

ABOUT US

Company Background
Tom and Judy Kleinman, partners in both business and life, have spent more than 44 years building and managing a diverse portfolio of successful ventures. In 2025, they embarked in a new and exciting direction by establishing, Kleinman Entertainment Group (KEG).
Based in Philadelphia and avid theatre and cultural enthusiasts, in 2023 they took a great leap by investing in their first production, The Cottage. In a time when the world was still impacted by the effects of the pandemic and Broadway severely challenged, the experience proved to be invaluable and forged a new path for the couple as theatrical co-producers.
As avid supporters and patrons of the Philadelphia Theatre Company, Ensemble Arts, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and others, the Kleinman’s’ deep-rooted passion continues to guide their professional journey. Current Broadway productions include Just in Time (Tony Nominated), Chess, Operation Mincemeat (Tony Winner), The Fear of 13, The Rocky Horror Show, and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York); on the West End, Paddington the Musical (Olivier Winner), Avenue Q, Jesus Christ Superstar and Sinatra The Musical; and U.S. tours of The Notebook, Just in Time, and Operation Mincemeat. Past projects include: Sunset Blvd. (Tony Winner), Evita (Olivier Winner), Safety Not Guaranteed, Call Me Izzy, Dead Outlaw (Tony Nominated), Judgment Day, Silence! The Musical, Loch Ness, and others, on- and off-Broadway, London and elsewhere. Additionally, The Cottage is in development to be filmed as a major motion picture.
As noted in the company’s mission statement: Kleinman Entertainment Group produces and invests in impactful theatrical works that combine artistic excellence with financial strength, the company is committed to achieving this objective.
From seeking out new works to supporting re-envisioned classics and revivals, to partnering with artists, creatives, producers, agencies, emerging groups or established institutions, Kleinman Entertainment Group acknowledges that there is no single path—only many intersecting journeys. The Kleinman’s' professional involvement in the theater has proven both dynamic and successful—onstage and off—and they are dedicated to pursuing creative opportunities in years to come.
Awards
2026
EVITA
Olivier Award
Best Actress in a Musical – Rachel Zegler
Best Theatre Choreographer – Fabian Aloise
Whats On Stage Award
Best Musical Revival
Best Performer in a Musical – Rachel Zegler
Best Choreography – Fabian Aloise
CHESS
Broadway Ensemble Awards
Most Outstanding Ensemble
Most Outstanding Dance Group in an Ensemble
Most Outstanding Musical Direction of an Ensemble – Ian Weinberger
Most Outstanding Choreography for an Ensemble – Lorin Lattaro
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL
Olivier Award
Best New Musical – Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale
Best Director – Luke Sheppard
Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical – James Hameed and Arti Shah
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical – Victoria Hamilton-Barritt
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical – Tom Edden
Best Set + Video Design – Tom Pye and Ash J. Woodward
Best Costume Design – Gabriella Slade and Tahra Zafar
Whats On Stage Award
Best New Musical
Best Direction – Luke Sheppard
Best Professional Debut Performance – Timi Akiyosade
Best Set Design – Tom Pye
TWO STRANGERS
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Lyrics -Jim Barne and Kit Buchan
2025
SUNSET BLVD.
Tony Award
Best Revival of a Musical
Best Actress in a Musical – Nicole Scherzinger
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Drama League Award
Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Distinguished Performance – Nicole Scherzinger
OPERATION MINCEMEAT
Tony Award
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical – Jak Malone
2024
DEAD OUTLAW
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
Total Awards: 28
TONY AWARDS
4
OLIVIER AWARDS
9
DRAMA LEAGUE
2
DRAMA DESK
2
WHATS ON STAGE
7
BROADWAY
ENSEMBLE
4