Toby Simkin is a prolific theatrical impresario – in North America, Australia, China, Europe and between. Through his wholly owned Chinese corporation, Toby consults with various live and film entertainment companies, and controls worldwide rights to various new musical & film projects in development including SACRIFICE [of Yang GuiFei] (Film & West End) and TEA 4 TWO (Film) as well as various live theatrical entertainment projects.

For over 23 years, he has produced, managed and/or marketed over 150 productions bringing unparalleled experience within the theatrical community. Highlights of major productions include Eileen Atkins in THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES (West End); Jefferson Mays in Tony® Award winning I AM MY OWN WIFE (West End, Broadway and USA tour); Brian Dennehy in Tony® Award winning DEATH OF A SALESMAN (West End and Broadway); Vanessa Redgrave and Brian Dennehy in the Tony® Award winning LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT (Broadway); Liam Neeson and Laura Linney in Tony® Award nominated THE CRUCIBLE (Broadway) and Julie Andrews in VICTOR/VICTORIA (Broadway). In China, as V.P. & Executive Producer of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment include tours of 42ND STREET; Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA, the light spectacular LUMA, and most recently, FAME the musical.

Other production highlights worldwide include Plácido Domingo, José Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti in THE 3 TENORS; FOREVER PLAID; BLOOD BROTHERS (UK, Canada and Broadway); TEMPTATION
(West End); Jerry Lewis in DAMN YANKEES (West End); The Shanghai Ballet’s WHITE HAIRED GIRL; SAVION GLOVER; Victor Garber in LOVE LETTERS; plus marketing over 120 Broadway, Off-Broadway or West End shows and tours.

An award-winning internet pioneer, Toby is credited with leading the Broadway theatre industry into cyberspace in the early 1990s.

Toby often lectures on theatrical production and marketing in educational institutions worldwide and is a consultant to various theatrical corporations.


Toby has co-produced shows that have collectively garnered 5 Tony® Awards, 7 Drama Desk Awards, 4 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 2 Lucille Lortel Awards, 3 Drama League Awards, 1 Theatre World Award, 1 Olivier Award, 3 Obie Awards and 1 Pulitzer Prize. Shows that Toby has been involved in marketing have garnered an additional 243 Tony® Nominations and 96 wins.

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  • Toby and Lee Jung Woo at Shanghai 1933 Abatoir by Toby Simkin
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  • Toby in Bayon at Angkor Wat National Park by Toby Simkin
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  • Lee Jung Woo, DJ Wizniak, Toby Simkin and Jones Yan at Angkor Wat by Toby Simkin
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Name:
Toby Simkin
Joined:
January 2008
Hometown:
New York / Montreal / Sydney / London
Currently:
Shanghai, China
I am:
Male and Open
Occupation:
Broadway / West End Theatrical Producer
Website:
www.TobySimkin.com