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BIO

Credits include Evita, The Book of Mormon, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Seminar. Recent productions: House of Blue Leaves, West Side Story, La Bete, Come Fly Away, Ragtime, Gypsy, The Color Purple, Spamalot. Co-founded the investment firm Furman Selz, currently vice chairman Jeffries & Company. Vice chairman of Lincoln Center, Chairman emeritus of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, vice president NY City Opera.

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Productions

SpamalotSpamalot
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Producer
LeopoldstadtLeopoldstadt
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Producer
Morning's at SevenMorning's at Seven
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
TootsieTootsie
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
King KongKing Kong
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
The FerrymanThe Ferryman
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
TootsieTootsie
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Producer
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
CarouselCarousel
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Hello, Dolly!Hello, Dolly!
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
SweatSweat
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Dear Evan HansenDear Evan Hansen
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
CatsCats
 
[Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
The CrucibleThe Crucible
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
The HumansThe Humans
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
A View from the BridgeA View from the Bridge
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
The Gin GameThe Gin Game
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
An American in ParisAn American in Paris
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
SkylightSkylight
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Fish In the DarkFish In the Dark
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
The Elephant ManThe Elephant Man
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
A Delicate BalanceA Delicate Balance
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
The Last ShipThe Last Ship
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
It's Only a PlayIt's Only a Play
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
This is Our YouthThis is Our Youth
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Bullets Over Broadway: The MusicalBullets Over Broadway: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Co-Producer
A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Mothers and SonsMothers and Sons
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
RockyRocky
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
After MidnightAfter Midnight
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
BetrayalBetrayal
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Big FishBig Fish
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
EvitaEvita
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Producer
The Testament of MaryThe Testament of Mary
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Lucky GuyLucky Guy
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CinderellaRodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofCat on a Hot Tin Roof
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
AnnieAnnie
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
The HeiressThe Heiress
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Nice Work If You Can Get ItNice Work If You Can Get It
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
EvitaEvita
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
SeminarSeminar
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Relatively SpeakingRelatively Speaking
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Producer
The House of Blue LeavesThe House of Blue Leaves
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
La BeteLa Bete
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
La BeteLa Bete
 
[West End, 2010]
Producer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Come Fly AwayCome Fly Away
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Next FallNext Fall
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Broadway BoundBroadway Bound
 
[Broadway, 2009] Cancelled
Producer
RagtimeRagtime
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
Brighton Beach MemoirsBrighton Beach Memoirs
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
ImpressionismImpressionism
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
All My SonsAll My Sons
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
ThurgoodThurgood
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
The Country GirlThe Country Girl
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
GypsyGypsy
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
NovemberNovember
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
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The SeafarerThe Seafarer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Coram BoyCoram Boy
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Inherit the WindInherit the Wind
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[West End, 2006]
Producer
Martin Short: Fame Becomes MeMartin Short: Fame Becomes Me
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Producer
The Caine Mutiny Court-MartialThe Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
The Wedding SingerThe Wedding Singer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
The History BoysThe History Boys
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
The Odd CoupleThe Odd Couple
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Associate Producer
After the Night and the MusicAfter the Night and the Music
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
The PillowmanThe Pillowman
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsDirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Producer
DemocracyDemocracy
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
Sly FoxSly Fox
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
A Year with Frog and ToadA Year with Frog and Toad
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Producer
Tommy Tune: White Tie and Tails
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Adult Entertainment
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Dance of the Vampires
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Fortune's Fool
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Sweet Smell of Success
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
The Crucible
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
Elaine Stritch At Liberty
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Associate Producer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

Roy FurmanShuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

Roy FurmanThe Humans


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical

Roy FurmanThe Color Purple


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Roy FurmanArthur Miller's A View from the Bridge

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Roy FurmanArthur Miller's The Crucible

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Musical

Roy Furman, An American in Paris


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Play

Roy Furman, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

Roy Furman, Skylight

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

Roy Furman, This is Our Youth

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

Roy Furman, The Elephant Man

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical

Roy Furman, After Midnight

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

Roy Furman, Mothers and Sons


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Play

Roy Furman, A Raisin in the Sun

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Play

Roy Furman, The Testament of Mary

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Play

Roy Furman, Lucky Guy

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Revival of a Musical

Roy Furman, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Revival of a Musical

Roy Furman, Annie

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Musical

Roy Furman, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical

Roy Furman, Evita

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical

Roy Furman, Evita


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Musical

Roy Furman, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Play

Roy Furman, Next Fall

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Revival of a Musical

Roy Furman, Ragtime

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Play

Roy Furman, The Seafarer

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Revival of a Musical

Roy Furman, Grease

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Revival of a Play

Roy Furman, Inherit the Wind

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Musical

Roy Furman, The Wedding Singer

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Musical

Roy Furman, The Color Purple


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play

Roy Furman, The History Boys


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Musical

Roy Furman, Monty Python's Spamalot

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Musical

Roy Furman, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play

Roy Furman, The Pillowman

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play

Roy Furman, Democracy

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Musical

Roy Furman, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Musical

Roy Furman, Sweet Smell of Success

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Play

Roy Furman, Fortune's Fool

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Revival of a Play

Roy Furman, The Crucible

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Review: SOME LIKE IT HOW at Overture Photo
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOW 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.
Photos: Tovah Feldshuh, Jelani Remy and More at Jamie deRoy's 80th Birthday Photo
Photos: Tovah Feldshuh, Jelani Remy and More at Jamie deRoy's 80th Birthday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Last week, Broadway producer Jamie deRoy celebrated her 80th birthday in style at the Redeye Grill surrounded by friends, family, Broadway industry professionals and celebrities. See photos here!
Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway Photo
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!
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 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.
SOME LIKE IT HOT is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

SOME LIKE IT HOT will be coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement this fall. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!
FUNNY GIRL and More Set for Shaw Festival 2026 Season Photo
FUNNY GIRL and More Set for Shaw Festival 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!
Tickets For SUFFS at The Bushnell on Sale This Week Photo
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 Photo
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.
SOME LIKE IT HOT is Coming to the Eccles Theater This Fall Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT is Coming to the Eccles Theater This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Salt Lake City will go on sale Friday, August 22. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
SUFFS Will Launch National Tour At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre in September Photo
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.
Single Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture Go On Sale This Week Photo
Single Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025

Overture Center for the Arts announced today that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of “Some Like It Hot' in Madison, Wis. will go on sale this week. Learn more here!
Tickets On Sale Today to SOME LIKE IT HOT in Portland Photo
Tickets On Sale Today to SOME LIKE IT HOT in Portland
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

 Broadway in Portland announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Portland will go on sale Monday. Learn more about the show here!
SUFFS is Coming to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre This Fall Photo
SUFFS is Coming to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 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 San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF’s 2025/26 season. Learn more!
Tickets on Sale For SOME LIKE IT HOT in Seattle This Week Photo
Tickets on Sale For SOME LIKE IT HOT in Seattle This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Seattle will go on sale this week. SOME LIKE IT HOT is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit.
SMASH Announces Final Broadway Performance Photo
SMASH Announces Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2025

Broadway musical comedy SMASH will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after  32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Recoups on Broadway Photo
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Recoups on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

The producers of the new Broadway production of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize & New York Drama Critics' Circle-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, have announced that the production has reached recoupment.
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS is Coming to Avalon Arts Academy Photo
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS is Coming to Avalon Arts Academy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

Marysville is in for a 'toad-aly' awesome experience when the Avalon Arts Academy presents its production of A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS. Learn how to attend!
GYPSY Releases New Block of Tickets Photo
GYPSY Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

A new block of tickets has been released for GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald. Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, October 5, 2025.
SOME LIKE IT HOT to Make Philadelphia Debut at The Forrest Theatre Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT to Make Philadelphia Debut at The Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Some Like It Hot at the Forrest Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Roy Furman been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for This is Our Youth, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Elephant Man, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Mothers and Sons, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Testament of Mary, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Lucky Guy, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Annie, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Next Fall, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Seafarer, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grease, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Inherit the Wind, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Wedding Singer, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The History Boys, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Pillowman, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Democracy, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweet Smell of Success, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Fortune's Fool and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Crucible.

What awards has Roy Furman won?

Roy Furman has won several prestigious Tony Awards, including Best Play for The Humans, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and The History Boys. He also earned Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical with The Color Purple, and for Best Revival of a Play with Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Skylight, and A Raisin in the Sun. Additionally, he has won Tony Awards for Best Musical with The Book of Mormon and Monty Python's Spamalot.

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