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Recent Orchestrator and Musical Supervisor credits include: Miss Littlewood (RSC); Sweet Charity (Watermill); An Officer And A Gentleman (UK tour); Crazy For You (Mountview); A Little Night Music (Watermill); Scrooge, Grease and Legally Blonde (Curve, Leicester); Sister Act (UK tour); The Hired Man (NYMT); Fiddler on The Roof (UK tour); The A to Z of Mrs P (Southwark Playhouse); Jungle Book (Glasgow Citizens Theatre); Dear World (Charing Cross Theatre); Chess (UK tour - Winner 2010 Touring WhatsOnStage Award); Copacabana, Spend Spend Spend (Winner 2009 Regional Theatre Award for Best Musical); Sunset Boulevard (Comedy Theatre); Martin Guerre, Hot Mikado (Watermill Theatre) and Privates On Parade (West Yorkshire Playhouse).

In 2006 she won a Tony and Drama Desk Award for her orchestrations on the Watermill Theatre Production of Sweeney Todd, which transferred to The Trafalgar Studios and Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

As Composer, credits include: The Lost Toys Big Adventure (Towner Gallery Eastbourne); Various Pantomimes (Chipping Norton); The Secret Garden (Chester); The Marriage Of Figaro (Watermill); Peter Pan (Oxford Playhouse); A Star Danced (Watermill); The Last Fattybottypuss In The World (Regent's Park); Tales My Lover Told Me (Kings Head); A Womb With A View (Radio 4) and The Challenge (The Shaw Theatre).

As Pianist: Bette Midler And Me (Edinburgh), Julian Clary, Fascinating Aida, Lily Savage, Dillie Keane, Alvin Stardust, Barb Jungr and Issy Van Randwyck.

Sarah Travis Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND ARRANGER
 
[West End, 2022]
Musical Supervisor/Arranger
 
[UK Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Musical Supervisor and Arranger[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2006]
Orchestrations/Musical Supervision
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Musical Supervisor
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 2004]
Musical Director
Music Arrangements

Sarah Travis Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Sarah Travis, (Sweeney Todd)


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Special Citation

Sarah Travis, Sweeney Todd


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Orchestrations

Sarah Travis, Sweeney Todd

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Jessica Martin Joins JERRY'S GIRLS at Menier Chocolate Factory


Jessica Martin will join Cassidy Janson and Julie Yammanee to complete the company for the revival of Jerry Herman’s JERRY’S GIRLS at The Menier Chocolate Factory. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For JERRY'S GIRLS at Menier Chocolate Factory


The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the revival of Jerry Herman’s JERRY’S GIRLS. Hannah Chissick directs Cassidy Janson, Lyn Paul and Julie Yammanee. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK and Ireland Tour of GREASE


All new rehearsal photos have been released for GREASE’s UK & Ireland tour in the download link below. Grease begins its tour at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley on 12 March, touring until 16 November. 

JERRY'S GIRLS Revival Will Open Next Month at Menier Chocolate Factory


A major revival of Jerry Herman's Jerry's Girls will open at The Menier Chocolate Factory next month. Directed by Hannah Chissick, with choreography by Matt Cole, musical supervision and arrangements by Sarah Travis, and an all-female band, this new production opens on 22 May.

Full Cast and Additional Performances Revealed For GREASE UK and Ireland Tour


The full cast has been set for the UK and Ireland tour of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips. Additional performances have been added in Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle etc.

West End Production of GREASE Will Tour the UK and Ireland From April 2024


After incredibly successful summer seasons in 2022 and 2023; Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE will tour the UK and Ireland in 2024. GREASE is directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center Celebrates Golden Anniversary With a Gala in November


Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center will celebrate its golden anniversary with a gala, Rhythms of Resilience: Honoring 50 Years of Ashkenaz on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at 6 p.m. Learn more about the gala here!

Ashkenaz Will Host 'Snap to Grid' Next Month


Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center (Ashkenaz)—the music venue and dance hall in the heart of West Berkeley—will host Snap to Grid, a new night of eclectic dance music focused on uplifting and building the East Bay music scene on Friday, September 1, 2023, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. 

SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond


Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.

RAINBOW RAE AND THE COLOUR STONE RESCUE Comes To Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham & Eastbourne


This Summer, be part of a very special live theatre event for all the family. Rainbow Rae And The Colour Stone Rescue is a brand new, multi-sensory musical, brought to you by the acclaimed team at UnderWired Productions.

Jason Donovan and Peter Andre Will Return to GREASE in the West End


Australian stars Jason Donovan and Peter Andre will return to Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE at the Dominion Theatre following their highly acclaimed performances last year.

Louise Redknapp Will Play Teen Angel in GREASE at the Dominion Theatre


English singer, songwriter and presenter Louise Redknapp will play Teen Angel in Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, which returns to the Dominion Theatre in London's West End from 2 June 2023. Redknapp will perform from 2 June until 29 July, excluding Mondays.

GREASE Will Return to London's Dominion Theatre in June 2023


After an incredibly successful run in summer 2022, Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE will return once again to the Dominion Theatre in London's West End from 2 June 2023. GREASE is directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips. Casting to be announced.

Ashkenaz Celebrates Golden 50th Anniversary With Two Special Event Series For 2023


Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center (Ashkenaz)—the music venue and dance hall in the heart of West Berkeley—will celebrate its Golden 50th anniversary throughout 2023 with two special event series, the Golden Genre Series and the 50th Anniversary Events Series.

GREASE Will End West End Run in Eight Weeks


With only 8 weeks to go, Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, has so far been seen by over 250,000 people in the West End making it the Dominion Theatre's most successful summer run since We Will Rock You. GREASE began previews on 3 May 2022 with an official opening on 17 May 2022. The musical last played the Dominion Theatre 26 years ago, closing in 1996, and was as popular and busy this time round, as it was then. 

Multi-Sensory Family Production Of THE RIGHT ROYAL RUMPUS! Plays Eastbourne Theatres This August


This Summer, be part of a very special live theatre event for all the family. The Right Royal Rumpus! is a brand new, multi-sensory musical, brought to you by the acclaimed team at UnderWired Productions.

Photos: Jason Donovan and Peter Andre in GREASE in the West End


Australian star singer and actor Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, which plays at the Dominion. Check out photos!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For 101 DALMATIANS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre


Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre today release a selection of rehearsal images from their forthcoming production of 101 Dalmatians, a newly commissioned musical written by Douglas Hodge (music and lyrics) and Johnny McKnight (book), from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris.

Jason Donovan Will Play Teen Angel in GREASE at Certain Performances at The Dominion Theatre


Australian star singer and actor Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022.

Cast Announced For 101 DALMATIANS Musical at Regent's Park


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced full casting for their forthcoming production of 101 Dalmatians (12 Jul – 28 Aug), a newly commissioned musical written by Douglas Hodge (music and lyrics) and Johnny McKnight (book), from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris.

Sarah Travis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sarah Travis been nominated for?

Sarah Travis has been nominated for Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Sweeney Todd, received a Special Citation at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Sweeney Todd, and was nominated for Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for Sweeney Todd.

What awards has Sarah Travis won?

Sarah Travis has won several awards for her work on "Sweeney Todd," including Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards, a Special Citation at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards.

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