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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]
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ImpressionismImpressionism
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
All My SonsAll My Sons
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
ThurgoodThurgood
 
[Broadway, 2008]
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The Country GirlThe Country Girl
 
[Broadway, 2008]
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GypsyGypsy
 
[Broadway, 2008]
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NovemberNovember
 
[Broadway, 2008]
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The SeafarerThe Seafarer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
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Coram BoyCoram Boy
 
[Broadway, 2007]
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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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Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim Extend Runs in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Photo
Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim Extend Runs in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim will extend their runs as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors through Sunday, June 1, 2025, due to popular demand.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Now Playing in Chicago Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Now Playing in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited three-week engagement through April 20 only. Learn more about the show here
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Extends Run on Broadway Photo
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Extends Run on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

The new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross, directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Patrick Marber has now extended by an additional final two weeks.
BACK TO THE FUTURE, SPAMALOT and More Set for Theatre Under the Stars 2025 Season Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE, SPAMALOT and More Set for Theatre Under the Stars 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is taking audiences on an adventure through time for its 2025/26 Season. The exploration begins with a new production of The 25TH Annual Putnam County  Spelling Bee.
John Cardoza to Play Final MOULIN ROUGE! Performance This Spring Photo
John Cardoza to Play Final MOULIN ROUGE! Performance This Spring
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

John Cardoza has announced his final performance as Christian in Moulin Rouge. After six months in the Broadway production and a stint in the musical's national tour, Cardoza's final show will be in April.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Releases New Block Of Tickets Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Releases New Block Of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

A new block of tickets is now on sale the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical for performances through Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Video: Sherie Rene Scott Belts Out 'My Strongest Suit' During Birthday Party Photo
Video: Sherie Rene Scott Belts Out 'My Strongest Suit' During Birthday Party
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott reprised one of her iconic roles during her Little Shop of Horrors birthday party. Watch a video of her singing 'My Strongest Suit' from Aida during for the cast of the hit Off-Broadway revival as they celebrated her big day.
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to the Lied Center in February Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to the Lied Center in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical will play in Lincoln at the Lied Center for 16 performances.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes To The Fabulous Fox In February Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes To The Fabulous Fox In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American tour is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Tony Award-winning musical will run February 26 – March 9. SOME LIKE IT HOT won more theater awards than any show in its season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Austin in May Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Austin in May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will come to Bass Concert Hall in May. Tickets will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17. Learn more about the upcoming engagement here!
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Set Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF H Photo
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Set Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will play their final performances in Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey and Seymour, respectively, next month. Replacement casting for Seymour, Audrey, and Orin will be announced soon.
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Orpheum Theater On Sale Photo
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Orpheum Theater On Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT at Omaha's Orpheum Theater. SOME LIKE IT HOT is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. Learn more!
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY Photo
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here! 
Susan Stroman Announced As The New President Of Guild Hall Academy Of The Arts  Photo
Susan Stroman Announced As The New President Of Guild Hall Academy Of The Arts 
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

Guild Hall has announced that award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman will assume the role of President of the Guild Hall Academy of the Arts, with standing president, artist Eric Fischl, stepping down after a long and impactful tenure. 
Tickets are Now on Sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT in San Diego Photo
Tickets are Now on Sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT in San Diego
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in San Diego are now on sale. The show will run at the San Diego Civic Theatre beginning in January.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Memphis Premiere On Sale This Friday At The Orpheum Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT Memphis Premiere On Sale This Friday At The Orpheum
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

Tickets for the Memphis premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Orpheum Theatre go on sale Friday, November 22. The show will run from April 8 to 13 as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway Season.
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Old National Centre to go on Sale Tomorrow Photo
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Old National Centre to go on Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play in Indianapolis at Old National Centre.
Tickets On Sale This Week For SOME LIKE IT HOT at PPAC Photo
Tickets On Sale This Week For SOME LIKE IT HOT at PPAC
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Providence will go on sale Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10A for performances running from Tuesday, April 22 through Sunday, April 27, 2025. 
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes to the Bushnell Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes to the Bushnell
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

The Bushnell has announced SOME LIKE IT HOT will be coming to The Bushnell on April 29 through May 4, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m.
Arianna Rosario Steps Into the Role of 'Satine' in MOULIN ROUGE! Tour Photo
Arianna Rosario Steps Into the Role of 'Satine' in MOULIN ROUGE! Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Arianna Rosario will step into the role of Satine in the North American tour of Moulin Rouge! the Musical beginning September 24th.  
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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 awards, including Best Play at the Tony Awards for The Humans, Best Revival of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Color Purple, and Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge. He has also received the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, as well as Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for Skylight and A Raisin in the Sun. Additionally, he won Best Musical at the Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon, Best Play at the Tony Awards for The History Boys, and Best Musical at the Tony Awards for Monty Python's Spamalot.

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