Cynthia J. Tong is a three-time Tony-nominated Asian American theater producer, named one of Variety’s “41 Under 40: New Leaders Class of 2025.” As Producer at Tom Kirdahy Productions, she’s working on Broadway musical Just in Time starring Jonathan Groff and Caroline at MCC Theater featuring Chlo√´ Grace Moretz.
Cynthia believes in meaningful community building within theater. She co-organized the first Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway Brunch (2025), co-founded The Industry Standard Group, and teaches at Montclair State University. She’s been selected for the Shubert Organization Artistic Circle (2025) and is a Broadway League member.
She’s worked on 25+ projects including Gypsy (2024; Tony nom); The Piano Lesson (2022; Tony nom.); New York, New York (2023; Tony nom.); and Hadestown tours. From Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Education: Wesleyan University (B.A., Sociology).
Today, it’s more important than ever to create engaging IRL experiences, and while Broadway is the OG of in-person magic, it’s getting an upgrade as it stretches experiential possibilities. Tony Award winner Hunter Johnson, the CEO of Xpedition-part marketing agency, part entertainment studio–co-produced two major theater smashes of 2025: Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, and the West End revival of Evita, with Rachel Zegler.
