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Bruce Coughlin

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BIO

Bruce has orchestrated nearly 100 musicals and operas the world over including War Paint, The Light in the Piazza (co-orchestrator; Tony Award), 9 to 5, Grey Gardens, Urinetown, The Wild Party (Broadway), Assassins (London), Floyd Collins and Giant. Awards: Tony Award (plus two nominations), Obie, Drama Desk (plus eight nominations).

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Orchestrations
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Los Angeles, 2016]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2016]
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[Los Angeles, 2015]
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[West End, 2014]
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[West End, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
Orchestrator (Additional Orchestrations)
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 2008]
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[US Tour, 2008]
Orchestrator
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2007]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator (Additional Orchestrations)
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator (Additional Orchestrations)
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Orchestrator (Additional Orchestrations)
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[West End, 2000]
Orchestrator (Additional Orchestrations)
 
[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1996]
Orchestrator (Additional Orchestrations)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Composer (Incidental Music)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Costume Designer
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Composer (Incidental Music)
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Musical Director
Producer
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[Broadway, 1981]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 1977]
Composer (Incidental Music)

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Floyd Collins

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, A Man of No Importance

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, War Paint

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, First Daughter Suite

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, First Daughter Suite

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Giant

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Burnt Part Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, 9 to 5

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Grey Gardens


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Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Light in the Piazza


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Light in the Piazza

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Urinetown The Musical


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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Urinetown


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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Sound of Music

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Sound of Music


winner
Obie Awards - 1996 - Music

Bruce Coughli, Floyd Collins

Videos

News


9 TO 5 Comes to the Village Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

Village Theatre's production of 9 to 5 features some of Seattle's best known comedy actors including Sarah Rose Davis, Bobbi Kotula, Brandon O'Neill, Beth DeVries, and Kristin Burch.
Review: Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara with The National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 7, 2025

The word legend is tossed around quite a bit when talking about performers. Sometimes it’s true but many times it isn’t. This past Friday evening at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center two true modern day legends of musical theatre took the stage to pay homage to two all-time legends of entertainment.
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The best of Broadway took the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. See all of the 2025 Tony winners here.
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025

The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Designers of 2025
by Joey Mervis - Jun 1, 2025

Watch in this video as we chat with designers: Dane Laffrey, George Reeve, Ben Stanton, Rachel Hauck, Arnulfo Maldonado, Marg Horwell, Brenda Abbandandolo, Daniel Kluger, Gregg Barnes, Justin Townsend, Ruey Horng Sun, Bruce Coughlin, Scott Zielinski, Palmer Hefferan, Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber.
Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2025 Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2025

We took a look at which 2025 Tony nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 77 awards. Check out who'll be looking to add even more hardware to their Tony shelf at this year's ceremony.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Bruce Coughlin been nominated for?

Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Floyd Collins, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man of No Importance, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for First Daughter Suite, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for First Daughter Suite, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Giant, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Burnt Part Boys, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Urinetown The Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Urinetown, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Sound of Music, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Sound of Music and Music (Obie Awards) for Floyd Collins.

What awards has Bruce Coughlin won?

Bruce Coughlin has won several prestigious awards for his work in musical theater. He received the Outstanding Orchestrations Drama Desk Award for The Light in the Piazza. He also won the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for The Light in the Piazza. Additionally, he earned the Outstanding Orchestrations Drama Desk Award for Urinetown. Furthermore, he won the Outstanding Orchestrations Drama Desk Award for The Sound of Music. Bruce Coughlin was also honored with the Obie Award for Music for Floyd Collins.

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