Simon Hale
Latest News on Simon Hale:
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre (Aug 10, 2024)
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 18: SAM SMITH, Royal Albert Hall (Aug 3, 2024)
Disney's FROZEN & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's August 2024 Top Theatre Show (Aug 1, 2024)
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre (Aug 10, 2024)
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 18: SAM SMITH, Royal Albert Hall (Aug 3, 2024)
Disney's FROZEN & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's August 2024 Top Theatre Show (Aug 1, 2024)
BIO
Theatre includes: Girl from the North Country (Old Vic, West End, Public Theater, Broadway), Tootsie (Broadway), Kiss My Aztec (Berkeley Rep), Guys and Dolls (Royal Exchange, Manchester), Romantics Anonymous (Shakespeare’s Globe, Bristol Old Vic), Spring Awakening (Broadway/West End, US/Worldwide Tour), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (West End/Broadway), Whisper House (The Other Palace/San Diego), Side Show (Southwark Playhouse), Company (Sheffield Crucible), Strictly Ballroom (West End/West Yorkshire Playhouse/Toronto), Finding Neverland (Boston/Broadway), One Love (Birmingham Rep).
Film includes: Spectre - E-on Productions (The Writing’s on the Wall for Sam Smith).
Television includes: Sam Smith at the Academy Awards ceremony 2016 (orchestral conductor).
Awards include: BAFTA for Best Original Music (with Andrew Hale) for LA Noire video game soundtrack, and Grammy, Tony, Drama Desk and Olivier Award Nominations.
Recordings include: George Benson, Björk, Jamiroquai, Ray Davies, Josh Groban, George Michael, Oasis, Simply Red and Sam Smith.
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[US Tour, 2023]
Orchestrations
Arrangements
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Additional Arrangements
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Orchestrations
Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Simon Hale, Girl from the North Country
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Simon Hale, Girl from the North Country
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Simon Hale, Girl from the North Country
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Orchestrations
Simon Hale, Tootsie
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Achievement In Music
Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Orchestrations
Simon Hale, Finding Neverland
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Simon Hale, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Videos
Video: Cast Of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY On The Show In Three Words
by Joshua Wright - Jan 23, 2024
Video: Get a First Look at New Footage of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023
VIDEO: Mare Winningham & Jeannette Bayardelle Discuss Their Meeting With Bob Dylan on WENDY
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Chronicles Their Journey on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2022
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Spreads Holiday Cheer With 'Winter Wonderland' Performance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021
VIDEO: THE GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast on the Importance of Thanksgiving
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2021
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2021
VIDEO: Colton Ryan and Caitlin Houlahan Perform 'I Want You' From GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2020
VIDEO: Watch GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY's Kimber Elaine Sprawl Takeover Our Instagram
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 6, 2020
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Perform 'Slow Train/License to Kill' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 26, 2020
VIDEO: Get A First Look At GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY's Limited Engagement in Toronto
by Alan Henry - Oct 2, 2019
News
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre
What did our critic think of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre?
What did our critic think of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre?
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 18: SAM SMITH, Royal Albert Hall
Auntie had no need to be worried. For Smith's only UK appearance of 2024, they were joined the BBC Concert Orchestra and the LJ Singers for an excellent (and very professional) evening, celebrating Smith as a singer, rather than a controversialist.
Auntie had no need to be worried. For Smith's only UK appearance of 2024, they were joined the BBC Concert Orchestra and the LJ Singers for an excellent (and very professional) evening, celebrating Smith as a singer, rather than a controversialist.
Disney's FROZEN & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's August 2024 Top Theatre Show
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for August 2024 include Disney's Frozen and more!
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for August 2024 include Disney's Frozen and more!
Dr. Phillips Center Announces On-Sale Dates For 24/25 Broadway In Orlando Season
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with Broadway Across America and Florida Theatrical Association, has announced the on-sale dates for the AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 24/25 Season.Â
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with Broadway Across America and Florida Theatrical Association, has announced the on-sale dates for the AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 24/25 Season.Â
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY and More Will Come to UK Cinemas This Autumn
The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals will be coming to over 350 cinemas across the UK and Ireland this Autumn for a season of must see shows for theatre enthusiasts everywhere. Learn more about the shows you can catch in cinemas here!
The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals will be coming to over 350 cinemas across the UK and Ireland this Autumn for a season of must see shows for theatre enthusiasts everywhere. Learn more about the shows you can catch in cinemas here!
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to The Orpheum
The North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is headed to the Orpheum. The tour will play Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre October 8-13, 2024.
The North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is headed to the Orpheum. The tour will play Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre October 8-13, 2024.
DOLLY! & More Lead BroadwayWorld's Seattle Summer 2024 Top Picks
Summers around Seattle tend to get a bit lighter on the theatrical side. But there’s still a bunch of fun things coming along. Here are a handful that I’m excited about.
Summers around Seattle tend to get a bit lighter on the theatrical side. But there’s still a bunch of fun things coming along. Here are a handful that I’m excited about.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to the Golden Gate Theatre in July
The North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will perform a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, July 30 and running through Sunday, August 18, 2024.
The North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will perform a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, July 30 and running through Sunday, August 18, 2024.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming To The Paramount in June
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will be performed at The Paramount in June. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will be performed at The Paramount in June. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: THE ARTIST Opens at Theatre Royal Plymouth
Read the reviews for The Artist at Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Read the reviews for The Artist at Theatre Royal Plymouth.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Portland in June
Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium.
Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium.
A STRANGE LOOP & More Lead Los Angeles's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2024 include A Strange Loop, Jersey Boys, and more.
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2024 include A Strange Loop, Jersey Boys, and more.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Broadway at The Hobby Center
It is not a flashy musical with special effects and huge dance numbers, but rather a somber meditation on Depression Era America and deep cuts of Bob Dylan’s songbook. It’s brilliant, and it will make you think. It’s akin to watching ghosts sing Americana arias, something you will never quite shake.Â
It is not a flashy musical with special effects and huge dance numbers, but rather a somber meditation on Depression Era America and deep cuts of Bob Dylan’s songbook. It’s brilliant, and it will make you think. It’s akin to watching ghosts sing Americana arias, something you will never quite shake.Â
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out.
As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out.
Interview: Jill Van Velzer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions.
I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions.
Review: GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center
What did our critic think of GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center? On March 27, I experienced GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at the Straz Center, a production on stage until March 31. Conor McPherson's direction and Simon Hale's Tony Award-winning orchestrations breathe new life into 20 of Bob Dylan's legendary songs, including anthems like 'Hurricane' and 'Forever Young.'
What did our critic think of GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center? On March 27, I experienced GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at the Straz Center, a production on stage until March 31. Conor McPherson's direction and Simon Hale's Tony Award-winning orchestrations breathe new life into 20 of Bob Dylan's legendary songs, including anthems like 'Hurricane' and 'Forever Young.'
Interview: Actor from Massachusetts David Benoit talks GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
When you’re considered to be one of the greatest songwriters ever, with a catalogue stretching back 60 years, it’s not surprising that you would want to put your music in proven hands when it’s time for Broadway.
When you’re considered to be one of the greatest songwriters ever, with a catalogue stretching back 60 years, it’s not surprising that you would want to put your music in proven hands when it’s time for Broadway.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Portland in June
Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium from June 18 - 23.
Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium from June 18 - 23.
SOME LIKE IT HOT And More Announced for ASU Gammage 2024â€"2025 Broadway Season
ASU Gammage has announced a spectacular lineup of shows for its 2024–2025 Broadway Across America — Arizona season.
ASU Gammage has announced a spectacular lineup of shows for its 2024–2025 Broadway Across America — Arizona season.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Los Angeles's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Girl From the North Country​​​​​​​ and more!
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Girl From the North Country​​​​​​​ and more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Simon Hale been nominated for?
Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Girl From The North Country, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Girl from the North Country, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Girl from the North Country, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Girl from the North Country, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Achievement In Music (Olivier Awards) for Girl From The North Country, Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Finding Neverland and Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.
What awards has Simon Hale won?
Simon Hale has won the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Girl From The North Country and the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Orchestrations for Finding Neverland.
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