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Don Black OBE is a highly-acclaimed, Oscar-winning lyricist. His works have included movie themes, hit songs, and numerous musicals, including three with Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tell Me on a Sunday, Aspects of Love, and Sunset Boulevard, for which he received two Tony Awards for Best Book and Lyrics, together with Christopher Hampton.


Mr. Black's movie credits include themes for many James Bond films: Thunderball, Diamonds Are Forever, The Man with the Golden Gun, "Surrender" from Tomorrow Never Dies and The World is Not Enough. In collaboration with composer John Barry, he wrote the title song for the 1966 film Born Free, which won the Oscar for Best Song. He also collaborated with Barry on Out of Africa and Dances With Wolves. He has worked with Jule Styne, Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, Elmer Bernstein, Michael Legrand, Marvin Hamlisch, Charles Aznavour and has had two U.S. number one hits: Michael Jackson's "Ben" and Lulu's "To Sir, With Love".
Mr. Black was recently inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Sunset BoulevardSunset Boulevard
 
[West End, 2023]
Book and lyrics
The Third ManThe Third Man
 
[West End, 2023]
BOOK & LYRICS
Aspects of LoveAspects of Love
 
[West End, 2023]
Lyrics
Dance of the Vampires
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Lyrics
Budgie
 
[West End, 1988]
Producing Director

Writing

Abbacadabara
Lyricist
Billy
Lyricist
Budgie
Lyricist
Dear Anyone
Lyricist
Dracula
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Merlin
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Lyricist
Sunset Boulevard
Bookwriter
Lyricist

Don Black Movies

Where's Jack?
[ 1969 ] lyrics by
Diamonds Are Forever
[ 1971 ] lyrics
The Man with the Golden Gun
[ 1974 ] lyrics
Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
[ 1975 ] lyrics by
Gulliver's Travels
[ 1977 ] writer
The Bitch
[ 1979 ] music and lyrics by
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
[ 2000 ] lyrics by
Aspects of Love
[ 2005 ] lyrics by
Archie
[ 2015 ] lyrics, songwriter

Don Black Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lyrics

Don Black, Bonnie & Clyde

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Don Black, Bonnie & Clyde

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Musical Revival

Don Black, Sunset Boulevard


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Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Book of a Musical

Don Black, Sunset Boulevard


winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Don Black, Sunset Boulevard

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Don Black, Aspects of Love

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Don Black, Song and Dance

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Don Black, Merlin

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Sarah Brightman's Sunset Boulevard in Melbourne Scales Back Shows Due to Low Demand Photo
Sarah Brightman's Sunset Boulevard in Melbourne Scales Back Shows Due to Low Demand

The Sarah Brightman-led Australian production of Sunset Boulevard at Melbourne's Princess Theatre will reduce the number of performances being offered due to low ticket sales.
Review: DRACULA at The Marcelle Theater Photo
Review: DRACULA at The Marcelle Theater

Finishing the company’s 32nd season, this alluring redux of Bram Stoker’s literary classic emerges from the shadows to give audiences an emotionally charged musical with plenty of chilling moments.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Commemorates 80th Anniversary of D-Day with New Anthem 'Lo Photo
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Commemorates 80th Anniversary of D-Day with New Anthem 'Lovingly Remembered'

Today on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a specially commissioned anthem titled 'Lovingly Remembered' by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Don Black, was performed by singer-songwriter Naomi Kimpenu along with the London Youth Chamber Choir.
Photos: First Look at New Line Theatre's DRACULA Photo
Photos: First Look at New Line Theatre's DRACULA

New Line Theatre is currently presenting Frank Wildhorn's Dracula through June 22, 2024. Check out production photos here!
Video: First Look At Sarah Brightman & More in SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia Photo
Video: First Look At Sarah Brightman & More in SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia

Get a first look at the Australian company of Sunset Boulevard in action in this all-new footage from the production.
Video: Tim Draxl Performs Title Song from Sarah Birghtman Led SUNSET BOULEVARD Photo
Video: Tim Draxl Performs Title Song from Sarah Birghtman Led SUNSET BOULEVARD

Watch Tim Draxl perform Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic “Sunset Boulevard” in an all new video from the production's media call.
Review Roundup: SUNSET BOULEVARD Led By Sarah Brightman in Australia Photo
Review Roundup: SUNSET BOULEVARD Led By Sarah Brightman in Australia

Sarah Brightman is leading an all new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard, now running at Melbourne's Princess Theatre followed by a season at the Sydney Opera House from August 28.  Read the reviews for Sunset Boulevard here!
Sarah Brightman Says 'A Lot Of' SUNSET BOULEVARD Was Written 'On' Her Voice Photo
Sarah Brightman Says 'A Lot Of' SUNSET BOULEVARD Was Written 'On' Her Voice

In an interview about the Australian production of Sunset Boulevard, Sarah Brightman said that Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote much of Sunset Boulevard on her voice.
Photos: First Look at Sarah Brightman in Australian SUNSET BOULEVARD Photo
Photos: First Look at Sarah Brightman in Australian SUNSET BOULEVARD

Norma's home at last! Sarah Brightman is leading  the Australian production of Sunset Boulevard, now running at Melbourne's Princess Theatre followed by a season at the Sydney Opera House from August 28. Check out photos of the cast in action here.
Video: Watch Tim Draxl Perform the Title Song from SUNSET BOULEVARD Photo
Video: Watch Tim Draxl Perform the Title Song from SUNSET BOULEVARD

Watch Tim Draxl perform Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic “Sunset Boulevard” in the video here. The production commences on May 21 at the Princess Theatre followed by a season at the Sydney Opera House from August 28.
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Sarah Brightman Photo
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Sarah Brightman

An all new video has been released from the sitzprobe for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard, starring Sarah Brightman! Check out the video here!
The First-Ever UK Tour of BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Comes To Milton Keynes Theatre T Photo
The First-Ever UK Tour of BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Comes To Milton Keynes Theatre This June

Experience the thrilling tale of BONNIE & CLYDE at Milton Keynes Theatre. Don't miss this captivating performance that brings the notorious duo's story to life on stage.
Jeremy Jordan-Led BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Filmed in London to Stream Photo
Jeremy Jordan-Led BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Filmed in London to Stream

Bonnie & Clyde the Musical: Filmed Live will be available to stream online on demand from 9 am ET (2pm GMT) on Monday 24 June 2024. Learn more about how to stream the musical here!
Glenn Close Says SUNSET BOULEVARD Film is 'Moving Forward' Photo
Glenn Close Says SUNSET BOULEVARD Film is 'Moving Forward'

Glenn Close has given a new update on the Sunset Boulevard film adaptation, revealing that it is 'moving forward.' Close originated the role of Norma Desmond on Broadway in 1994 before returning to the role in the 2017 revival.
Photos: First Look At the Cast of SUNSET BOULEVARD Australia, Starring Sarah Brightma Photo
Photos: First Look At the Cast of SUNSET BOULEVARD Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman, Tim Draxl and More

First look photos have been released of Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl and the whole leading cast of Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard. Performances begin in Melbourne on 21 May.
Photo: First Look at Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl in SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia Photo
Photo: First Look at Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl in SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia

An all new first look photo has been released of Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl in Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard. Performances begin in Melbourne on 21 May.
Review: BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre Photo
Review: BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre

BONNIE AND CLYDE, which is playing at The Royal Theatre, 111 S Market St, in Benton, through this Sunday, April 28, was my most anticipated show that I’ve wanted to see for a few years now.
Video: Inside Rehearsal For SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsal For SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman

An all new rehearsal video has been released for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard, starring Sarah Brightman! Check out the video here!
Video: Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl Talk SUNSET BOULEVARD Australia Photo
Video: Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl Talk SUNSET BOULEVARD Australia

Meet the stars of Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard! Go inside the rehearsal room with superstar Sarah Brightman, who stars as Norma Desmond, with Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis. See the pair unpack their onstage dynamic in the new video here!
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Don Black FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Don Black written?

Don Black has written 17 shows including The Little Prince and the Aviator (Lyricist), Billy (Lyricist), Bar Mitzvah Boy (Lyricist), Song and Dance (Lyricist), Merlin (Lyricist), Dear Anyone (Lyricist), Abbacadabara (Lyricist), Budgie (Lyricist), Aspects of Love (Lyricist), Sunset Boulevard (Bookwriter), The Goodbye Girl (Lyricist), Dracula (Bookwriter), Bombay Dreams (Lyricist), Dance of the Vampires (Lyricist), Tell Me on a Sunday (Lyricist), Bonnie & Clyde (Lyricist), Tell Me on a Sunday (Lyricist).

What awards has Don Black been nominated for?

Don Black has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Bonnie & Clyde, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bonnie & Clyde, Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aspects of Love, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Song and Dance, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Merlin.

What awards has Don Black won?

Don Black has won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for "Sunset Boulevard" and the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for "Sunset Boulevard."

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