Tom Waits
Birth Place: Pomona, CA, USA
Latest News on Tom Waits:
Meow Meow To Star In IT'S COME TO THIS At Soho Theatre (Dec 11, 2024)
John Waters To Headline The GC 'Grand Central' 2025 Adelaide Fringe Program (Nov 12, 2024)
THE SUBSTANCE to Stream on MUBI Beginning October 31 (Oct 24, 2024)
Meow Meow To Star In IT'S COME TO THIS At Soho Theatre (Dec 11, 2024)
John Waters To Headline The GC 'Grand Central' 2025 Adelaide Fringe Program (Nov 12, 2024)
THE SUBSTANCE to Stream on MUBI Beginning October 31 (Oct 24, 2024)
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Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Music
Tom WaitsThe Black Rider
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VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the Coen Brothers' THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 5, 2018
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Joel and Ethan Coen's THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 12, 2018
TV Exclusive: Watch Broadway Icon Bebe Neuwirth's Guest Appearance on THE GOOD FIGHT
by Macon Prickett - Apr 4, 2018
VIDEO: Bedouine Performs 'One of These Days' on Late Night with Seth Meyers
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2018
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Original Documentary KEITH RICHARDS: UNDER THE INFLUENCE Today
by TV News Desk - Sep 18, 2015
TV: Watch Highlights from the 2013 BroadwayWorld New York Cabaret Awards at Joe's Pub!
by Stephen Hanks - Mar 1, 2014
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Meow Meow To Star In IT'S COME TO THIS At Soho Theatre
International singing sensation and purr-fect post-pandemic, post-post-modern Superstar Meow Meow has announcef a limited run of her show It's Come To This at Soho Theatre in May 2025, following her critically acclaimed global takeover.
International singing sensation and purr-fect post-pandemic, post-post-modern Superstar Meow Meow has announcef a limited run of her show It's Come To This at Soho Theatre in May 2025, following her critically acclaimed global takeover.
John Waters To Headline The GC 'Grand Central' 2025 Adelaide Fringe Program
John Waters is set to headline the 2025 Adelaide Fringe at the GC 'Grand Central' with the South Australian premiere of RADIO LUXEMBOURG, alongside Stewart D'Arrietta and The Chartbusters.
John Waters is set to headline the 2025 Adelaide Fringe at the GC 'Grand Central' with the South Australian premiere of RADIO LUXEMBOURG, alongside Stewart D'Arrietta and The Chartbusters.
THE SUBSTANCE to Stream on MUBI Beginning October 31
The Substance, Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror film, will be available to stream exclusively on MUBI beginning October 31, 2024. The movie stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.
The Substance, Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror film, will be available to stream exclusively on MUBI beginning October 31, 2024. The movie stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.
Isabelle Huppert & More to be Featured in NYU Skirball Winter/Spring 2025 Season
NYU Skirball’s Winter/Spring 2025 season will feature Robert Wilson, Isabelle Huppert, Florentina Holzinger, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
NYU Skirball’s Winter/Spring 2025 season will feature Robert Wilson, Isabelle Huppert, Florentina Holzinger, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Mandy Patinkin Chats About His Upcoming BEING ALIVE Concert at Wharton Center
On October 22nd, beloved stage and screen star Mandy Patinkin is performing his solo concert entitled Being Alive at East Lansing’s Wharton Center.
On October 22nd, beloved stage and screen star Mandy Patinkin is performing his solo concert entitled Being Alive at East Lansing’s Wharton Center.
Kaizers Orchestra Release Single for 'This Is The Kaizer Family'
Kaizers Orchestra released 'This Is The Kaizer Family' today. Catch their live WNYC appearance and upcoming performances in Minneapolis on October 13 and Los Angeles on October 15.
Kaizers Orchestra released 'This Is The Kaizer Family' today. Catch their live WNYC appearance and upcoming performances in Minneapolis on October 13 and Los Angeles on October 15.
Peter Mulvey And Musical Guests To Take the Stage At THE LAMPLIGHTER SESSIONS At Club Passim
Peter Mulvey and various musical guests will perform five nights of collaborative shows at Club Passim during The Lamplighter Sessions.
Peter Mulvey and various musical guests will perform five nights of collaborative shows at Club Passim during The Lamplighter Sessions.
Interview: Anya Turner & Robert Grusecki's New Album SECRET LOVERS Honors Trailblazers
Singer-songwriters Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki are back at it again with new album SECRET LOVERS releasing 9/16. The ASCAP Foundation and Bistro Award-winning off-Broadway composer/lyricist and performer duo wrote songs inspired by their own life experience and artists, musicians and writers who followed their own gut.
Singer-songwriters Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki are back at it again with new album SECRET LOVERS releasing 9/16. The ASCAP Foundation and Bistro Award-winning off-Broadway composer/lyricist and performer duo wrote songs inspired by their own life experience and artists, musicians and writers who followed their own gut.
Kevin Gordon Shares New Single 'You Can't Hurt Me No More' Co-Written with Kim Richey
Nashville singer-songwriter and poet Kevin Gordon has shared his new single “You Can’t Hurt Me No More” from his upcoming album The In Between, out on September 13, his first full-length since 2018’s acclaimed Tilt & Shine, and first since his throat cancer diagnosis.
Nashville singer-songwriter and poet Kevin Gordon has shared his new single “You Can’t Hurt Me No More” from his upcoming album The In Between, out on September 13, his first full-length since 2018’s acclaimed Tilt & Shine, and first since his throat cancer diagnosis.
Video: Larusta & The Dead Dogs Release New Music Video 'King Of Your Fall'
Larusta releases new single 'King of Your Fall,' an alternative rock track inspired by PJ Harvey's early work, blending personal experiences with evocative storytelling and raw emotion. Watch the music video here!
Larusta releases new single 'King of Your Fall,' an alternative rock track inspired by PJ Harvey's early work, blending personal experiences with evocative storytelling and raw emotion. Watch the music video here!
Don Heffington Tribute LP to be Released Feat. Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, John C. Reilly, & More
Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington, a musical salute to the late prolific drummer and singer-songwriter, will be released on October 18. The new tribute album features performances of Heffington originals from collaborators and friends including Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Buddy Miller, John C. Reilly, Watkins Family Hour, and more.
Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington, a musical salute to the late prolific drummer and singer-songwriter, will be released on October 18. The new tribute album features performances of Heffington originals from collaborators and friends including Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Buddy Miller, John C. Reilly, Watkins Family Hour, and more.
Tom Waits Shares Previously Unheard Rendition of 'Get Behind The Mule'
A previously unheard rendition of the song “Get Behind The Mule” has been released. In this alternate take of the album's iconic track, Waits' gospel moans resonate with raw emotion, accompanied only by a gritty Wurlitzer.
A previously unheard rendition of the song “Get Behind The Mule” has been released. In this alternate take of the album's iconic track, Waits' gospel moans resonate with raw emotion, accompanied only by a gritty Wurlitzer.
John Pizzarelli And Sy Smith Join Pacific Jazz Orchestra For Two September Shows
Pacific Jazz Orchestra, led by seven-time Grammy-nominated Artistic Director Chris Walden, launches its 2024-25 season with a program of exceptional straight-ahead jazz, swing, soul, and traditional big band sounds at two leading Southern California venues.
Pacific Jazz Orchestra, led by seven-time Grammy-nominated Artistic Director Chris Walden, launches its 2024-25 season with a program of exceptional straight-ahead jazz, swing, soul, and traditional big band sounds at two leading Southern California venues.
Marc Ribot to Embark on 'Songs of Resistance' Tour Feat. Shahzad Ismaily
This fall, Ribot will perform his album ‘Songs of Resistance’ in duo with multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily in select markets with radical rearrangements of the songs plus new material, improvisation and whatever else reaps urgency.
This fall, Ribot will perform his album ‘Songs of Resistance’ in duo with multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily in select markets with radical rearrangements of the songs plus new material, improvisation and whatever else reaps urgency.
Mary Gauthier's 'Drag Queens in Limousines' Coming to Vinyl for 25th Anniversary
Drag Queens In Limousines, the celebrated sophomore album by acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier, turns 25 this year. To commemorate this milestone, the album will be reissued on vinyl, for the very first time, on October 18th.
Drag Queens In Limousines, the celebrated sophomore album by acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier, turns 25 this year. To commemorate this milestone, the album will be reissued on vinyl, for the very first time, on October 18th.
Dale Crover (the Melvins) Shares New Song 'I Quit' Featuring Soundgarden's Kim Thayil
Dale Crover, who recently announced the upcoming release of his third full-length solo album, Glossolalia, featuring high profile guests such as Tom Waits, Ty Segall, Kim Thayil, and more, has shared a second track from the 11-song album titled “I Quit,” which includes guitars by Thayil.
Dale Crover, who recently announced the upcoming release of his third full-length solo album, Glossolalia, featuring high profile guests such as Tom Waits, Ty Segall, Kim Thayil, and more, has shared a second track from the 11-song album titled “I Quit,” which includes guitars by Thayil.
Michael McDermott to Release Two Albums on the Same Day
Revered Chicago-based singer-songwriter Michael McDermott reveled in his creative duality to craft a first – two full albums, one acoustic and one electric, to be released on the same day as companion pieces of work. Lighthouse on the Shore, the acoustic opus, and East Jesus, the electric collection, arrive September 13.
Revered Chicago-based singer-songwriter Michael McDermott reveled in his creative duality to craft a first – two full albums, one acoustic and one electric, to be released on the same day as companion pieces of work. Lighthouse on the Shore, the acoustic opus, and East Jesus, the electric collection, arrive September 13.
Library Of Congress Acquires House Of Blues Radio Collection
The Library of Congress has acquired the HOUSE OF BLUES Radio Collection, featuring 20 years of radio shows that highlight blues music history and culture. Learn more!
The Library of Congress has acquired the HOUSE OF BLUES Radio Collection, featuring 20 years of radio shows that highlight blues music history and culture. Learn more!
Youn Sun Nah Teams with Jon Cowherd on 'Elles,' a New Collection of Songs Made Famous by Iconic Female Artists
Award-winning vocalist Youn Sun Nah will release her groundbreaking new album, Elles, on August 30, 2024. Long hailed for her style-blurring renditions, Elles sees Youn Sun Nah bringing her remarkable voice and unique perspective to a range of songs that have deeply fueled her own indescribable musical approach, all made famous by iconic female artists.
Award-winning vocalist Youn Sun Nah will release her groundbreaking new album, Elles, on August 30, 2024. Long hailed for her style-blurring renditions, Elles sees Youn Sun Nah bringing her remarkable voice and unique perspective to a range of songs that have deeply fueled her own indescribable musical approach, all made famous by iconic female artists.
Videos: Watch The Decemberists Perform Songs From New Album on CBS Saturday Morning
On Saturday, The Decemberists performed songs from the album on CBS Saturday Morning, including Burial Ground, All I Want is You, and Long White Veil. Watch the performances now!
On Saturday, The Decemberists performed songs from the album on CBS Saturday Morning, including Burial Ground, All I Want is You, and Long White Veil. Watch the performances now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Tom Waits been in?
Tom Waits has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Tom Waits been in?
Tom Waits has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Tom Waits been nominated for?
and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Black Rider .
How many shows has Tom Waits written?
Tom Waits has written 2 shows including Frank's Wild Years (Composer/Lyricist), The Black Rider (Composer/Lyricist).
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