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James L. Nederlander

Also Credited As: James Nederlander, Jr.

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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

The WizThe Wiz
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Producer
Once Upon a One More TimeOnce Upon a One More Time
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Producer
Kimberly AkimboKimberly Akimbo
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Producer
To Kill A MockingbirdTo Kill A Mockingbird
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Producer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
TootsieTootsie
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Gary: A Sequel to Titus AndronicusGary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Hillary and ClintonHillary and Clinton
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Oklahoma!Oklahoma!
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
King LearKing Lear
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
King KongKing Kong
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer (President, The Nederlander Organization)
The Waverly GalleryThe Waverly Gallery
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
TootsieTootsie
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Producer
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
The Iceman ComethThe Iceman Cometh
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Summer: The Donna Summer MusicalSummer: The Donna Summer Musical
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
CarouselCarousel
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Children of a Lesser GodChildren of a Lesser God
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Three Tall WomenThree Tall Women
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Angels in AmericaAngels in America
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer (President, The Nederlander Organization)
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Meteor ShowerMeteor Shower
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Producer
Hello, Dolly!Hello, Dolly!
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
War PaintWar Paint
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Sunset BoulevardSunset Boulevard
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Black to the FutureBlack to the Future
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
CatsCats
 
[Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Bright StarBright Star
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
The HumansThe Humans
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer (President, The Nederlander Organization)
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[West End, 2015]
Producer
It Shoulda Been YouIt Shoulda Been You
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
An American in ParisAn American in Paris
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
The Elephant ManThe Elephant Man
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
The Last ShipThe Last Ship
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Producer
Holler If Ya Hear MeHoller If Ya Hear Me
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Theatre Owner / Operator
If/ThenIf/Then
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
RockyRocky
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
After MidnightAfter Midnight
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Big FishBig Fish
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
EvitaEvita
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Producer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
AnnieAnnie
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Undisputed TruthUndisputed Truth
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
EvitaEvita
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Producer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Spider-Man Turn Off the DarkSpider-Man Turn Off the Dark
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[West End, 2011]
Producer
West Side StoryWest Side Story
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Producer
Harry Connick, Jr. in ConcertHarry Connick, Jr. in Concert
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Come Fly AwayCome Fly Away
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
Irena's VowIrena's Vow
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
West Side StoryWest Side Story
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
Theatre Owner / Operator
Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de Bergerac
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Producer
Theatre Owner / Operator
A Moon for the MisbegottenA Moon for the Misbegotten
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Producer
The Times They are A-Changin'The Times They are A-Changin'
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Losing LouieLosing Louie
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer (By Special Arrangement)
The Times They are A-Changin'
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Producer (by arrangement with)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Producer
All Shook UpAll Shook Up
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Producer
La Cage aux FollesLa Cage aux Folles
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
Producer
Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
Producer
Theatre Owner / Operator
Movin' Out
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Producer
Thoroughly Modern Millie
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Producer
Man of La ManchaMan of La Mancha
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer (in association with)
Movin' OutMovin' Out
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Producer
Private Lives
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Thoroughly Modern MillieThoroughly Modern Millie
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Producer
Reefer Madness
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Producer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Producer
Producer
The Capeman
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Producer
Producer
A Midsummer Night's Dream
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Producer
Laurie Anderson on Broadway (The Nerve Bible)
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Producer (In Association With)
Lamb Chop on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
Basia on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
Candles, Snow & Mistletoe
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Producer
Yanni
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Producer
Raffi
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Presenter
An Evening with Harry Connick, Jr.
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Producer
Freddie Jackson: Up Close & Personal
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Producer
Barry Manilow at the Gershwin
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Producer
Cafe Crown
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Producer
Legs Diamond
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Producer
Kenny Loggins on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Checkmates
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Mort Sahl on Broadway!
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer
La Tragédie de Carmen
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer (In Association With)
Bing Crosby on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Anthony Newley / Henry Mancini
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Indians
 
[Broadway, 1969]
Theatre Owner / Operator

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

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KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February Photo
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.
SOME LIKE IT HOT North American Tour Recoups Investment Photo
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.
Tickets On Sale For The New Jersey Premiere Of KIMBERLY AKIMBO This Week Photo
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.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture Photo
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.
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week Photo
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.
Tickets on Sale This Week For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Overture Photo
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.
Tickets on Sale Next Week for SOME LIKE IT HOT Canadian Premiere Photo
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.
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS at Proctors Are On Sale Now Photo
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.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Will Play Birmingham’s BJCC Concert Hall in November Photo
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.
KINKY BOOTS is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts Photo
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.
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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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