Junkyard Dog Productions

Junkyard Dog Productions is a Tony Award-winning production company founded in 2005 by Randy Adams, Marleen and Stuart Oken. The company has produced a number of successful Broadway shows, including the critically acclaimed "Memphis," which won four Tony Awards in 2010, including Best Musical.

Junkyard Dog Productions has also produced several other successful Broadway shows, including "First Date," "Come From Away," and "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations." In addition to their Broadway productions, Junkyard Dog Productions has also produced national tours of their shows, as well as international productions.

"Come From Away," which tells the story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland and the thousands of stranded passengers who were welcomed there after the 9/11 attacks, has been particularly successful for Junkyard Dog Productions. The show received seven Tony nominations in 2017, including Best Musical, and won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical.

Junkyard Dog Productions has also produced several films, including the 2014 adaptation of "The Giver," starring Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep. The company is currently working on a film adaptation of "Come From Away," which is set to be released in September 2021.

Overall, Junkyard Dog Productions has established itself as a leading producer of Broadway shows, with a track record of success and critical acclaim. Their commitment to telling important stories, such as the story of Gander, Newfoundland in "Come From Away," has made them a beloved and respected company in the theater world. Their most recent work, "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations," has been a box office success and received 12 Tony nominations in 2019, including Best Musical.