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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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Branford Marsalis Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Branford Marsalis, Fences

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Branford Marsalis, Fences

Branford Marsalis News


Last OLD TOWN UNTAPPED Of The Season Brings AiRs Final Exhibit And Barefoot Mailment


Join us for the last Old Town Untapped of the season, featuring AiRs final exhibit and a performance by Barefoot Mailment. Don't miss this celebration of art and music.

The University Musical Society Reveals 146th Season


UMS has announced its 146th presenting season featuring the return of some favorite performers as well as a dazzling array of artists and events completely new to UMS audiences. 

Summer Patio Series WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Returns to Lincoln Theatre for Third Season


Join the 2024 summer fun at Lincoln Theatre with their Wine Down Wednesdays patio series. Enjoy great wine, good company, and the warm summer nights.

Kalamazoo Symphony Will Perform World Premiere Of New Work By Branford Marsalis


The conclusion of three-time GRAMMY award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis' three-year residency with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will culminate in the world premiere of 'Kalamazoo Suite,' a work written by Marsalis and commissioned by the Symphony.

Nashville Symphony Announces 2024/25 Season


Featuring more than 100 performances covering a range of genres and styles, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2024/25 season.

Bailey Contemporary Arts Issues Call for New Artists in Residence


The City of Pompano Beach’s Cultural Affairs Department is seeking participants for its Artists in Residence (AiR) Program at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA).

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First Time �¿Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall in April


Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announces Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason As 2024 MAC Music Innovator


The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra reveals Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason as the 2024 MAC Music Innovator in a groundbreaking announcement.

BSO March Programs Span Musical Genres And Traditions, Honor Legacies Of Wayne Shorter And Serge Koussevitzky


BSO has announced its March programs showcasing a diverse range of musical genres. The lineup of events includes a celebration of Nordic music and more.

Sutton Foster, Joshua Henry, Harry Connick Jr. & More to Join Boston Pops Spring Season


The Boston Pops have unveiled their spring 2024 season, featuring songs from Broadway, the Great American Songbook, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 Makes a Huge Splash with Over 10,000 Fans in Attendance


Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 drew over 10,000 fans for iconic performances by Branford Marsalis, Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee. Plans for the 2025 festival are already underway.

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!


The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Lauderdale Art Week Headliners Include ArtServe's 'New & Improved' January 26 Opening Night


ArtServe, Inc.'s 'New & Improved' exhibit and January 26 opening night reception will be among the headliners during Lauderdale Art Week, the largest celebration of all genres of art in South Florida. Join the free event for a night of art, robots, and a panel on artificial intelligence in art. Kids are welcome too!

BrhyM (Bruce Hornsby & YMusic) Announce 'Deep Sea Vents' Album


To celebrate the announcement, BryhM has also released the single “Deep Blue”- a funky meditative strut featuring electric sitar. The album was produced by Hornsby and Rob Moose and recorded in both Williamsburg, VA and in New York, NY. It features additional contributions from jazz legend Branford Marsalis, Mark Dover and drummer Chad Wright.

The Plano Symphony Orchestra Offers A Celestial Journey In January


The Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO) continues its 41st Season, Out of this World, with An Interplanetary Experience. The concert is a multi-media musical exploration featuring award-winning accordionist Sofía Ros performing Piazzolla's Concerto for Bandoneón and Orchestra. Also joining the PSO will be the Plano Civic Chorus Women's Choir, with the evening's celestial journey concluding with Holst's beloved suite The Planets.

Photos: New Look at Audra McDonald, Colman Domingo & More in RUSTIN; Now Streaming on Netflix


Directed by DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe and starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo, Rustin also includes Audra McDonald, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, CCH Pounder, and more. Check out new photos of the cast now!

See Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Anthony McGill, Clarinet: American Dream at 92nd Street Y


Join Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and acclaimed clarinetist Anthony McGill for an unforgettable evening of American music, featuring Aaron Copland's Clarinet Concerto. Tickets starting at $35.

Michael Tilson Thomas Replaced By Ken-David Masur In Upcoming NSO Program


Michael Tilson Thomas has withdrawn from the National Symphony Orchestra's upcoming program due to health reasons. Ken-David Masur will replace him in his debut with a new program to be announced.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish & More Nominated For HMMA Awards


The 14th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2023 nominations have been announced, with artists like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Timberlake, and Metro Boomin receiving nominations. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid, Theater Camp, and more are coming nominees for this year's awards.

Eighth Presentation of TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT Comes to Art of Time Ensemble


Art of Time Ensemble has announced the eighth and final holiday presentation of To All A Good Night, as part of its 25th anniversary final concert season.

Branford Marsalis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Branford Marsalis been nominated for?

Branford Marsalis has been nominated for Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Fences" and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Fences."

What awards has Branford Marsalis won?

Branford Marsalis won the Outstanding Music in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on "Fences."

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