Cynthia J. Tong
Cynthia J. Tong is a Tony-nominated Asian American producer. She believes deeply in meaningful community building within our industry, and creating thoughtful and intentional access to the business side of theater. To that end, she co-organized the first ever Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway Brunch (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 Business of Broadway.
As Producer at Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP), she supports the development and launch of both musicals and plays. This year, she was named one of Variety’s “41 Under 40: New Leaders Class of 2025” and selected for the prestigious Shubert Organization Artistic Circle (2025). Select credits: Just in Time (2025); Gypsy (2024; Tony Award nom); The Piano Lesson (2022; Tony Award nom., Drama Desk Award); Grey House; 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.”