Luther Henderson
Latest News on Luther Henderson:
New Jersey Symphony to Present a Series of Holiday Events in December (Nov 26, 2024)
Review: JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse (Jun 14, 2024)
JELLY'S LAST JAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Pasadena Playhouse (Jun 13, 2024)
New Jersey Symphony to Present a Series of Holiday Events in December (Nov 26, 2024)
Review: JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse (Jun 14, 2024)
JELLY'S LAST JAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Pasadena Playhouse (Jun 13, 2024)
Productions
Writing
Composer
Composer
Composer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Luther Henderson, Little Ham
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Orchestrations
Luther Henderson, Play On!
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Orchestration
Luther Henderson, Jelly's Last Jam
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Luther Henderson, Jelly's Last Jam
Videos
Photos/Video: First Look at Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-03 14:27:53
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-21 10:05:16
Video: See Stewart, Williams, and Rogers in Teaser for Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-05 15:37:14
STAGE TUBE: Let's Roll! Watch Highlights from JELLY'S LAST JAM at Signature Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2016-08-09 13:20:11
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes with JELLY'S LAST JAM at Signature Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2016-08-03 13:23:50
STAGE TUBE: New Trailer for JELLY'S LAST JAM, Starring Mark G Meadows and Cleavant Derricks at Signature Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2016-07-21 16:02:32
News
New Jersey Symphony to Present a Series of Holiday Events in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024
New Jersey Symphony is your place to celebrate the holiday season, with many great events throughout the Garden State. See full programming and learn how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024
New Jersey Symphony is your place to celebrate the holiday season, with many great events throughout the Garden State. See full programming and learn how to attend!
Review: JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Jun 14, 2024
Director Kent Gash’s production in Pasadena serves up equal parts heat and cool, a slick and sweaty celebration of a man who was as vibrant and dangerous as his music. Under the musical direction of Darryl Archibald and choreography of Dell Howlett – both of which are first-rate – the evening cooks.
by Evan Henerson - Jun 14, 2024
Director Kent Gash’s production in Pasadena serves up equal parts heat and cool, a slick and sweaty celebration of a man who was as vibrant and dangerous as his music. Under the musical direction of Darryl Archibald and choreography of Dell Howlett – both of which are first-rate – the evening cooks.
JELLY'S LAST JAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse's production of the Tony Award-winning musical JELLY'S LAST JAM, directed by Kent Gash will close this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse's production of the Tony Award-winning musical JELLY'S LAST JAM, directed by Kent Gash will close this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Celebrities on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse is now presenting a new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse is now presenting a new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Photos/Video: First Look at Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024
Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, now on stage through through June 23, 2024. The production features a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024
Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, now on stage through through June 23, 2024. The production features a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024
Get a first look at rehearsals for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024
Get a first look at rehearsals for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.
Video: See Stewart, Williams, and Rogers in Teaser for Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024
Watch a teaser for Jelly's Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024
Watch a teaser for Jelly's Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse in the video here!
Cast Set For JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
Full casting has been announced for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
Full casting has been announced for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam.
Sarasota Orchestra Reveals 2024-2025 Season Featuring Five Concert Series & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
John Clarence Stewart, Jasmine Amy Rogers & Cress Williams to Lead JELLY'S LAST JAM in Pasadena
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the cast for its new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the cast for its new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: February 26, 2024- See the New SWEENEY TODD Cast and More
by Team BWW - Feb 26, 2024
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 26, 2024.
by Team BWW - Feb 26, 2024
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 26, 2024.
Review Roundup: JELLY'S LAST JAM Opens at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024
Read the reviews for Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center, starring Billy Porter and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024
Read the reviews for Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center, starring Billy Porter and more.
Photos: The Cast of JELLY'S LAST JAM at City Center Encores! Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 16, 2024
Jelly’s Last Jam runs February 21 through March 3 at New York City Center. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with them about the upcoming show. Check out photos from the press event here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 16, 2024
Jelly’s Last Jam runs February 21 through March 3 at New York City Center. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with them about the upcoming show. Check out photos from the press event here!
Photos: Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM Cast Poses for Portrait
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2024
Rehearsals are now underway for Encores! next show- Jelly’s Last Jam, led by director Robert O’Hara. Check out a new photo as the cast paused from rehearsals here!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2024
Rehearsals are now underway for Encores! next show- Jelly’s Last Jam, led by director Robert O’Hara. Check out a new photo as the cast paused from rehearsals here!
Broadway Buying Guide: February 12, 2024- Get Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE!, SWEENEY TODD, and More
by Team BWW - Feb 12, 2024
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 12, 2024.
by Team BWW - Feb 12, 2024
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 12, 2024.
Okieriete Onaodowan & Alaman Diadhiou Complete the Cast of Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024
Okieriete Onaodowan (Hamilton) will join the cast of Encores! Jelly’s Last Jam as Buddy Bolden and Alaman Diadhiou will make his New York stage debut as Young Jelly. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024
Okieriete Onaodowan (Hamilton) will join the cast of Encores! Jelly’s Last Jam as Buddy Bolden and Alaman Diadhiou will make his New York stage debut as Young Jelly. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: The Encores! Orchestra Rehearses JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2024
It's Jelly's first Jam! The 15-piece Encores! Orchestra, led by Guest Music Director Jason Michael Webb are jammin’ in “Jelly’s Jam,” a musical theater orchestration of Jelly Roll Morton’s iconic original jazz music, and Webb provides insight into how the music connects past and present in this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2024
It's Jelly's first Jam! The 15-piece Encores! Orchestra, led by Guest Music Director Jason Michael Webb are jammin’ in “Jelly’s Jam,” a musical theater orchestration of Jelly Roll Morton’s iconic original jazz music, and Webb provides insight into how the music connects past and present in this video.
A SIGN OF THE TIMES, BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows February
by Team BWW - Feb 1, 2024
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this February are world premieres, new musicals and more.
by Team BWW - Feb 1, 2024
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this February are world premieres, new musicals and more.
Ramin Karimloo, Chuck Cooper, Judy Kuhn & More Join Encores! TITANIC
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2024
NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced additional casting for Encores! Titanic, the final production of the 30th Encores! series. Check out who has joined the star-studded line-up!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2024
NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced additional casting for Encores! Titanic, the final production of the 30th Encores! series. Check out who has joined the star-studded line-up!
Nicholas Christopher, John Clay III, Tiffany Mann, and Leslie Uggams Join JELLY'S LAST JAM at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023
NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed additional casting for Jelly’s Last Jam the second production of the 30th Encores! series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023
NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed additional casting for Jelly’s Last Jam the second production of the 30th Encores! series.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Luther Henderson written?
Luther Henderson has written 3 shows including Doctor Jazz (Composer), The Crystal Tree (Composer), Jelly's Last Jam (Composer).
What awards has Luther Henderson been nominated for?
Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Ham, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Play On!, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam.
What awards has Luther Henderson won?
Luther Henderson won the Outstanding Orchestrations award at the Drama Desk Awards for Little Ham.
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