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BIO

Brad is an award-winning composer and songwriter for TV and theater.



His screen credits include Lead Composer for the recent animated reboot of CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG (Scholastic/Amazon/PBS Kids), five episodes of PBS’s Emmy Award-winning PEG + CAT, VH1’s “Celebreality” campaign, SUBMISSIONS ONLY and Showtime’s THE L WORD.

Brad wrote the music for DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on the worldwide best-selling books by Dav Pilkey. The show premiered Off-Broadway and is currently touring North America and Australia. Book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila, directed by Jen Wineman.

Also touring North America is CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL, adapted from Dav Pilkey’s DOG MAN hit spin-off book series. Music and orchestrations by Brad. Book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila. Directed by Marlo Hunter.

Brad teamed up with Kevin Del Aguila, Billy Aronson and director John Rando for CLICK, CLACK, MOO (Drama Desk and Lortel nominations) and collaborated with Kevin on WE THE PEOPLE: AMERICA ROCKS! (Lortel nomination).

Brad and book-writer/lyricist Adam Mathias wrote the Off-Broadway musical SEE ROCK CITY & OTHER DESTINATIONS, recipient of The Richard Rodgers Award, The BMI Foundation Jerry Bock Award, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and six Drama Desk Award nominations including Outstanding Music.

Brad is a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, SAG-AFTRA, The Dramatists Guild, and The National Alliance for Musical Theatre.

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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Composer

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music

Brad Alexander, See Rock City & Other Destinations

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical

Brad Alexander, We the People: America Rocks!

News


DOG MAN Book Will Be Given Away at Performance of CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL

A special Book Giveaway of the latest installment of the Dog Man series, Dog Man: Big Jim Begins, will take place at the January 4th and 5th performances of TheaterWorksUSA’s Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Makes Its Wisconsin Public Premiere At The Marcus Performing Arts Center

Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, is making its Wisconsin public premiere at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, running for a limited engagement from May 3 through May 4, 2025. Dog Man: The Musical is a special co-presentation between First Stage and the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Tour to Present Additional Dates

TheaterWorksUSA has revealed new dates for the tour of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, following its successful run in Chicago. The tour will visit cities including San Diego, Salt Lake City, and Milwaukee. Learn more!
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Eisemann Center in 2025

The Eisemann Center will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented in January 2025 in the Hill Performance Hall.
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL and EL OTRO OZ to Play Kirk Douglas Theatre

Center Theatre Group will present two TheaterWorksUSA's productions at the Kirk Douglas Theatre – Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical from November 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025 and the return of El Otro Oz, a bilingual musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz from March 29 to April 13, 2025.
Cast Announced for DOGMAN: THE MUSICAL Returning To Chicago In November

TheaterWorksUSA has announced casting for the Chicago engagement of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL at the Studebaker Theater.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Popejoy Hall This December

Popejoy Hall will present the THEATERWORKSUSA's production of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL in December. Discover the adventures of Dog Man in this family-friendly show. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
New Dates Added to TheaterWorksUSA's Tour of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL

New dates have been added to TheaterWorksUSA’s tour of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, including stops at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Studebaker Theatre in Chicago, Curran in San Francisco, and Paramount Theatre in Austin. Learn how to purchase tickets!
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Comes to Oregon Children's Theatre

Oregon Children’s Theatre will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical will be presented November 1 though 17 at the Newmark Theatre.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Returns to BroadwaySF

BroadwaySF, an ATG Entertainment company,  will welcome the return of TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented January 4 & 5, 2025 at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL To Return To Chicago For Limited Engagement This November

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL will return to Chicago for a limited engagement this November. Learn how to purchase tickets.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL and CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL to Launch National Tours

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL and CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL will embark on national multi-week engagements during the 2024-2025 season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Southern Theatre

CAPA will present THEATERWORKSUSA’S production of Dog Man: The Musical, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn how to purchase tickets.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Detroit in October

Broadway In Detroit will present TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre for three performances on October 18 – 19.
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Comes To San Francisco's Curran Theater This September

CAT KID COMIC CLUB, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey, will be performed at San Francisco's Curran Theater.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Popejoy Hall in December

Popejoy Hall will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Extends at Toronto's CAA Theatre

Due to popular demand, the Toronto engagement of Dog Man: The Musical, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey, has been extended by one week and additional tickets have been released for each performance.
Center Theatre Group Will Reopen Mark Taper Forum With Deaf West AMERICAN IDIOT; Full Season Announced!

Center Theatre Group has announced its full slate of programming under Snehal Desai's artistic leadership with its 2024/25 Season called 'One CTG. One LA.' The company has also revealed that the Mark Taper Forum will reopen after 16 months of closure.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming To Toronto's CAA Theatre in May

Mirvish Productions will present TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will play May 9 – June 2, 2024 at Toronto’s CAA Theatre.  
Review: DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL at Kirk Douglas Theatre

Dog Man: The Musical is a fun, goofy musical romp running through January 7th at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. This bright, happy show is almost solely aimed at children, and what a wonderful thing that is.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Brad Alexander written?

Brad Alexander has written 3 shows including We the People: America Rocks! (Composer), See Rock City & Other Destinations (Composer), Dog Man: The Musical (Composer).

What awards has Brad Alexander been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for See Rock City & Other Destinations and Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for We the People: America Rocks!.

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