Roy A. Somlyo
ROY A. SOMLYO produced or managed more than 100 shows on Broadway, London and on tour, and for television his efforts have produced over 50 network programs for which he won four Emmy Awards. He began a 37 year affiliation with the Tony Awards in 1967 while continuing other television and theatre activity. As the first managing producer for Tony Award Productions, he was the architect of the current Tony Awards structure and presentation. After 12 years he resigned as managing producer and trained his successor. Subsequently he was elected president of the American Theatre Wing where he served through the 2003 Tony Awards. Mr. Somlyo passed away in January 2009, survived by his wife, Nancy, their son and daughter, and four grandchildren. Bio as of January, 2009. American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include: Working in the Theatre (video) Production: Urban Cowboy - April, 2003 - Watch now. World Theatre - January, 2002 - Watch now. Production: Thoroughly Modern Millie - April, 2002 - Watch now. Production: Mamma Mia! - September, 2001 - Watch now. Production: The Producers - April, 2001 - Watch now. Production: The Full Monty - September, 2000 - Watch now. Production: Aida - April, 2000 - Watch now. Production: Contact - September, 1999 - Watch now. Production: The Civil War - April, 1999 - Watch now. Production: Side Man - September, 1998 - Watch now. Internet Broadway Database Listing (IBDB.com)