Daryl Waters
Video: Jordan Donica Sings 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?' in Encores! THE WILD PARTY (Mar 27, 2026)
Video: Jelani Alladin & Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'People Like Us' in THE WILD PARTY (Mar 24, 2026)
Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers & Adrienne Warren Sing 'Best Friend' in THE WILD PARTY (Mar 23, 2026)
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.
Photos
Amber Iman, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joshua Henry, Savion Glover, George C. Wolfe, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Daryl Waters during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Shuffle Along' at The Music Box Theatre on April 28, 2016 in New York C
From: Photo Coverage: The SHUFFLE ALONG Cast Takes Opening Night Bows!
Productions
Writing
Music
Awards and Nominations
Daryl Waters, Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Daryl Waters, Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Daryl Waters, New York, New York
Daryl WatersNew York, New York
Daryl Waters, New York, New York
Daryl Waters, The Cher Show
Daryl Waters, The Cher Show
Daryl Waters, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
winner
Daryl Waters, Memphis
Daryl Waters, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
Videos
Video: Jordan Donica Sings 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?' in Encores! THE WILD PARTY
by Michael Major - 2026-03-27 11:18:41
Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers & Adrienne Warren Sing 'Best Friend' in THE WILD PARTY
by Michael Major - 2026-03-23 12:51:10
Video: Why THE WILD PARTY is an 'Unusual' Production for Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-03-11 13:51:24
Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE WILD PARTY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - 2026-03-10 12:06:15
Video: First Look At Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jelani Alladin And Jordan Donica In THE WILD PARTY
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-02-18 22:28:42
Video: Watch PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL's Final Curtain Call on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-07-28 12:18:44
Video: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'I Am A Pirate King' in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - 2025-07-08 12:35:23
Video: Watch an Early Test For BOOP!'s Color-Changing Act Two Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-07-03 10:49:52
Video: Audra McDonald and GYPSY Cast Perform 'Some People' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-23 07:06:11
Video: Audra McDonald and the Cast of GYPSY Perform Tiny Desk Concert
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-22 08:59:26
Video: David Hyde Pierce Discusses Broadway Return and Passion for Live Comedy on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-21 13:08:54
Video: Audra McDonald Reflects on Kamala Harris' Visit to GYPSY on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-03 14:32:49
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' From GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-13 10:10:20
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP!
by Michael Major - 2025-03-11 10:51:49
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
by Michael Major - 2025-02-20 16:26:03
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-04 10:53:12
News
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2026
Watch a new video of Tony Nominee Jordan Donica performing 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?'in The Wild Party. The acclaimed production of Michael John LaChiusa's musical must close at New York City Center on March 29.
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2026
Watch Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and Jelani Alladin sing 'People Like Us' in newly-released footage from The Wild Party. Check out the new video now!
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2026
New York City Center Encores! has released new video footage of Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and Tony winner Adrienne Warren performing 'Best Friend' from The Wild Party. Watch the video!
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2026
The Wild Party is in full swing and is currently in performances at New York City Center Encores! Go inside opening night of the starry new production in new photos from the curtain call and after party!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Reviews are in for The Wild Party, currently in performances at New York City Center Encores! See what the critics had to say about the starry new production led by BOOP! star Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jelani Alladin, Jordan Donica, Adrienne Warren and more!
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2026
Watch new video footage from The Wild Party at New York City Center Encores!, featuring Jasmine Amy Rogers, Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Jelani Alladin, Wesley J. Barnes, Jordan Donica, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Check out newly released photos of The Wild Party, currently in performances at New York City Center Encores! The production features Jasmine Amy Rogers (Queenie), Adrienne Warren (Kate), Tonya Pinkins (Dolores Montoya), Jelani Alladin (Black), and more!
by Luka Vonier - Mar 11, 2026
The Wild Party is being presented at New York City Center Encores! The production features Jasmine Amy Rogers, Adrienne Warren and more. Hear from Tonya Pinkins, director Lili-Anne Brown and others from the company.
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2026
Go inside rehearsal for The Wild Party at New York City Center Encores! The videos feature Jasmine Amy Rogers and Adrienne Warren as Queenie and Kate, alongside original Broadway cast member Tonya Pinkins returning to the show as Dolores Montoya.
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2026
BOOP! The Musical is holding a virtual open call for its title role for the upcoming national tour. Director Jerry Mitchell took to social media to share information about the open call, sharing a link to submit.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
The Wild Party will be presented at New York City Center Encores! this spring. You can now get a look inside the first day with the Encores! orchestra for the production in a new video.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in 2026, bringing the beloved novel to the stage in a highly anticipated theatrical adaptation.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
Go behind the scenes of ENCORES! THE WILD PARTY, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers (BOOP!), Jelani Alladin (Frozen), and Jordan Donica (Camelot) as City Center releases a new look at the stars during their first cast photo shoot. Watch the video!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
The complete cast has been set for New York City Center Encores! The Wild Party. Original Broadway cast member Tonya Pinkins returns to the show, this time as Dolores Montoya.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026
Carnegie Hall has announced its schedule of partner events presented by leading cultural and academic institutions across New York City and beyond from February through July 2026 as part of the Hall's United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
The highly anticipated musical adaptation of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is set to captivate audiences at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City. This new production brings the beloved novel to life with stunning performances and breathtaking stagecraft. Tickets for the show, which promises to be a major theatrical event, are now on sale.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
New York City Center will present its 2025–2026 Winter/Spring season. From the Tony-honored Encores! series to internationally acclaimed dance companies and singular ballet artists, the season brings unforgettable performances to its stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
New York City Center has revealed additional cast members for the 2026 Encores! series, including Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady, Claybourne Elder, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Tickets are now on sale to the North American tour of the musical based on the bestselling novel, Water for Elephants, coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre for eight performances.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Daryl Waters has written 2 shows including Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk (Composer), The Cher Show (Orchestrations and Arrangements).
Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, 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.
Daryl Waters has won the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for his work in Memphis.
Videos
