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[Off-Broadway]
1984
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Performer

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[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Music Consultant
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Conductor
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[Broadway, 1974]
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Norm Lewis and Tricia Tunstall to be Honored at the 2025 Wharton Arts Gala

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, Wharton Arts will honor award-winning American actor and baritone Norm Lewis with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its Annual Gala. Learn more and see how to attend.
Celebrate 20 Years of the Breithaupt Brothers' Songbook at Joe's Pub

Celebrate 20 years of the Breithaupt Brothers' songbook at Joe's Pub. Featuring performances by James Naughton, Catherine Russell, and more, this event showcases timeless tunes. Learn how to purchase tickets.
SNL Stars on the Broadway Stage

Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!
T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang Release Single 'Because You Loved Me'

Country music icon T.G. Sheppard and acclaimed singer-songwriter and author Kelly Lang have released their new single and Celine Dion classic “Because You Loved Me”. This track will be included on their upcoming duets album, Chemistry: The Duets Collection. Listen to the track now!
Stephen Schwartz Inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Broadway came to Long Island recently as a range of vocalists and musicians gathered to honor and induct award-winning Broadway and movie lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on March 23rd at its Stony Brook Museum location.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 15, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Judd Apatow to Produce GODSPELL Documentary About Legendary Toronto Production

Judd Apatow is producing a new documentary about the making of the star-studded original Toronto production of Godspell. The documentary will follow the original cast, which includes Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, Andrea Martin and Dave Thomas.
Baroness & Red Fang Unite For First-Ever Joint U.S. Tour

Catch the first-ever joint U.S. tour by BARONESS and RED FANG, two of the biggest names in rock. Don't miss this unique collaboration that promises an unforgettable live music experience. Check out the upcoming tour dates now!
Spotlight: PAUL SHAFFER IN CONCERT at Live Arts Maryland

Paul Shaffer in Concert with the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra
Video: How GODSPELL Brought Victor Garber to New York City

Victor Garber is looking back on his time with Godspell, discussing moving to New York for the movie musical. Watch a video of him looking back on starring in the musical with Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Gilda Radner, Dave Thomas, and Paul Shaffer.
BETWEEN BROADWAY VARIETY HOUR Welcomes Holli' Conway, The Satin Dollz And More

Join TWICE ON SATURDAY PRODUCTIONS & MIKAYLA KIBEL for BETWEEN BROADWAY VARIETY HOUR, a new Broadway-inspired, laugh-out-loud entertainment extravaganza. Hosted by Sarah Ziegler Blair with Eli Schildkraut, this show features performers from current Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, making it the perfect way to spend your early Saturday evening. Don't miss the opening show on December 2nd!
Rufus Reid And The Discovery Orchestra's George Marriner Maull To Be Honored At The 2024 Wharton Arts Gala

On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Wharton Arts will honor award-winning jazz bassist, educator, and composer Rufus Reid with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its Annual Gala.
BETWEEN BROADWAY VARIETY HOUR Welcomes Nasia Thomas, Steven Booth And More

The Between Broadway Variety Hour is found at the intersection of the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Kelly Clarkson Show, and the Carol Burnett Show.
Samuel Vincent Aubuchon's LOVE REVOLUTION! to Celebrate Broadway's SONGS ABOUT SEX in September

In his NYC solo cabaret debut, Samuel Vincent Aubuchon's LOVE REVOLUTION! is an hour of raucous comedy and a celebration of the sexiest songs from the Broadway and musical theater canon.
The Fab Faux Comes to State Theatre New Jersey in June

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Fab Faux on Saturday, June 17 at 8pm. Performing an evening of The Beatles greatest hits, The Fab Faux will be joined on stage by The Hogshead Horns (with Blues Brothers, Blood, Sweat & Tears and Saturday Night Live band alums) and The Creme Tangerine Strings.
Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Continues To Bring Razzle Dazzle To Birdland

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, which is about to celebrate two decades at the iconic Birdland in NYC, seems to be entering a Golden Age of entertainment! Over the past few months the room has been packed with audiences eager to cheer the impromptu open mic/variety show made up of Broadway performers, cabaret divas, jazzers, and a few acts impossible-to-describe!
Photos: See Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper & More at GOODNIGHT, OSCAR Opening Night

See photos of Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper, and more on the red carpet of Good Night, Oscar opening night!
Paul Shaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band Return to THE TONIGHT SHOW Tonight

Paul Shaffer, former “Late Night” bandleader and his longtime backing band are returning to 30 Rock to sub in for The Roots. The occasion marks Shaffer’s return to late night after serving as bandleader for David Letterman for over 30 years. Kit Harington and Tyler James Williams will also appear during tonight’s episode.      
Downchild Blues Band & Friends Come to Massey Hall in May

With their 50th Anniversary Tour now finally in the books, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are excited to begin their next adventure – and what better way to start than a special hometown performance in Toronto's iconic Massey Hall on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 8:00 pm.
News: WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages Releases Full Lineup

URBAN STAGE's annual Winter Rhythms cabaret series has announced the full run-down of shows and acts to play in the 2022 season

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Shaffer been in?

Paul Shaffer has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Shaffer been in?

Paul Shaffer has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Paul Shaffer written?

Paul Shaffer has written 1 shows including Gilda Radner - Live From New York (Bookwriter).

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