Bruce Coughlin
Latest News on Bruce Coughlin:
9 TO 5 Comes to the Village Theatre Next Month (Oct 22, 2025)
FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on CD (Sep 5, 2025)
FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Now (Aug 8, 2025)
9 TO 5 Comes to the Village Theatre Next Month (Oct 22, 2025)
FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on CD (Sep 5, 2025)
FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Now (Aug 8, 2025)
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).
Photos
ENCORES!
URINETOWN
Feb 5 " 16, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin
Choreographer Mayte Natalio
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Director Teddy Bergman
Date:
02/05/2025
From: Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More At City Center
ENCORES!
URINETOWN
Feb 5 " 16, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin
Choreographer Mayte Natalio
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Director Teddy Bergman
Date:
02/05/2025
From: Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More At City Center
ENCORES!
URINETOWN
Feb 5 " 16, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin
Choreographer Mayte Natalio
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Director Teddy Bergman
Date:
02/05/2025
From: Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More At City Center
ENCORES!
URINETOWN
Feb 5 " 16, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin
Choreographer Mayte Natalio
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Director Teddy Bergman
Date:
02/05/2025
From: Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More At City Center
Productions
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
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Bruce Coughlin, The Light in the Piazza
winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations
Bruce Coughlin, The Light in the Piazza
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Orchestrations
Bruce Coughlin, Urinetown The Musical
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Bruce Coughlin, Urinetown
winner
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
Video: FLOYD COLLINS Starring Jeremy Jordan, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-23 11:35:30
Video: Go Inside The First Orchestra Rehearsal For The Fulton's 9 TO 5
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-23 14:27:16
Video: First Listen to 'Building Momentum' From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
by Stephi Wild - 2023-08-10 10:01:20
Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Gears Up For Its NYC Run At Broadway In Bryant Park
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-07-22 08:00:20
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles and More
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-06-15 14:32:41
VIDEO: Exclusive Look at LOS OTROS Starring Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-09-10 12:27:30
Trafalgar Releasing Launches Tickets & Trailer for METALLICA & SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY: S&M²
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-07 11:38:03
VIDEO: Watch Samantha Massell and Jimmy Brewer Sing From THE FLAMINGO KID
by Alan Henry - 2019-05-23 13:15:42
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals Of The Harriet Harris, Ed Dixon Lead World Premiere Of RIVALS at Bristol Riverside Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2018-10-29 15:17:31
VIDEO: William Finn Chats About His New Musical THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-06-07 21:24:41
VIDEO: See Patti LuPone Sing 'Back on Top' in the Recording Studio; WAR PAINT Cast Album Out This Month!
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-12 11:18:05
Tony Sheldon, Manoel Felciano & More Join Phillipa Soo in AMELIE; Full Broadway Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-01-26 13:30:16
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Opening Night of Broadway-Bound AMELIE at the Ahmanson!
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-01-04 06:49:13
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Phillipa Soo & More in Broadway-Bound AMELIE!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-12-28 14:11:58
TV: On the Red Carpet for AMELIE's Pre-Broadway Bow in LA! Plus New Performance Footage!
by Michael Sterling - 2017-01-03 10:24:40
STAGE TUBE: First Look at New Trailer for AMELIE at the Ahmanson
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-12-13 07:19:09
STAGE TUBE: Director Michael Greif and Choreographer Christopher Gattelli Chat WAR PAINT at the Goodman
by Stage Tube - 2016-08-02 11:45:53
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.
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.
FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on CD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025
Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available on CD. The album, also available on streaming and digital platforms, preserves the recent acclaimed production from Lincoln Center Theater. T
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025
Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available on CD. The album, also available on streaming and digital platforms, preserves the recent acclaimed production from Lincoln Center Theater. T
FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming and digital platforms. Learn more about the album here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming and digital platforms. Learn more about the album here!
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.
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.
Exclusive: Jeremy Jordan Performs 'And She'd Have Blue Eyes' From the FLOYD COLLINS Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025
The Broadway cast album of Floyd Collins will be released in digital formats on August 8 and on CD September 5 and BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the anticipated record. Listen below as star Jeremy Jordan performs the song, “And She'd Have Blue Eyes”:
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025
The Broadway cast album of Floyd Collins will be released in digital formats on August 8 and on CD September 5 and BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the anticipated record. Listen below as star Jeremy Jordan performs the song, “And She'd Have Blue Eyes”:
FLOYD COLLINS OBC Recording Pushes Release Date to August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release of Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming and digital platforms in August. Learn more about the album here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release of Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming and digital platforms in August. Learn more about the album here!
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.
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!
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!
Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025
This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025
This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
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.
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.
A Brief History of FLOYD COLLINS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 1, 2025
It’s not out of the ordinary these days for worthwhile musicals that originally premiered off-Broadway and then entered the canon to receive their Broadway debuts decades later. Floyd Collins shares this journey with shows including Assassins, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, and Violet.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 1, 2025
It’s not out of the ordinary these days for worthwhile musicals that originally premiered off-Broadway and then entered the canon to receive their Broadway debuts decades later. Floyd Collins shares this journey with shows including Assassins, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, and Violet.
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025
The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025
The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
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.
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.
Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 19, 2025
Show your support for shows like Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, BOOP! The Musical and more.
by BWW Awards - May 19, 2025
Show your support for shows like Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, BOOP! The Musical and more.
Photos: In the Recording Studio for FLOYD COLLINS
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway debut of Tina Landau and Adam Guettel’s FLOYD COLLINS became a six-time Tony Award nominated production and recorded the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the celebrated revival. Check out photos of the cast and orchestra here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway debut of Tina Landau and Adam Guettel’s FLOYD COLLINS became a six-time Tony Award nominated production and recorded the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the celebrated revival. Check out photos of the cast and orchestra here.
First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025
The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025
The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Photos: Meet the 2025 Tony Award Nominees from Musicals
by Bruce Glikas - May 9, 2025
The 2025 Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2025 musical nominees here.
by Bruce Glikas - May 9, 2025
The 2025 Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2025 musical nominees here.
2025 Tony Award Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025
The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025
The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
Video: FLOYD COLLINS Starring Jeremy Jordan, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater presented the Broadway debut of Tina Landau and Adam Guettel’s FLOYD COLLINS. Check out all new footage from the show, starring Jeremy Jordan, in the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater presented the Broadway debut of Tina Landau and Adam Guettel’s FLOYD COLLINS. Check out all new footage from the show, starring Jeremy Jordan, in the video here!
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.
Videos