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BIO

Robert Horn has written or co-written the books for Dame Edna, Back with a Vengeance; 13 with Jason Robert Brown; Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical, with Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark; Lone Star Love with the Red Clay Ramblers; and Dandy with composer Andreas Carlsson. Mr. Horn has also made contributions to numerous large-scale live events, such as Bette Midler's 2016 Divine Intervention world tour. He has written, created, or produced such television series as "Designing Women," "Living Single," "High Society," "The Jenny Rivera Show," "Car Wash," and the Kelsey Grammer/Martin Lawrence series "Partners," to name just a few. Mr. Horn's film and teleplay credits also include Teen Beach Movie (and its sequel), Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, Wild Life, and Good Advice.

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Productions

Disney's HerculesDisney's Hercules
 
[West End, 2025]
Book Writer
ShuckedShucked
 
[US Tour, 2024]
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Writing

Tootsie
Bookwriter
13
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Shucked


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Schucked

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Shucked


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Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Tootsie


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Best Musical

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Tootsie


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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Book of a Musical

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Feature: CAPA PREVIEW at Ohio Theatre Photo
Feature: CAPA PREVIEW at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Apr 9, 2025

“We couldn’t be more excited to share this new season with all our loyal Broadway fans. The season really does represent the last several years of Broadway at its best, freshest, and most creative, alongside two beloved classics.” CAPA President Chad Whittington
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway In Columb Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway In Columbus 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA has announced the 2025-2026 Season, headlined by the Ohio premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the fall of 2025.
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Hosts Benefit Performance Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Hosts Benefit Performance
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 3, 2025

On April 2, Manhattan Theatre Club hosted a special benefit performance of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Review: SHUCKED at The Hippodrome Photo
Review: SHUCKED at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - Apr 2, 2025

Theatre can be illustrative, informative, relevant, educational, emotional, edifying and useful as commentary on current events, past history, and predictive of the future. And sometimes, it’s just a damn funny good time with no redeeming social value whatsoever, and you don’t care because you’re so busy laughing your ass off. The latter is the case with “Shucked.”
& JULIET, THE NOTEBOOK And More Set for The Bushnell 2025-2026 Broadway Series Photo
& JULIET, THE NOTEBOOK And More Set for The Bushnell 2025-2026 Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

The Bushnell announced the eight musicals that will comprise its 2025-2026 Broadway Series season, including SUFFS, Spamalot, Shucked, Water for Elephants and more.
New Subscriptions Available for 2025-26 Broadway at The Paramount Season Photo
New Subscriptions Available for 2025-26 Broadway at The Paramount Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

New subscriptions packages are availalbe for Broadway at The Paramount's 2025-26 season. Packages include seven season shows. See the shows here and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025

Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals for Buena Vista Social Club, which included special guests Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo, Ariana DeBose, Sara Bareilles, and more!
THE NOTEBOOK, SIX, and More Set For Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2025/26 Broadway S Photo
THE NOTEBOOK, SIX, and More Set For Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2025/26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the lineup for its 2025-26 Broadway season featuring eleven productions. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Denver Center's 2025/26 Broadway Seas Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Denver Center's 2025/26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret have announced the 2025/26 subscription season and added attractions. The subscription season kicks off with Shucked. Learn more here!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway in Portland 2025-26 Season Photo
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway in Portland 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

Broadway in Portland has revealed the 2025-2026 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium. The season will feature touring productions direct from Broadway in addition to some returning all-time classics. Learn more!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, HELL'S KITCHEN and More Set For OKC Broadway's 2025/26 Season Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, HELL'S KITCHEN and More Set For OKC Broadway's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

OKC Broadway has announced its upcoming 2025/26 season lineup. The season will kick off this September with Kimberly Akimbo, which will be followed by The Book of Mormon, Elf, Beauty and the Beast, A Beautiful Noise, Hell's Kitchen, Shucked, and The Wiz.
SHUCKED, MOULIN ROUGE! and More Set For Broadway in Boise 2025-26 Season Photo
SHUCKED, MOULIN ROUGE! and More Set For Broadway in Boise 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The 2025-26 Season Lineup has been revealed for Broadway in Boise at the Velma V Morrison Center. The season will kick off with Shucked this October, and continue with MJ, Moulin Rouge!, The Lion King, Les Miserables, and Mamma Mia!
Photos: Opening Night for Liz Gillies, Milo Manheim and Jeremy Kushnier in LITTLE SHO Photo
Photos: Opening Night for Liz Gillies, Milo Manheim and Jeremy Kushnier in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Elizabeth Gillies, Milo Manheim and Jeremy Kushnier celebrated their opening night performance as Audrey, Seymour, and Dr. Orin Scrivello DDS in Little Shop of Horrors. See photos from the opening event here! 
Video: HERCULES Muses Perform 'Zero to Hero' Photo
Video: HERCULES Muses Perform 'Zero to Hero'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

The upcoming West End production of Hercules has released a new video, featuring the Muses performing Zero to Hero, ahead of this summer's opening. Check out the video here!
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses Photo
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2025

Watch the muses from the West End production of Disney's Hercules belt out 'Zero to Hero' in a brand new music video! The Muses for the new production include Candace Furbert, Sharlene Hector, Brianna Ogunbawo, Malinda Parris, and Robin Rose-Li. 
Video: Susan Egan Leads HERCULES Sing-Along at Disneyland Photo
Video: Susan Egan Leads HERCULES Sing-Along at Disneyland
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Disneyland guests were in for a fun surprise earlier this week when Broadway and Disney vet Susan Egan showed up unannounced at a '90s themed event. During the evening, guests caught the star leading attendees in a singalong from Hercules.
Review: SHUCKED National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center Photo
Review: SHUCKED National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 5, 2025

Shucked is a completely original musical set in the fictional Cob County. It tells an audacious farm-to-fable tale about the one thing Americans everywhere can't get enough of: corn. This project was partially derived from one of book writer Robert Horn's earlier projects, 2015's Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical. Originally, the show was scheduled for a run in late 2020 at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. Yet it was subsequently cancelled due to the COVID-19.
SHUCKED and More Set for Broadway in Norfolk 2025-26 Season Photo
SHUCKED and More Set for Broadway in Norfolk 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

The lineup has been revealed for the 2025-2026 Broadway in Norfolk season at Chrysler Hall featuring weeklong engagements of six hit musicals, including five Norfolk debuts. Learn more!
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway in Toledo 25/26 Season Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway in Toledo 25/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

The American Theatre Guild has revealed the 25–26 Season for the Stranahan Theater. The 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series will include Broadway touring productions. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale At the Fox Theatre In March Photo
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale At the Fox Theatre In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Regions Bank Broadway has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy will go on sale Friday, March 7 for performances May 20 – 25.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Robert Horn written?

Robert Horn has written 5 shows including Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance (Additional Material), 13 (Bookwriter), 13 the Musical (Book), Tootsie (Bookwriter), Shucked (Book).

What awards has Robert Horn been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Schucked, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie.

What awards has Robert Horn won?

Robert Horn has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Schucked - Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Tootsie - Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Tootsie - Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Tootsie - Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Tootsie.

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