James L. Nederlander
Also Credited As: James Nederlander, Jr.
Latest News on James L. Nederlander:
Adam Gopnik to Host One-Night-Only TALK THERAPY With Theatre Aspen (Jan 28, 2026)
KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February (Jan 27, 2026)
Jeremy Jordan Will Take Over as 'Bobby Darin' in JUST IN TIME (Jan 22, 2026)
Adam Gopnik to Host One-Night-Only TALK THERAPY With Theatre Aspen (Jan 28, 2026)
KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February (Jan 27, 2026)
Jeremy Jordan Will Take Over as 'Bobby Darin' in JUST IN TIME (Jan 22, 2026)
BIO
James L. Nederlander is President of the Nederlander Organization and son of James M. Nederlander (Chairman). He is the third generation of a family known for owning and operating theatres around the world as well as theatrical productions, cultural presentations and popular music attractions. Current productions include West Side Story, The Addams Family, Next to Normal and Race. Upcoming productions include a live show with magician David Blaine.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical
James L. NederlanderSchool of Rock
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical
James L. NederlanderBright Star
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play
James L. NederlanderThe Humans
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical
James L. NederlanderThe Color Purple
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical
James L. NederlanderFiddler on the Roof
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play
James L. Nederlander, The Elephant Man
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical
James L. Nederlander, After Midnight
winner
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Musical
James L. Nederlander, Kinky Boots
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical
James L. Nederlander, Evita
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical
James L. Nederlander, Evita
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Musical
James L. Nederlander, Million Dollar Quartet
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Musical
James L. Nederlander, Next to Normal
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Musical
James L. Nederlander, West Side Story
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Musical
James L. Nederlander, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Revival of a Play
James L. Nederlander, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Revival of a Musical
James L. Nederlander, Fiddler on the Roof
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Musical
James L. Nederlander, Movin' Out
winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Musical
James L. Nederlander, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Videos
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - 2026-01-09 10:00:20
Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 14:09:08
Video: Cast and Creatives Talk NEXT TO NORMAL at Barrington Stage
by Stephi Wild - 2024-09-04 06:53:59
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-01 10:37:54
Video: Inside Rehearsals for Barrington Stage's NEXT TO NORMAL Starring Natalie Joy Johnson
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-06 10:49:52
Video: Joshua Boone Records 'Little Brother' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-14 15:18:24
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-25 09:09:24
Video: Watch Barry Manilow Talk HARMONY on Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-29 13:55:07
VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-15 14:19:54
Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Reveals Special Performance To Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-13 12:45:59
Video: Nathan Lane Reprises THE PRODUCERS Role in Cameo in GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-13 05:45:54
Video: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for HARMONY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-09-06 17:45:58
Video: Caissie Levy Performs 'I Miss the Mountains' From NEXT TO NORMAL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-27 07:17:34
Video: Arielle Jacobs, Lea Salonga, Jose Llana, and More Talk HERE LIES LOVE
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-16 12:23:10
Video: Watch the Cast of HARMONY Wish Barry Manilow a Happy Birthday
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-06-18 10:10:11
Video: Watch Brandy Clark Perform From New Album at SHUCKED Curtain Call
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-20 15:19:45
News
Adam Gopnik to Host One-Night-Only TALK THERAPY With Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik will be bringing his newly crafted one-person show, Talk Therapy, to Theatre Aspen’s Paepcke Auditorium. Gopnik is best known as an acclaimed writer for The New Yorker.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik will be bringing his newly crafted one-person show, Talk Therapy, to Theatre Aspen’s Paepcke Auditorium. Gopnik is best known as an acclaimed writer for The New Yorker.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
'Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Madison premiere at Overture Center for the Arts.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
'Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Madison premiere at Overture Center for the Arts.
Jeremy Jordan Will Take Over as 'Bobby Darin' in JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026
Two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan will star as Bobby Darin in the record-breaking, award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated smash hit musical JUST IN TIME.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026
Two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan will star as Bobby Darin in the record-breaking, award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated smash hit musical JUST IN TIME.
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2026
Watch a video of Omari Collins “Scarlett D. Von'Du” and Noah Silverman singing an acoustic version of “Not My Father's Son” from North American tour of KINKY BOOTS, with accompaniment by Callum Murphy on guitar.
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2026
Watch a video of Omari Collins “Scarlett D. Von'Du” and Noah Silverman singing an acoustic version of “Not My Father's Son” from North American tour of KINKY BOOTS, with accompaniment by Callum Murphy on guitar.
SOME LIKE IT HOT North American Tour Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American Tour has recouped. The production has been seen by more than 700,000 patrons across North America since its launch on September 20, 2024, at Proctors in Schenectady, NY.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American Tour has recouped. The production has been seen by more than 700,000 patrons across North America since its launch on September 20, 2024, at Proctors in Schenectady, NY.
JUST IN TIME Will Launch North American Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
Just In Time, the 2025 Tony and Grammy Award nominated new musical about the great American entertainer Bobby Darin, will launch a North American Tour in June 2027. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
Just In Time, the 2025 Tony and Grammy Award nominated new musical about the great American entertainer Bobby Darin, will launch a North American Tour in June 2027. Learn more here!
Photos: Nederlander Executive Vice President Nick Scandalios Receive's Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2025
Nick Scandalios, the Executive Vice President of the Nederlander Organization, recently received a coveted portrait at Sardi's, with an unveiling for the piece taking place on November 21. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2025
Nick Scandalios, the Executive Vice President of the Nederlander Organization, recently received a coveted portrait at Sardi's, with an unveiling for the piece taking place on November 21. Check out photos here!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour To Make New Jersey Premiere At Count Basie Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
The national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make its New Jersey premiere at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in May 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
The national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make its New Jersey premiere at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in May 2026.
Tickets On Sale For The New Jersey Premiere Of KIMBERLY AKIMBO This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has revealed that tickets are now available for the New Jersey premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has revealed that tickets are now available for the New Jersey premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Run at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will extend its run off-Broadway through April 12, 2026, due to popular demand. The production opens tonight, Monday, November 17, at New World Stages, and celebrated with a gala on Sunday, November 16.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will extend its run off-Broadway through April 12, 2026, due to popular demand. The production opens tonight, Monday, November 17, at New World Stages, and celebrated with a gala on Sunday, November 16.
Photos: First Look at THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Official production photos have been released of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, now in previews at New World Stages.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Official production photos have been released of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, now in previews at New World Stages.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture
by Scott Rawson - Nov 13, 2025
Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold.
by Scott Rawson - Nov 13, 2025
Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold.
Listen: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Broadway Cast Recording is Available to Stream Now
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical is available in streaming and digital formats now. Listen to the full album and find out how to pre-order the CD here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical is available in streaming and digital formats now. Listen to the full album and find out how to pre-order the CD here!
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT, showing January 6–11 at The Raymond F. Kravis Center, will go on sale this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT, showing January 6–11 at The Raymond F. Kravis Center, will go on sale this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale This Week For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Overture
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for “Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will go on sale starting Friday, Oct. 17.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for “Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will go on sale starting Friday, Oct. 17.
Tickets on Sale Next Week for SOME LIKE IT HOT Canadian Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
SOME LIKE IT HOT will make its Canadian premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre this winter. Learn more about the North American tour and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
SOME LIKE IT HOT will make its Canadian premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre this winter. Learn more about the North American tour and see how to purchase tickets.
BEETLEJUICE Broadway: Lottery & Rush Ticket Details Revealed
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2025
Discover BEETLEJUICE Broadway's Digital Lottery and Rush Ticket policies for $45 and $49 tickets. Get all the essential details now!
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2025
Discover BEETLEJUICE Broadway's Digital Lottery and Rush Ticket policies for $45 and $49 tickets. Get all the essential details now!
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.
Lilli Cooper & Jason Kravits Join THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
Lilli Cooper (Spring Awakening, Tootsie, POTUS) and Jason Kravits (The Drowsy Chaperone, Sly Fox) have joined the cast of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
Lilli Cooper (Spring Awakening, Tootsie, POTUS) and Jason Kravits (The Drowsy Chaperone, Sly Fox) have joined the cast of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Will Play Birmingham’s BJCC Concert Hall in November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present Kimberly Akimbo, the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, at Birmingham’s BJCC Concert Hall November 25–30, 2025. The engagement is part of the 2025–2026 Broadway in Birmingham Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present Kimberly Akimbo, the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, at Birmingham’s BJCC Concert Hall November 25–30, 2025. The engagement is part of the 2025–2026 Broadway in Birmingham Series.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has James L. Nederlander been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for School of Rock, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Bright Star, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Elephant Man, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Million Dollar Quartet, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for West Side Story, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Movin' Out and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie.
What awards has James L. Nederlander won?
James L. Nederlander has won several Tony Awards, including Best Play for The Humans, Best Revival of a Musical for The Color Purple, Best Musical for Kinky Boots, and Best Musical for Thoroughly Modern Millie.
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