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BIO

Bruce has orchestrated nearly 100 musicals and operas the world over including War Paint, The Light in the Piazza (co-orchestrator; Tony Award), 9 to 5, Grey Gardens, Urinetown, The Wild Party (Broadway), Assassins (London), Floyd Collins and Giant. Awards: Tony Award (plus two nominations), Obie, Drama Desk (plus eight nominations).

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Regional (US), 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Los Angeles, 2016]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2016]
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[Los Angeles, 2015]
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[West End, 2014]
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[West End, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[West End, 2008]
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[US Tour, 2008]
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[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[US Tour, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[West End, 2000]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Costume Designer
Orchestrator
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[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Musical Director
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Producer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 1977]
Composer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, A Man of No Importance

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, War Paint

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, First Daughter Suite

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, First Daughter Suite

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Giant

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Burnt Part Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, 9 to 5

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Grey Gardens


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Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Light in the Piazza


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Light in the Piazza

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Urinetown The Musical


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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Urinetown


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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Sound of Music

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Sound of Music


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Obie Awards - 1996 - Music

Bruce Coughli, Floyd Collins

Videos

News


Video: FLOYD COLLINS Starring Jeremy Jordan, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

On April 21, Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of the Broadway debut of Tina Landau and Adam Guettel’s FLOYD COLLINS. Check out all new footage from the show, starring Jeremy Jordan, in the video here!
Photos: FLOYD COLLINS Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2025

Floyd Collins, starring Jeremy Jordan, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 21, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!
Photos: Jeremy Jordan and the FLOYD COLLINS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2025

Floyd Collins, starring Jeremy Jordan, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 21, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows bere!
Review Roundup: FLOYD COLLINS Opens On Broadway Starring Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025

A shocking and true tale of the American West comes to life on Broadway tonight as FLOYD COLLINS, opens at Lincoln Center Theater, in a new production starring Tony-nominee Jeremy Jordan. Read the reviews of the musical's Broadway debut!
Video: FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released This July
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

FLOYD COLLINS star Jeremy Jordan surprised the audience at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater tonight following the performance, announcing exclusively from the stage that the highly anticipated musical will release an Original Broadway Cast Recording.  
Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine and More in FLOYD COLLINS at LCT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater is presenting FLOYD COLLINS, starring Jeremy Jordan and more. Get a first look at photos of the production here and learn how to purchase tickets.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast to Perform, Sign Albums at The Museum of Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Ana Gasteyer, and Nikki Renée Daniels will appear at The Museum of Broadway on April 22nd to perform a few selections from the Once Upon a Mattress cast recording and to sign CDs.
Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

The Broadway Cast Recording for the New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress is available now! The album has been released physically and digitally, and can be purchased and streamed now!
FLOYD COLLINS to Offer $49 Tickets Through Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
FLOYD COLLINS Delays First Broadway Preview
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater's FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau, has delayed its first preview. Learn more!
March 2025 Broadway Streaming Guide: How to Watch WICKED, SING SING, & Other Must-See Hits
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025

For Broadway fans looking for something to stream, March is a packed month! As Spring officially begins, several theater titles make their streaming debuts, including WICKED's blockbuster adaptation and SING SING. Discover where to watch your favorite musicals and new releases.
Exclusive Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine, and an All-Star Cast in FLOYD COLLINS Rehearsals at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

Discover exclusive rehearsal photos of Broadway's FLOYD COLLINS starring Jeremy Jordan and Lizzy McAlpine. Uncover the excitement as this musical masterpiece prepares for its Lincoln Center debut! Click to see the full gallery.
Review Roundup: URINETOWN Opens at New York City Center Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2025

The New York City Center Encores! season kicks off with Urinetown, which stars Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson and more. Check out what the critics are saying about the production here.
Video: Watch Encores! URINETOWN Expanded Orchestra First Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

You can now get a first listen to the Encores! Orchestra playing the music of Urinetown, led by Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell! Check out the video here! 
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
Broadway By Design: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2024

We continue with the creatives from Once Upon a Mattress- Scenic Designer David Zinn, Sound Designer Kai Harada, Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer J. Jarad Janas, and Costume Designer Andrea Hood.
Ahrens and Flaherty's KNOXVILLE Will Be Performed at the University of Tennessee
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Ahrens and Flaherty's Knoxville will receive a new production at the Clarence Brown Theatre at the University of Tennessee. Learn more about the show here!
SYCAMORE TREES Cast Recording Featuring Marc Kudisch, Judy Kuhn & More Out This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2024

PS CLASSICS will release the original cast recording of Ricky Ian Gordon’s autobiographical musical Sycamore Trees. Learn more about the musical!
Whittier Community Theatre to Present 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Whittier Community Theatre will present 9 to 5: The Musical September 6 - 21.
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Takes First Bows on Broadway
by Lauren Hilton - Aug 1, 2024

Tthe cast of Once Upon a Mattress, starring Sutton Foster, too their first bow on Broadway last night! Check out a video of the cast and learn more about the production.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Bruce Coughlin been nominated for?

Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man of No Importance, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for First Daughter Suite, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for First Daughter Suite, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Giant, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Burnt Part Boys, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Urinetown The Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Urinetown, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Sound of Music, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Sound of Music and Music (Obie Awards) for Floyd Collins.

What awards has Bruce Coughlin won?

Bruce Coughlin has won several awards, including: Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Urinetown, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Sound of Music, and Music (Obie Awards) for Floyd Collins.

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