Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba Will Lead REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Photo
Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba Will Lead REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced casting for two of their leading ladies. Learn more about Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba and find out how to get tickets here to the new Broadway musical!
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Sets Max Streaming Date Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Sets Max Streaming Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles will be available to stream on Max in time for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025. The filmed capture was screened in theaters in December of 2023 and is also available to rent and purchase.
Photos: Tovah Feldshuh and Broadway Producer Fran Weissler Honored in Palm Beach Photo
Photos: Tovah Feldshuh and Broadway Producer Fran Weissler Honored in Palm Beach
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 12, 2025

 As 96 year old Broadway producer Fran Weissler spoke to the eclectic group of people gathered at the Harbor House Condos on South Ocean Blvd in Palm Beach I couldn’t help but recall the Tovah Feldshuh cabaret show titled “Aging is Optional”.
Video: Joy Huerta Performs 'Flying Away' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Joy Huerta Performs 'Flying Away' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has released a special acoustic performance video of the song “Flying Away,” from the new musical, performed by Grammy Award-winning artist Joy Huerta.
Greg Hildreth Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO on Broadway Photo
Greg Hildreth Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025

Greg Hildreth will join the Broadway cast of Chicago in the role of 'Amos', beginning Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
WAITRESS to be Presented by Baldwin Wallace at Beck Center for Arts Photo
WAITRESS to be Presented by Baldwin Wallace at Beck Center for Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

​Beck Center for the Arts will collaborate with the Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre program. This season, Waitress is on the menu. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
CHICAGO Welcomes Back Max von Essen This Month Photo
CHICAGO Welcomes Back Max von Essen This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

Actor Max von Essen will rejoin the razzle dazzle company of Broadway's Chicago on December 23, 2024.
Erika Jayne to Return to CHICAGO as 'Roxie Hart' in January Photo
Erika Jayne to Return to CHICAGO as 'Roxie Hart' in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Chicago on Broadway will welcome back singer, actress and TV sensation Erika Jayne in the role of 'Roxie Hart'. Learn more about Jayne's return to Broadway and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CUR Photo
Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has released a special acoustic video of “If I Were A Bird,” performed by Aline Mayagoitia and Grammy Award-winning artist Joy Huerta, accompanied by Nadia DiGiallonardo, Rich Mercurio, and Yair Evnine.
Photos: Sebastián Yatra and Bianca Marroquín in CHICAGO on Broadway Photo
Photos: Sebastián Yatra and Bianca Marroquín in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

New production photos have been released of Sebastián Yatra as 'Billy Flynn' and Bianca Marroquín as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway. Check out the photos here!
CHICAGO Breaks Its All Time Gross Record For Thanksgiving Photo
CHICAGO Breaks Its All Time Gross Record For Thanksgiving
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Chicago beat its prior Thanksgiving week gross record. Learn more about the show's grosses and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances, starring Sebastian Yatra.
Video: Sebastián Yatra Takes His First Bows In CHICAGO Photo
Video: Sebastián Yatra Takes His First Bows In CHICAGO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra (Encanto’s 'Dos Oruguitas”) took his first Broadway bows in the long-running revival of Chicago. Go inside his big debut in new video from the curtain call!
CHICAGO's Sebastián Yatra to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Photo
CHICAGO's Sebastián Yatra to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

Chicago has announced that Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra (Encanto’s 'Dos Oruguitas”) will perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC this year.
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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?

Best Revival at the Tony Awards for Othello.

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