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Cameron Mackintosh

Birth Place: Enfield, Middlesex, ENGLAND

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Cameron’s Original productions include LES MISÉRABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and CATS - the three longest running musicals of all time, now in their 4th decades - MISS SAIGON, MARY POPPINS (currently back in the West End and co-produced with Disney), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, SONG AND DANCE, TOMFOOLERY, MARTIN GUERRE, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE and SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM. He also reinvented modern versions of OLIVER!, FOLLIES, HALF A SIXPENCE, BARNUM and MY FAIR LADY. His new versions of LES MISÉRABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MISS SAIGON and OLIVER! are now proving as successful as the original productions.


In 2013, alongside Working Title Films and Universal, Cameron produced the hugely successful Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning film adaptation of LES MISÉRABLES which is the most successful movie ever of an original stage musical.
The first sold-out run of the LES MISÉRABLES staged concert at the Gielgud Theatre was also broadcast live into cinemas worldwide and is now the highest grossing one-night live event performance of all time - a unique achievement in the history of Musical Theatre. The all-star cast have been reunited for a special COVID-busting Christmas season which again sold out in 24 hours and was extended twice due to phenomenal demand.
Cameron owns and operates eight historic London theatres which have all been spectacularly rebuilt and refurbished for the 21st century. They house many of London’s successful hits. The Sondheim, formerly known as the Queen’s, has been rebuilt and renamed in honour of Cameron’s great friend, theatrical legend Stephen Sondheim.
Music Theatre International, the world’s largest owner of secondary rights of many of the greatest musicals ever written, is now one of Cameron’s companies.
Cameron was knighted in the 1996 New Year’s Honours for his services to British theatre and he is the first British producer to be elected to Broadway’s Theater Hall of Fame. In 1990, Cameron inaugurated the Chair of Contemporary Theatre at St. Catherine's College in Oxford University. He is also the president of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

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Productions

Stephen Sondheim's Old FriendsStephen Sondheim's Old Friends
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Producer
Devised By
Originally Produced in London by
Oliver!Oliver!
 
[West End, 2024]
Executive Producer
Producer
Les MisérablesLes Misérables
 
[West End, 2024]
Producer
The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
 
[West End, 2024]
Producer
Stephen Sondheim’s Old FriendsStephen Sondheim’s Old Friends
 
[West End, 2023]
Arranger
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[West End, 2021]
Producer and Co-Creator
The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
 
[West End, 2021]
Producer
Les Miserables Staged Concert RevivalLes Miserables Staged Concert Revival
 
[West End, 2021]
Producer
Miss SaigonMiss Saigon
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Miss SaigonMiss Saigon
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Half a SixpenceHalf a Sixpence
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
CatsCats
 
[Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[West End, 2015]
Producer
Miss SaigonMiss Saigon
 
[West End, 2014]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
Betty Blue EyesBetty Blue Eyes
 
[West End, 2011]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Producer
HairHair
 
[West End, 2010]
Producer
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Producer
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Avenue QAvenue Q
 
[West End, 2006]
Producer
Sunday in the Park with George
 
[West End, 2006]
Producer
My Fair Lady
 
[UK Tour, 2005]
Producer
Mary Poppins
 
[West End, 2004]
Producer
Producer[Replacement]
Oklahoma!
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
My Fair Lady
 
[West End, 2001]
Producer
The Witches of Eastwick
 
[West End, 2000]
Producer
Putting It Together
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Producer
Martin Guerre
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Producer
Just So
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 1998]
Producer
Putting It Together
 
[Los Angeles, 1998]
Producer
Swan Lake
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Producer
Oklahoma!
 
[West End, 1998]
Producer
The Fix
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 1998]
Producer
The Fix
 
[West End, 1997]
Producer
Martin Guerre
 
[West End, 1996]
Producer
Oliver!
 
[West End, 1994]
Producer
Carousel
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Producer
Carousel
 
[West End, 1992]
Producer
Five Guys Named Moe
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Producer
Moby Dick
 
[West End, 1992]
Producer
Putting It Together
 
[Regional (UK), 1992]
Producer
Miss Saigon
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Producer
Five Guys Named Moe
 
[West End, 1990]
Producer
Miss Saigon
 
[West End, 1989]
Producer
The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Follies
 
[West End, 1987]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[West End, 1985]
Producer
The Boy Friend
 
[West End, 1984]
Producer
Oliver!
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Producer
Abbacadabara
 
[West End, 1983]
Producer
Little Shop of Horrors
 
[West End, 1983]
Producer
Cats
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
Little Shop of Horrors
 
[Off-Broadway, 1982]
Producer
Producer
Tomfoolery
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Producer
Tomfoolery
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Producer
Cats
 
[West End, 1981]
Producer
Oklahoma!
 
[West End, 1980]
Producer
Side by Side by Sondheim
 
[Australia, 1977]
Producer
Anything Goes
 
[West End, 1969]
Producer

Writing

Tomfoolery
Adaptation
Adaptation

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Les Miserables

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Mary Poppins

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Revival of a Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Oklahoma!


winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Revival of a Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Carousel

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh , Five Guys Named Moe


winner
Olivier Awards - 1991 - The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement

Cameron Mackintoshcreative contribution to West End theatre

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Miss Saigon


winner
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, The Phantom of the Opera


winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Les Misérables

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Song and Dance


winner
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Musical

Cameron Mackintosh, Cats

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Anna Zavelson and Henry Patterson to Star in BROADWAY: THE NIGHT IS YOUNG at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

54 BELOW will present two of the rising stars of contemporary musical theater for a one-off performance of Broadway and West End standards as you’ve never heard them before. Learn how to purchase tickets to Anna Zavelson and Henry Patterson.
Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION at The Phoenix Theatre Company Photo
Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Apr 27, 2025

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION isn’t just a parody—it’s a full-on roast of the Great White Way, served up hot and fast with a piano and four performers who can belt, mug, and mimic with razor precision. 
See Lea Salonga and Frank DiLella in Conversation at 92NY Photo
See Lea Salonga and Frank DiLella in Conversation at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

Tony Award winner Lea Salonga will join 92NY withVFrank DiLella, to talk about her role in the new Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Learn how to attend.
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
SIX, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, and More Set For Shubert Theatre's 2025-2026 Broadway Season Photo
SIX, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, and More Set For Shubert Theatre's 2025-2026 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2025

Anthony McDonald, Executive Director of Shubert Theatre, has announced the lineup of shows for the theatre's 2025-2026 Broadway Series. Learn more about the lineup here!
Bernadette Peters to Host Manhattan Theatre Club 2025 Spring Gala Photo
Bernadette Peters to Host Manhattan Theatre Club 2025 Spring Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2025

Three-time Tony Award recipient and MTC Board Member Bernadette Peters (now starring in Manhattan Theatre Club's Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends) will host their 2025 annual Spring Gala. The event will honor Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) on Monday, May 19 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 E 42nd St).
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, officially opened earlier this week on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night celebration here.
LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Arrives in Australia in Three Weeks Photo
LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Arrives in Australia in Three Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

Final casting has been confirmed for the Australian leg of LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR! Due to demand, extra performances were recently added in Australia.
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Will Host Post-Show Conversation Photo
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Will Host Post-Show Conversation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed additional programming in association with the New York premiere of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2025
by - Apr 10, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Anna Zavelson and Henry Patterson Release Jazzy 'All I Ask of You' Cover Photo
Video: Anna Zavelson and Henry Patterson Release Jazzy 'All I Ask of You' Cover
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

British singer Henry Patterson and Broadway debutante Anna Zavelson have teamed up to record a jazz-reimagined arrangement of the duet All I Ask of You, from The Phantom of the Opera. Watch the video now!
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 9, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 9, 2025
by - Apr 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

It's a celebration of all things Steve as Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, celebrates its opening night on Broadway! See what the New York critics thought of this West End smash! Read the reviews!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway In Columb Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway In Columbus 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA has announced the 2025-2026 Season, headlined by the Ohio premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the fall of 2025.
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The Musical Theatre Writing Challenge Returns For A Fifth Year
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2025

It's that time again! The Musical Theatre Writing Challenge is returning to encourage writers to keep writing - come what may. Learn more about how to enter here!
Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners! Photo
Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2025

The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!
From London to NYC: See These Olivier Award-Winners on Broadway This Season Photo
From London to NYC: See These Olivier Award-Winners on Broadway This Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2025

Stars of London theatre will gather at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the Olivier Awards (or the British equivalent of the Tony Awards) and some of the winners will likely reprise their roles on Broadway soon. How do we know? It happens every year! In fact, the 2024/25 Broadway season is already full of Olivier Award-winning (and nominated) productions.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, OLD FRIENDS And More Come to 92NY This Spring Photo
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, OLD FRIENDS And More Come to 92NY This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2025

Bryce Dallas Howard, Leslie Odom, Jr., Patricia Clarkson, a Stranger Things: The First Shadow special presentation and more come to 92nd Street Y this spring. Get full details on the events!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 4, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 4, 2025
by - Apr 4, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Cameron Mackintosh written?

Cameron Mackintosh has written 2 shows including Tomfoolery (Adaptation), Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends (Devised by).

What awards has Cameron Mackintosh been nominated for?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Miserables, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Oklahoma!, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Carousel, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Five Guys Named Moe, The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement (Olivier Awards) for creative contribution to West End theatre, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Miss Saigon, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Song and Dance and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats.

What awards has Cameron Mackintosh won?

Cameron Mackintosh has received several prestigious awards, including Best Revival of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Carousel, The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Olivier Awards for his creative contribution to West End theatre, and Best Musical at the Tony Awards for The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and Cats.

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