Toby Simkin () is a theatrical producer and impresario most notable for his work on Broadway and off-Broadway and in London's West End. As of 2004, he is working throughout China, living in Shanghai developing a national theatre network and producing films and musicals for import and export. Early life Born 21 April 1964, son of Australian Brigadier General M.B. Simkin, CBE, KStJ (d. 2003) and Irene Simkin, in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, England and raised in Australia in a military family, that later became a diplomatic family, Toby has lived in many countries experiencing different cultures. Schooled in Washington DC and Brisbane, Australia. Toby has 2 brothers and 1 sister. In childhood wanting to be an archaeologist. Started in theatre in the early 1980s, winning the Elizabeth Bequest Scholarship in Australia. Produced and directed his first show at the age of 18, "The Long and the Short and the Tall" which received positive reviews. Theatre On Broadway, his producing credits include various Tony Award winning shows. He produces shows regularly in London's West End and throughout the world. He has produced, managed and/or marketed over 150 productions. Toby has co-produced shows that have collectively garnered 3 Tony Awards (and 5 nominations), 7 Drama Desk Awards, 4 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 2 Lucille Lortel Awards, 3 Drama League Awards, 1 Theatre World Award, 1 Olivier Award, 3 OBIE Awards and 1 Pulitzer Prize. Shows that Toby has been involved in marketing have garnered an additional 243 Tony Nominations and 96 wins. Broadway On Broadway, his producing credits include the Tony Award winning Long Day's Journey into Night (starring Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Dennehy and Philip Seymour Hoffman); I Am My Own Wife (starring Jefferson Mays); Death of a Salesman (starring Brian Dennehy) plus The Crucible (starring Liam Neeson and Laura Linney); Marc Salem's Mind Games; The Price; and Victor/Victoria (starring Dame Julie Andrews). He is a member of the League of American Theatres and Producers. Off Broadway Off-Broadway, he was Executive Producer of Savion Glover's NYC and national tours of Improvography I & II, Classical Savion, Matt & Ben, Savion at the Rialto and for Celebrity's Constellation in Europe, Batir, A Hot Minute (both directed/choreographed by Wayne Cilento), An American Canteen in Paris and Spotlight Broadway. West End On the West End/London his producing credits include, The Female of the Species (starring Dame Eileen Atkins) I Am My Own Wife (starring