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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).

Bruce Coughlin Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[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]
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[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]
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[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[US Tour, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[West End, 2000]
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[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]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1989]
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Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
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[Broadway, 1982]
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Musical Director
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 1977]
Composer
 
[US Tour, 2008]
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[West End, 2008]
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Bruce Coughlin Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, A Man of No Importance

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 - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Burnt Part Boys

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Grey Gardens

Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Light in the Piazza

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Light in the Piazza

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, Urinetown The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Sound of Music

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Bruce Coughlin, The Sound of Music

Obie Awards - 1996 - Music

Bruce Coughli, Floyd Collins

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Photos: First Look at HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO on Broadway

Production photos have been released from the new musical How to Dance in Ohio – inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name – which is set to open this Sunday, December 10 the Belasco Theatre.

Photos: Go Inside the First Preview of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO on Broadway

Take a look at the first preview of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO on Broadway. Learn how to purchase tickets!

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO to Offer $35 Tickets as Part of Digital Ticket Lottery

How to Dance in Ohio will launch a digital lottery powered by Telecharge, starting at 12am on Tuesday, November 14 ahead of the show’s first preview performance on Wednesday, November 15. 

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO on Broadway

Rehearsals are udnerway for the new musical How to Dance in Ohio! Inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, the new musical features book and lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik (she/her), music by Jacob Yandura (he/him), choreography by Mayte Natalio (she/her), and direction by Sammi Cannold. Check out a first look at the cast in rehearals!

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO to Celebrate Box Office to Opening Tomorrow With With Surprises, Merch and More

Looking to secure your seats for HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO? Don't miss out! The box office opens tomorrow. Get all the details on where and when to buy your tickets here.

Photos: The Cast of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Meets the Press!

New musical How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, will open on Broadway this fall at the Belasco Theatre. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos from the big event here!

Review: BILLY STRAYHORN: SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR Investigates the Heart of Jazz at Pittsburgh Public Theater

The new biomusical elevates one of popular music's cult figures to the forefront with wondrous results. There's a popular witticism that the musical biopic was almost killed by Walk Hard, which skewered each and every convention of the genre so thoroughly that everything since has just seemed like a rehash of Walk Hard.

Caesar Samayoa, Cristina Sastre & More to Star in HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO on Broadway

Get the latest news on the cast of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO on Broadway, including Caesar Samayoa and Cristina Sastre. Get all the details on when and where you can see this exciting production.

Up on the Marquee: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO

New musical How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, will open on Broadway this fall at the Belasco Theatre. Check out photos of the new theatre marquee!

Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO EP to be Released in September; Get a First Look at a New Track

Get a sneak peek and first listen of a new track from the highly anticipated 'How to Dance in Ohio' EP, set to release in September. Don't miss out on this exciting preview of the upcoming EP.

Video: First Listen to 'Building Momentum' From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO

We've got your first look and listen to the song 'Building Momentum' from the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, opening on Broadway this fall at the Belasco Theatre. Check out the video here!

Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Gears Up For Its NYC Run At Broadway In Bryant Park

New musical How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, will open on Broadway this fall at the Belasco Theatre. As they gear up for their Broadway run, some of the show's cast members stopped by Broadway in Bryant Park to give NYC a preview of this heartwarming new musical. Watch the video!

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Will Open at Broadway's Belasco Theatre This Fall

New musical How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, will open on Broadway this fall at the Belasco Theatre. Learn more about the show, who is starring in the cast, and how to purchase tickets here!

Photos: City Center's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Celebrates A Successful Run On Closing Night

New York City Center's Encores! season recently continued with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. The production ran for seven performances only, through June 25, at New York City Center. Check out photos of the company celebrating the show's successful run on closing night below!

Review Roundup: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Encores!

Up next at New York City Center, the Encores! season continues with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. Encores! The Light in the Piazza runs for seven performances only, through June 25, at New York City Center.

Photos: First Look at Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

Up next at New York City Center, the Encores! season continues with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. Check out first photos of the cast in action!

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles and More

In this video, the cast of Encores! The Light in the Piazza, rehearses 'Statues and Stories' and 'The Beauty Is' and checks in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to chat about the new production!

Photos: Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Meets the Press

See photos of the company of Encores! The Light in the Piazza meeting the press.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.

Bruce Coughlin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bruce Coughlin has been nominated for several awards for his outstanding orchestrations. He has received nominations for Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for the following shows: A Man of No Importance, War Paint, First Daughter Suite, Giant, The Burnt Part Boys, 9 to 5, The Light in the Piazza, Urinetown, and The Sound of Music. Additionally, he has been nominated for Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for Grey Gardens, The Light in the Piazza, and Urinetown The Musical. Coughlin has also received a Music nomination at the Obie Awards for Floyd Collins.

Bruce Coughlin has won several awards for his orchestrations in various Broadway shows. He has received the Outstanding Orchestrations award from the Drama Desk Awards for his work on The Light in the Piazza and Urinetown. He also won the Best Orchestrations award from the Tony Awards for The Light in the Piazza. Additionally, Coughlin received the Outstanding Orchestrations award from the Drama Desk Awards for The Sound of Music. He was also honored with the Music award from the Obie Awards for his work on Floyd Collins.

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