Max Weitzenhoffer (born October 30, 1939) is an American theatre producer living in Oklahoma.[1] He is known for his theatrical productions, philanthropic and contribution to the theater industry. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1994.
Early life and education
editWeitzenhoffer was born October 30, 1939.[2]
He earned an honorary doctorate in 2000 in addition to a bachelor's degree in fine arts in 1961 from University of Oklahoma.[3]
Professional career
editWeitzenhoffer started his professional life as a co-manager of the La Jolla Playhouse in California in 1963 and 1964.[4] In 1969, he co-founded Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Ltd., beginning his journey as a producer. His Broadway productions include "Dracula," which earned him a Tony Award in 1978.[5] His success continued with "The Will Rogers Follies," for which he received another Tony Award in 1991.[6]
Weitzenhoffer's collection includes A Little Night Music, A Moon for the Misbegotten, and Medea.[4] He made Broadway and the West End through collaborations with artists like Kevin Spacey, Christian Slater, and Kathleen Turner.[7][8]
In addition to producing, Weitzenhoffer co-founded Nimax Theatres.[9][10] He also co-owns major venues with Nica Burns, including the Palace, Lyric, Apollo, Garrick, Vaudeville, and Duchess Theatres.[11][12]
Awards and recognition
edit- Tony Award for Dracula (1978)[5]
- Tony Award for "The Will Rogers Follies (1991)[6]
- Inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1994)[2]
- Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who (2019)[4]
- John and Joy Reed Belt Award (2023)[13]
Personal life
editReferences
edit- ^ "World stage". Oklahoma Gazette.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Max Weitzenhoffer, Class of 1994". Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Honorary Degrees". www.ou.edu. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c "A. Max Weitzenhoffer Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who". 24-7 Press Release Newswire. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c Gerard, Jeremy (October 16, 2018). "The Real Jewish Oklahoma Before 'Oklahoma!'". The Forward. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Winners". www.tonyawards.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Book review: 'To the Max: Max Weitzenhoffer's Magical Trip From Oklahoma to New York and London - And Back"". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Nimax buys Lloyd Webber's Palace". Official London Theatre. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Douglas, Blake (February 23, 2021). "OU seeks millions in legal fines, heiress of Nazi-looted Pissarro painting held in contempt of U.S. court in effort to alter 2016 settlement". OU Daily. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Nimax's Max Weitzenhoffer make his West End debut – 20 years ago in The Stage". The Stage. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Mendel, Jack (December 4, 2020). "Life Magazine: Theatre waiting in the wings". Jewish News. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Andrew Lloyd Webber sells Palace Theatre". BBC News. April 12, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "School presents 10th annual Leadership in Arts and Education Awards". okcfriday.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Jacobs, Emma (March 8, 2022). "Nica Burns: risk-taker who worked to reopen London's theatreland". Financial Times. Retrieved July 21, 2024.