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Kevin McCollum

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BIO

Kevin McCollum has received the Tony Award for Best Musical for "In the Heights" (2008), "Avenue Q" (2004), and "Rent" (1996), which also won the Pulitzer Prize. He is currently represented on Broadway with the Olivier Award-winning "The Play That Goes Wrong." He produced "Something Rotten!" (Broadway, National Tour), "Hand to God" ( Broadway, West End), "Motown: The Musical" (Broadway, West End, and National Tour), "The Drowsy Chaperone" in 2006, which won five Tony Awards, Baz Luhrmann's production of "Puccini's La Boheme" in 2002, [title of show] in 2008, the touring and Broadway productions of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," the off Broadway hit "De La Guarda," the recent hit revival of "West Side Story," and "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo." In 1995 Mr. McCollum co-founded The Producing Office, and has since created Alchemation, a theatrical and media producing company committed to new work.




Mr. McCollum was trained at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and earned his Master's degree in film producing from the Peter Stark Program at the University of Southern California. In 1995, he received the Robert Whitehead Award for Outstanding Commercial Theatre Producing.

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[Boston, 2007]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Musical

Kevin McCollum, Something Rotten!

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Play

Kevin McCollum, Hand to God

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Revival of a Musical

Kevin McCollum, Ragtime

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Musical

Kevin McCollum, West Side Story


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Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Musical

Kevin McCollum, In The Heights

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Musical

Kevin McCollum, The Drowsy Chaperone


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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Musical

Kevin McCollum, Avenue Q

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Revival of a Musical

Kevin McCollum, La Bohème


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Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Revival of a Play

Kevin McCollum, Private Lives


winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Musical

Kevin McCollum, Rent

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Revival of a Musical

Kevin McCollum, Damn Yankees

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News


Photos: Tina Fey Visits Jane Krakowski and the Cast of OH, MARY!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 26, 2025

It was a 30 Rock reunion at a recent performance of Oh, Mary! as Tina Fey stopped by to pay a visit to Jane Krakowski and the cast. Check out photos 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!
SIX Cast Will Perform on CNN's 'Thanksgiving In America'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025

The cast of SIX, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss's Tony Award-winning musical, will appear on CNN's “Thanksgiving in America” this Thanksgiving. Learn more about the appearance here!
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For TWO STRANGERS CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 21, 2025

The new musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) celebrated its opening night on Broadway with a red carpet full of family, fans, friends, and supporters. Visit the red carpet in new photos!
Review: THE NOTEBOOK MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Nov 19, 2025

The first national tour of The Notebook opened its run at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts with a performance that felt both tender and freshly alive. The familiar love story—spanning youth, adulthood, and the late years of Allie and Noah’s lives—translated beautifully to the Ordway stage, where the audience settled into an evening of heartfelt storytelling and quietly powerful performances.
Cast Set For RIDE THE CYCLONE at Lyric Arts
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

Lyric Arts Company of Anoka announced the cast of RIDE THE CYCLONE with book, music, and lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. Learn more about the production here!
Video: Jane Krakowski Recalls Seeing OH, MARY! for the First Time
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2025

Jane Krakowski, currently back on the boards as the title role in Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! on Broadway, stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday to discuss the show, of which she's been a big fan since its early days. Watch the interview now.
Jane Krakowski To Talk OH, MARY! on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2025

Jane Krakowski, currently donning the bratty curls as the title role in Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! on Broadway, will visit Late Night with Seth Meyers next week to discuss the show.
Jennifer Lawrence Was Almost in OH, MARY! on Broadway: Why She Backed Out
by Michael Major - Nov 5, 2025

Jennifer Lawrence was almost Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! on Broadway. On the latest episode of Las Culturistas, the Oscar-winner revealed that she almost donned the bratty curls, but scheduling got in the way.
Jason Manford Will Lead SOMETHING ROTTEN! in Manchester
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford will make his return to the stage next summer in the award-winning comedy musical Something Rotten! Learn more here!
Photos: RIDE THE CYCLONE UK Premiere in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the UK premiere of the hit cult musical RIDE THE CYCLONE which opens at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant in November. Check out the photos here!
Tickets to THE NOTEBOOK at Seattle's Paramount Theatre to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, will play Seattle’s Paramount Theatre in March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, and John-Andrew Morrison Extend in OH, MARY!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, and John-Andrew Morrison extend their roles in Oh, Mary! through January 4, 2026. Don't miss this hit comedy!
Video: Jane Krakowski & More Take First Bows in OH, MARY!
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2025

Watch a video of Jane Krakowski taking her first bow as ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’ in Oh, Mary!. She joined the award-winning production with Cheyenne Jackson as ‘Mary’s Teacher’ and John-Andrew Morrison as ‘Mary’s Husband.’
Photos: Jane Krakowski and Cheyenne Jackson Star in OH, MARY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Check out first look photos of Jane Krakowski and Cheyenne Jackson in Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre. Don't miss this Broadway hit!
Photos: The Cast of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 13, 2025

Performances begin next month for the Broadway production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The cast recently met the press ahead of their first Broadway bow. Check out photos here!
RENT Movie Gets 4K Ultra HD Release for 20th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025

In honor of the film's 20th anniversary, a special new edition of Rent will debut on 4K Ultra HD next month. Hitting shelves on November 18th, the 4K release will feature the film enhanced with Dolby Vision, along with bonus material including a commentary, a documentary, deleted scenes, and more. 
SIX Celebrates 4 Years on Broadway With Sweepstakes, Talkback, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025

SIX the Musical is celebrating the show’s 4th anniversary on Broadway this weekend with a special talkback, sweepstakes, and more. Learn more about the special events here!
JUST FOR ONE DAY " THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Extends at Shaftesbury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2025

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical has extended its run at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre through February 7, 2026. The hit West End show celebrates the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, with 10% of ticket sales donated to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.
Broadway Doomsaying Lands Just Before Labor Negotiations Heat Up
by Howard Sherman - Oct 2, 2025

The lede says “struggling.” The headline says “in trouble.” So when the New York Times uses those descriptors about musicals, theatre people sit up and take notice. Read Howard Sherman's latest BroadwayWorld column here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kevin McCollum been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Hand to God, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for West Side Story, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Bohème, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Private Lives, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent and Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Damn Yankees.

What awards has Kevin McCollum won?

Kevin McCollum has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical for In The Heights, Best Musical for Avenue Q, Best Revival of a Play for Private Lives, and Best Musical for Rent.

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