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Daryl Waters

Also Credited As: Daryl M. Waters

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Orchestrations: Memphis: A New Musical (Broadway), Jelly's Last Jam, Street Corner Symphony, Bring in 'Da Noise/Bring in 'Da Funk (Broadway), and Miracle Brothers (Off-Broadway) Dance music arrangements: The Color Purple (Broadway). Music supervision/arrangements: A Civil War Christmas, Turn of the Century (Regional). Music direction: The Seven, The Colored Museum (Off-Broadway/Regional). Original music: ...Noise/...Funk (Tony/Grammy nominations), Drowning Crow (Broadway), Blue Door, In Real Life (Off-Broadway), Magnolia, Crowns, and The Dreams of Sarah Breedlove (Regional). Longtime music director for Eartha Kitt.

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[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Co-Orchestrations
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements[Replacement]
Music Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrations, Arrangements, & Musical Supervision
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Orchestrations, Arrangements, & Musical Supervision
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Music Supervision, Arrangements, and Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
Conductor
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Musical Director
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Associate Conductor

Writing

Orchestrations and Arrangements

Daryl Waters Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, New York, New York

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

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Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, New York, New York

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, The Cher Show

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, The Cher Show

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed


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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, Memphis

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Daryl Waters, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk

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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Releases New Block of Tickets Through February 2025


A new block of tickets is now on sale for the new Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The Museum of Broadway Will Host Reunions For the Casts of THE WHO'S TOMMY and JELLY'S LAST JAM


The Museum of Broadway will host two upcoming events reunited the original Broadway casts of The Who's Tommy and Jelly's Last Jam next week. Learn more about both events here!

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History


Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Album Will Be Recorded Next Week; Released on Ghostlight Records


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced plans for an original cast recording of the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Learn more here!

Photos: First Look at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway


All new photos have been released from the new Broadway musical, Water For Elephants, now playing at the Imperial Theatre! Check out the photos of the cast in action here!

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Tent Talkback Series With the Creative Team


WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launchig their Tent Talkback Series with members of the creative team following selected Saturday matinees at the Imperial Theatre. Learn more about the series!

Roundabout's 2024-2025 Season Will Include New Orleans-Style PIRATES OF PENZANCE with Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce, YELLOW FACE Starring Daniel Dae Kim, and More


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including initial casting. Check out all of the details here!

Full Cast Set For WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway; Plus Watch a New Music Video!


The full cast has been announced for the Broadway premiere of the new musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Find out who is joining the cast, plus watch a brand new music video here!

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL


Get a first loo at photos and video of Boop! The Betty Boop Musical.

Video: Jerry Mitchell Discusses Developing BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL on ABC7 Chicago


Watch Jerry Mitchell discuss developing BOOP: The Betty Boop Musical in Chicago on ABC 7!

Review: THE CHER SHOW at Walton Arts Center


What did our critic think of THE CHER SHOW at Walton Arts Center?

Video: The Cast of BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Takes Their First Bows


BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical officially began previews in Chicago last night, November 19.  The musical plays at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) through December 24. Check out the video of the first curtain call here!

Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers Performs 'Where I Wanna Be' From BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL


In advance of preview performances of BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL starting this weekend at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago, an all new video has been released of Jasmine Amy Rogers performing 'Where I Wanna Be' in the studio! Check out the video here!

Video: BOOP! The Musical's David Foster, Jerry Mitchell, Jasmine Amy Rogers & More Meet the Press


Broadway In Chicago's BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical met the press this week at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. BroadwayWorld sat down with the cast and creative team to talk about bringing the beloved character to the stage.

Video: First Look! Jerry Mitchell-Directed BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets The Press!


First look! Broadway In Chicago's BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical met the press this week at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. Get your first look at the world premiere cast performing, 'Where I Wanna Be' led by Jasmine Amy Rogers, in a production from Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell.  See the video!

Grant Gustin Will Make Broadway Debut in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS; Additional Cast Revealed


Grant Gustin will make his Broadway debut in the upcoming new musical Water For Elephants, which is set for come to Broadway in February 2024! Plus, find out who else will appear in the production.

Video: Songwriting Team For Broadway's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Performs 'Anywhere'


The upcoming Broadway production of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has dropped the first original song from the show’s composers, PigPen Theatre Co. The songwriting team of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS performs “Anywhere” in this new music video.  

Video: BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Prepares For Its Chicago World Premiere!


Broadway In Chicago has released a first look inside rehearsal for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. See the video!

BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Adds Tony-Winner Faith Prince, Erich Bergen And More to World Premiere Cast


Broadway In Chicago has announced complete casting for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre live on stage for the first time for a limited five-week engagement, November 19 - December 24.

Daryl Waters FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Daryl Waters written?

Daryl Waters has written 2 shows including Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk (Composer), The Cher Show (Orchestrations and Arrangements).

What awards has Daryl Waters been nominated for?

Daryl Waters has been nominated for the following awards: - Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for New York, New York - Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for New York, New York - Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for New York, New York - Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cher Show - Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cher Show - Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Memphis - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk

What awards has Daryl Waters won?

Daryl Waters has won the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for the Broadway show Memphis.

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