Max Weitzenhoffer
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
[edit]Weitzenhoffer 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
[edit]Weitzenhoffer 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
[edit]Weitzenhoffer lives in Oklahoma.[5][14]
References
[edit]- ^ "World stage". Oklahoma Gazette.[dead 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.