John Hart (producer)

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John N. Hart Jr. is an American film and theater producer best known for his work on Once (2012 winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical), [1] The Band's Visit (2018 winner of ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical), [2] Boys Don't Cry) , [3] You Can Count on Me and Revolutionary Road . His productions have garnered him five personal Tony Awards for Best Production. [4]

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Hart is founder and President of Evamere Entertainment, LLC, a New York City-based independent film and theatrical production company founded in 2007. Current and recent projects include The Band's Visit (2017), A Bronx Tale (2016), The Glass Menagerie (2013), and Once (2012). [4]

Before founding Evamere, Hart was a founding partner and President of Hart Sharp Entertainment, Inc., a New York City-based independent film and theatre production company. Additionally, Hart co-founded Smuggler Films in 2009. [5] [6]

During his tenure at Hart Sharp, Hart produced 11 films and managed two private equity funds with an aggregate capital commitment of $20 million. He has produced 16 feature films including the critically acclaimed Boys Don't Cry , You Can Count on Me and Revolutionary Road . [7]

Other Broadway credits include Guys & Dolls , The Who's Tommy , Hamlet with Ralph Fiennes, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring Matthew Broderick, Annie Get Your Gun starring Bernadette Peters and the revival of Chicago . [8]

Hart is a graduate of Dartmouth College. [9]

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