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BIO

Multi-Grammy and Tony Award nominated composer/producer Frank Wildhorn's works span the worlds of popular, theatrical, and classical music.


In 1999, Frank became the first American composer in 22 years to have three shows running simultaneously on Broadway: Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War. Also for Broadway: Bonnie & Clyde, Dracula, and Victor/Victoria. Frank produced Harlem Song the famed Apollo Theatre. International: Cyrano, The Count of Monte Cristo, Carmen, Rudolf, Mitsuko, Never Say Goodbye, Camille Claudel, and Tears of Heaven.
He currently has his own label deal (Soul Bear Records) with Sony Masterworks. International recording partnership, MWB (Music Without Borders), with MG-Sound/Vienna. Frank served as music director for the Goodwill Games in New York City (1998). He wrote the song "Gold", the opening number for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Received the prestigious Charles Dickens Award from USC, where there is a scholarship under his name. Among the artists who have recorded and performed Frank's works: Whitney Houston (#1 international hit "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?"), Natalie Cole, Kenny Rogers, Sammy Davis, Jr., Liza Minnelli, Julie Andrews, Hootie & the Blowfish, The Moody Blues, Johnny Mathis, Linda Eder, FrEddie Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, Stacy Lattisaw, Molly Hatchet, Blues Traveler, Trace Adkins, Patti LaBelle, Jeffrey Osborne, BeBe Winans, Amy Grant, Anthony Warlow, to name a few.
Associate artist at the Alley Theatre in Houston.

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Frank Wildhorn, Bonnie & Clyde

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Music

Frank Wildhorn, The Scarlet Pimpernel

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Frank Wildhorn, The Civil War

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lyrics

Frank Wildhorn, The Scarlet Pimpernel

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News


Andrew Zachary Cohen In THAT'S HOW IT GOES Announced At The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Andrew Zachary Cohen in That's How it Goes on December 28th at 9:30 PM. Just in time for Andrew's 42nd birthday, some of his oldest friends—Brian Moore Johnson and Melanie & Alex Bowditch, who've yet to fade and always make the grade—join the celebration.
Video: Watch Jose Llana Sing 'Colors of the Wind' at MCC MISCAST23

Watch Jose Llana sing 'Colors of the Wind' from the film 'Pocahontas' at MCC Theater's MISCAST23. MCC Theater’s annual MISCAST gala is a one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway’s hottest stars. Watch the video!
BONNIE & CLYDE Starring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann Comes to Cinemas in 2025

Bonnie and Clyde the Musical, starring Tony-Nominee Jeremy Jordan and Olivier-Nominee Frances Mayli McCann, will come to cinemas in the UK next year. Learn more here!
Previews: THE REUNION al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI e al TEATRO ROSSETTI

Un’unica notte magica nella quale un cast d’eccezione, accompagnato dalla FVG Orchestra diretta da Beatrice Venezi, interpreterà oltre trenta indimenticabili melodie tra cui la celebre “Let it Go” - dal musical Disney “Frozen”, e poi “Wicked”, “Mary Poppins”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Shrek”, “La famiglia Addams”, “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Funny Girl”, “Pretty Woman” e “The Greatest Showman”.
20 Great Audition Songs for Mezzos

If you’re a mezzo, it can feel overwhelming to find material you love that hasn’t already been sung to death. There’s so much great audition material for mezzos, and much of it is already in everyone’s audition book. Find great audition songs for mezzo-sopranos here!
Gerónimo Rauch regresa a Londres para presentar CHAPTER ONE en marzo de 2025

El evento tendrá lugar el 6 de marzo en The Actor’s Church, contará con la participación de Alfonso Casado y con Frank Wildhorn como invitado especial.
JEKYLL AND HYDE IN CONCERT to be Presented at BrightSide Theatre

BrightSide Theatre will perform the Broadway musical JEKYLL AND HYDE in a concert presentation at North Central College’s Madden Hall, for two weekends in January. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Performances Added to JOAN at South Coast Repertory

A decade after her passing, Joan Rivers remains a relevant comedic voice and an inspiration to women comedians of all generations. South Coast Repertory will showcase her enduring legacy with the world premiere of Joan, written by Daniel Goldstein and directed by Ivers.
Gerónimo Rauch lanza hoy CHAPTER ONE en todas las plataformas

El protagonista de EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA estrena su nuevo trabajo discográfico.
Review: JEKYLL AND HYDE, THE MUSICAL at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center

What did our critic think of JEKYLL AND HYDE, THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts Center?
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at West Valley Arts is Hauntingly Otherworldly

West Valley Arts has done it again with a production of JEKYLL & HYDE that is beyond any reasonable expectations for a local theatre company. The set, lighting, and costuming are otherworldly, with staging, choreography, and acting that induce chills.
Photos: JEKYLL & HYDE Now Playing at the White Plains Performing Arts Center

The White Plains Performing Arts Center will present its Mainstage production, JEKYLL & HYDE, now playing through October 20. See photos from the production.
Media Theatre To Present Frank WIldhorn's DRACULA THE MUSICAL In Concert

Frank Wildhorn's DRACULA THE MUSICAL will be presented in concert at THE MEDIA THEATRE, offering audiences a chance to experience the gothic tale through a captivating musical performance.
JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL Opens This Month at Jefferson Performing Arts Center

Jefferson Performing Arts is staging Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center for two weekends, October 25 through November 3, 2024.
JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL to be Presented at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre This Month

Experience the classic Gothic horror of JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre. Witness the epic battle between good and evil in this adaptation of Stevenson's novella. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Kokandy Productions Announces AMELIE, JEKYLL & HYDE And More for 2025 Season

Kokandy Productions has announced its 2025 season, including two fully-produced musicals and the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival.
AMELIE, JEKYLL & HYDE Set For Kokandy Productions 2025 Season

Kokandy Productions announced today its 2025 season, including two fully-produced musicals and the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival.
Review: ONE SMALL STEP, Charing Cross Theatre

Bold Anglo-Japanese production fizzles out when it needs to take off like a rocket writes BWW's critic.
Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre

LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Frank Wildhorn written?

Frank Wildhorn has written 11 shows including Rudolf: The Last Kiss (Composer), Cyrano (Composer), Camille Claudel (Composer), Victor/Victoria (Composer), Jekyll & Hyde (Conceiver), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Composer), The Civil War (Lyricist), Dracula (Composer), Waiting for the Moon (Composer), Bonnie & Clyde (Composer), Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure (Composer).

What awards has Frank Wildhorn been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Bonnie & Clyde , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bonnie & Clyde, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Scarlet Pimpernel, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Civil War and Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Scarlet Pimpernel.

What awards has Frank Wildhorn won?

Frank Wildhorn has won the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Scarlet Pimpernel.

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