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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.

Early life and education

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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

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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

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  • Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who (2019)[4]
  • John and Joy Reed Belt Award (2023)[13]

Personal life

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Weitzenhoffer lives in Oklahoma.[5][14]

References

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  1. ^ "World stage". Oklahoma Gazette.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b "Max Weitzenhoffer, Class of 1994". Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Honorary Degrees". www.ou.edu. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b c Gerard, Jeremy (October 16, 2018). "The Real Jewish Oklahoma Before 'Oklahoma!'". The Forward. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "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.