Jonathan Tunick
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Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More to be Featured on PARTING GIFT: THE SONGS OF GERALD GINSBURG (May 31, 2024)
Video: Watch the 30-Piece Encores! Orchestra Rehearse TITANIC (May 22, 2024)
Concert/Book Signing Announced to Celebrate Release of New Book CLOSER THAN EVER (May 21, 2024)
Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More to be Featured on PARTING GIFT: THE SONGS OF GERALD GINSBURG (May 31, 2024)
Video: Watch the 30-Piece Encores! Orchestra Rehearse TITANIC (May 22, 2024)
Concert/Book Signing Announced to Celebrate Release of New Book CLOSER THAN EVER (May 21, 2024)
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Jonathan Tunick is an American orchestrator, musical director, and composer. Tunick’s stage career began with Take Five (1957). He went on to collaborate memorably with Stephen Sondheim, orchestrating shows such as Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Into the Woods, Passion, and Putting It Together. Additional notable Broadway credits include Promises, Promises; A Chorus Line; Nick & Nora; A Funny Thing...; Elaine Stritch at Liberty; Nine; A Gentleman’s Guide...; and 110 in the Shade. In 1997, he won his first Tony Award, for his work on the musical Titanic. This accomplishment gave Tunick “EGOT” status: one of only 15 people who have received all four major entertainment awards—he had previously received an Academy Award for A Little Night Music (1977), an Emmy Award for Night of 100 Stars (1982) and Grammy Award for “No One Is Alone” from Into the Woods (1988). With over 111 credits to his name over a fifty-year career, Tunick is the most prolific and acclaimed orchestrator on Broadway.
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Christian Borle, Alan Stevens Hewitt, George Dvorsky, Judith Blaser, Jenn Colella, Sal Viviano, Christiane Noll, Jonathan Tunick and Andrew Gerle gather for a group photo backstage after a recent performance.
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07/12/2012
From: Photo Flash: Christian Borle, Judith Blazer and More Visit York's CLOSER THAN EVER
Jonathan Tunick STAGE CREDITS
Jonathan Tunick Productions
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Jonathan Tunick Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Merrily We Roll Along
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Merrily We Roll Along
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, West Side Story
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Carousel
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Pacific Overtures
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Carousel
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Carousel
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Promises, Promises
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, A Catered Affair
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, A Catered Affair
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Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Orchestrations (tie)
Jonathan Tunick, LoveMusik
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick , LoveMusik
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, 11 in the Shade
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Orchestrations (tie)
Jonathan Tunick, The Apple Tree
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Pacific Overtures
Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
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Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick , Nine
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Follies
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Follies
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Saturday Night
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Marie Christine
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Orchestration
Jonathan Tunick, Titanic
winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Titanic
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Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Orchestration
Jonathan Tunick , Passion
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Orchestration
Jonathan Tunick, Into the Woods
Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick, Baby
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Special Awards
Jonathan Tunick
Jonathan Tunick News
Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More to be Featured on PARTING GIFT: THE SONGS OF GERALD GINSBURG
PS CLASSICS will release Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg, featuring stars from Broadway and opera with a 17-piece orchestra. Learn when you can download the album!
PS CLASSICS will release Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg, featuring stars from Broadway and opera with a 17-piece orchestra. Learn when you can download the album!
Video: Watch the 30-Piece Encores! Orchestra Rehearse TITANIC
In this video, go inside the first day of rehearsals for the 30-piece Encores! Orchestra of Titanic, the final show in the 30th Encores! series. Guest Music Director Rob Berman speaks about bringing Maury Yeston's Tony-winning score to life, and original orchestrator Jonathan Tunick marvels over hearing his orchestrations played by the Encores! Orchestra.
In this video, go inside the first day of rehearsals for the 30-piece Encores! Orchestra of Titanic, the final show in the 30th Encores! series. Guest Music Director Rob Berman speaks about bringing Maury Yeston's Tony-winning score to life, and original orchestrator Jonathan Tunick marvels over hearing his orchestrations played by the Encores! Orchestra.
Concert/Book Signing Announced to Celebrate Release of New Book CLOSER THAN EVER
In celebration of the release of Joshua Rosenblum's book CLOSER THAN EVER: The Unique Six-Decade Songwriting Partnership of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire, Symphony Space is hosting a concert/book signing at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia on Monday, June 10 at 7 pm.
In celebration of the release of Joshua Rosenblum's book CLOSER THAN EVER: The Unique Six-Decade Songwriting Partnership of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire, Symphony Space is hosting a concert/book signing at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia on Monday, June 10 at 7 pm.
INTO THE WOODS, FAT HAM & More Set for Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2025 Season
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces its 2025 season, celebrating its 90th anniversary with nine productions, including Shakespearean works, classics, August Wilson, and INTO THE WOODS, from March 7 to October 26.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces its 2025 season, celebrating its 90th anniversary with nine productions, including Shakespearean works, classics, August Wilson, and INTO THE WOODS, from March 7 to October 26.
Original Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Available Now on CD & Digital Platforms
Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s new musical, on CD and digital platforms worldwide.
Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s new musical, on CD and digital platforms worldwide.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Video: Nathan Lane Receives the Stephen Sondheim Award from Signature Theatre
On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Signature Theatre honored star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Watch an excerpt from Lane's acceptance speech in this all-new video.
On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Signature Theatre honored star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Watch an excerpt from Lane's acceptance speech in this all-new video.
Video: The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Takes Their Final Broadway Bows
The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd played its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on May 5, after 27 previews and 399 regular performances. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bow!
The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd played its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on May 5, after 27 previews and 399 regular performances. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bow!
SWEENEY TODD Plays Final Broadway Performance
The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd plays its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after 27 previews and 399 regular performances.
The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd plays its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after 27 previews and 399 regular performances.
Breaking Down the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations
Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from yesterday's big announcement.
Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from yesterday's big announcement.
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show
The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.
The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.
2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!
The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Pre-Order Cast Recording For Sondheim's HERE WE ARE; Plus Watch the New Music Video For 'Exit Music'!
The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically-acclaimed new musical, is now available to preorder and pre-save on digital platforms worldwide ahead of its release on Friday, May 17. Watch the music video for 'Exit Music' here!
The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically-acclaimed new musical, is now available to preorder and pre-save on digital platforms worldwide ahead of its release on Friday, May 17. Watch the music video for 'Exit Music' here!
Holliday, Lewis, Benko, Billings & More to Star in FOLLIES at Carnegie Hall
Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Release Cast Recording Next Month
The original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, will be released next month. The musical, also by David Ives, will release an album on CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 17. Preorder the album here!
The original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, will be released next month. The musical, also by David Ives, will release an album on CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 17. Preorder the album here!
Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Signature Theatre Gala Honoring Nathan Lane
On April 29, 2024, Signature Theatre will honor icon of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!
On April 29, 2024, Signature Theatre will honor icon of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!
BWW Q&A: Rob Fisher on SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.
Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Understudies to Go On for Radcliffe & Groff in April
Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff will be out of the show for select dates in April, giving audience members the chance to see the show's understudies step into the roles! See the performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff will be out of the show for select dates in April, giving audience members the chance to see the show's understudies step into the roles! See the performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 26, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jonathan Tunick FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jonathan Tunick written?
Jonathan Tunick has written 2 shows including The Songs of Jonathan Tunick (Composer), Paradise Found (Composer).
What awards has Jonathan Tunick been nominated for?
Jonathan Tunick has been nominated for several awards for his outstanding orchestrations in various Broadway productions. Some of his nominations include Outstanding Orchestrations at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Merrily We Roll Along" and "Carousel," Drama Desk Awards for "West Side Story," "Pacific Overtures," "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder," "A Catered Affair," "LoveMusik," "The Apple Tree," "Follies," "Saturday Night," "Titanic," "Passion," "Into the Woods," and "Baby." He has also been nominated for Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for productions like "Carousel," "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder," "Promises, Promises," "LoveMusik," "110 in the Shade," "Pacific Overtures," "Nine," "Follies," "Marie Christine," and "Titanic." Additionally, he received a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Jonathan Tunick won?
Jonathan Tunick has won the following awards: Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Carousel, Outstanding Orchestrations (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Saturday Night, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Titanic, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Titanic, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Passion, and Special Awards (Drama Desk Awards).
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