Cynthia J. Tong
Cynthia J. Tong is a Tony-nominated Asian American producer. She believes deeply in genuine community building within our industry, and in creating thoughtful and intentional access to the business side of theater. To that end, she co-created and co-organizes the Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway Brunch (est. 2025; @aanhpi.bway), co-founded The Industry Standard Group, and teaches at Montclair State University. She is delighted to expand her education practice by working with the wonderful team at The Business of Broadway.
As Vice President, Artistic at No Guarantees Productions, she helps lead the development and production of their growing slate of theatrical projects. Before joining NG, she was a Producer at Tom Kirdahy Productions, where she worked on 20+ productions from 2019-2026. In 2025, she was named one of Variety’s “41 Under 40: New Leaders” and selected for the prestigious Shubert Organization Artistic Circle. Associate Member, Broadway League. Select credits: Just in Time (2025); Gypsy (2024; Tony Award nom); The Piano Lesson (2022; Tony Award nom., Drama Desk Award); Grey House (2023); Caroline (2025; MCC Theater); 600 HIGHWAYMEN’s A Thousand Ways: Part I (2020-2021), and Lordes (2019; New Ohio). Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Education: Wesleyan University (B.A., Sociology).
“I'm a huge nerd and love teaching and learning. I especially love sharing with folks how the ‘business’ side of Broadway works! We all know that there are challenges to making theater in our current world, and I truly believe that the first step towards making meaningful improvements to our business and practices is education. At BoB, I'm excited to join this stellar team of people who are both actively working in this industry and love teaching, and who value breaking down barriers to information.”