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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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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

Fran Weissler 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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Robyn Hurder Will Miss Performances of CHICAGO Due to a Hamstring Injury Photo
Robyn Hurder Will Miss Performances of CHICAGO Due to a Hamstring Injury

Robyn Hurder has taken to social media to share that she will be missing some upcoming performances of Chicago due to a hamstring injury.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles is set to air on PBS Great Performances on Friday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET. The filmed capture previously appeared in theaters last December and is also available to rent and purchase on digital platforms.
Ariana Madix Adds Six Performances to CHICAGO Return Engagement Photo
Ariana Madix Adds Six Performances to CHICAGO Return Engagement

TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will add six more performances to her return in the role as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway. Learn more about when you can catch her in the show here!
WAITRESS is Now Playing at the Cameri Theatre Photo
WAITRESS is Now Playing at the Cameri Theatre

Waitress is now playing at the Cameri Theatre. Performances run 8 July - 14 September.
Tony-Nominee Robyn Hurder Extends CHICAGO Run Photo
Tony-Nominee Robyn Hurder Extends CHICAGO Run

Chicago on Broadway has just announced that Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder (A Beautiful Noise, Moulin Rouge! The Musical) has extended her stay on the cell block! The Tony Award-nominee will continue in the role of “Velma Kelly” through Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Ambassador Theatre.
CHICAGO Celebrates 35,000 Performances Worldwide Photo
CHICAGO Celebrates 35,000 Performances Worldwide

The record-breaking hit Chicago is celebrating 35,000 performances worldwide. The first tour of Chicago launched in 1997 and has continued in both North America and abroad ever since.
Exclusive Photos: First Look At Desi Oakley & More in WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Photo
Exclusive Photos: First Look At Desi Oakley & More in WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. Check out the cast in action!
Ariana Madix Will Return to CHICAGO in August Photo
Ariana Madix Will Return to CHICAGO in August

TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will return in the role as “Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway this August!
Desi Oakley to Lead WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Photo
Desi Oakley to Lead WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the cast of their first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
CHICAGO Returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre This June Photo
CHICAGO Returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre This June

Further dates have been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO. The tour will visit Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Monday 23 – Saturday 28 June 2025.
CHICAGO Comes to The King's Theater in Glasgow in August Photo
CHICAGO Comes to The King's Theater in Glasgow in August

The King’s Theatre in Glasgow has announced the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will be coming to the venue from 18-23 August 2025 and tickets are on sale now.
Further Dates Set for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO Photo
Further Dates Set for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO

Further dates have been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO. The tour will open at Milton Keynes Theatre on 12 October 2024.
Photos: First Look at Robyn Hurder as Velma Kelly in Chicago Photo
Photos: First Look at Robyn Hurder as Velma Kelly in Chicago

Get a first look at photos of Robyn Hurder as Velma Kelly in Chicago.
Bianca Marroquin and Natasha Yvette Williams Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway Photo
Bianca Marroquin and Natasha Yvette Williams Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway

Chicago on Broadway will welcome back Bianca Marroquín in the role of “Roxie Hart” and Tony nominee Natasha Yvette Williams in the role of “Matron Mama Morton.' Both will return beginning Monday, April 8 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Video: First Look at Robyn Hurder as Velma in CHICAGO Photo
Video: First Look at Robyn Hurder as Velma in CHICAGO

Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder has returned to Chicago on Broadway in the role of 'Velma Kelly'. Check out a video clip of her here!
Robyn Hurder to Return to CHICAGO as Velma This Month Photo
Robyn Hurder to Return to CHICAGO as Velma This Month

Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder will return to Chicago on Broadway in the role of “Velma Kelly” beginning Tuesday, March 26 through Sunday, June 16.
Ariana Madix Out of CHICAGO February 27 Performance Photo
Ariana Madix Out of CHICAGO February 27 Performance

TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will miss tonight's performance of Chicago.
Video: Red Concepción Performs 'Mister Cellophane' in CHICAGO on Broadway Photo
Video: Red Concepción Performs 'Mister Cellophane' in CHICAGO on Broadway

You can see right through him, walk right by him, and never know he's there! Here's an exclusive video sneak peek of Red Concepción performing 'Mister Cellophane' in CHICAGO on Broadway.
CHICAGO Will Embark on 2024/2025 UK Tour Photo
CHICAGO Will Embark on 2024/2025 UK Tour

The 2024/2025 UK tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will open at Milton Keynes Theatre on 12 October 2024. Initial tour schedule below with further dates and casting to be announced soon.
Ariana Madix Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway Through Early April Photo
Ariana Madix Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway Through Early April

TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will extend in her role as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway through April 7. Learn how to purchase tickets!
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Fran Weissler FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Fran Weissler been nominated for?

Fran Weissler has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the Broadway industry. Some of the notable nominations include Best Musical at the Tony Awards for "Waitress," Best Revival of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Violet," Best Revival at the Tony Awards for "Cabaret," Best Revival at the Tony Awards for "Othello," and Best Revival at the Tony Awards for "Medea."

What awards has Fran Weissler won?

Fran Weissler has won the Tony Award for Best Revival for the Broadway show Othello.

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