Max Weitzenhoffer

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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.

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Early life and education

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

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

Personal life

Weitzenhoffer lives in Oklahoma. [5] [14]

References

  1. ↑ "World stage". Oklahoma Gazette. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Max Weitzenhoffer, Class of 1994". Oklahoma Hall of Fame . Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Honorary Degrees". www.ou.edu. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "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.
  5. 1 2 3 Gerard, Jeremy (October 16, 2018). "The Real Jewish Oklahoma Before 'Oklahoma!'". The Forward. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Winners". www.tonyawards.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "Nimax buys Lloyd Webber's Palace". Official London Theatre. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "Nimax's Max Weitzenhoffer make his West End debut – 20 years ago in The Stage". The Stage. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  11. ↑ Mendel, Jack (December 4, 2020). "Life Magazine: Theatre waiting in the wings". Jewish News. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Andrew Lloyd Webber sells Palace Theatre". BBC News. April 12, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  13. ↑ "School presents 10th annual Leadership in Arts and Education Awards". okcfriday.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  14. ↑ Jacobs, Emma (March 8, 2022). "Nica Burns: risk-taker who worked to reopen London's theatreland". Financial Times. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
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