Daryl Waters

Also Credited As: Daryl M. Waters

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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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[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Co-Orchestrations
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements[Replacement]
Music Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrations, Arrangements, & Musical Supervision
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Orchestrations, Arrangements, & Musical Supervision
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Music Supervision, Arrangements, and Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
Conductor
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Musical Director
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Associate Conductor

Writing

Orchestrations and Arrangements

Daryl Waters Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Orchestrations

Daryl Waters, New York, New York

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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Review: THE CHER SHOW at Walton Arts Center

What did our critic think of THE CHER SHOW at Walton Arts Center?

Video: The Cast of BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Takes Their First Bows

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical officially began previews in Chicago last night, November 19.  The musical plays at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) through December 24. Check out the video of the first curtain call here!

Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers Performs 'Where I Wanna Be' From BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL

In advance of preview performances of BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL starting this weekend at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago, an all new video has been released of Jasmine Amy Rogers performing 'Where I Wanna Be' in the studio! Check out the video here!

Video: BOOP! The Musical's David Foster, Jerry Mitchell, Jasmine Amy Rogers & More Meet the Press

Broadway In Chicago's BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical met the press this week at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. BroadwayWorld sat down with the cast and creative team to talk about bringing the beloved character to the stage.

Video: First Look! Jerry Mitchell-Directed BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets The Press!

First look! Broadway In Chicago's BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical met the press this week at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. Get your first look at the world premiere cast performing, 'Where I Wanna Be' led by Jasmine Amy Rogers, in a production from Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell.  See the video!

Grant Gustin Will Make Broadway Debut in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS; Additional Cast Revealed

Grant Gustin will make his Broadway debut in the upcoming new musical Water For Elephants, which is set for come to Broadway in February 2024! Plus, find out who else will appear in the production.

Video: Songwriting Team For Broadway's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Performs 'Anywhere'

The upcoming Broadway production of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has dropped the first original song from the show’s composers, PigPen Theatre Co. The songwriting team of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS performs “Anywhere” in this new music video.  

Video: BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Prepares For Its Chicago World Premiere!

Broadway In Chicago has released a first look inside rehearsal for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. See the video!

BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Adds Tony-Winner Faith Prince, Erich Bergen And More to World Premiere Cast

Broadway In Chicago has announced complete casting for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre live on stage for the first time for a limited five-week engagement, November 19 - December 24.

Jasmine Amy Rogers to Star as Betty Boop in BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL

This Fall, Jasmine Amy Rogers will star as Betty Boop! in BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. Learn more about the production!

What We Know So Far About the WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Musical

Water for Elephants is coming to Broadway! The Broadway premiere of the new musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will begin previews on Saturday, February 24, 2024, and open Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). What do you need to know until then?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording to be Released on 2-Disc CD

NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording will be available on 2-disc CD on Friday, September 15.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is Coming to Broadway in 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is making its Broadway premiere next year! The Broadway premiere of the new musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will begin previews on Saturday, February 24, 2024, and open Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre. Learn more about the new musical and how to get tickets here!

Full Creative Team Announced For BOOP! THE MUSICAL World Premiere; Tickets Now On Sale

Boop-oop-a-doop! Animation icon Betty Boop is gearing up to hit the stage in a new musical adaptation from Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell with celebrated multiple Grammy Award-winning composer David Foster, Tony Award-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead, and Tony Award-winning book writer Bob Martin. Go behind the scenes of the production in the new video teaser!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Will Close Next Weekend

This is the final week to see NEW YORK, NEW YORK, the Tony Award-winning musical (Best Scenic Design of a Musical-Beowulf Boritt) that features music and lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb, a book written by David Thompson, co-written by Sharon Washington, with additional lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman.  NEW YORK, NEW YORK will play its final performance Sunday, July 30 at 3pm, having played 33 preview and 110 regular performances.

Listen: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Now

NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording is available in digital and streaming formats now!

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On WATER FOR ELEPHANTS World Premiere at Alliance Theatre

The Alliance Theatre world premiere musical, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is now on stage. What did the critics think? Based on the critically acclaimed and best-selling novel, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS takes audiences on an adventure filled with romance, deception, and a little bit of magic.

Exclusive: Hear NEW YORK, NEW YORK Stars Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele Sing, 'Along Comes Love'

The producers of NEW YORK, NEW YORK – the new Broadway musical that was nominated for 9 Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” – have announced that the show's Original Broadway Cast Recording will feature five bonus tracks when the album is released on Friday, June 23. Get an exclusive first-listen to stars Anna Uzele and Colton Ryan performing 'Along Comes Love' here.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording to Feature Five Bonus Tracks Including Original Demos

NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording will feature five bonus tracks when the album is released on Friday, June 23.

Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, and More Discuss NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Story and Score

Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, Susan Stroman, and more discuss the sound and story of New York, New York!

Daryl Waters FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

Daryl Waters has been nominated for several awards throughout their career. They received nominations for Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for the show "New York, New York." Additionally, they were nominated for Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for the same show. Waters also received nominations for Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Cher Show." They were nominated in the same category for "Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed." Furthermore, Waters received nominations for Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for "Memphis." They also received a nomination for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk."

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

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