Craig Carnelia
Latest News on Craig Carnelia:
20 Great Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses (Jan 22, 2025)
Johnny Mercer Foundation Celebrates Success of Inaugural Songwriters Project (Dec 4, 2024)
THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Have London Premiere at The Other Palace (Jun 23, 2024)
20 Great Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses (Jan 22, 2025)
Johnny Mercer Foundation Celebrates Success of Inaugural Songwriters Project (Dec 4, 2024)
THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Have London Premiere at The Other Palace (Jun 23, 2024)
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(L-R)Mara Waldman, Nancy Rhodes, Beth Ertz, David Zippel, Donald Pippin, Christopher Preston Thompson, Emma Hunton, Klea Blackhurst, Craig Carnelia, Sheldon Harnick, Brian d'Arcy James, Lucie Arnaz, Marvin Hamlisch, Kevin Earley, Melissa Manchester, Karen
Date:
11/27/2011
From: Photo Flash: Encompass New Opera Honors Marvin Hamlisch With Brian d'Arcy James, Lucie Arnaz & More
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lyrics
Craig Carnelia, Imaginary Friends
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Craig Carnelia, Sweet Smell of Success
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- 1992 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist
Craig Carnelia
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Craig Carnelia, Working
Videos
VIDEO: Check Out an All New Trailer For WORKING: A MUSICAL, Now Playing at Alliance Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2021-05-27 15:20:48
VIDEO: Check Out an All New Trailer For WORKING: A MUSICAL, Now Playing at Alliance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2021-05-11 06:57:24
VIDEO: London Cast Recording of WORKING to Be Released Next Week
by Julie Musbach - 2018-02-23 17:47:41
VIDEO: New Trailer Unveiled for European Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's WORKING
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-06-20 07:05:14
TV: Broadway Composers Unite in Dramatists Guild's Fight Against Piracy!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-26 15:00:01
TV: Sneak Peek of Prospect Theatre Company's WORKING- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-12-12 18:58:34
News
20 Great Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses
by Sarah Lasko - Jan 22, 2025
If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking to refresh your go-to audition material, here’s a list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table.
by Sarah Lasko - Jan 22, 2025
If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking to refresh your go-to audition material, here’s a list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table.
Johnny Mercer Foundation Celebrates Success of Inaugural Songwriters Project
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024
The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) is celebrating the success of moving their annual Songwriters Project to Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. After 17 great years at Northwestern University, JMF relocated the program in 2024 and reinvigorated it in Nashville.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024
The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) is celebrating the success of moving their annual Songwriters Project to Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. After 17 great years at Northwestern University, JMF relocated the program in 2024 and reinvigorated it in Nashville.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Have London Premiere at The Other Palace
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024
Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024
Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.
Adam Guettel and Craig Carnelia Will Teach Vocal Performance Masterclass
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2024
Adam Guettel, a 2024 Tony nominee for Days of Wine and Roses, and Craig Carnelia are teaching a masterclass in vocal performance at Adam's home studio in Manhattan. Spots for singers have filled up, but tickets for auditors are available.
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2024
Adam Guettel, a 2024 Tony nominee for Days of Wine and Roses, and Craig Carnelia are teaching a masterclass in vocal performance at Adam's home studio in Manhattan. Spots for singers have filled up, but tickets for auditors are available.
Photos: Singer/Actress Karen Akers Returns to Birdland
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024
Birdland was thrilled to once again present singer/actress Karen Akers at the iconic club on Monday, May 27.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024
Birdland was thrilled to once again present singer/actress Karen Akers at the iconic club on Monday, May 27.
Natalie Douglas to Present A JUNETEENTH JUBILEE " THE WOMEN at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024
Award-winning vocalist Natalie Douglas will perform her third annual Juneteenth concert, 'A Juneteenth Jubilee – The Women,' at Birdland. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024
Award-winning vocalist Natalie Douglas will perform her third annual Juneteenth concert, 'A Juneteenth Jubilee – The Women,' at Birdland. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: A... MY NAME IS STILL ALICE Brings Back the 90s at Front Porch Theatricals
by Greg Kerestan - May 23, 2024
It's the best episode of 90s SNL that you never saw.
by Greg Kerestan - May 23, 2024
It's the best episode of 90s SNL that you never saw.
Birdland Jazz Presents The Return Of Karen Akers In WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024
Acclaimed vocalist and actress, Karen Akers, returns to Birdland with her popular show, WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE, on May 27.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024
Acclaimed vocalist and actress, Karen Akers, returns to Birdland with her popular show, WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE, on May 27.
Industry Lab Presentation of THE LAST FIVE YEARS Will Take Place This May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024
After Core Theatre Group's heralded February 2024 production of Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown's, The Last Five Years, they will present an Actors Equity Developmental Lab of their production May 7th through 10th at 2 pm at the Theatre at St. Clement's Main Stage for invited industry guests.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024
After Core Theatre Group's heralded February 2024 production of Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown's, The Last Five Years, they will present an Actors Equity Developmental Lab of their production May 7th through 10th at 2 pm at the Theatre at St. Clement's Main Stage for invited industry guests.
Spotlight: WORKING at Creative Cauldron
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 16, 2024
Creative Cauldron launches Working a musical adaptation of the Best-Selling Studs Terkel book about American Workers. Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers that the world so often takes for granted: the school teacher, the phone operator, the waitress, the millworker, the mason and the housewife, just to name a few.
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 16, 2024
Creative Cauldron launches Working a musical adaptation of the Best-Selling Studs Terkel book about American Workers. Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers that the world so often takes for granted: the school teacher, the phone operator, the waitress, the millworker, the mason and the housewife, just to name a few.
BWW Q&A: Maelyn Jarmon on THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group
by Joshua Wright - Feb 8, 2024
Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will play Thursday, February 22nd through Sunday, February 25th, at The Drowned Lands (252 State School Road, Warwick, NY).
by Joshua Wright - Feb 8, 2024
Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will play Thursday, February 22nd through Sunday, February 25th, at The Drowned Lands (252 State School Road, Warwick, NY).
THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1 Comes To Debonair Music Hall In Teaneck
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1, a new recurring event featuring area bands and artists, which will premiere on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1, a new recurring event featuring area bands and artists, which will premiere on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
BWW Q&A: Clay Singer of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group
by Joshua Wright - Feb 5, 2024
Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 5, 2024
Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar.
Review: AN EVENING WITH ARI AXELROD Presents a Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man at Birdland
by Ricky Pope - Feb 1, 2024
If you were asked to describe yourself in 14 songs, what would they be? That is the challenge that singer Ari Axelrod set for himself in his show which opened at Birdland last night entitled simply enough, AN EVENING WITH ARI AXELROD. What emerged from that question is a portrait of an artist who is intelligent, sensitive, somewhat anxious, and remarkably contemplative for someone just on the cusp of 30.
by Ricky Pope - Feb 1, 2024
If you were asked to describe yourself in 14 songs, what would they be? That is the challenge that singer Ari Axelrod set for himself in his show which opened at Birdland last night entitled simply enough, AN EVENING WITH ARI AXELROD. What emerged from that question is a portrait of an artist who is intelligent, sensitive, somewhat anxious, and remarkably contemplative for someone just on the cusp of 30.
Open Mic Night Returns To Debonair Music Hall In Teaneck This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents their monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, February 15th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents their monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, February 15th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for Open Mic Night at Debonair Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for an exciting OPEN MIC NIGHT at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck on January 25th. Enjoy music, comedy, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for an exciting OPEN MIC NIGHT at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck on January 25th. Enjoy music, comedy, and more!
WORKING Comes to Creative Cauldron in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024
In February, Creative Cauldron will mount a production of Working, a musical based on the Studs Terkel Book: Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024
In February, Creative Cauldron will mount a production of Working, a musical based on the Studs Terkel Book: Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. Learn more about the production here!
Video: Matt Farnsworth On His Vocal Coaching Philosophy & More
by Team BWW - Jan 12, 2024
Ahead of the finale of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage, Richard Ridge sat down to chat with esteemed vocal coach Matt Farnsworth - who has worked with the winners of the last four seasons of Next on Stage as part of their prize.
by Team BWW - Jan 12, 2024
Ahead of the finale of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage, Richard Ridge sat down to chat with esteemed vocal coach Matt Farnsworth - who has worked with the winners of the last four seasons of Next on Stage as part of their prize.
Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE to be Presented Next Week at Black Box Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
An exclusive staged reading will take place for Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE at Black Box Studios. See details!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
An exclusive staged reading will take place for Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE at Black Box Studios. See details!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Craig Carnelia written?
Craig Carnelia has written 6 shows including Actor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (Lyricist), Working (Composer), Is there life after high school? (Composer/Lyricist), Three Postcards (Composer/Lyricist), Sweet Smell of Success (Lyricist), Imaginary Friends (Lyricist).
What awards has Craig Carnelia been nominated for?
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Imaginary Friends, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sweet Smell of Success, Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Working.
What awards has Craig Carnelia won?
Craig Carnelia has won the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for Imaginary Friends. He also received recognition as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist for his work on other projects.
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