Danny Troob
Also Credited As: Daniel Troob
Latest News on Danny Troob:
Rodney Ingram Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN (Jan 14, 2026)
Video: ALADDIN Broadway Cast Performs a Medley on TODAY (Jan 8, 2026)
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour to Play at the Academy of Music (Dec 17, 2025)
Rodney Ingram Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN (Jan 14, 2026)
Video: ALADDIN Broadway Cast Performs a Medley on TODAY (Jan 8, 2026)
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour to Play at the Academy of Music (Dec 17, 2025)
BIO
Danny Troob has arranged and orchestrated music for many Broadway shows over nearly 40 years. He has previously been nominated for Tonys for his work on Shrek the Musical (2009) and The Pajama Game (2006). His film work includes the movie of Newsies, among many others.
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Productions
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Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Danny Troob, Soft Power
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Danny Troob, Cinderella
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Orchestrations
Danny Troob, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Orchestrations
Danny Troob, Newsies
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Orchestrations
Danny Troob, Newsies the Musical
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations
Danny Troob, Shrek The Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Danny Troob, Shrek the Musical
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Orchestrations
Danny Troob, The Pajama Game
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Orchestration
Danny Troob , Beauty and the Beast
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Danny Troob, Big River
Videos
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:27:47
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 14:17:39
Video: First Look at SHIKI Theatre Company's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in Japan
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-10 12:24:01
Photos/Video: First Look at Rehearsals for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-04 12:38:58
Video: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Howard Ashman at 400th Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-19 05:59:12
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-14 15:56:59
Video: Meet BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Stars, Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-02-13 08:00:20
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-23 15:44:28
Exclusive Video: First Look at SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-13 12:00:20
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals & Learn About Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-31 13:34:25
Exclusive: 'I'm With Her' from Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-24 10:00:20
Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-12 10:34:52
Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-18 07:31:25
Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-14 15:53:26
News
Rodney Ingram Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Aladdin has announced that Rodney Ingram will step into the title role beginning Tuesday, February 3. Ainsley Melham will play his final performance Sunday, February 1.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Aladdin has announced that Rodney Ingram will step into the title role beginning Tuesday, February 3. Ainsley Melham will play his final performance Sunday, February 1.
Video: ALADDIN Broadway Cast Performs a Medley on TODAY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
The Broadway cast of “Aladdin” recently appeared on TODAY to perform a four-song medley of songs from the hit musical as part of the Citi Concert Series. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
The Broadway cast of “Aladdin” recently appeared on TODAY to perform a four-song medley of songs from the hit musical as part of the Citi Concert Series. Check out the video here!
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour to Play at the Academy of Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will begin performances in Philadelphia, PA, at the Academy of Music.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will begin performances in Philadelphia, PA, at the Academy of Music.
Tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour in Boston on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, in Boston.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, in Boston.
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025
On Tuesday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, led by Ainsley Melham, Sonya Balsara, and Marcus Martin, took the stage on Live with Kelly and Mark for a performance of 'A Whole New World.' Check out the performance now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025
On Tuesday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, led by Ainsley Melham, Sonya Balsara, and Marcus Martin, took the stage on Live with Kelly and Mark for a performance of 'A Whole New World.' Check out the performance now.
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025
On Thursday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, one of the longest-running Broadway shows, took the stage for a magical performance of 'Friend Like Me.' Check it out now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025
On Thursday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, one of the longest-running Broadway shows, took the stage for a magical performance of 'Friend Like Me.' Check it out now!
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Play Kansas City's Music Hall in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will enchant audiences in Kansas City when it arrives at Music Hall October 28–November 2, 2025. The beloved Broadway classic will star Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will enchant audiences in Kansas City when it arrives at Music Hall October 28–November 2, 2025. The beloved Broadway classic will star Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to The Hobby Center in January
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 19 at 10AM.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 19 at 10AM.
Video: HERCULES Star Luke Brady Performs 'Go the Distance'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025
Disney’s Hercules is now playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, starring Luke Brady in the title role. Watch a video clip of Brady performing “Go the Distance” from the new West End stage production.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025
Disney’s Hercules is now playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, starring Luke Brady in the title role. Watch a video clip of Brady performing “Go the Distance” from the new West End stage production.
Tickets to Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At Bass Concert Hall on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Tickets to DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 am. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Tickets to DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 am. Learn more.
Video: Watch Ainsley Melham Return to ALADDIN on Broadway
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2025
On Tuesday night, Ainsley Melham returned to the Broadway production of Aladdin in the title role. Watch a video of the Boop! the Musical star taking his first bow back in the production!
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2025
On Tuesday night, Ainsley Melham returned to the Broadway production of Aladdin in the title role. Watch a video of the Boop! the Musical star taking his first bow back in the production!
FUNNY GIRL and More Set for Shaw Festival 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here!
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here!
Ainsley Melham Will Return to ALADDIN This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
Aladdin has announced that Ainsley Melham will return to the Broadway production in the title role beginning this month. Learn more about the upcoming run here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
Aladdin has announced that Ainsley Melham will return to the Broadway production in the title role beginning this month. Learn more about the upcoming run here!
ALADDIN Surpasses MISS SAIGON To Become 14th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2025
Disney’s Aladdin has become the 14th longest-running Broadway show of all time, surpassing Miss Saigon with its 4,092nd performance. Now in its 11th year, Aladdin continues its historic run at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2025
Disney’s Aladdin has become the 14th longest-running Broadway show of all time, surpassing Miss Saigon with its 4,092nd performance. Now in its 11th year, Aladdin continues its historic run at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
Review: DISNEY 80S " 90S CELEBRATION IN CONCERT at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 31, 2025
Over the decades, Disney music has brought much joy to generations of fans. The 80s and 90s were a particularly important time for Disney as a company because it was that period when the company came back from a creative slump with powerhouse animated features such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 31, 2025
Over the decades, Disney music has brought much joy to generations of fans. The 80s and 90s were a particularly important time for Disney as a company because it was that period when the company came back from a creative slump with powerhouse animated features such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is Coming to Wharton Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025
Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, being presented at Wharton, will go on sale to the public in August. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025
Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, being presented at Wharton, will go on sale to the public in August. Learn more!
Tickets on Sale For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in Kansas City
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025
Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025
Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday.
Broadway In Chicago and Metra Announce Free Train Travel With Tickets to Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2025
Broadway In Chicago and Metra are partnering to offer theatergoers free round-trip train travel to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) through August 2 only.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2025
Broadway In Chicago and Metra are partnering to offer theatergoers free round-trip train travel to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) through August 2 only.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Danny Troob written?
Danny Troob has written 1 shows including Willpower (Composer/Lyricist).
What awards has Danny Troob been nominated for?
Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Soft Power, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Cinderella, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Newsies, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Newsies the Musical, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek the Musical, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Pajama Game, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Beauty and the Beast and Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Big River.
What awards has Danny Troob won?
Danny Troob has won the Best Orchestrations award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies and the Outstanding Orchestrations award at the Drama Desk Awards for Big River.
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