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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

The Pirates of PenzanceThe Pirates of Penzance
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Orchestrations
BOOP! The Betty Boop MusicalBOOP! The Betty Boop 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
Conductor
Musical Supervisor
Memphis: A New MusicalMemphis: A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
Blue Door
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Composer
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
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 - 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


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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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GYPSY Starring Audra McDonald Reveals Full Broadway Cast Photo
GYPSY Starring Audra McDonald Reveals Full Broadway Cast

The full cast has been announced for GYPSY, directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe. Find out who's joining Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein, and more in the show here!
Video: Watch Joy Woods Find Out She Was Cast in GYPSY Photo
Video: Watch Joy Woods Find Out She Was Cast in GYPSY

Joy Woods is ready to 'entertain you.' After the acclaimed star of The Notebook was announced as Broadway's next Louise in the upcoming Gypsy revival, her reaction to finding out she got the part was shared on social media. Watch the video now!
Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson & More Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY Photo
Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson & More Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY

Joining Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald and Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein in GYPSY are Joy Woods as “Louise,” Jordan Tyson as “June,” Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as “Tessie Tura,” Lili Thomas as “Miss Mazeppa,” and Mylinda Hull as “Miss Electra.”
Susan Stroman, Andy Blankenbuehler & More to Join as Mentors for The Time Step Sympos Photo
Susan Stroman, Andy Blankenbuehler & More to Join as Mentors for The Time Step Symposium

Stage Door Foundation will host THE TIME STEP SYMPOSIUM, a tuition-free program for aspiring dance arrangers and choreographers, offering mentorship from Broadway professionals. Learn how to apply!
Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY Photo
Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY

Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein will star as “Herbie” opposite six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details here!
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Photo
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.  Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
James Monroe Iglehart and Christina Sajous Will Co-Direct A WONDERFUL WORLD Photo
James Monroe Iglehart and Christina Sajous Will Co-Direct A WONDERFUL WORLD

The complete creative team has been set for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2024. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 23, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours. 
Branford Marsalis Joins Broadway Music Team For A WONDERFUL WORLD Photo
Branford Marsalis Joins Broadway Music Team For A WONDERFUL WORLD

Branford Marsalis joins the Broadway music team for A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, alongside Daryl Waters, Zane Mark, and Darryl G. Ivey.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Launch National Tour in 2025 Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Launch National Tour in 2025

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will launch its First National Tour in Baltimore, MD at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in the Fall of 2025.
BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Sets Broadway Theatre and Opening Night Photo
BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Sets Broadway Theatre and Opening Night

 BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical has found its Broadway theatre! The new musical is set to open at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre on April 5, 2025. Learn more about BOOP! here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording To Be Released On CD In August Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording To Be Released On CD In August

The circus comes home! The Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD this month.
Grant Gustin Will Depart WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on September 1 Photo
Grant Gustin Will Depart WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on September 1

Grant Gustin will play his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Sets Broadway Opening For April 2025 Photo
BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Sets Broadway Opening For April 2025

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical has set its Broadway dates! The new musical will open on Broadway in April 2025 at a Shubert theatre to be announced. Learn more about the musical here!
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance Photo
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance

See photos of Water for Elephants celebrating its 100 Broadway performance!
ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Directed By Susan Stroman To Receive Second Industry Presentation I Photo
ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Directed By Susan Stroman To Receive Second Industry Presentation In New York

Susan Stroman's ANGEL OF ARKANSAS will have a second industry presentation in New York, showcasing the new musical to potential producers and investors.
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-25 Season Now On Sale Photo
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-25 Season Now On Sale

Single tickets are now on sale for Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway. Learn more about the season how to purchase
Listen: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now Photo
Listen: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is now available in streaming and digital formats. A physical CD will be available later this summer.
Listen: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Releases 'The Road Don't Make You Young' Photo
Listen: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Releases 'The Road Don't Make You Young'

Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording has released its third single – “The Road Don’t Make You Young'. Listen here!
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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?

Daryl Waters has received several nominations for his work, including: - Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for New York, New York - Outstanding Orchestrations at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for New York, New York - Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for New York, New York - Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for The Cher Show (nominated twice) - Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for Memphis - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.

What awards has Daryl Waters won?

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

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