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Also Credited As: Daryl M. Waters

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BIO

Orchestrations: Memphis: A New Musical (Broadway), Jelly's Last Jam, Street Corner Symphony, Bring in 'Da Noise/Bring in 'Da Funk (Broadway), and Miracle Brothers (Off-Broadway) Dance music arrangements: The Color Purple (Broadway). Music supervision/arrangements: A Civil War Christmas, Turn of the Century (Regional). Music direction: The Seven, The Colored Museum (Off-Broadway/Regional). Original music: ...Noise/...Funk (Tony/Grammy nominations), Drowning Crow (Broadway), Blue Door, In Real Life (Off-Broadway), Magnolia, Crowns, and The Dreams of Sarah Breedlove (Regional). Longtime music director for Eartha Kitt.

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Productions

Pirates! The Penzance MusicalPirates! The Penzance Musical
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Orchestrations
BOOP! The MusicalBOOP! The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Music Supervision and Arragements
GypsyGypsy
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrator
Water for ElephantsWater for Elephants
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrator
New York, New YorkNew York, New York
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Co-Orchestrations
Black No MoreBlack No More
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements[Replacement]
Music Supervisor
The Cher ShowThe Cher Show
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrations, Arrangements, & Musical Supervision
The Cher ShowThe Cher Show
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Orchestrations, Arrangements, & Musical Supervision
Bella: An American Tall TaleBella: An American Tall Tale
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Orchestrations
Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That FollowedShuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Music Supervision, Arrangements, and Orchestrations
Holler If Ya Hear MeHoller If Ya Hear Me
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Musical Supervisor
After MidnightAfter Midnight
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Music Arranger
Conductor
Musical Supervisor
Memphis: A New MusicalMemphis: A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
Blue Door
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Composer
The Seven
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Musical Director
Musical Director
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Dance Music Arranger
Miracle Brothers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
Miracle Brothers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
In Real Life
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Composer
Street Corner Symphony
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
Dance Music Arranger
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Leader of the Pack
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Associate Conductor

Writing

The Cher Show
Orchestrations and Arrangements

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, New York, New York

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl WatersNew York, New York

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, New York, New York

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, The Cher Show

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, The Cher Show

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, Memphis

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Daryl Waters, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk

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Video: Audra McDonald Reflects on Kamala Harris' Visit to GYPSY on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Reflects on Kamala Harris' Visit to GYPSY on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

With the new production of Gypsy now settling into its Broadway run, Audra McDonald visited The View on Thursday to discuss the acclaimed production. During the interview, she recalled the visit of former Vice President Kamala Harris this past January. Watch it now!
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Extends Through Late July Photo
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Extends Through Late July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

xRoundabout Theatre Company will present a four-week extension of Pirates! The Penzance Musical, starring Ramon Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance Photo
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2025

Everything's still coming up roses at the Majestic Theatre! The critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald just celebrated its 100th performance on Saturday, March 22. Check out a photo here.
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New Highlights from GYPSY Photo
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New Highlights from GYPSY
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2025

Starting here, starting now we;ve got new highlights from the critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald on Broadway.  Watch McDaonald and the full cast in action in this video!
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' Photo
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' From GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein and Joy Woods recently took the stage on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' from Gypsy, now playing at the Majestic Theatre. Watch their fabulous performance!
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP! Photo
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP!
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025

BOOP! The Musical begins previews tonight at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre. Watch a video of Jasmine Amy Rogers performing 'Something to Shout About' from the new musical!
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer Rush and $30 Under 30 Tickets Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer Rush and $30 Under 30 Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Hoping to get your hands on discount tickets to BOOP! The Musical? Look no further! Ahead of tomorrow first preview, the new musical is now offering Digital and Box Office Rush tickets and $30 Under 30 tickets.
Jinkx Monsoon Will Sing Additional Gilbert & Sullivan Songs in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE Photo
Jinkx Monsoon Will Sing Additional Gilbert & Sullivan Songs in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025

Rupert Holmes has revealed Jinkx Monsoon will sing additional songs from other Gilbert and Sullivan operettas in the new production of Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
Photos: The Cast of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Meet the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 7, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company will bring a new version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance, back to Broadway in 2025, led by Jinkx Monsoon, Ramin Karimloo, David Hyde Pierce, and more! Meet the cast here!
Video: Inside PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Rehearsal With Jinkx Monsoon, David Hyde Photo
Video: Inside PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Rehearsal With Jinkx Monsoon, David Hyde Pierce & More
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2025

Step inside the first rehearsal for Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming Pirates! the Penzance Musical. In a new video from the first day of rehearsal, the cast – led by Jinkx Monsoon, David Hyde Pierce, and Ramin Karimloo – gets ready for the show.
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2025

Watch a video from inside rehearsals for Boop! the Musical on Broadway, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop. The musical also features Faith Prince, Erich Bergen, and more!
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut Photo
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025

Audra McDonald will be out of Gypsy on Broadway for both performances on Wednesday February 19. Her standby, Tryphena Wade, made her debut as Rose on Tuesday, February 18.
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsals Ahead of Broadway Run Photo
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsals Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for BOOP! The Musical, which begins previews on March 11 ahead of an official opening on April 5. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company Photo
Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2025

Just yesterday, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff stopped by the Majectic Theatre to attend the critically acclaimed, sold-out hit musical GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Check out photos here!
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances Photo
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Tryphena Wade will go on as 'Rose' in Gypsy on Broadway, for select upcoming performances while Audra McDonald is out. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
A WONDERFUL WORLD Will Host Talkbacks in Honor of Black History Month Photo
A WONDERFUL WORLD Will Host Talkbacks in Honor of Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will host talkbacks following two upcoming performances in celebration of Black History Month, in collaboration with Audience Rewards.
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired H Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

With the hit Broadway revival of Gypsy now performing through the summer, show star Audra McDonald visited The Late Show to discuss the production. Watch the interview now!
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer $50 Tickets When Box Office Opens Next Week Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer $50 Tickets When Box Office Opens Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

The iconic Betty Boop is exactly where she wants to be as she gets ready for her Broadway debut! The Broadhurst Theatre Box Office (235 West 44th Street) opens Tuesday, February 11 at 10am for the splashy new Broadway musical.
Photos: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates Black Storytellers of Broadway in New Exhib Photo
Photos: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates Black Storytellers of Broadway in New Exhibit
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Museum Of Broadway recently celebrated its new special exhibit, Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Check out photos from the event here!
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Advice For Young Actors on Making Characters 'Likable' Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Advice For Young Actors on Making Characters 'Likable'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Audra McDonald recently took to Instagram to post a video of herself backstage at Gypsy to share some advice for young actors. Find out what she had to say here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Daryl Waters written?

Daryl Waters has written 2 shows including Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk (Composer), The Cher Show (Orchestrations and Arrangements).

What awards has Daryl Waters been nominated for?

Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for New York, New York, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cher Show, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cher Show, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Memphis and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.

What awards has Daryl Waters won?

Daryl Waters has won the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for his work on Memphis.

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