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Oliver March 9, 2017

The Front Page

About The Show

The press room of Chicago’s Criminal Courts Building is buzzing with reporters covering the story of an escaped prisoner. When star reporter Hildy Johnson accidentally discovers the runaway convict, he and his editor Walter Burns conspire to hide the man from the other reporters, while they chase the biggest scoop of their careers.

What We Did

We worked with a producer to bring investments into The Front Page.

Where & When

BROADWAY
October 20, 2016 – January 29, 2017
Broadhurst Theater

Who’s in it

Nathan Lane (The Producers)
John Goodman (The Big Lebowski)
John Slattery (“Mad Men”)

Reviews

"A summit of American screwball comedy!"
Time Out New York
"Jack O'Brien directs an impeccable revival that delights in the tasteless vulgarity of that fabled era."
Variety
"Nathan Lane all but sets fire to the stage."
Ben Brantley, The New York Times

Awards & Honors

2 Tony Award Nominations (2017)

4 Drama Desk Award Nominations (2017)
Including Oustanding Revival of a Play

4 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations (2017)
Including Outstanding Revival of a Play

3 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Nominations (2017)
Including Favorite Play Revival

Sweeney Todd

Oliver January 4, 2017

Sweeney Todd

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About The Show

In 2014, Tooting Arts Club staged Sweeney Todd in Harrington’s–London’s oldest working pie and mash shop. Steeped in history and atmosphere, this quintessential Victorian pie shop proved to be the perfect chamber of horrors for this iconic Gothic tale. Before each show, audience members were welcomed to arrive early to Harrington’s for their very own meal of pie and mash.

We will continue this pre-show tradition with our guests at the Barrow Street Theatre and we’re delighted that former White House pastry chef Bill Yosses has taken on the role as our official pie maker.

What We Did

OHenry Productions managed investments in Sweeney Todd.

When & Where

OFF – BROADWAY
Opening: March 01, 2017
Barrow Street Theatre

Who’s in it

Norm Lewis (Porgy & Bess, Phantom of the Opera)
Carolee Carmello (Mamma Mia!, Finding Neverland)
Brad Oscar (Something Rotten!, Big Fish)

Reviews

"A bloody wonder! This thrilling Sweeney is a full-course meal."
Time Out New York
“It sets the bar mighty high for the next time the demon barber comes to town.”
Financial Times
"Thrilling! A bloody good time."
Entertainment Weekly
“In what might be the boldest move on London’s theatre scene this year, Tooting Arts Club perform Sondheim’s murderous musical in the capital’s oldest pie and mash shop. The move may also be the most brilliant.”
Time Out London
"A treat for all of the senses, even taste!"
NBC
"The most frightening Sweeney Todd I've ever seen."
New York Magazine
"A must-see."
New York Times

Awards & Honors

Lucille Lortel Award for Oustanding Revival (2017)
7 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations

Theater Fans’ Choice Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical (2017)

Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical Revival (2017)

7 Drama Desk Nominations (2017)
Including Outstanding Revival of a Musical

2 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations (2017)
Including Outstanding Revival of a Musical

2 Drama League Award Nominations (2017)
Including Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical

An Upset

Oliver October 14, 2016

An Upset

About The Show

Two pro tennis players, a younger, polite Romanian on his way up and an older, argumentative American on his way out, are pitted against each other, on and off the court. But they may be more alike than they know, and, like a tennis match, the balance of power keeps shifting.

What We Did

We produce a tour of An Upset which pairs the one-act with related community events. Check out some of our press below, and give us a call to see if An Upset is right for your next event.

Where/When

LOS ANGELES
April 10, 2016
The Iconic Sheats-Goldstein Residence

NEW YORK CITY
September 8, 2016 – September 14, 2016

Who’s in it

Written by David Auburn (Proof, The Lake House)

Press

An Upset by David Auburn at Sheats-Goldstein Residence - Variety

An Upset by David Auburn in New York City - The New York Times

Straight

Oliver September 17, 2016

Straight

About The Show

Meet Ben. Ben is a 26-year-old investment banker. Ben likes beer, sports and Emily … and Chris. Straight is a provocative new play that deals with fidelity, sexuality, and identity in “post-equality” America. Funny, sad, sexy and surprising, this three-character drama takes a hard look at the moral complex of a generation that prides itself on the pretense of acceptance.

What We Did

We produced Straight‘s Off-Broadway run at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row.

Where/When

OFF-BROADWAY
February 29, 2016 – May 8, 2016
Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row

Who’s in it

Jake Epstein (Beautiful: The Carol King Musical, “Degrassi”)

Awards & Honors

New York Times Critics’ Pick (2016)

Reviews

“A MUST SEE! It’s not very often that I leave a theater EMOTIONALLY RAW. Straight is A CHARGED, POWERFUL piece that showcases why labels still matter, even in 2016.“
OUT
“HAMILTON isn’t the only THEATRICAL REVOLUTION going on in New York. Another smaller revolution unfolds every night during an off-Broadway play called STRAIGHT.”
The Huffington Post
“A FUN, SMART TAKE ON MODERN LOVE – GO SEE IT!”
Forbes
“A SMART, BRACING PRODUCTION BRIMMING WITH CLEVER WISECRACKS AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING OBSERVATIONS ON SEXUAL IDENTITY. All elements converge seamlessly with this play by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola, directed with polished finesse by Andy Sandberg.”
The New York Times
“SENSITIVELY WRITTEN AND WELL PLAYED BY AN EXCELLENT THREESOME (NO PUN INTENDED) – MY KIND OF PLAY!”
Observer

Macbeth

Oliver September 17, 2016

Macbeth

About The Show

In this chilling reimagined production of Macbeth, Tony winner Alan Cumming tackles nearly every role in Shakespeare’s iconic fight for the Scottish throne, including Lady Macbeth, Banquo, the three witches and of course, Macbeth. Set in an eerie mental institution, the story is told by a lone psychiatric patient through the use of surveillance cameras, props and an observing doctor and orderly who periodically check in on him. As the drama in Shakespeare’s masterpiece intensifies, the patient slips further into his own madness.

What We Did

OHenry Productions managed an investment in Macbeth. The show also marked Oliver Roth’s first Broadway credit, as he served as the Production Assistant.

Where & When

BROADWAY
April 07, 2013 – July 14, 2013
Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Who’s in it

Alan Cumming (Goldeneye, “The Good Wife”)

Reviews

"BRILLIANT THEATER. Alan Cumming is delivering a TOUR-DE-FORCE THAT REDEFINES THE TERM. An act of Olympic skill. IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WATCHING."
Mark Kennedy Associated Press
"A RADICAL re-imagining of Shakespeare's great tragedy."
Variety
"THRILLING & WICKED SMART"
New York Magazine
"A TRIUMPH! A dark, visceral, bravura showcase. ALAN CUMMING IS DAZZLING."
Newsday

2 Drama League Award Nominations
Including Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Best Revival Of A Play
4 Broadwayworld.com Awards

Favorite Play Revival
2 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards

The Realistic Joneses

Oliver September 16, 2016

The Realistic Joneses

About The Show

In The Realistic Joneses, we meet Bob and Jennifer and their new neighbors, John and Pony, two suburban couples who have even more in common than their identical homes and their shared last names. As their relationships begin to irrevocably intertwine, the Joneses must decide between their idyllic fantasies and their imperfect realities.

What We Did

OHenry Productions worked closely with one of the Producers on The Realistic Joneses, and also invested in the project.

WHEN & WHERE

BROADWAY
March 13, 2014 – July 06, 2014
Lyceum Theatre

Who’s in it

Michael C. Hall (“Dexter,” “Six Feet Under”) [Drama Desk Special Award]

Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny, What Women Want) [Drama Desk Special Award]

Tracy Letts (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, “Homeland”) [Drama Desk Special Award]

Toni Collette (The Sixth Sense, Little Miss Sunshine) [Drama Desk Special Award]

Awards & Honors

3 Drama League Award Nominations including Oustanding Production of A Broadway Or Off-Broadway Play
2 Drama Desk Special Awards
New York Times Critics’ Pick

Reviews

"Will Eno’s thoughtful play, a work of humor and poetry, resonates with thematic richness and feeling, placing him somewhere between Samuel Beckett and Edward Albee.”
The Hollywood Reporter
“MACABRE, MELANCHOLY AND STRANGELY DELIGHTFUL! Directed by Sam Gold with expert ominous playfulness, this 95-minute domestic mystery has a terrific quartet of famous actors and palpable heart.”
Newsday
“DAZZLING WORDPLAY AND VERY QUIRKY FUN!”
The Wrap
“An elliptical, funny, dark, strangely moving new play. Delicious scenarios, deliciously channeled and beautifully acted.”
Chicago Tribune
“★★★★ A TEASINGLY FUNNY AND POIGNANT PLAY. Michael C Hall is astonishing, a performance that shifts with ease from the bravura to the bruising.”
The Telegraph
“A PLEASURABLE RUSH VIRTUALLY UNMATCHED BY ANYTHING I’VE SEEN THIS SEASON. Plays as funny and moving, as wonderful and weird as ‘The Realistic Joneses,’ do not appear often on Broadway. Or ever, really.”
Charles Isherwood The New York Times
“A SHARP TREAT that movingly emphasizes the ultimate commonality of the human condition. Director Sam Gold and his excellent cast ensure that its humor and poignancy are equally served.”
USA Today
“MOVING, FUNNY AND THRILLING TO WATCH!”
The Economist
“A comedy that packs rueful zingers and four first-rate starry performances.”
Daily News
“FULL OF ECCENTRIC COMEDY!”
Entertainment Weekly
“LOVELY, SMART AND WITTY.”
New York Magazine
“THE MARVELOUS, ALL-STAR CAST SAVORS EVERY LAST SYLLABLE OF THIS HYPNOTICALLY QUIRKY AND WITTY PLAY, snappily delivered by certifiable stars. Tracy Letts and Toni Collette are terribly funny, and Marisa Tomei and Michael C. Hall are perfect.”
Variety
“★★★★ A MARVEL OF INFIDELITY, MORTALITY AND COSMIC PROFUNDITY! The powerhouse cast is excellent, playing the minimalistic music of the lines without losing warmth or individuality.”
David Cote Time Out New York

Awards & Honors

3 Drama League Award Nominations Including
Outstanding Production of A Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

2 Drama Desk Special Awards
For Outstanding Ensemble and Playwright

New York Times Critics’ Pick

Kinky Boots

Oliver September 16, 2016

Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots Broadway - OHenry Productions

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About The Show

Based on true events, Kinky Boots tells the heartwarming and humorous story of two people with nothing in common — or so they think! Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business. Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learns to embrace their differences and creates a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship.

There’s never been a better time to see Kinky Boots. It’s a celebration of the best in all of us — the challenges that shape our journey, the joys that keep us going and the shoes that lift us up along the way!

What We Did

Kinky Boots was our first investment on Broadway. After looking at several highly anticipated productions in the same season, we decided to back this dark horse, a horse that ended up winning the Tony Award for Best Musical, and becoming a Broadway juggernaut.

Where & When

BROADWAY
March 03, 2013 – April 07, 2019
Al Hirschfeld Theatre

U.S. TOUR
Currently Running
Coming to a City Near You

LONDON
August 21, 2015 – January 12, 2019
West End’s Adelphi Theatre

U.K. Tour
Beginning September 19, 2018
at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton

AUSTRAILIA
October 12, 2016 – October 22, 2017
Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne and Others

TORONTO
June 28, 2015 – May 15, 2016
Royal Alexandra Theatre

SOUTH KOREA
December 2, 2014 – February 22, 2015
Chungmu Art Hall

Who’s in it

Music by Cyndi Lauper
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Directed & Choreographed by Jerry Mitchell

Billy Porter (Shuffle Along, Grease) [Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical]
Stark Sands (American Idiot, “Minority Report”) [Tony Award Nominee]
Wayne Brady (“Let’s Make a Deal,” “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”)
Todrick Hall (“American Idol”)
Brendon Urie (“Panic! At The Disco”)

Reviews

“It’s why the word FABULOUS was invented! BIG BROADWAY in the BEST WAY! A SPLASHY, BOUNCY, SMART show with a heart, beltable songs and hilarious numbers.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer
“THE VERY MODEL OF A MODERN MAJOR MUSICAL. It’s IRRESISTIBLE, with a HEART-STRONG cast. If you’ve been low, KINKY BOOTS may be just the thing to get you back on your feet!”
Time Out New York
“The Broadway show that EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT. KINKY BOOTS WILL HAVE YOU UP AND ASKING FOR MORE!”
Joe Causi CBS Radio
“Leaves you BREATHLESS. A GREAT EVENING TO REMEMBER!”
WOR Radio
“SWEET and COLORFUL! A BIG OL’ LOVE STORY about sons, the families we make and red patent leather. HARVEY FIERSTEIN SPINS THEATRICAL MAGIC!”
Associated Press
“An IMPECCABLE, MUST-SEE HIT! YOU ARE IN FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL. An INCREDIBLE night in the theatre.”
examiner.com
“SWEETLY, VIVACIOUSLY, IRRESISTIBLY GOOD! Boots off to director/choreographer JERRY MITCHELL!”
The Washington Post
“THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT SHOW ON BROADWAY! So much FUN, YOU’LL DANCE OUT OF THE THEATRE. YOU’VE GOT TO SEE IT. CYNDI LAUPER delivers the BEST BROADWAY SCORE IN YEARS!”
ABC News
“HARVEY FIERSTEIN kicks up MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN!”
Fox
“THE HOTTEST THING GOING ON RIGHT NOW!”
100.7 WHUD
“THE HOTTEST MUSICAL ON BROADWAY! INSPIRATIONAL AND HIGH-SPIRITED, KINKY BOOTS is an emotional button-pusher about finding your passion, overcoming prejudice and transcending stereotypes."

Ben Brantley The New York Times
“DAZZLING and JOYOUS! This show is a reminder that both musicals and shoes can LIFT YOU UP!”
Daily News
“PERFECT for giving your out-of-town guests THE IDEAL BIG BROADWAY EXPERIENCE!”
The New York Observer
“THE THEATRE VIBRATES LIKE A DANCE PARTY! CYNDI LAUPER knows how to SPREAD JOY! Her score has DRIVING ENERGY and an UPLIFTING SPIRIT. JERRY MITCHELL’s choreography is TERRIFIC!”
Variety
“You’d be a HEEL not to have fun at KINKY BOOTS! It’s CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION!"
Entertainment Weekly
“KINKY BOOTS STEPS UP and STANDS OUT! Proof that girls and boys everywhere DO JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!”

New York Magazine

Awards & Honors

Tony Award for Best Musical (2013)
6 Tony Awards in 13 Nominations

Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album (2014)

Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical (2016)
3 Laurence Olivier Awards in 7 Nominations

New York Times Critics’ Pick (2013)

Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Musical (2013)
3 Drama League Award Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical (2013)
3 Outer Critics Circle Awards in 9 Nominations

WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Musical (2016)
3 WhatsOnStage Awards in in 9 Nominations

Drama Desk Award for Oustanding Actor (2013)
2 Drama Desk Nominations

Invisible Thread

Oliver September 16, 2016

Invisible Thread

About The Show

Griffin, a black American volunteer, travels to Uganda from New York City to help build a village school and escape his church’s probing into his sexuality. But when he falls into a complicated relationship with a group of destitute, orphaned teenagers, he becomes obsessed with a mission that will change his and their lives forever. From the beautiful rolling hills of the Ugandan countryside to a stifling apartment in New York City, from a joyous celebration of African youth to a terrifying abduction 8000 miles away, Invisible Thread documents the story of a man battling to find his place in a world full of injustice and inhumanity and explores the question “is changing the world even possible?”

What We Did

We are part of the producing team which brought Invisible Thread into New York. We are currently producing the show and working to get the infectious energy of Invisible Thread to as many theaters and audience members as possible.

Where & When

REGIONAL
February 04, 2014 – March 16, 2014
American Repertory Theater
Cambridge, MA

OFF-BROADWAY
October 31, 2015 – December 27, 2015
Tony Kiser Theatre | Second Stage Theatre

Who’s in it

Book, Music & Lyrics by Matt Gould & Griffin Matthews

Michael Luwoye (Hamilton) [Lucille Lortel Award Nomination]
Emma Hunton (Spring Awakening, Next to Normal)

Reviews

A VIBRANT, PULSATING NEW MUSICAL!
Associated Press
BURSTING WITH INFECTIOUS ENERGY, ROOF-RAISING SONGS & EXUBERANT CHOREOGRAPHY!
Deadline
DELIVERS HEART, HUMOR AND BUOYANT PERFORMANCES!
The New York Times
STARTS WITH A BANG AND ENDS WITH GENUINE THRILLS!
The Wrap
"BOLD, FRESH AND CATCHY"
Time Out New York
"Destined to be a Broadway hit"
Huffington Post
"A whole new sense of what musical theater be and do for our world"
Wicked Local
"You will leave the theater feeling moved"
The Harvard Crimson
"A joyous, wrenching experience"
The Boston Globe
"UGANDA THREATENS TO JOIN OKLAHOMA AND BRIGADOON AS A FAVORED MUSICAL THEATER DESTINATION"
TheaterMania
"AN ELECTRIFYING PRODUCTION"
BroadwayWorld.com
"A breath of fresh air for musical theater"
Entertainment Monthly