Producer and Carnegie Mellon University alumna—and Pittsburgh native—Jamie deRoy, will receive an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from her alma mater at the institution’s May 10 commencement ceremony. Here’s the description of the event as per the CMU web site. NLE wishes Jamie deRoy congratulations!
Jamie deRoy (CFA 1967)
Producer, Performer and Television Host
Doctor of Fine Arts
Jamie deRoy is a producer, performer and television host, whose career began almost serendipitously, but quickly grew into the stuff of New York legend. Her role as a producer on more than 170 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions has earned her a staggering 15 Tony Awards. Her diverse list of credits ranges from beloved revivals like “Merrily We Roll Along” and “Company” to daring new works such as “Leopoldstadt,” “The Ferryman,” “Stereophonic,” and this season’s “Giant.”
Jamie’s reach extends into television, where she first hosted Cabaret Beat and then made a significant impact with her Telly Award-winning variety show, “Jamie deRoy & friends,” on the air for the last 36 years, bringing the best of New York’s nightlife and theater scene directly into viewers’ homes. She earned an Emmy nomination for her work at Channel Thirteen/CityArts.
She has also produced the acclaimed documentaries “Broadway: The Golden Age” and its sequel, “Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age.” Most recently, she is a producer on Rutanya Alda’s “Land of Moustaches.”
In addition to her Tony Awards, her mantel boasts numerous MAC Awards, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Drama League and Audience Choice Awards. Her dedication to promoting and supporting theater has also earned her a place in the MJHI Manhattan Jewish Hall of Fame, various Lifetime Achievement recognitions, such as the Albert Einstein Spirit of Achievement and The York Theatre Founders’ Award.
Jamie deRoy’s decades-long career stands as a testament to her deep commitment to fostering the creative spirit of the city, making her an enduring and influential figure in New York’s live entertainment world.
