Robert Horn
Review: The Musical Adaptation of TOOTSIE Is The Latest Fun Filled Offering At Teatro At The Italian Forum (May 31, 2026)
DISNEY'S HERCULES Will Host Charity Toga Run Benefiting Make-A-Wish UK (May 18, 2026)
SHUCKED, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Come to The Smith Center In Summer 2026 (May 7, 2026)
BIO
Robert Horn has written or co-written the books for Dame Edna, Back with a Vengeance; 13 with Jason Robert Brown; Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical, with Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark; Lone Star Love with the Red Clay Ramblers; and Dandy with composer Andreas Carlsson. Mr. Horn has also made contributions to numerous large-scale live events, such as Bette Midler's 2016 Divine Intervention world tour. He has written, created, or produced such television series as "Designing Women," "Living Single," "High Society," "The Jenny Rivera Show," "Car Wash," and the Kelsey Grammer/Martin Lawrence series "Partners," to name just a few. Mr. Horn's film and teleplay credits also include Teen Beach Movie (and its sequel), Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, Wild Life, and Good Advice.
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Writing
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
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Videos
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End
by Michael Major - 2025-11-11 10:25:53
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-30 06:38:52
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-25 08:14:27
Video: Get a First Look at TOOTSIE at Maine State Music Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-06-17 13:54:06
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses
by Michael Major - 2025-03-06 14:37:16
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-14 15:56:59
Video: HERCULES UK Star Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-07 07:13:36
Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-12 10:34:52
Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-18 07:31:25
Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-14 15:53:26
Video: Watch The Set of Disney's HERCULES Being Assembled in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-14 10:31:31
Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-07 09:55:03
Video: Get A First Look at the Sets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-22 09:47:31
News
by Jade Kops - May 31, 2026
Heartwarming and hilarious, the musical theatre adaption of TOOTSIE has its Australian Premiere at Teatro At The Italian Forum.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
DISNEY'S HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane has partnered with RunThrough to host a 5km Toga Run benefiting Make-A-Wish UK, with a warm-up at the theatre and an exclusive finisher's medallion for participants.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Smith Center in Las Vegas announced its upcoming season lineup, including Broadway productions SHUCKED and Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN, plus concerts from Natalia Lafourcade, Boney James, and others.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group announced the full company for the final extension of HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Bradley Gibson leading as the title character alongside newly announced cast members joining the production.
by Greg Kerestan - Apr 19, 2026
Though the show is (intentionally) corny, there's a lot of heart and humor in this new country musical.
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 8, 2026
Originally conceived as an adaptation of the long‑running TV variety show Hee Haw, Shucked popped into the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday night packed with deliciously corny puns, ear-to-ear smiles, and rapid‑fire one‑liners. What begins as a wink‑and‑nod celebration of pun‑loving humor quickly reveals itself as a genuinely heartfelt Broadway musical with a sweet love story, toe‑tapping songs, and a whole lot of heart. Set in Cobb County, this Southern‑fried tale boasts a sharp book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), toe‑tapping music from Grammy winners Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and expert direction by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray).
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026
London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Philadelphia 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. Check out our top picks in Philadelphia for Spring 2026!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Bradley Gibson, who originated the role of Hercules in the 2023 world premiere, will reprise the part from June 29 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane as the Disney musical completes its London run.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
The upcoming 2026-27 Tulsa Broadway season has been announced, which includes six shows ranging from hilarious musical comedies to breathtaking epics extending beyond the stage.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
The Australian premiere of TOOTSIE will feature a newly announced cast, set to debut in Sydney. This marks the first production of the musical in Australia.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, has announced he 2026–27 Season for the Century II Concert Hall. Learn more here!
by Team BWW - Mar 16, 2026
Ready to see your next West End show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting March 16th, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Shucked at the Forrest Theatre from April 21 through May 3, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
Tootsie will make its Australian premiere this May at Teatro at the Italian Forum in Sydney. Tootsie is the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Hercules will extend its West End run for a final time. Hercules features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah.
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 25, 2026
TOOTSIE at TEATRO SISTINA? UN GRADITO ANCHE IN QUESTA STAGIONE DEL MUSICAL TRATTO DAL CELEBRE FILM CON DUSTIN HOFFMAN
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 20, 2026
Dopo il grande successo di pubblico e critica ottenuto nel Tour della scorsa Stagione, torna in scena nei teatri italiani 'Tootsie', il Musical firmato e adattato in italiano da Massimo Romeo Piparo tratto dal famoso film del 1982 di Sydney Pollack con l'indimenticabile interpretazione di Dustin Hoffman.
by Christine Swerczek - Jan 12, 2026
Quinn Van Antwerp currently stars as Gordy in this hilarious, but corny, Tony Award-winning musical “SHUCKED” hitting the Orpheum stage January 13-18. Quinn is a veteran of stage and screen, having performed in productions such as THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and more than 3,000 shows of JERSEY BOYS as Bob Gaudio.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Robert Horn has written 5 shows including Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance (Additional Material), 13 (Bookwriter), 13 the Musical (Book), Tootsie (Bookwriter), Shucked (Book).
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Schucked, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie.
Robert Horn has won several awards, including: - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Schucked - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie
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