Hamilton Producer Jeffrey Seller & Flody Suarez in Universal TV Pact

UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Television has entered a production deal with Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and producing partner Flody Suarez to produce upcoming projects for the studio.

“I’m so pleased to have Universal Television in business with one of the theater’s leading producers, Jeffrey Seller, and his producing partner, Flody Suarez,” said Robert Greenblatt, the chairman of NBC Entertainment and Universal Television. “Jeffrey’s spectacular track record on Broadway and his knack for finding and nurturing brilliant new talent, such as the creative forces behind Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights and Hamilton, is nothing short of remarkable. There is more and more cross-pollination these days from theater to television, especially at NBC, and we’re excited to see where he and Flody’s instincts and talent relationships will go in the world of television.”

“I’ve been obsessed with storytelling since the fourth grade,” said Seller. “Having now spent over 30 years telling stories on stage, I’m excited by the opportunity Bob has given me (and Flody) to stretch my muscles and apply my craft to television. I couldn’t be happier to be with NBCUniversal.”

Suarez added: “I started my TV career at NBC and am thrilled to be back working with old friends at my first home.”

NBC has been bringing a number of Broadway productions to a broadcast audience. In 2013, the network aired The Sound of Music Live! to nearly 22 million viewers. That was followed by Peter Pan Live! and The Wiz Live! On December 7, NBC will air Hairspray Live! and in early 2017 the network will bring viewers Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men Live!