Philip Glass
Philip Glass is a composer, original score whose BroadwayWorld credits include King Lear, The Crucible, and Beckett Shorts. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for The Crucible (2016).
Date of Birth: January 31, 1937 (89)
Birth Place: Baltimore, MD, USA
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Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Philip Glass, The Crucible
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Philip Glass, The Bacchae
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Video: Lizzo & Aaron Tveit Lip Sync to MOULIN ROUGE's 'El Tango de Roxanne'
by Michael Major - 2026-09-11 16:06:02
Photos/Video: CIRCUS ABYSSINIA: ETHIOPIAN DREAMS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-06-25 18:17:30
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Classical Arts: Cherubini's Medea at the Met, an ABT World Premiere & More in NYC This Week
by Joshua Wright - Oct 26, 2026
NYC classical guide for Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Medea and Tosca open at the Met, ABT premieres a new ballet, plus Tippett and a free Juilliard Halloween show.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 26, 2026
NYC classical guide for Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Medea and Tosca open at the Met, ABT premieres a new ballet, plus Tippett and a free Juilliard Halloween show.
Third Coast Percussion and Jlin Release VERNACULAR Album on Rockwell Records
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026
Third Coast Percussion and Jlin released their collaborative album VERNACULAR, featuring new works and arrangements blending acoustic percussion with electronic sounds on Rockwell Records.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026
Third Coast Percussion and Jlin released their collaborative album VERNACULAR, featuring new works and arrangements blending acoustic percussion with electronic sounds on Rockwell Records.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2026- First Look at Billy Crystal in 860 and More
by - Oct 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Daniel Kaluuya in GRASS and More Set for Park Avenue Armory 20th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026
Park Avenue Armory revealed its 2027 season featuring works by Philip Glass and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, with a world premiere play starring Daniel Kaluuya in his U.S. stage debut.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026
Park Avenue Armory revealed its 2027 season featuring works by Philip Glass and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, with a world premiere play starring Daniel Kaluuya in his U.S. stage debut.
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TO DIE FOR [A COMEDY] to Make UK Debut at London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026
Elena Langer's black comedy opera satirizing fame and celebrity culture will premiere in the UK at English National Opera's London Coliseum. The production, presented by Nederlandse Reisopera with the Phion Orchestra, follows an acclaimed Dutch tour.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026
Elena Langer's black comedy opera satirizing fame and celebrity culture will premiere in the UK at English National Opera's London Coliseum. The production, presented by Nederlandse Reisopera with the Phion Orchestra, follows an acclaimed Dutch tour.
Review: ANGEL'S BONE, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 18, 2026
Whether intentionally or not, London’s opera houses have leaned hard into the Halloween season with an unspoken theme of “go bleak or go home”. Over in Covent Garden, there’s a revival of Philip Venables’s 4.48 Psychosis (adapted from Sarah Kane’s final play, completed shortly before she took her life aged just 28). The English National Opera, meanwhile, has plumped for something even darker.
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 18, 2026
Whether intentionally or not, London’s opera houses have leaned hard into the Halloween season with an unspoken theme of “go bleak or go home”. Over in Covent Garden, there’s a revival of Philip Venables’s 4.48 Psychosis (adapted from Sarah Kane’s final play, completed shortly before she took her life aged just 28). The English National Opera, meanwhile, has plumped for something even darker.
Adé Williams Makes York Symphony Debut With BEETHOVEN & DRACULA
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Violinist Adé Williams makes her debut with the York Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven's Violin Concerto alongside Philip Glass's Suite from Dracula at the Appell Center.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Violinist Adé Williams makes her debut with the York Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven's Violin Concerto alongside Philip Glass's Suite from Dracula at the Appell Center.
David Crowell's THIS WORLD AND ANOTHER Album Out Now on Better Company Records
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Composer and multi-instrumentalist David Crowell released his new album THIS WORLD AND ANOTHER via Better Company Records, featuring pianist Vicky Chow and guitarist Gregg Belisle-Chi.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Composer and multi-instrumentalist David Crowell released his new album THIS WORLD AND ANOTHER via Better Company Records, featuring pianist Vicky Chow and guitarist Gregg Belisle-Chi.
Factory International Reveals 2027 Season With Ian McKellen, Philip Glass, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026
Factory International has announced its 2027 season, featuring nine UK and world premieres including a mixed reality play with Ian McKellen and a new production of EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH with composer Philip Glass.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026
Factory International has announced its 2027 season, featuring nine UK and world premieres including a mixed reality play with Ian McKellen and a new production of EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH with composer Philip Glass.
New World Symphony to Perform Works By Reich, Stravinsky & Glass at New World Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2026
New World Symphony will present works by Steve Reich, Igor Stravinsky, and Philip Glass at New World Center in Miami, featuring guest conductor Daníel Bjarnason and violinist Jennifer Koh.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2026
New World Symphony will present works by Steve Reich, Igor Stravinsky, and Philip Glass at New World Center in Miami, featuring guest conductor Daníel Bjarnason and violinist Jennifer Koh.
Heresy Records to Release Six Piano Albums Featuring Glass, Liszt and Bowie
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026
Heresy Records announced a six-album piano series uniting pianist Ji Liu, composer-pianist Boris Bergmann and composer-pianist Roger Doyle, with releases distributed by Naxos and visual design by Gareth Jones.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026
Heresy Records announced a six-album piano series uniting pianist Ji Liu, composer-pianist Boris Bergmann and composer-pianist Roger Doyle, with releases distributed by Naxos and visual design by Gareth Jones.
David Crowell Releases THIS WORLD AND ANOTHER Album
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026
Composer and multi-instrumentalist David Crowell has released his new album THIS WORLD AND ANOTHER via Better Company Records, featuring pianist Vicky Chow and guitarist Gregg Belisle-Chi.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026
Composer and multi-instrumentalist David Crowell has released his new album THIS WORLD AND ANOTHER via Better Company Records, featuring pianist Vicky Chow and guitarist Gregg Belisle-Chi.
Photos: Aaron Diehl to Perform at Caramoor's Rosen House Concert Series
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
Pianist Aaron Diehl performs solo in the historic Rosen House at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, New York, as part of the venue's 2026-2027 concert series.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
Pianist Aaron Diehl performs solo in the historic Rosen House at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, New York, as part of the venue's 2026-2027 concert series.
Sean Panikkar to Make Role Debut in JENŮFA at Metropolitan Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2026
Tenor Sean Panikkar will replace Allan Clayton as Laca in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Janáček's JENŮFA, while Ryan Capozzo takes over Panikkar's role as Števa in his own role debut.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2026
Tenor Sean Panikkar will replace Allan Clayton as Laca in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Janáček's JENŮFA, while Ryan Capozzo takes over Panikkar's role as Števa in his own role debut.
Garth Fagan Dance to Return to The Joyce Theater for 55th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2026
GARTH FAGAN DANCE will return to The Joyce Theater with two New York City premieres and classic works. The engagement features new pieces by Artistic Director Norwood 'PJ' Pennewell and Executive Director Natalie Rogers-Cropper.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2026
GARTH FAGAN DANCE will return to The Joyce Theater with two New York City premieres and classic works. The engagement features new pieces by Artistic Director Norwood 'PJ' Pennewell and Executive Director Natalie Rogers-Cropper.
ON THE RECORDS Book Gathers 80 Musicians' Essays on Hidden Gem Albums
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026
A new book by Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov features essays from 80 celebrated musicians, including Dolly Parton, Erykah Badu, Chris Stapleton, and Jamie xx, highlighting overlooked and beloved albums.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026
A new book by Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov features essays from 80 celebrated musicians, including Dolly Parton, Erykah Badu, Chris Stapleton, and Jamie xx, highlighting overlooked and beloved albums.
Cast Set For American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE released casting for its fall season at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring three repertory programs including the company premiere of Helen Pickett's Petal and the world premiere of Brady Farrar's Trio Élégiaque.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE released casting for its fall season at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring three repertory programs including the company premiere of Helen Pickett's Petal and the world premiere of Brady Farrar's Trio Élégiaque.
Huang Ruo Named Seattle Opera's First Composer-in-Residence
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
Composer Huang Ruo will serve as Seattle Opera's first Composer-in-Residence, beginning with the Seattle premiere of M. BUTTERFLY and culminating in the world premiere of THE WEDDING BANQUET.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
Composer Huang Ruo will serve as Seattle Opera's first Composer-in-Residence, beginning with the Seattle premiere of M. BUTTERFLY and culminating in the world premiere of THE WEDDING BANQUET.
The Verdi Chorus to Present FROM VERDI TO VERISMO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
The Verdi Chorus opens its 43rd season with a concert featuring operatic sequences from Verdi's works alongside selections from Leoncavallo and Puccini at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
The Verdi Chorus opens its 43rd season with a concert featuring operatic sequences from Verdi's works alongside selections from Leoncavallo and Puccini at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica.
Australian String Quartet to Present 2027 National Tours and Festivals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
The Australian String Quartet announced two national tours and flagship festival experiences alongside collaborations with orchestras and ensembles across Australia.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
The Australian String Quartet announced two national tours and flagship festival experiences alongside collaborations with orchestras and ensembles across Australia.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Philip Glass been nominated for?
Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Crucible and Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Bacchae.
What awards has Philip Glass won?
Philip Glass has won the Outstanding Music in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on The Crucible.
How many shows has Philip Glass written?
Philip Glass has written 1 shows including Tao of Glass (Composer).
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