List of theatre managers and producers

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This is a list of notable theatre managers and theatrical producers grouped alphabetically by country or area, then alphabetically by surname.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">J. C. Williamson</span> Actor and theatre manager (1845–1913)

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References

  1. Krebs, Albin (September 21, 1976). "Kermit Bloomgarden, Producer Of Many Outstanding Plays, Dead" (abstract; (subscription required) for full article). The New York Times . Retrieved January 15, 2012.