Tom Waits
Tom Waits is an actor, composer/lyricist, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include Tom Waits in Concert on Broadway.
Date of Birth: December 07, 1949 (76)
Birth Place: Pomona, CA, USA
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Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Music
Tom Waits, The Black Rider
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Video: WILDWOOD Trailer Unveiled: New Look at Long-Awaited Animated Film
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-13 11:42:33
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San Diego International Film Festival Announces 25th Anniversary Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
The San Diego International Film Festival revealed its 2026 slate featuring 90 selections from 22 countries, including world premieres and films by Martin McDonagh, Peter Farrelly, Anton Corbijn, and Mike Leigh.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
The San Diego International Film Festival revealed its 2026 slate featuring 90 selections from 22 countries, including world premieres and films by Martin McDonagh, Peter Farrelly, Anton Corbijn, and Mike Leigh.
Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg, Ron Howard and More Set for 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026
Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg and Ron Howard will take part in the 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival, which has announced its full lineup for October 2-12.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026
Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg and Ron Howard will take part in the 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival, which has announced its full lineup for October 2-12.
WILDWOOD to Open AFI FEST 2026 with Stop-Motion Epic
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
LAIKA Studios' WILDWOOD will serve as the opening night film of the 40th AFI FEST. The stop-motion fantasy is directed by Travis Knight and features voice performances from Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali and Angela Bassett.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
LAIKA Studios' WILDWOOD will serve as the opening night film of the 40th AFI FEST. The stop-motion fantasy is directed by Travis Knight and features voice performances from Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali and Angela Bassett.
Margaret Glaspy Shares Live Video for "MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.", Tour Kicks Off Sept. 11
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
Margaret Glaspy released a live video for "Martin Luther King Jr." off I AM BOTH, produced by Joe Henry. Her North American and European tour begins Friday, with stops in Brooklyn on Sept. 26 and Los Angeles on Nov. 17.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
Margaret Glaspy released a live video for "Martin Luther King Jr." off I AM BOTH, produced by Joe Henry. Her North American and European tour begins Friday, with stops in Brooklyn on Sept. 26 and Los Angeles on Nov. 17.
Legs McNeil's RESIDENT PUNK to Score Critical Acclaim Ahead of Release
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026
Legs McNeil's new book RESIDENT PUNK, which revisits the 1970s punk era, has drawn early praise from critics and figures including actor Patton Oswalt ahead of its upcoming release.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026
Legs McNeil's new book RESIDENT PUNK, which revisits the 1970s punk era, has drawn early praise from critics and figures including actor Patton Oswalt ahead of its upcoming release.
Photos: Elvis Costello Shares Unreleased Track I TURN AROUND From MY AIM IS TRUE Box Set
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026
Elvis Costello released the previously unreleased track "I Turn Around" (Hope & Anchor Studio), taken from the forthcoming My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition) box set.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026
Elvis Costello released the previously unreleased track "I Turn Around" (Hope & Anchor Studio), taken from the forthcoming My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition) box set.
LINCOLN IN THE BARDO Adds Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader, Tom Waits
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
The stop-motion animation and live-action hybrid film, starring Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln and directed by Duke Johnson, has added the four actors to its voice cast.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
The stop-motion animation and live-action hybrid film, starring Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln and directed by Duke Johnson, has added the four actors to its voice cast.
Interview: Carey Perloff of OEDIPUS: KING/COLONUS at PlayMakers Repertory Company
by April Sigler - Sep 2, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with adapter and director Carey Perloff ahead of the world premiere of Oedipus: King/Colonus - revisiting Sophocles, balancing the roles of writer and director, and creating an immersive theatrical experience for modern audiences.
by April Sigler - Sep 2, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with adapter and director Carey Perloff ahead of the world premiere of Oedipus: King/Colonus - revisiting Sophocles, balancing the roles of writer and director, and creating an immersive theatrical experience for modern audiences.
BAM Fall 2026 Season to Feature Meshell Ndegeocello, Claudia Rankine & More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026
BAM's fall lineup will include Meshell Ndegeocello celebrating her album SYNONYM, Claudia Rankine discussing her book TRIAGE, and programs from Hanif Abdurraqib, Ross Gay, and Taylor Mac.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026
BAM's fall lineup will include Meshell Ndegeocello celebrating her album SYNONYM, Claudia Rankine discussing her book TRIAGE, and programs from Hanif Abdurraqib, Ross Gay, and Taylor Mac.
Eddie Skuller Releases TOM WAITS Tribute EP BLIND LOVE
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Eddie Skuller released BLIND LOVE, a Tom Waits tribute EP recorded live to tape at a converted upstate New York chicken shack and produced by Nick Kinsey.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Eddie Skuller released BLIND LOVE, a Tom Waits tribute EP recorded live to tape at a converted upstate New York chicken shack and produced by Nick Kinsey.
Netflix to Premiere Four Comedy Documentaries Weekly This October
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026
Netflix will roll out a slate of comedy documentaries exploring the legacies of Martin Mull, Norm Macdonald, Maria Bamford, and the cast of SCTV, directed by Bob Saget, Neil Berkeley, Judd Apatow, and Jason Hehir.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026
Netflix will roll out a slate of comedy documentaries exploring the legacies of Martin Mull, Norm Macdonald, Maria Bamford, and the cast of SCTV, directed by Bob Saget, Neil Berkeley, Judd Apatow, and Jason Hehir.
Rick Maltese Releases New Single SIMPLY LOVE
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Toronto pianist and songwriter Rick Maltese has released "Simply Love," a Ray Charles-inspired pop and jazz track from his album RICK MALTESE & FRIENDS VOL 2, featuring saxophonist Alison Young.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Toronto pianist and songwriter Rick Maltese has released "Simply Love," a Ray Charles-inspired pop and jazz track from his album RICK MALTESE & FRIENDS VOL 2, featuring saxophonist Alison Young.
LAIKA to Release First Trailer for WILDWOOD, Starring Carey Mulligan
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
LAIKA released the first full trailer for WILDWOOD, a handcrafted stop-motion adventure directed by Travis Knight and set to open in theaters across the United States.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
LAIKA released the first full trailer for WILDWOOD, a handcrafted stop-motion adventure directed by Travis Knight and set to open in theaters across the United States.
Scout Durwood Releases New Covers Album WOMAN LOVE via Blue Élan Records
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026
Scout Durwood's ten-song covers album WOMAN LOVE spans genres and generations, led by a rendition of 'I've Been Loving You Too Long,' marking her third project with the Kirk Pasich Project.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026
Scout Durwood's ten-song covers album WOMAN LOVE spans genres and generations, led by a rendition of 'I've Been Loving You Too Long,' marking her third project with the Kirk Pasich Project.
SMALL CHANGE by Tom Waits to Get 50th Anniversary Vinyl Re-Issue
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026
ANTI- Records will release a new vinyl edition of Tom Waits' 1976 album SMALL CHANGE, marking the record's fiftieth anniversary with tracks including Tom Traubert's Blues and Step Right Up.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026
ANTI- Records will release a new vinyl edition of Tom Waits' 1976 album SMALL CHANGE, marking the record's fiftieth anniversary with tracks including Tom Traubert's Blues and Step Right Up.
WILDWOOD Key Art Debuts Ahead of LAIKA's Fantasy Film Release
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026
LAIKA released official key art for WILDWOOD, an animated fantasy adventure directed by Travis Knight featuring the voices of Carey Mulligan, Angela Bassett and Mahershala Ali.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026
LAIKA released official key art for WILDWOOD, an animated fantasy adventure directed by Travis Knight featuring the voices of Carey Mulligan, Angela Bassett and Mahershala Ali.
BEHIND THE LINES: A 9/11 STORY to Play Coppell Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
The Coppell Arts Center will present BEHIND THE LINES: A 9/11 STORY, a live storytelling and music performance marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
The Coppell Arts Center will present BEHIND THE LINES: A 9/11 STORY, a live storytelling and music performance marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Tom Waits Shares Wry Spoken Word Track THE FLY
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
Tom Waits has released a spoken word recording titled THE FLY, offering a wry, comic monologue set to music and made available for listening online.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
Tom Waits has released a spoken word recording titled THE FLY, offering a wry, comic monologue set to music and made available for listening online.
EDDIE SKULLER Covers TOM WAITS on 'You Can Never Hold Back Spring'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026
Jersey City musician EDDIE SKULLER released a cover of TOM WAITS' 'You Can Never Hold Back Spring,' the second single from his upcoming 'Blind Love' EP of Waits reinterpretations.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026
Jersey City musician EDDIE SKULLER released a cover of TOM WAITS' 'You Can Never Hold Back Spring,' the second single from his upcoming 'Blind Love' EP of Waits reinterpretations.
Review: Lisa Yaeger's JERSEY GIRL Brings the Hits to NYC at Green Room 42
by Sharon Ellman - Jul 18, 2026
Bravo! This Reviewer was enchanted with the vocals of Lisa Yaeger. Taking a trip to the Jersey side of the river was worth the ride. The July 15 concert celebrated the release of Yaeger's JERSEY GIRL album.
by Sharon Ellman - Jul 18, 2026
Bravo! This Reviewer was enchanted with the vocals of Lisa Yaeger. Taking a trip to the Jersey side of the river was worth the ride. The July 15 concert celebrated the release of Yaeger's JERSEY GIRL album.
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?
and Outstanding Music (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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