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BIO

ANDREW LIPPA wrote the music and lyrics for Big Fish, book by John August, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman, which recently played the Neil Simon Theater on Broadway. His oratorio, I Am Harvey Milk (words and music), was premiered by the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and the recording, released in October, 2013, reached number 2 on the iTunes Classical Chart. I Am Harvey Milk will be seen at LA’s Disney Hall in July and in NYC this fall at a venue soon to be announced. He wrote he Tony-nominated music and lyrics for the Broadway musical The Addams Family, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), which opened in April of 2010 and starred Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. Mr. Lippa wrote the music for the Broadway production of Aaron Sorkin’s (The Social Network, A Few Good Men) The Addams Familynew play The Farnsworth Invention directed by Des McAnuff. Asphalt Beach (music and lyrics) was premiered at Northwestern University by the American Music Theatre Project in October, 2006. The Wild Party (book/music/lyrics) was given its world premiere in 2000 at the Manhattan Theater Club in New York City. The Wild Party won the Outer Critics Circle Award for best Off-Broadway musical of the season and Mr. Lippa won the 2000 Drama Desk Award for best music. 2004 saw the premiere of A Little Princess (book and lyrics by Brian Crawley) at Theatreworks in Palo Alto, CA. In 1999 he contributed three new songs to the Broadway version of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (including “My New Philosophy” for Tony-Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth) and created all new arrangements. He wrote the music and co-wrote the book (with Tom Greenwald) for john & jen, which premiered in New York City in 1995 at The Lamb’s Theater.



The Wild PartyMr. Lippa is proud to have been music director for Kristin Chenoweth since 1999 for many of her concerts. He conducted/played her sold-out shows at the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC in 2007, at Carnegie Hall in 2004, and at the Donmar Warehouse in London in 2002. He has conducted the San Francisco, Chicago, and St. Louis Symphony Orchestras for Ms.. Chenoweth, among others. Additionally, A Little Princesshe is an accomplished singer having been heard in many venues in New York and, in 2005, as a guest artist at the Adelaide Cabaret Convention in Adelaide, Australia.Recordings include Julia Murney’s CD I’m Not Waiting (producer, 3 songs), The Wild Party (RCA Victor) which he also produced, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (RCA Victor) which earned him a Grammy Award nomination, The Addams Family (Decca Broadway), A Little Princess (Sh-k-boom), and john & jen (Fynsworth Alley) which he associate produced. Jazz phenom Peter Cincotti recorded the song “Raise The Roof” on his CD titled On The Moon (Phil Ramone, producer). In addition, Mr. Lippa produced the original cast recording of Bat Boy for RCA Victor and his singing voice can be heard on The Sondheim Album on Fynsworth Alley and If I Sing on PS Classics. Vocal selections from The Addams Family, A Little Princess, The Wild Party and john & jen are published by Hal Leonard. Hal Leonard also released The Andrew Lippa Song Book in Winter, 2013.

john & jen / You're a Good Man, Charlie BrownAwards include a Tony and Grammy nomination, sharing in an Emmy for the Nickelodeon TV series The Wonder Pets, the Gilman/Gonzalez-Falla Theater Foundation Award, ASCAP’s Richard Rodgers/New Horizons Award, The Drama Desk, The Outer Critics Circle and second place for the Alice B. Deucey Award for all-around outstanding fifth-grader (lost to Cynthia Fink). Memberships include ASCAP, Actor’s Equity and the American Federation of Musicians. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Mr. Lippa serves on the council of The Dramatists Guild. He was born in Leeds, England but grew up in suburban Detroit.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Governor John Winthrop/Harvey Milk

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Alternate for Ted Dykstra (Understudy)

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Book, Music, and Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Music
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Vocal Music Arranger
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Composer
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Associate Conductor
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Keyboards
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Keyboards

Writing

Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Composer
Composer
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lippa, Big Fish

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lyrics

Andrew Lippa, The Addams Family

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lippa, The Addams Family


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lyric

Andrew Lippa, The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club)


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lippa, The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club)


winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 1999 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

Andrew Lippa

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News


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Theatre Now will host a Master Class with Jonathon Larson Award-winning writer Mindi Dickstein. The evening will include songs by Theatre Now Musical Writers Lab members Jonathan Keebler & Bob Kelly, plus more.
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2025

Idina Menzel has returned to Broadway in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre! Menzel famously got her start in Rent on Broadway, and has gone on to star in iconic productions including Wicked, Hair, Aida, The Wild Party, and more.
20 Unique Audition Songs for Kids
by Sarah Lasko - Feb 6, 2025

Looking for unique audition songs for kids? Explore our expert list of 20 songs that offer young performers a chance to shine with less common selections in musical theatre. From simple melodies to challenging pieces, find options suitable for different voice types and ages.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Heindle Center For The Performing Arts
by Juliana Asbill - Feb 6, 2025

What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Heindle Center For The Performing Arts?
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Comes to Valley Youth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Valley Youth Theatre invites audiences of all ages to join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang with the musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Learn more here!
Patrick Wilson to Lead Industry Reading of Revised BIG FISH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

A private industry reading will be presented a newly revised version of the musical Big Fish. The reading will star two-time Tony Award nominee Patrick Wilson in the lead role of Edward Bloom.
City Circle Theatre Company Presents Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY: In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

City Circle Theatre Company will present Andrew Lippa's WILD PARTY: In Concert at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts February 7–9 & 14–16, 2025.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes To Birmingham
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Following two successful UK and Ireland tours and sold out concerts at The London Palladium last year, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, The Musical Comedy will run at Birmingham Hippodrome in July.
BE MY BABY Holds First Developmental Presentation at Dramatists Guild Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

'Be My Baby', written and performed by Vincent Cinque and directed by Felicia Lobo, had its first public developmental presentation at the Dramatists Guild Foundation this week after 2.5 years of development.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Will Embark on Mini UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Following two successful UK and Ireland tours and sold out concerts at The London Palladium last year, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, The Musical Comedy will embark on a mini tour.
Theatre Now Awarded NAMT Writers Residency Grant
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

Theatre Now New York has been awarded a Writers Residency Grant through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals by the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT).
Inside Broadway To Receive $25,000 Award From The National Endowment For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Inside Broadway has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000.
Broadway Veterans Launch Joy Machine Records Spotlighting the Development of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

A new record label, Joy Machine Records, has launched with a special focus on new musical theater projects and solo projects from new artists. The label is co-founded and run by Broadway music veterans Ian Kagey, Sonny Paladino, Brian Usifer and Will Van Dyke.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL to be Presented at The Gateway This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

The Addams Family Musical - a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family - continues The Gateway’s 75th Season and will run at The Gateway Playhouse this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 7, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Interview: Theatre Life with Rachel Simone Webb
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 18, 2024

Today’s subject Rachel Simone Webb is currently living her theatre life onstage at the Kennedy Center in the North American Tour of & Juliet playing the role of Juliet. The show runs through January 5th in the Opera House.
Theatre Now Announces New Cabaret Series Beginning In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Starting in 2025, Theatre Now will present a monthly cabaret series at SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St., NYC. Verse Intro Cabaret will feature performances of songs by 2 writing teams from Theatre Now's prestigious Musical Writers Lab.
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2024

Watch a video of Kate Baldwin singing 'Everything' by Oliver Houser. Oliver Houser is a writer, composer, actor, and a student at the Macaulay Honors Program at Hunter College, NY.
Ari Afsar and Nikhil Saboo Will Lead JOHN & JEN Anniversary Concert
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

Ari Afsar and Nikhil Saboo will lead the 30th anniversary concert performance of John & Jen at the Green Room 42 next month. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Interview: Andrew Lippa of LIPPA @ 60: A BIRTHDAY BENEFIT FOR THEATREWORKS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Dec 11, 2024

BroadwayWorld chats with composer Andrew Lippa about 'Lippa @ 60' his one-night-only gala concert to benefit TheatreWorks Silicon Valley on December 16th

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Andrew Lippa written?

Andrew Lippa has written 11 shows including You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Composer), john and jen (Composer), john & jen (Bookwriter), The Wild Party (Bookwriter), Chef's Theater: A Musical Feast (Songs), A Little Princess (Composer), Jerry Christmas (Composer/Lyricist), Asphalt Beach (Composer/Lyricist), The Addams Family (Composer), Big Fish (Composer), I Am Anne Hutchinson - I Am Harvey Milk (Words and Music).

What awards has Andrew Lippa been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Big Fish, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Addams Family, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Addams Family, Outstanding Lyric (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club), Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club) and Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).

What awards has Andrew Lippa won?

Andrew Lippa has won several awards including Outstanding Lyric at the Drama Desk Awards for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club), Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club), and the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).

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