100 Women We Love 2011

The 100 Women We Love – out artists, elected officials, business leaders, athletes, community activists – are role models for us all. Many are up-and-coming movers and shakers; some are at the zenith of their careers. Some of their achievements change our world and, just as importantly, others improve the world’s perception of out women. They all strive tirelessly to increase our visibility and continue our incredible progress toward equality and justice.

We proudly present the class of 2011, in random order, so each gets her well-deserved turn in the spotlight.

ANNETTE NIEMTZOW

An acclaimed Broadway and West End theatrical producer, Annette Niemtzow has been directly involved with award-winning productions like Frost/Nixon, The Kentucky Cycle and Jane Eyre. As an investor, she backed such smash hits as Billy Elliot and Rent. Some of the productions with which she has been associated have garnered Pulitzer Prizes, Tony Awards, Olivier Awards and numerous nominations. She is the founding co-chair of Transport Group, a Drama Desk award-winning theater company in New York. What inspires Niemtzow as a producer are “the talents of writers and composers, the pleasure of the audience and the opportunity to affect the national and international conversation.” Beyond the theater, Niemtzow’s other passions include being a committed advocate for LGBT rights, a locavore foodie and the loving spouse of Eve Ellis, her partner of 28 years, whom she married in 2009. –SLO


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