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SAMS Entertainment

SAMS Entertainment® is a two-time Tony Award—winning commercial theatre production company led by Sam Houlihan and Sam Biondolillo. The company develops and produces work across Broadway, Off-Broadway, the West End, and tours throughout the US and UK.

BIO

SAMS Entertainment® is a two-time Tony Award—winning commercial theatre production company led by Sam Houlihan and Sam Biondolillo. The company develops and produces work across Broadway, Off-Broadway, the West End, and tours throughout the US and UK.

On Broadway, SAMS is a Co-Producer of Schmigadoon!, winner of four 2026 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, which earned the company its second Tony Award. Other Broadway credits include Merrily We Roll Along (Co-Producer, 2023-2024), winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical; Our Town (Producer, 2024-2025); Gutenberg! The Musical! (Co-Producer, 2023-2024); and Hell’s Kitchen (Co-Producer in association with Score 3 Partners, 2024-2026). Off-Broadway credits include DATA at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (Producer, 2026) and Prince Faggot at Studio Seaview (Co-Producer, 2025).
In the UK, SAMS producing credits include Allegra, which toured the UK before transferring to the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End starring Dame Maureen Lipman (2026), and the UK premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project at Southwark Playhouse (Producer, 2026). Other credits include The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse (2025), White Rose The Musical at the Marylebone Theatre (2025), The Talented Mr. Ripley international tour (2025 to 2026), and the 20th anniversary UK tour of Glorious! (2026). Upcoming is a major new production of Little Shop of Horrors at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre and Liverpool Playhouse (Producer, 2026 to 2027). Additional SAMS investments include the worldwide cinema release of Merrily We Roll Along (2025) and Dracula, starring Cynthia Erivo in the West End (2026). www.samsent.com

Productions

 
[West End, 2026]
Producer

Additional Credits

Co-Producer, Schmigadoon!, Broadway, 2026
Co-Producer, Merrily We Roll Along, Broadway, 2023
Co-Producer, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Broadway, 2023
Producer, Our Town, Broadway, 2024
Producer, DATA, The Lucille Lortel, 2026
Producer, Allegra, West End, 2026
Producer, The Talented Mr. Ripley, UK Tour, 2025
Producer, Glorious!, UK Tour, 2026
Producer, The Jonathan Larson Project, Southwark Playhouse, 2026
Producer, The Frogs, Southwark Playhouse, 2025
Producer, White Rose The Musical, The Marylebone Theatre, 2025
Co-Producer, Prince Faggot, Studio Seaview, 2025

Awards and Nominations

TONY Awards: Schmigadoon!, Merrily We Roll Along.

News

Video: Maisie Smith, Jed Berry, and More in New LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Trailer at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026

An all new trailer has been released for Little Shop of Horrors, starring EastEnders star and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith as Audrey, as performances are underway at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester. Check out the video here.
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Opens at Hope Mill Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Sep 26, 2026

Performances of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS begin at Hope Mill Theatre. The production marks the start of its run at the Manchester venue.
Photos: First Look at Jed Berry & Maisie Smith in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Hope Mill Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2026

First production photographs have been released of Little Shop of Horrors, starring EastEnders star and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith as Audrey, as performances begin tonight, Friday 25 September 2026, at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester.
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in Rehearsal Ahead of Run at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026

Final rehearsal photos have been released of the cast of Little Shop of Horrors with the musical’s carnivorous plant, Audrey II, ahead of the new production’s first performance at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester. Check out the photos here!
Video: Maisie Smith Performs 'Somewhere That’s Green' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

EastEnders star Maisie Smith sings 'Somewhere That's Green' in a newly released video ahead of the revival's Manchester debut at Hope Mill Theatre.
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Heads Into Rehearsal At Hope Mill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for the new revival of Little Shop of Horrors, starring Maisie Smith, Michael Starke, Ben Yates, Jed Berry and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsal.
Photos: First Look at ALLEGRA Starring Dame Maureen Lipman Ahead of UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

First-look production photos have been released for ALLEGRA, the new comedy starring Maureen Lipman. Written by Peter Quilter and directed by Stephen Mear, the production will begin its UK tour.
DATA Will Be Filmed For The Theatre On Film And Tape Archive
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

DATA will be recorded on Friday, March 13, 2026 for inclusion in the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, an honor granted to select Off-Broadway productions.
Georgie Butler and Edward Flynn Haddon Join THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Georgie Butler and Edward Flynn Haddon have joined THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT at Southwark Playhouse Borough following an open casting search of more than 600 performers. The London premiere runs July 9 to August 22, 2026.
Video: Grace Mouat Performs 'Love Heals' Ahead of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT European Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Grace Mouat performed 'Love Heals' from The Jonathan Larson Project in a new video posted by Southwark Playhouse. Check out the video and learn more about the show here!
Max Harwood, Marcus Collins, And More To Star In THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT European Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Max Harwood, Marcus Collins, and others will star in the European premiere of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT, showcasing the late composer's lesser-known works.
THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY Tour to Continue Through 2026 After Sold-Out Shows
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

Following a highly successful run in 2025, THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY will resume its tour in January 2026, offering audiences another chance to experience this acclaimed production.
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Will Make UK Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Project, the New York tribute featuring previously unheard songs from the composer of Rent, will make its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough next year. Learn more here!
THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY Tour Extends into 2026 With New UK Dates Announced
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025

The first ever UK and International tour of Patricia Highsmith's iconic thriller THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY extends into 2026 ahead of a planned West End transfer.
EASTENDERS’ Matthew James Morrison Joins Wendi Peters in 20th Anniversary Tour of GLORIOUS!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025

EastEnders actor Matthew James Morrison will star opposite Wendi Peters in the 20th anniversary UK tour of Peter Quilter’s Olivier-nominated comedy Glorious!, opening in February 2026.
Ed McVey and Maisie Smith Will Lead UK Tour of THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025

The Crown's Ed McVey and Eastenders alum and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will star as Ripley and Marge respectively in the first ever UK tour of THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham.

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