Sonia Friedman
Latest News on Sonia Friedman:
Full Cast Set For OEDIPUS Starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville (Sep 3, 2024)
FUNNY GIRL National Tour Comes To Paramount Theatre In September (Aug 29, 2024)
New Cast Members to Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD (Aug 29, 2024)
Full Cast Set For OEDIPUS Starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville (Sep 3, 2024)
FUNNY GIRL National Tour Comes To Paramount Theatre In September (Aug 29, 2024)
New Cast Members to Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD (Aug 29, 2024)
BIO
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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Producers, Greg Nobile, John Johnson, Sue Wagner, Sonia Friedman, Ashley Melone, Nick Mills, Jillian Robbins, Director Daniel Aukin, Musical Director Justin Craig, Tom Pecinka, Juliana Canfield, Playwright David Adjmi, Sarah Pigeon, Chris Stack, Andrew R. Butler, Eli Gelb, Composer Will Butler and Will Brill
Date:
04/20/2024
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway
Productions
[Broadway, 2016]
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
winner
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
Videos
Video: Go Inside House Pride Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 30, 2024
VIDEO: Decorating the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree with the Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Stars Cara Ricketts and Aaron Bartz Decorate HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD Character Biscuits
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside Halloween Tuesdays with HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023
Video: Radcliffe, Groff, and Mendez Talk MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023
Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, and More Discuss NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Story and Score
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023
Video: Tom Stoppard and Sonia Friedman Celebrate Tony Win for 'Best Play'
by Richard Ridge - Jun 12, 2023
Video: Watch the All New Trailer For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the West End
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023
Video: Watch Eric Adams Proclaim John Kander Day, Unveil 'Kander and Ebb Way' with Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 25, 2023
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Tried to Get Her Daughter In THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2023
FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording Will Be Released Tomorrow; Watch Lea Michele Sing 'Don't Rain on My Parade'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022
VIDEO: John David Washington Reveals His PIANO LESSON Pre-Show Ritual on LIVE! WITH KELLY & RYAN
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2022
VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Talks THE COLOR PURPLE & PIANO LESSON 'Full Circle' Moments on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2022
Photos & Video: Beowulf Boritt Celebrates Book Launch at Sardi's With Samuel L. Jackson & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022
News
Full Cast Set For OEDIPUS Starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville
The full cast has been announced for the West End run of Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles.
The full cast has been announced for the West End run of Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles.
FUNNY GIRL National Tour Comes To Paramount Theatre In September
FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Seattle's Paramount Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from September 24 – 29.
FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Seattle's Paramount Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from September 24 – 29.
New Cast Members to Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
New cast members will join the Company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from 15 October 2024. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
New cast members will join the Company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from 15 October 2024. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
ATG Entertainment, Bush Theatre And Producers Of SHIFTERS Announce SHIFTING THE NARRATIVE: RADICAL LOVE COMMISSIONS
ATG ENTERTAINMENT, BUSH THEATRE, and the producers of SHIFTERS have announced the Shifting the Narrative: Radical Love commissions, inspired by Benedict Lombe’s critically acclaimed play.
ATG ENTERTAINMENT, BUSH THEATRE, and the producers of SHIFTERS have announced the Shifting the Narrative: Radical Love commissions, inspired by Benedict Lombe’s critically acclaimed play.
FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Eccles Theater in October
FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, will come to the Eccles Theater for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, October 8 to Sunday, October 13, 2024.
FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, will come to the Eccles Theater for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, October 8 to Sunday, October 13, 2024.
SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Nominated For The Stage Debut Awards; Full List!
The nominees have been announced for the 2024 Stage Debut Awards, which celebrate the finest emerging talent in UK theatre. Check out the full list of nominees here!
The nominees have been announced for the 2024 Stage Debut Awards, which celebrate the finest emerging talent in UK theatre. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Full Cast Set For JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK Starring J. Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance
The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.
The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.
FATHERLAND to Debut Off-Broadway in September
FATHERLAND begins Off-Broadway performances on Sept. 18. The play tells the true story of a man involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and his son who turns him in to the FBI.
FATHERLAND begins Off-Broadway performances on Sept. 18. The play tells the true story of a man involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and his son who turns him in to the FBI.
Tickets to go on Sale Friday For FUNNY GIRL In Omaha
FUNNY GIRL is coming to Omaha's Orpheum Theater in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FUNNY GIRL is coming to Omaha's Orpheum Theater in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Amy Berryman's WALDEN Joins Second Stage Theater's Upcoming Season
Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White, has been added to Second Stage Theater's upcoming season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White, has been added to Second Stage Theater's upcoming season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Idris Elba, Maya Jama and Little Simz Join Producing Team of SHIFTERS in the West End
Award-winning actor Idris Elba, broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama and Brit Award and Mercury Prize-winning musician and actor Little Simz have been announced as producers for the West End Transfer of Bush Theatre’s production of Shifters.
Award-winning actor Idris Elba, broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama and Brit Award and Mercury Prize-winning musician and actor Little Simz have been announced as producers for the West End Transfer of Bush Theatre’s production of Shifters.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Will Arrive on Broadway in 2025
the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning, play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025. We have all the details about the upcoming production!
the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning, play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025. We have all the details about the upcoming production!
Cast Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON UK and European Tour
The cast has been announced for the UK and European tour of The Book of Mormon. Learn more about the cast and find out where to catch the tour here!
The cast has been announced for the UK and European tour of The Book of Mormon. Learn more about the cast and find out where to catch the tour here!
STEREOPHONIC Will Release Cast Recording on Vinyl This October
A special, limited-edition vinyl will be released for Stereophonic (Original Cast Recording), an album of music from the 2024 Tony® Award-winning Best Play. Find out how to preorder the vinyl now!
A special, limited-edition vinyl will be released for Stereophonic (Original Cast Recording), an album of music from the 2024 Tony® Award-winning Best Play. Find out how to preorder the vinyl now!
Manhattan Theatre Club Joins Production Team of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
Manhattan Theatre Club has joined the producing team of the Broadway premiere of The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes.
Manhattan Theatre Club has joined the producing team of the Broadway premiere of The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Celebrates 8th Anniversary at the Palace Theatre
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is celebrating its 8th anniversary at London’s Palace Theatre today, 30 July 2024, where it is currently booking until 6 April 2025.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is celebrating its 8th anniversary at London’s Palace Theatre today, 30 July 2024, where it is currently booking until 6 April 2025.
Bailey Lock Appointed RSC Executive Producer (Stratford)
The RSC has announced the appointment of Bailey Lock as the Company’s new Executive Producer (Stratford), working alongside Co-Artistic Directors Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans and Executive Director Andrew Leveson to lead the producing team at the RSC’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The RSC has announced the appointment of Bailey Lock as the Company’s new Executive Producer (Stratford), working alongside Co-Artistic Directors Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans and Executive Director Andrew Leveson to lead the producing team at the RSC’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Full Creative Team Set For HEAVY With Talawa Young Peoples' Theatre
Olivier award nominated director Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy; Rumble in the Jungle; 2022 Black British Theatre Award for Best Director) will lead a company of young artists aged 18-25 and amazing professional creatives in HEAVY.
Olivier award nominated director Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy; Rumble in the Jungle; 2022 Black British Theatre Award for Best Director) will lead a company of young artists aged 18-25 and amazing professional creatives in HEAVY.
MEAN GIRLS North American Tour Unveils Company for Upcoming Season
The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming second year of the Mean Girls North American Tour. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming second year of the Mean Girls North American Tour. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Final Week Was Highest Grossing Week Ever For A Sondheim Musical
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG sets a new record as the highest-grossing Sondheim musical in a single week, breaking the box office record for the 10th and final time.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG sets a new record as the highest-grossing Sondheim musical in a single week, breaking the box office record for the 10th and final time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Sonia Friedman been nominated for?
Sonia Friedman has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including: - 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 - Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun
What awards has Sonia Friedman won?
Sonia Friedman has won the following awards: Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans; Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge; and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun.
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