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Daryl Waters

Also Credited As: Daryl M. Waters

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BIO

Orchestrations: Memphis: A New Musical (Broadway), Jelly's Last Jam, Street Corner Symphony, Bring in 'Da Noise/Bring in 'Da Funk (Broadway), and Miracle Brothers (Off-Broadway) Dance music arrangements: The Color Purple (Broadway). Music supervision/arrangements: A Civil War Christmas, Turn of the Century (Regional). Music direction: The Seven, The Colored Museum (Off-Broadway/Regional). Original music: ...Noise/...Funk (Tony/Grammy nominations), Drowning Crow (Broadway), Blue Door, In Real Life (Off-Broadway), Magnolia, Crowns, and The Dreams of Sarah Breedlove (Regional). Longtime music director for Eartha Kitt.

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Productions

Pirates! The Penzance MusicalPirates! The Penzance Musical
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Orchestrations
BOOP! The MusicalBOOP! The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Music Supervision and Arragements
GypsyGypsy
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrator
Water for ElephantsWater for Elephants
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrator
New York, New YorkNew York, New York
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Co-Orchestrations
Black No MoreBlack No More
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements[Replacement]
Music Supervisor
The Cher ShowThe Cher Show
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrations, Arrangements, & Musical Supervision
The Cher ShowThe Cher Show
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Orchestrations, Arrangements, & Musical Supervision
Bella: An American Tall TaleBella: An American Tall Tale
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Orchestrations
Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That FollowedShuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Music Supervision, Arrangements, and Orchestrations
Holler If Ya Hear MeHoller If Ya Hear Me
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Musical Supervisor
After MidnightAfter Midnight
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Music Arranger (Additional Arrangements)
Conductor
Musical Supervisor
Memphis: A New MusicalMemphis: A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
Blue Door
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Composer (Original Music)
The Seven
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Musical Director
Musical Director
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Dance Music Arranger
Miracle Brothers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
Miracle Brothers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
In Real Life
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Composer (Original Music)
Street Corner Symphony
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
Dance Music Arranger
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Leader of the Pack
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Associate Conductor

Writing

The Cher Show
Orchestrations and Arrangements

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, Pirates! The Penzance Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Daryl Waters, Pirates! The Penzance Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, New York, New York

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl WatersNew York, New York

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, New York, New York

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, The Cher Show

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, The Cher Show

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, Memphis

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Daryl Waters, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk

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Tickets Now on Sale for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Shea's Buffalo Theatre Photo
Tickets Now on Sale for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025

Tickets are now on sale to the North American tour of the musical based on the bestselling novel, Water for Elephants, coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre for eight performances.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Kicks Off the 25-26 Broadway in Wichita Series Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Kicks Off the 25-26 Broadway in Wichita Series
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of the hit Broadway musical, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel, this engagement will kick off the 25–26 Broadway in Wichita Series.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour To Play The Bushnell In June 2026 Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour To Play The Bushnell In June 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play The Bushnell in Hartford from June 2–7, 2026. The production, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Playhouse Square March 2026 Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Playhouse Square March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has announced full casting ahead of its 2026 engagement at Playhouse Square. The musical, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes To Columbus June, 2026 Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes To Columbus June, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025

The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, is coming to the Ohio Theatre June 9-14, 2025.
Listen: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Broadway Cast Recording is Available to Stream Photo
Listen: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Broadway Cast Recording is Available to Stream Now
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical is available in streaming and digital formats now. Listen to the full album and find out how to pre-order the CD here!
Katrina Lenk, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More to Join City Center 2026 Encores! Productio Photo
Katrina Lenk, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More to Join City Center 2026 Encores! Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

New York City Center has unveiled additional cast members for its Encores! series, including Katrina Lenk, Jasmine Amy Rogers and more. Learn more about the productions and see how to purchase tickets here!
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Now on Sale at Proctors Photo
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Now on Sale at Proctors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to Proctors as part of the Broadway Series. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL OBC Recording to Have October Release Photo
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL OBC Recording to Have October Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

Center Stage Records will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical next month. Learn more about the album and see how to stream here!
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at PPAC to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at PPAC to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

The North American tour of the hit Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to PPAC in December. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Ticket to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Kentucky Center Now on Sale Photo
Ticket to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Kentucky Center Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to The Kentucky Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Zachary Keller and Helen Krushinski to Lead WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Photo
Zachary Keller and Helen Krushinski to Lead WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

The cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming dates.
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center on Sale N Photo
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

Tickets for the North American tour of l WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center are on sale now. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Daryl Waters written?

Daryl Waters has written 2 shows including Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk (Composer), The Cher Show (Orchestrations and Arrangements).

What awards has Daryl Waters been nominated for?

Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for New York, New York, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cher Show, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cher Show, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Memphis and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.

What awards has Daryl Waters won?

Daryl Waters won the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Memphis.

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