Robert Ahrens
Developed and produced Xanadu (Drama Desk Award Best Book of a Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award Best New Musical, 4 Tony nominations) on Broadway, National Tour, and in Japan. Presented Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony on Broadway, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons on Broadway as well as the revival of Evita and produced the feature films Book of Love (Sundance 2004) and WTC View.
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BIO
Developed and produced Xanadu (Drama Desk Award Best Book of a Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award Best New Musical, 4 Tony nominations) on Broadway, National Tour, and in Japan. Presented Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony on Broadway, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons on Broadway as well as the revival of Evita and produced the feature films Book of Love (Sundance 2004) and WTC View.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical
Robert Ahrens, Evita
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical
Robert Ahrens, Evita
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Musical
Robert Ahrens, Xanadu
Videos
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
by Michael Major - 2026-04-17 09:22:02
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 10:08:21
Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
by Michael Major - 2026-02-26 16:36:07
Video: Erika Henningsen & Jonathan Groff Sing 'Irresistible You' From JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2025-08-26 15:00:20
Video: Sherie Rene Scott Belts Out 'My Strongest Suit' During Birthday Party
by Michael Major - 2025-02-10 14:01:38
TV: Seth Rudetsky, Adam Pascal, Kerry Butler, and More Talk DISASTER!
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-12-06 16:33:42
TV: Randy Rainbow On the Scene at Opening Night of FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS
by Randy Rainbow - 2012-10-24 08:30:21
News
Ariana Madix Extends Run in JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Emmy Award nominee Ariana Madix will extend her run as Connie Francis in JUST IN TIME on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre due to popular demand.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Emmy Award nominee Ariana Madix will extend her run as Connie Francis in JUST IN TIME on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre due to popular demand.
Nicholas Christopher Will Play Bobby Darin in JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Tony nominee Nicholas Christopher will join the cast of the record-breaking musical JUST IN TIME as Bobby Darin at Circle in the Square Theatre, following his acclaimed turn in last season's CHESS.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Tony nominee Nicholas Christopher will join the cast of the record-breaking musical JUST IN TIME as Bobby Darin at Circle in the Square Theatre, following his acclaimed turn in last season's CHESS.
Matthew Morrison Will Return to JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2026
Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Tony Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will make a limited three-week encore engagement as Bobby Darin in the record-breaking, award-winning smash hit musical JUST IN TIME beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2026
Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Tony Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will make a limited three-week encore engagement as Bobby Darin in the record-breaking, award-winning smash hit musical JUST IN TIME beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
T.R. Knight and Hannah Cruz Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Emmy nominee T.R. Knight and Tony nominee Hannah Cruz will join the long-running Off-Broadway production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Westside Theatre, replacing current stars Ethan Slater and Betsy Wolfe.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Emmy nominee T.R. Knight and Tony nominee Hannah Cruz will join the long-running Off-Broadway production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Westside Theatre, replacing current stars Ethan Slater and Betsy Wolfe.
CHESS Cast Recording With Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christoper Out Now on CD & Vinyl
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) on CD and vinyl, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher from the Imperial Theatre revival.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) on CD and vinyl, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher from the Imperial Theatre revival.
Ariana Madix Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Emmy Award nominated television host Ariana Madix (“Love Island USA”) will star as Connie Francis in JUST IN TIME at Circle in the Square Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Emmy Award nominated television host Ariana Madix (“Love Island USA”) will star as Connie Francis in JUST IN TIME at Circle in the Square Theatre.
CHESS 2025 Broadway Cast Recording Sets Release Date For CD and Vinyl
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released on CD and vinyl next month. Learn more about the album and find out how to pre-order the CD or vinyl version here.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released on CD and vinyl next month. Learn more about the album and find out how to pre-order the CD or vinyl version here.
Listen: JUST IN TIME Releases Four New Songs Performed by Jeremy Jordan
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Atlantic Records has released four brand new singles from Just in Time on Broadway, featuring Jeremy Jordan. Learn more about the show and listen to the songs here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Atlantic Records has released four brand new singles from Just in Time on Broadway, featuring Jeremy Jordan. Learn more about the show and listen to the songs here!
Exclusive: Jeremy Jordan Sings 'This Could Be The Start of Something Big' on New JUST IN TIME EP
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2026
Atlantic Records will release four brand new singles from JUST IN TIME, Broadway’s sold-out smash hit musical. The songs feature two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you and exclusive first listen of 'This Could Be The Start Of Something Big / Just In Time' right here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2026
Atlantic Records will release four brand new singles from JUST IN TIME, Broadway’s sold-out smash hit musical. The songs feature two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you and exclusive first listen of 'This Could Be The Start Of Something Big / Just In Time' right here!
Ethan Slater & Betsy Wolfe Will Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk winner Ethan Slater will join the hit revival Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour, alongside Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as Audrey.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk winner Ethan Slater will join the hit revival Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour, alongside Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as Audrey.
XANADU to Open at CCBC Essex with Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre will present XANADU at the F. Scott Black Theatre at CCBC Essex, featuring the 1980s cult-classic musical blending ELO and Olivia Newton-John pop hits with Greek mythology.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre will present XANADU at the F. Scott Black Theatre at CCBC Essex, featuring the 1980s cult-classic musical blending ELO and Olivia Newton-John pop hits with Greek mythology.
CHESS Will Close Early on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2026
Chess will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2026
Chess will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.
JUST IN TIME Recoups on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026
UST IN TIME has recouped its $12.5 million capitalization during its record-breaking run. JUST IN TIME is the first Broadway Musical of the 2024-2025 season to recoup.
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026
UST IN TIME has recouped its $12.5 million capitalization during its record-breaking run. JUST IN TIME is the first Broadway Musical of the 2024-2025 season to recoup.
Listen: JUST IN TIME Releases Four Tracks Featuring Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Four songs have been released from Just In Time, featuring two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) as Bobby Darin and Isa Briones (“The Pitt”) as Connie Francis.
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Four songs have been released from Just In Time, featuring two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) as Bobby Darin and Isa Briones (“The Pitt”) as Connie Francis.
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2026
Chess showstopper Nicholas Christopher wows audiences by belting out a note for nearly 20 seconds eight times a week. While recording 'Endgame (pt. 2),' a new video shows Christopher singing the note that receives mid-song applause nightly.
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2026
Chess showstopper Nicholas Christopher wows audiences by belting out a note for nearly 20 seconds eight times a week. While recording 'Endgame (pt. 2),' a new video shows Christopher singing the note that receives mid-song applause nightly.
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026
Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats. The album features Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, and more.
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026
Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats. The album features Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, and more.
Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2026
Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing 'Pity the Child' from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new track follows Lea Michele's 'Nobody's Side,' which was released last month. Nicholas Christopher's 'Anthem' was made available last week.
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2026
Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing 'Pity the Child' from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new track follows Lea Michele's 'Nobody's Side,' which was released last month. Nicholas Christopher's 'Anthem' was made available last week.
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Firday, April 10. The album will be released on CD and vinyl later this year.
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Firday, April 10. The album will be released on CD and vinyl later this year.
CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Learn more about how to pre-save or or pre-order the album here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Learn more about how to pre-save or or pre-order the album here.
Listen: CHESS Star Lea Michele Sings 'Nobody's Side' for New Broadway Cast Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released “Nobody’s Side” from the 2025 Broadway cast recording of CHESS. The production stars Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit at the Imperial Theatre. The full album will be released this spring.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released “Nobody’s Side” from the 2025 Broadway cast recording of CHESS. The production stars Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit at the Imperial Theatre. The full album will be released this spring.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Robert Ahrens been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Xanadu.
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