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Danny Troob

Also Credited As: Daniel Troob

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BIO

Danny Troob has arranged and orchestrated music for many Broadway shows over nearly 40 years. He has previously been nominated for Tonys for his work on Shrek the Musical (2009) and The Pajama Game (2006). His film work includes the movie of Newsies, among many others.

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Orchestrations
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Orchestrator
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Orchestrations
 
[West End, 2016]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Orchestrator
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 1997]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Dance Music

Writing

Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Danny Troob, Soft Power

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Danny Troob, Cinderella

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Orchestrations

Danny Troob, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Orchestrations

Danny Troob, Newsies

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Orchestrations

Danny Troob, Newsies the Musical

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations

Danny Troob, Shrek The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Danny Troob, Shrek the Musical

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Orchestrations

Danny Troob, The Pajama Game

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Orchestration

Danny Troob , Beauty and the Beast


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Danny Troob, Big River

Videos

News


iHeartRadio Broadway Will Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway With Alan Menken, Susan Egan, and More

iHeartRadio Broadway will host an hour-long special celebrating 30 Years of Disney on Broadway this November.
Video: 'Golden Bachelorette' Joan Vassos Making Broadway Debut Tonight in ALADDIN

The Golden Bachelorette is coming to Broadway! For one night only, Joan Vassos, who is currently appearing on the dating show on ABC, will be playing the role of the Fortune Teller in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway.
'Elvis Duran and the Morning Show' Radio Hosts Will Make a Guest Appearance in ALADDIN on Broadway

Danielle Monaro and Medha Gandhi, co-hosts of iHeartMedia’s popular “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” will make special guest appearances in Aladdin on Broadway. Learn more.
Cast Set For ALADDIN, The First Ever Disney Production to Come to Glasgow

Disney Theatrical Productions will present the critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin which will land in Glasgow for a limited season as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour.
Interview: Theatre Life with Danny Troob

Today’s subject, Danny Troob, has been living his theatre life for over 50 years as an accomplished orchestrator and dance music composer. You can currently hear his orchestral brilliance in Signature Theatre’s production of Soft Power. The show runs through September 15th in The MAX.
Review: SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre

Soft Power at Signature Theatre, is lush and polished, wacky and worrisome, absurdist and cautionary. It’s a tightrope of high political stakes and a zany montage of the US and China. As we head into high season of the 2024 election, the timing is perfect for staging the recently revised musical by David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori.
Photos: SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre

Get a first look at photos of Soft Power at Signature Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive Video: First Look at SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Soft Power at Singature Theatre, a musical fantasia with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang. Check out the cast in action!
Video: 'Democracy' from SOFT POWER At Signature Theatre

Go inside Signature Theatre's DC premiere of Soft Power with a performance of the song 'Democracy'. Watch the video!
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals & Learn About Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER

Go inside rehearsals and learn more about Signature Theatre's DC premiere of Soft Power. Soft Power is a musical fantasia with music by Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo, Fun Home) and book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Yellow Face).
Cortland Repertory to Present DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST As Final Show In Summer Season

Cortland Repertory Theatre will close their 53rd summer season with a three-week run of the popular musical “Disney's Beauty and the Beast”.  This production will run from July 31 - August 17 at the Little York Pavilion, with evening performances at 7:30 PM.
Exclusive: 'I'm With Her' from Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's DC premiere of Soft Power in rehearsal. Soft Power is a musical fantasia with music by Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo, Fun Home) and book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Yellow Face).
Signature Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team Of SOFT POWER

Signature Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for SOFT POWER.
Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

Watch as puppet designer James Ortiz talks about bringing the monsters of Hercules to life on stage in the Hamburg production, directed by Casey Nicholaw in this all-new video.
ALADDIN To Welcome Adi Roy In Title Role On Broadway Beginning Tonight

Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Adi Roy in the title role beginning tonight, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch All New Clips From Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

All new footage has been released from the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, directed by Casey Nicholaw. Check out the video here!
Adi Roy Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN This Summer

Broadway's ALADDIN is set to welcome Adi Roy in the title role starting June 4. Catch the magical performance as the new Aladdin brings a fresh take to the beloved character.
Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

In an all new video, Casey Nicholaw discussed the production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, which he is directing and choreographing. Performances run through December 22 at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany.   Check out the video here!
Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

Video designer George Reeve discusses the process of designing Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg.
Video: Dane Laffrey Shares Set Design Secrets from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Go inside the design studio for an depth look at the revisioned set design in this video.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Danny Troob written?

Danny Troob has written 1 shows including Willpower (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Danny Troob been nominated for?

Danny Troob has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Soft Power - Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Cinderella - Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella - Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Newsies - Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Newsies the Musical - Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical - Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek the Musical - Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Pajama Game - Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Beauty and the Beast - Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Big River.

What awards has Danny Troob won?

Danny Troob has won the Best Orchestrations at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies and the Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Big River.

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