Max Weitzenhoffer Explained

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

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.

Weitzenhoffer's collection includes A Little Night Music, A Moon for the Misbegotten, and Medea. He made Broadway and the West End through collaborations with artists like Kevin Spacey, Christian Slater, and Kathleen Turner.[6] [7]

In addition to producing, Weitzenhoffer co-founded Nimax Theatres.[8] [9] He also co-owns major venues with Nica Burns, including the Palace, Lyric, Apollo, Garrick, Vaudeville, and Duchess Theatres.[10] [11]

Awards and recognition

Personal life

Weitzenhoffer lives in Oklahoma.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: World stage . dead . Oklahoma Gazette.
  2. Web site: Max Weitzenhoffer, Class of 1994 . 2024-07-21 . . en.
  3. Web site: Honorary Degrees . 2024-08-16 . www.ou.edu . en-US.
  4. Web site: A. Max Weitzenhoffer Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who . 2024-07-21 . 24-7 Press Release Newswire . en.
  5. Web site: Gerard . Jeremy . 2018-10-16 . The Real Jewish Oklahoma Before ‘Oklahoma!’ . 2024-07-21 . The Forward . en.
  6. Web site: Book review: 'To the Max: Max Weitzenhoffer's Magical Trip From Oklahoma to New York and London - And Back" . 2024-07-21 . The Oklahoman . en-US.
  7. Web site: Nimax buys Lloyd Webber’s Palace . 2024-07-21 . Official London Theatre . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Douglas . Blake . 2021-02-23 . 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 . 2024-07-21 . OU Daily . en.
  9. Web site: Nimax's Max Weitzenhoffer make his West End debut – 20 years ago in The Stage . 2024-07-21 . The Stage . En.
  10. Web site: Mendel . Jack . 2020-12-04 . Life Magazine: Theatre waiting in the wings . 2024-07-21 . Jewish News . en-US.
  11. News: 2012-04-12 . Andrew Lloyd Webber sells Palace Theatre . 2024-07-21 . BBC News . en-GB.
  12. Web site: Winners . 2024-08-16 . www.tonyawards.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: School presents 10th annual Leadership in Arts and Education Awards . 2024-07-21 . okcfriday.com.
  14. News: Jacobs . Emma . 2022-03-08 . Nica Burns: risk-taker who worked to reopen London’s theatreland . 2024-07-21 . Financial Times.

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