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Sonia Friedman Productions is a West End and Broadway theatre production company responsible for some of theatre's most successful productions of recent years. Sonia Friedman OBE and her company have initiated and produced more than 160 new productions. The company has won numerous Olivier and Tony Awards including a record-breaking nine Olivier Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Recent SFP productions include The Book of Mormon; Farinelli and the King (Mark Rylance); Dreamgirls; The Ferryman; The Birthday Party; Ink; Hamlet (Andrew Scott); 1984; Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; King Charles III; Funny Girl; Hamlet (Benedict Cumberbatch); Sunny Afternoon; The River; Mojo; Twelfth Night/Richard III; La Cage aux Folles; Legally Blonde; Jerusalem; and The Mountaintop. Forthcoming productions include: Travesties (NY).

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Productions

Paddington the Musical
 
[West End, 2025]
Producer
Mean Girls (Non-Equity)Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Producer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
19841984
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
 
[West End, 2017]
Producer
The HumansThe Humans
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
A View from the BridgeA View from the Bridge
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
King Charles IIIKing Charles III
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Fish In the DarkFish In the Dark
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
This is Our YouthThis is Our Youth
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
BetrayalBetrayal
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
The Sunshine BoysThe Sunshine Boys
 
[West End, 2012]
Producer
Nice Work If You Can Get ItNice Work If You Can Get It
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Private LivesPrivate Lives
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Juno and the PaycockJuno and the Paycock
 
[West End, ]
Producer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

Sonia FriedmanShuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed


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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

Sonia FriedmanThe Humans


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Sonia FriedmanArthur Miller's A View from the Bridge

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play

Sonia FriedmanArthur Miller's The Crucible

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

Sonia Friedman, This is Our Youth


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Play

Sonia Friedman, A Raisin in the Sun

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MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL To Play Milton Keynes Theatre Photo
MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL To Play Milton Keynes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

The UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL will play the Milton Keynes Theatre from April 14–18. Produced by Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live, and Sonia Friedman, the stage adaptation of the 2004 film will continue its 2026–2027 UK and Ireland tour with performances at the Milton Keynes venue.
Audra McDonald and More Lead National Theatre at Home's New Streaming Productions Photo
Audra McDonald and More Lead National Theatre at Home's New Streaming Productions
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

National Theatre has announced four productions will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home, the NT's pioneering theatre streaming platform, continuing to expand its world-class digital catalogue for audiences around the globe.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Reveals New Chair And Trustees Photo
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Reveals New Chair And Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced the appointment of Lorna Jack as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees from March 2026. Learn more about her here!
Jennifer Hudson Joins Producing Team of DREAMGIRLS Broadway Revival Photo
Jennifer Hudson Joins Producing Team of DREAMGIRLS Broadway Revival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Emmy, Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson will join the producing team for the upcoming Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning musical Dreamgirls.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is Coming to The Fabulous Fox Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

The North American tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing at The Fabulous Fox. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the first Harry Potter story to be presented on stage and the eighth story in the Harry Potter series.
Broadway's STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to Be Filmed for Netflix Release Photo
Broadway's STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to Be Filmed for Netflix Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026

Broadway's Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the prequel play to the Netflix series, will be filmed this week for a future release on the streamer. Performances from Tuesday, February 10 to Saturday, February 14 have been canceled to accommodate.
Robert Icke’s OEDIPUS Breaks Studio 54 Weekly Box Office Record In Final Week Photo
Robert Icke’s OEDIPUS Breaks Studio 54 Weekly Box Office Record In Final Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026

The acclaimed production of OEDIPUS at Studio 54 has achieved a new milestone by breaking the all-time box office record, marking a significant achievement in Broadway history.
SUNNY AFTERNOON Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre Photo
SUNNY AFTERNOON Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026

The multi Olivier award-winning hit musical Sunny Afternoon will return to Milton Keynes Theatre, bringing the music of The Kinks to the city from Tue 24 - Sat 28 Mar.
Video: Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke Star in Clip From MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG F Photo
Video: Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke Star in Clip From MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026

Check out a clip from the cinematic interpretation of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along, featuring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke.
Video: New Trailer Release For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in London Photo
Video: New Trailer Release For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

An all new trailer has been released from Paddington the Musical, now playing in London. The musical, adapted from Michael Bond’s beloved books and StudioCanal’s hit films.
STEREOPHONIC Makes Its Chicago Premiere At The CIBC Theatre Photo
STEREOPHONIC Makes Its Chicago Premiere At The CIBC Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

STEREOPHONIC,  the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, opens its Chicago premiere today at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a two-week limited engagement, running through February 8.
West End Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Become One Part Photo
West End Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Become One Part
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

After ten years in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will evolve into a  single performance-format. The production will move to the version of the show currently performed by companies around the globe, including the Broadway production in New York City.
Cast Set For West End Transfer of 1536 Photo
Cast Set For West End Transfer of 1536
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

The Almeida Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions, and Annapurna Theatre have announced the cast for the West End transfer of 1536, with LuckyChap joining as a producer. Learn more here!
Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Coming to Blu-ray and DVD Photo
Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Coming to Blu-ray and DVD
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

Sony Pictures Classics will release the live film version of the 2023 Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along on DVD and Blu-ray on March 3. The digital version is currently available to rent or buy.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Broadway Revival Now Streaming Photo
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Broadway Revival Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026

Merrily We Roll Along, the live filmed version of the four-time Tony Award-winning musical performance, is now available to watch on digital platforms.
Interview: Wendy Orshan & Jeffrey M. Wilson Unpack Their 30 Years of Broadway Shows Photo
Interview: Wendy Orshan & Jeffrey M. Wilson Unpack Their 30 Years of Broadway Shows
by Robert Diamond - Jan 17, 2026

In this second part of our in-depth conversation (read Part 1), Jeffrey and Wendy look back on their over three decade career on Broadway and shares stories about some of their favorite shows. 
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway League Leadership Awards, ACTF Drops Affiliation wi Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway League Leadership Awards, ACTF Drops Affiliation with Kennedy Center
by Alex Freeman - Jan 5, 2026

Happy New Year! This week, we’re catching up on a few different stories that you might have missed while you were out for the holidays - including the ongoing tumult at the Kennedy Center, multiple Broadway box office records, and the controversial reopening of a theatre in Mariupol.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record Photo
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW broke the 9-performance house record at the Marquis Theatre with a gross of $2,510,948.00 for the week ending Sunday, December 28, 2025. 
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Recor Photo
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow broke the 9-performance house record at the Marquis Theatre with a gross of $2,510,948.00 for the week ending Sunday, December 28, 2025. Get the latest scoop on the Broadway show.
Video: STRANGER THINGS Star Jamie Campbell Bower Makes Cameo in Broadway Play Photo
Video: STRANGER THINGS Star Jamie Campbell Bower Makes Cameo in Broadway Play
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2025

Watch a video of Jamie Campbell Bower surprising the audience for the final scene of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW for the final scene of the production, reprising his role as “Henry Creel.'
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sonia Friedman 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 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 Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for This is Our Youth and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun.

What awards has Sonia Friedman won?

Sonia Friedman has won multiple Tony Awards, including Best Play for The Humans. She has also received the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge and again for A Raisin in the Sun.

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