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BIO

Jill Furman was co-lead producer of In the Heights, which won the Tony Award® for Best Musical in 2008. Past Broadway productions: West Side Story, The Drowsy Chaperone, Sly Fox, Fortune’ s Fool. Past Off-Broadway productions: On the Line, Adult Entertainment. Currently: the hip-hop comedy group Freestyle Love Supreme, which will soon shoot a television pilot for a cable network, and the upcoming film Greetings From Tim Buckley, which she executive produced. In 2011 Jill received the Robert Whitehead Award for Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Theatre Producing. Boards: MCC Theater, David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. Member: National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[US Tour, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[US Tour, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
Associate Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

Jill FurmanHamilton

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Revival of a Musical

Jill Furman, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella


winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Musical

Jill Furman, In The Heights

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Musical

Jill Furman, The Drowsy Chaperone

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News


Concord Theatricals Secures HAMILTON Global Licensing Rights; Teen Edition Expected in 2028
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

Concord Theatricals will take on exclusive worldwide secondary stage licensing rights for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON, expanding the reach of the landmark musical to theaters around the globe.
Tickets on Sale For HAMILTON in Chicago This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

Broadway In Chicago announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, November 12 online or in person at any Broadway In Chicago venue box office.
2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars!
by James Blinken - Nov 9, 2025

On November 5, 2025, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognized New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honored them as Living Landmarks at its recent gala.
RAGTIME Extends on Broadway Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has extended performances by popular demand through June 14, 2026.
Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025

The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. In attendance were Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hillary Clinton, and more! Check out the photos here!
HAMILTON Returns To Madison 
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Overture Center for the Arts announced that tickets for 'Hamilton' go on sale to the public on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. Learn more about the show here!
Tony Award-Winning Musical SUFFS Marches Into Salt Lake City This November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025

The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the American women who fought for the right to vote, will make its Salt Lake City premiere at Eccles Theater, November 11–16, 2025.
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for Boston Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

A digital lottery will launch for HAMILTON in Bostin, with tickets beginning in conjunction with the show’s first performance at the Citizens Opera House. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
12 Schools Win Free License to Produce SUFFS Through Nationwide Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

The Educational Theatre Foundation and Music Theatre International have revealed the recipients of the inaugural Suffs “The Young Are at the Gates” Grant.
Tickets to HAMILTON at Old National Centre to go on Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Indianapolis announce today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 11 at 10 am.
Tickets For HAMILTON at MPAC On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

 Producer Jeffrey Seller and Marcus Performing Arts Center have announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, September 10.
Photos: HAMILTON Original Cast Attends Movie Screening at the Delacorte
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 5, 2025

In celebration of HAMILTON's 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a special premiere screening event for the filmed Broadway production took place at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater on September 3. Check out photos here!
Tickets For SUFFS at The Bushnell on Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025

The first national tour of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in Hartford as part of The Bushnell's 2025-26 Broadway Season.
SUFFS Marches Into Hollywood Pantages This Fall; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025

Broadway in Hollywood has announced that tickets are now on sale for SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought for the right to vote.
Tony Award-Winning SUFFS TO Play Playhouse Square In February
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025

The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in Cleveland as part of the 2025–26 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.
SUFFS Will Launch National Tour At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre in September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

The Tony Award-winning musical SUFFS will launch its first national tour at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, running September 13–27, 2025. Single tickets are available now.
Interview: Lauren Mariasoosay of HAMILTON at Salle Wilfred Pelletier, Place Des Arts
by Noelle Hannibal - Aug 20, 2025

Lauren Mariasoosay is currently starring as Eliza Hamilton in the National Tour of Hamilton,  running August 19 - September 7, 2025 at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Place des Arts, Montreal.
Photos: More From Inside the HAMILTON's 'Hamil-TEN' Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 9, 2025

Earlier this week, Hamilton celebrated 10 years on Broadway with celebrations throughout the day. Check out even more photos from inside the epic day of celebration here!
Photos: Inside the HAMILTEN Celebration and Block Party
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025

Check out new photos from inside the Hamilten celebration! Yesterday, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Hamilton celebrated 10 years on Broadway with celebrations throughout the day.
SUFFS North American Tour Cast & Cities Announced
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2025

Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS. The tour will have its first public performance on September 8, 2025, at the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, WA, and will officially open at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle on September 19, 2025.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jill Furman been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone.

What awards has Jill Furman won?

Jill Furman has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Hamilton and the Tony Award for Best Musical for In The Heights.

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