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Tom Waits

Birth Place: Pomona, CA, USA

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Tom Waits STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1987
Performer

Writing

Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter

Tom Waits Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Music

Tom WaitsThe Black Rider

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Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM


On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

ONE FROM THE HEART to Receive Release of Reimagined Version on Digital and 4K


Francis Ford Coppola's 1982 cult classic will be making a grand return! Following its limited theatrical release in January, One from the Heart: Reprise will soon be available to watch at home. The original film, released in 1982, was considered a critical and financial failure at the time but, in the years since, has developed a cult following for the colorful and musical extravaganza that it is. 

See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Marc Ribot Teams Up With Finnish Psychedelic Folk Duo Tuomo & Markus For New Song


Fresh from their multiple shows at SXSW 2024, Finnish indie folk artists Tuomo & Markus share theirnew single, 'Waiting Room' (Grandpop Records), featuring legendary guitarist/artist/political activist Marc Ribot (Tom Waits, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Black Keys, T Bone Burnett) and Nordic jazz trumpet virtuoso Verneri Pohjola. Listen to the full song here!

Stella Cole, Chad LB Quartet, and More Take the Stage At Birdland In April


Get all the details about the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running April 1st - April 14th.

The Decemberists Drop 'Joan In The Garden' From New Album 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'


Discover the latest from The Decemberists as they announce their new album, AS IT EVER WAS, SO IT WILL BE AGAIN, and release a new song, JOAN IN THE GARDEN. The band has appeared on The Simpsons, collaborated with Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda, and released their own crowd-funded board game Illimat.

Photos: Ben Jones Rocked the House at 54 Below


Humorist and singer extraordinaire Ben Jones wowed the crowd at 54 Below on Sunday night. His show, LET ME BE FRANK, played on March 10th to an appreciative audience at Broadway's Supper Club. Photographer Conor Weiss snapped some shots of the night.

Brave New World Rep To Present the World Premiere Award-Winning Play, LENI'S LAST LAMENT


Explore the controversial legacy of Leni Riefenstahl in the one-woman play that won top awards at United Solo Fest. Presented at Brooklyn’s Brave New World Rep from March 15-30.

J.M. Clifford Releases New Single 'Raised in the Ashes'


“Raised In The Ashes” was produced by platinum recording artist Ron Pope and features contributions from Robby Hecht (backing vocals) and Mountain Heart's Seth Taylor on banjo and acoustic guitar. It follows the release of “Complicated Man,” a song about acknowledging your moral victories as well as your failures.

Robby Hecht Drops New Single 'Someone to Dance With'


Nashville-based singer-songwriter Robby Hecht has unveiled “Someone To Dance With,” the latest single and video from his forthcoming LP, Not a Number. The video, directed by Kaitlyn Raitz, Hecht is surrounded by people and their dogs and is constantly reminded of the passing of his pup.

John Pizzarelli Celebrates the Stage and Movies with His New Album 'Stage and Screen' at The Broward Center


World-renowned John Pizzarelli Trio takes the stage in the Amaturo Theater, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. on February 21, 2024, at 7:45 pm.  

Paul Bogaev Brings NO SURRENDER to Upstairs at The Gatehouse This Weekend


Grammy and Emmy award-winning musician Paul Bogaev, Musical Director of the highly-acclaimed revival of Sondheim's Pacific Overtures at the Menier Chocolate Factory and Trevor Nunn's Fiddler on the Roof, brings NO SURRENDER, an evening of songs from legendary songwriters Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits, to Upstairs at The Gatehouse.

The Decemberists Release New Single 'Burial Ground'; Announce North American Tour


The Decemberists will head out on an expansive North American tour with both spring and summer legs. The tour kicks off on April 30th in Kingston, NY at the Ulster Performing Arts Center and wraps up in August on the West Coast. Highlights include the Brooklyn Paramount Theater on May 3rd, the Salt Shed in Chicago on May 21st.

Steven Pasquale's Sophomore Album SOME OTHER TIME Out Now


Center Stage Records has released 'Steven Pasquale: Some Other Time.'

Paul Bogaev Will Celebrate Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits in NO SURRENDER


Grammy & Emmy award-winning musician Paul Bogaev, Musical Director of the highly-acclaimed revival of  Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures at the Menier Chocolate Factory & Trevor Nunn’s Fiddler on the Roof, will celebrate legendary songwriters Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits in NO SURRENDER.

Robby Hecht Announces New LP 'Not a Number' With New Single 'Old Radio'


Nashville-based singer-songwriter Robby Hecht has announced his forthcoming LP, Not a Number, with the release of his latest single and video, “Old Radio.” Not a Number, produced by Anthony da Costa. 'Old Radio' is a nostalgic journey through the various phases of Robby's discovery of music.

Americana Duo The Glass Hours to Release New Album in March


The Glass Hours will release self-titled studio album. Their self-titled nine-song debut album will be released by Cornelius Chapel Records in early 2024. With the exception of Sue Westcott on fiddle (Chet Atkins, Tom Jones), the album was written, performed, recorded and produced by Brad and Megan in Brad's home studio in Red Hook, New York.

World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT to Open at Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre


Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.

Samantha Fish to Embark On Bulletproof Tour 2024


As an award-winning artist, singer/songwriter/guitarist, Samantha Fish has brought extraordinary power to her self-expression, capturing her inner world in combustible riffs, visceral rhythms, and spine-tingling vocal work. Tapped by Eric Clapton himself, Fish was a featured performer in Clapton's Crossroads 2023 in Los Angeles.

Americana Duo The Glass Hours Share New Single From Their Debut LP


The Glass Hours are American songwriters Brad Armstrong and Megan Barbera. Their music blurs between Sunday afternoon country-folk and the golden age of the 1970s. With the exception of Sue Westcott on fiddle (Chet Atkins, Tom Jones), the album was written, performed, recorded and produced by Brad and Megan in Brad's studio in Red Hook, New York.

Tom Waits FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tom Waits been in?

Tom Waits has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Tom Waits been in?

Tom Waits has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tom Waits been nominated for?

Tom Waits has been nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for The Black Rider.

How many shows has Tom Waits written?

Tom Waits has written 2 shows including Frank's Wild Years (Composer/Lyricist), The Black Rider (Composer/Lyricist).

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