Richard Winkler (Producer)

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Born (1948-05-20) May 20, 1948 (age 75)
Detroit, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States of America
Websitewww.redhangerproductions.com

Richard Winkler (born May 20, 1948) is an American theatre producer who has produced dozens of productions on and off Broadway. Usually serving as a co-producer or investor, Winkler is the enhancing Producer of 42nd Street at the Goodspeed Opera House. He has won seven Tony Awards and five Olivier Awards.[1]

Early life

Richard grew up in Detroit, Michigan. After his mother brought him to a production of My Fair Lady, he began to partake in the theater. Attending Interlochen Center for the Arts, Richard became further involved in theater. He worked as a lighting designer for over 30 years after attending the University of Michigan.

Career

Winkler's Broadway producing credits include:[2]

  • Come From Away
  • Leopoldstadt
  • The Lehman Trilogy
  • The 39 Steps
  • Gentleman's Guide
  • An Act of God (play)
  • La Cage aux Folles (musical)
  • The Norman Conquests
  • The 39 Steps (play)
  • Betrayal (play)
  • The Cher Show (musical)
  • The Glass Menagerie
  • La Bête (play)
  • Three Tall Women
  • Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill
  • Thoughts of a Colored Man

Awards

Tony Awards:[3]

  • The Lehman Trilogy[4]
  • The Inheritance (play)
  • The Ferryman (play)
  • Memphis (musical)
  • Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike[5]

Olivier Awards

  • Leopoldstadt (play)
  • The Inheritance (play)
  • Come from Away
  • Home, I'm Darling
  • Long Day's Journey into Night

References

  1. "Richard Winkler – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB".
  2. "Richard Winkler – Broadway Cast & Staff". www.ibdb.com.
  3. "Tony Awards All Winners". www.tonyawards.com.
  4. "Richard Winkler/Alan Shorr/Dawn Smalberg". www.playbill.com.
  5. "Richard Winkler Producer". www.theatricalindex.com.

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