Back to News & Press Sonia Friedman joins The Queen of Versailles producing team ahead of Broadway bow in the 2025-26 season Thursday 16 January 2025 Today, producers Bill Damaschke, Greg Nobile, and Kristin Chenoweth announced the addition of Sonia Friedman as producer and general partner for the upcoming musical The Queen of Versailles . Following a box office record-breaking world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2024, The Queen of Versailles will open on Broadway in the 2025-26 season, with dates and theater to be announced. “I am thrilled to be joining Bill Damaschke, Greg Nobile, and Kristin Chenoweth on the producing team of The Queen of Versailles ,” said Sonia Friedman . “I completely adore this original new musical. The Siegels’ story speaks to something fundamental about our world—about wealth and want, of course, but also about family, fragility, and, crucially, the need to love and to be loved. It’s a cautionary tale, a warning against hubris, but it’s also deeply and irresistibly human. That’s what struck me when I first saw it in Boston; it’s not only a musical that’s glorious, hilarious, and full of great songs and performances, but one with so much heart, depth, and humanity. Kristin Chenoweth is utterly captivating as Jackie Siegel, brilliantly blending humor and vulnerability with her extraordinary vocals and comedic skills in a performance for the ages. It’s an honour to join Stephen Schwartz, Lindsey Ferrentino, Michael Arden, and the entire team and play a part in the next stage of this musical’s story.” Since 1990, Sonia Friedman CBE has developed, initiated, and produced over 270 new productions, and together with her company, she has won 63 Olivier Awards, 48 Tony Awards, and three BAFTAs. Last year, Sonia was featured in The Standard 100, a celebratory feature of the key power players shaping London in 2024. In 2019, she was awarded ‘Producer of the Year’ at the Stage Awards for a record-breaking fourth time. In 2018, Friedman was also featured in TIME 100, a list of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Based on Lauren Greenfield’s award-winning 2012 documentary film and the life stories of Jackie and David Siegel, The Queen of Versailles will star Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth and will feature music and lyrics by Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz, book by Lindsey Ferrentino, music direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, choreography by Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant, and direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden. From computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionairess, Jackie Siegel sees herself as the embodiment of the American Dream. Now, as the wife of David "The Timeshare King" Siegel and mother of their eight children, they invite us to behold their most grandiose venture yet: they're building the largest private home in America in Orlando, Florida – a $100 million house big enough for her dreams and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. But with the Great Recession of 2008 looming, Jackie and David's dreams begin to crumble, along with their lavish lifestyle. The Queen of Versailles explores the true cost of fame, fortune, and family. Up Up

SFP NEWS The latest updates, announcements and news from Sonia Friedman Productions. 16 Jan 2025 Sonia Friedman joins The Queen of Versailles producing team ahead of Broadway bow in the 2025-26 season Following a box office record-breaking world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2024, The Queen of Versailles will open on Broadway in the 2025-26 season, with dates and theater to be announced. READ MORE 9 Jan 2025 Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter to star in Mrs. Warren's Profession directed by Dominic Cooke Mother and daughter Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter will appear onstage together for the first time as Mrs Kitty Warren and Vivie Warren in a new production of George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession. READ MORE 8 Jan 2025 The acclaimed multi-award-winning hit play STEREOPHONIC transfers to the West End from May 2025 Stereophonic will transfer to the West End, running at the Duke of York’s Theatre from May 2025. READ MORE 19 Dec 2024 “DEAD OUTLAW”, the most acclaimed new musical of 2024, will open on Broadway this season Dead Outlaw by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, will open on Broadway, following its smash-hit world premiere engagement at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. READ MORE 26 Nov 2024 Casting announced for The Shark is Broken UK & Ireland tour 2025 Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic blockbuster JAWS READ MORE 19 Nov 2024 Evening Standard Power List 2024 The Evening Standard in London has published its annual power list of The Standard 100 People Shaping London, including Sonia Friedman. READ MORE 24 Oct 2024 Louis McCartney to reprise his award-winning performance as 'Henry Creel' on Broadway in the Olivier Award-winning theatrical event Stranger Things: The First Shadow Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions are thrilled to announce that Louis McCartney will reprise his award-winning, universally acclaimed performance as ‘Henry Creel’ in the Olivier Award-winning, “mega five-star hit” (Sunday Times) theatrical event STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, which will mark his Broadway debut. READ MORE 16 Oct 2024 New cast for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child West End begin performances as family portraits and production images are released The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions - are delighted to welcome the new cast who take to the stage for their first performances at the Palace Theatre this week as new family portraits and production images are released. READ MORE 14 Sept 2024 Sonia Friedman Productions announces full cast for Oedipus, with 3000 additional tickets just released Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP) today announces the full cast for the West End run of Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles. READ MORE 29 Aug 2024 New cast announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as booking extends at The Palace Theatre to 29 June 2025 The new cast will join the Company from 15 October 2024. READ MORE LOAD MORE

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Back to Productions STEREOPHONIC – BROADWAY This production began performances on 3 April 2024 with an official opening on 19 April 2024. Stereophonic is the most Tony-nominated play of all time. Already a must-see American classic. A staggering, ingeniously entertaining achievement. New York Times BOOK HERE Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. The ensuing pressures could spark their breakup — or their breakthrough. In Stereophonic, Adjmi invites the audience to immerse themselves—with fly-on-the-wall intimacy—in the powder keg process of a band on the brink of blowing up. A brilliant piece of must-see Broadway. Stereophonic is not to be missed. Don't wait. Tickets will be hard to get. Chicago Tribune In his Critic’s Pick review, Jesse Green of The New York Times exclaimed, “The play, Adjmi’s best so far, is as rich and lustrous as they come. You could even call it platinum,” while praising Aukin’s “relentlessly compelling production.” Jackson McHenry of New York Magazine enthused, “If you’ve recently tried to sate yourself with imitation-crab rock-history dramatizations, you’ll find that Stereophonic is, refreshingly, the real thing.” And David Cote of The Observer, lauded Stereophonic “an instant classic”. Theatrical solid gold. All the tiny details, wild rhythms, and clever hooks add up to a brave, breathtaking work. The result: A classic. Variety CAST Reprising their highly lauded performances, casting includes: WILL BRILL – Reg ANDREW R. BUTLER – Charlie JULIANA CANFIELD – Holly ELI GELB – Grover TOM PECINKA – Peter SARAH PIDGEON – Diana CHRIS STACK – Simon CREATIVES DAVID ADJMI – Playwright DANIEL AUKIN – Director WILL BUTLER – Music DAVID ZINN – Scenic Designer ENVER CHAKARTASH – Costume Designer JIYOUN CHANG – Lighting Designer RYAN RUMERY – Sound Designer JUSTIN CRAIG – Music Director ALAINE ALLDAFFER – Casting TAYLOR WILLIAMS – Casting

JOB OPPORTUNITIES We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce. Sonia Friedman Productions - Production Assistant Application Deadline: 26 January 2025 View Job

< All jobs Sonia Friedman Productions - Production Assistant Application Deadline: 26 Jan 2025 Apply Now Covent Garden, London, UK About the Role Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP) is a West End and Broadway production company responsible for some of the most successful theatre productions in London and New York. Since 1990, SFP has developed, initiated, and produced over 185 new productions and together they have won a staggering 58 Olivier Awards, 34 Tonys and 2 BAFTAs. Sonia Friedman Productions is looking for an exceptional individual with previous production experience and flawless administrative skills for the position of Production Assistant, based at our busy production office in Covent Garden. The ideal candidate will be friendly, have a passion for theatre, a “can-do” attitude and a good level experience of working in a theatre company. The ability to work in a team, across a number of productions at any one time, while also completing tasks on your own, is crucial. You will be numerate, highly competent in Excel and Word, and able to play a key part in one of the busiest production companies in the world. Some evening work and weekend work will be required.

Back to Productions MANHUNT This production begins 28 March and will close 3 May 2025. 'Robert Icke is one of the most important forces in today’s theatre' The Observer Award-winning writer and director Robert Icke (Oedipus, Player Kings, West End) provides a chilling portrait of a man on the run. A Royal Court commission, presented in co-production with Sonia Friedman Productions. ‘Raoul Moat was a callous murderer. Full Stop. End of story’ – David Cameron On July 1st, 2010, Raoul Moat was released from Durham Prison. The events of the next few days would leave a man murdered, a police officer blinded, a woman fighting for her life – and spark the biggest manhunt in UK history. CAST Casting to be announced. CREATIVES ROBERT ICKE – Writer/Director HILDEGARD BECHTLER – Designer AZUSA ONO – Lighting Designer TOM GIBBONS – Sound Designer ASH J WOODWARD – Video Designer KEVIN McCURDY – Fight Director ANDREW HANKINSON – Artistic Advisor ANEESHA SRINIVASAN (she/her) – Associate Director JULIA HORAN CDG – Casting Director

Back to News & Press Pinter's Betrayal will open at Comedy Theatre in May Wednesday 6 April 2011 Betrayal, produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, will have its first preview at the Comedy Theatre on 27 May 2011 with press night on 16 June and is booking until 20 August 2011. “I’ve always rather liked Jerry. To be honest, I’ve always liked him rather more than I’ve liked you. Maybe I should have had an affair with him myself.” Sometimes you’ll find there can be three people in a marriage…… Over a period of nine years, we are shown the high price of passion and the damage inflicted by desire. Harold Pinter’s play explores how our loves and our losses echo and accumulate through time. Kristin Scott Thomas was last on stage playing Arkadina in Ian Rickson’s celebrated production of The Seagull at the Royal Court Theatre for which she won the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress, reprising the role on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theater the following year. Her other theatre credits include Jonathan Kent’s production of As You Desire Me and Michael Blakemore’s production of Three Sisters both for the Playhouse Theatre in London. Her extensive film credits include most recently Sous Ton Emprise, Une Femme Parfaite and Nowhere Boy as well as Easy Virtue, The Other Boleyn Girl, the multi-award winning Gosford Park, The Horse Whisperer, The English Patient, Mission Impossible, Angels & Insects, for which she won the Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress, and Four Weddings and a Funeral, for which she won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a supporting role and the Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress. She has just finished filming Bel Ami and Salmon Fishing in Yemen, both due for release later this year. On television her credits include Gulliver’s Travels, Belle Epoque, Body and Soul, Weep No More My Lady and The Secret Life of Ian Fleming. Douglas Henshall was last on stage playing Satan in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at the Almeida Theatre. His other theatre credits include The Cryptogram for the Donmar Warehouse, Death of a Salesman at the Lyric Theatre, The Crucible for Sheffield Theatres, The Coast of Utopia for the National Theatre and American Buffalo for the Young Vic. He is best known on television for playing Nick Cutter in the long running ITV series Primeval. His other extensive television credits include Joe Astell in South Riding, Jim in The Silence and Conan Doyle in The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle, all for the BBC, Alex Gansa in Lewis and D.I. John Tolin in Collision, both for ITV and Daniel Nash in Psychos for Channel 4. His many film credits include Dorian Gray, French Film, Flying Lessons, Dead Long Enough, Ripley Underground, It’s all About Love, The Lawless Heart, This Year’s Love, If Only, Fast Food, The Big Man and Angels and Insects in which he starred alongside Kristin Scott Thomas. Ben Miles was last on stage playing the Duke in Michael Attenborough’s production of Measure for Measure at the Almeida Theatre. Previously his theatre credits included Tom in Matthew Warchus’ multi award-winning production of The Norman Conquests both at the Old Vic and on Broadway, My Child for the Royal Court, Bolingbroke in Richard II for the Old Vic, The Cherry Orchard, The London Cuckolds and Mary Stuart for the National Theatre and Two Gentlemen of Verona, Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet for the Royal Shakespeare Company. His many television appearances include leading roles in Coupling, Lark Rise to Candleford, Freezing and Sex, The City and Me all for the BBC and Cold Feet for ITV as well as roles in Prime Suspect, Hustle, Sea of Souls and Trial and Retribution. His film credits include Speed Racer, V for Vendetta, The Affair of the Necklace and The Wings of a Dove. Written by Harold Pinter in 1978, the world premiere of Betrayal took place at the National Theatre, directed by Peter Hall with a cast comprising Daniel Massey, Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton and went on to win the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. In 1983 David Jones directed the Academy Award and BAFTA nominated film of Betrayal with Patricia Hodge, Jeremy Irons and Ben Kingsley. Born in 1930 in East London, playwright, screen writer, director, political activist and actor Harold Pinter wrote thirty-two plays, twenty-two screenplays and directed thirty-six theatre productions. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005, and was awarded the Companion of Honour in 2002. His many awards include the Laurence Olivier Award and the Moliere D'Honneur for Lifetime Achievement, the European Theatre Award and the Legion d’Honneur. In October 2006 Pinter performed Samuel Beckett’s monologue Krapp’s Last Tape at the Royal Court Theatre, directed by Ian Rickson. Harold Pinter was married to Antonia Fraser, with whom he lived from 1975 until his death in 2008. Ian Rickson most recently directed the critically acclaimed production of Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour which continues its run at the Comedy Theatre until 7 May 2011. Rickson was Artistic Director of the Royal Court from 1998-2006 where his many productions included Krapp’s Last Tape which he also directed for BBC4, Fallout which he also directed as a film for Channel 4 and The Weir and Mojo both of which transferred to the West End and Broadway. He has directed Jez Butterworth’s The Winterling, The Night Heron, Mojo and Parlour Song as well as Jerusalem, which, following sell-out runs at the Royal Court and in the West End, will begin previews on Broadway on 2 April 2011 starring Mark Rylance. For the National Theatre he has directed The Hothouse and The Day I Stood Still. Up Up