Jim Kierstead Explained

Jim Kierstead
Birth Place:Wayne, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma Mater:Ramapo College, New York University, William Paterson University
Occupation:Producer
Years Active:2008–present

Jim Kierstead is a Tony Award, Olivier Award, Drama Desk, and Daytime Emmy Award-winning American theatre producer, film producer, and writer. He is best known for his work on Broadway.[1] [2] [3]

Film and television

Kierstead served as co-executive producer for Wakefield (2016), starring Bryan Cranston, and based on the short story of the same name by E. L. Doctorow.[4] For the series The Bay, Kierstead and his co-producers were awarded the 2018 Emmy Award for Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series.[5]

Productions

Awards and nominations

YearShowAwardCategoryResultRef.
2022The MinutesTony AwardBest Play[25]
2020The InheritanceTony AwardBest Play[26]
2020The InheritanceDrama Desk AwardOutstanding Play[27]
2020Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de LuneTony AwardBest Revival of a Play[28]
2019Ain't Too ProudTony AwardBest Musical[29]
2019Be More ChillDrama Desk AwardOutstanding Musical[30]
2017Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812Tony AwardBest Musical[31] [32]
2017IndecentTony AwardBest Play[33]
2017IndecentDrama Desk AwardOutstanding Play[34]
2016Kinky BootsOlivier AwardBest New Musical[35]
2015You Can't Take It With YouTony AwardBest Revival of a Play[36]
2015Side ShowDrama Desk AwardOutstanding Revival of a Musical or Revue[37]
2014Rocky the MusicalDrama Desk AwardOutstanding Musical[38]
2013Kinky BootsTony AwardBest Musical[39]
2013PippinTony AwardBest Revival of a Musical[40]
2013PippinDrama Desk AwardOutstanding Revival of a Musical or Revue[41]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daniels. Maria. Breaking The Fourth Wall: TONY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER JIM KIERSTEAD, MA '11, ON THE BUSINESS OF BROADWAY. WP Alumni Magazine. April 14, 2023.
  2. Web site: Cope. Liz. ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: BROADWAY PRODUCER, JIM KIERSTEAD. Arts Independent. 19 June 2018 . April 14, 2023.
  3. Web site: Wild. Stephi. Broadway Producer Jim Kierstead Invites You To An Erotic Game Of Cat & Mouse. Broadway World. April 14, 2023.
  4. News: McNary. Dave. Dave McNary. Bryan Cranston Starring in Drama 'Wakefield'. December 1, 2015. Variety. November 11, 2015.
  5. Web site: Daytime Emmy Awards Complete Winners List: Days Of Our Lives, The Talk, GMA Among Honorees. Dino-Ray. Ramos. Deadline Hollywood. April 29, 2018. April 30, 2018.
  6. https://playbill.com/article/the-gospel-according-to-heather-opens-off-broadway-june-22
  7. Web site: Meyer. Dan. June 22, 2021. The Minutes Finds a New Home on Broadway at Studio 54. 2021-06-22. Playbill. en.
  8. News: McPhee . Ryan . Two-Part, Gay-Themed The Inheritance Will Play Broadway . Playbill, June 6, 2019 .
  9. Web site: Breaking: FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE, Starring Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon, Will Open at the Broadhurst Theatre This May. BroadwayWorld.com. en. April 21, 2019.
  10. Web site: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune Begins on Broadway May 4. Clement. Olivia. May 4, 2019. Playbill. May 5, 2019.
  11. Web site: Hipes . Patrick . Temptations Musical 'Ain't Too Proud' Sets Broadway Dates . . 11 October 2018. October 2, 2018 .
  12. Hetrick, Adam; McPhee, Ryan. "Read the Reviews for Broadway’s 'Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations'" playbill, March 21, 2019
  13. Web site: Entire Off-Broadway Cast of Be More Chill Will Make the Move to Broadway. Clement. Olivia. 2018-12-18. Playbill. en. 2019-09-30.
  14. Web site: Daniels. Maria. Breaking The Fourth Wall: TONY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER JIM KIERSTEAD, MA '11, ON THE BUSINESS OF BROADWAY. WP Alumni Magazine. April 14, 2023.
  15. Web site: Clive Owen Will Return to Broadway in M. Butterfly Revival. Robert. Viagas. Jan 30, 2017. Playbill. Feb 11, 2020.
  16. Indecent Opens on Broadway April 18. Clement. Olivia. Playbill. April 18, 2017. 2017-04-30.
  17. Gans, Andrew. "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 Will Play the Imperial", Playbill, March 7, 2016. accessed March 7, 2016.
  18. News: It Shoulda Been You . Playbill.com . 2015-06-16.
  19. News: Reed. Betsy. Olivier awards 2016 – full list of winners from Kinky Boots to Judi Dench. The Guardian. 3 April 2016 . April 14, 2023.
  20. Web site: Gerard . Jeremy . 2014-12-12 . Broadway Stunner: $8M 'Side Show' Reboot Will Shutter January 4 . 2023-03-14 . Deadline . en-US.
  21. Web site: The Verdict: Critics Review You Can't Take It With You, Starring James Earl Jones and Elizabeth Ashley, on Broadway . Playbill . June 6, 2022 . September 28, 2014.
  22. Web site: 'Rocky' to close on Broadway. USA Today.
  23. Web site: Gioia . Michael . Pippin Finds 'Glory' in Diane Paulus' Cirque-Inspired Broadway Revival, Opening April 25 . Playbill . March 24, 2022 . April 25, 2013.
  24. Web site: Pederson. Eric. Kinky Boots To End Broadway Run In The Spring After Six Years & Six Tonys. Deadline. 29 September 2018 . April 14, 2023.
  25. Web site: 2022 Tony Award Nominations. Tony Awards. May 9, 2022. May 9, 2022.
  26. Web site: The Tony Award Nominations . 2021-04-19 . . en-US .
  27. Web site: . 2020-06-14 . The Inheritance, Strange Loop, Moulin Rouge Among Drama Desk Award Winners . 2021-04-19 . . en-US .
  28. Web site: The Tony Award Nominations . 2023-04-14 . . en-US .
  29. Web site: The Tony Award Nominations . 2023-04-14 . . en-US .
  30. Web site: Drama Desk Nomination – theatrelife. 2019-04-25. theatrelife.com. en. 2019-04-30.
  31. Dessem. Matthew. Here Are the Winners of the 2017 Tony Awards. Slate. 12 June 2017 . April 14, 2023.
  32. News: The 2017 Tony Awards – And the Nominees Are... Complete List! NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and HELLO, DOLLY! Lead Pack. 2017-05-02. BroadwayWorld.com. 2017-05-02. en.
  33. News: UPDATING LIVE: Check Here for the 2017 Tony Award Nominations. 2017-05-02. Playbill. 2017-05-02.
  34. News: 'Hello, Dolly!' And 'The Hairy Ape' Lead Drama Desk Musical, Drama Nominations. Gerard. Jeremy. 2017-04-27. Deadline. 2017-04-30. en-US.
  35. News: Reed. Betsy. Olivier awards 2016 – full list of winners from Kinky Boots to Judi Dench. The Guardian. 3 April 2016 . April 14, 2023.
  36. Gans, Andrew. "69th Annual Tony Awards Nominations Announced!" Playbill.com, April 28, 2015
  37. Web site: Cox. Gordon. Drama Desk Nominations: 'Hamilton' Leads the Polls. Variety. 23 April 2015 . April 14, 2023.
  38. Web site: Tony awards 2014 nominations in full . . 29 April 2014 . 29 April 2014.
  39. Web site: Pederson. Eric. Kinky Boots To End Broadway Run In The Spring After Six Years & Six Tonys. Deadline. 29 September 2018 . April 14, 2023.
  40. News: Purcell. Carey. 67th Annual Tony Awards. https://archive.today/20130615093621/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/178918-Andrea-Martin-Rob-Howell-John-Lee-Beatty-Cyndi-Lauper-Jerry-Mitchell-Pam-MacKinnon-and-More-Win-at-67th-Annual-Tony-Awards. dead. June 15, 2013. Playbill. June 9, 2013.
  41. Hetrick, Adam and Gans, Andrew. Billy Porter, Andrea Martin, Pippin, Matilda, Vanya and Sonia Win Drama Desk Awards" Playbill, May 19, 2013

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