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BIO

Don Black OBE is a highly-acclaimed, Oscar-winning lyricist. His works have included movie themes, hit songs, and numerous musicals, including three with Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tell Me on a Sunday, Aspects of Love, and Sunset Boulevard, for which he received two Tony Awards for Best Book and Lyrics, together with Christopher Hampton.


Mr. Black's movie credits include themes for many James Bond films: Thunderball, Diamonds Are Forever, The Man with the Golden Gun, "Surrender" from Tomorrow Never Dies and The World is Not Enough. In collaboration with composer John Barry, he wrote the title song for the 1966 film Born Free, which won the Oscar for Best Song. He also collaborated with Barry on Out of Africa and Dances With Wolves. He has worked with Jule Styne, Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, Elmer Bernstein, Michael Legrand, Marvin Hamlisch, Charles Aznavour and has had two U.S. number one hits: Michael Jackson's "Ben" and Lulu's "To Sir, With Love".
Mr. Black was recently inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Productions

Sunset BoulevardSunset Boulevard
 
[West End, 2023]
Book and lyrics
The Third ManThe Third Man
 
[West End, 2023]
BOOK & LYRICS
Aspects of LoveAspects of Love
 
[West End, 2023]
Lyrics
Dance of the Vampires
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Lyrics
Budgie
 
[West End, 1988]
Producing Director

Writing

Abbacadabara
Lyricist
Billy
Lyricist
Budgie
Lyricist
Dear Anyone
Lyricist
Dracula
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Merlin
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Lyricist
Sunset Boulevard
Bookwriter
Lyricist

Movies

Where's Jack?
[ 1969 ] lyrics by
Diamonds Are Forever
[ 1971 ] lyrics
The Man with the Golden Gun
[ 1974 ] lyrics
Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
[ 1975 ] lyrics by
Gulliver's Travels
[ 1977 ] writer
The Bitch
[ 1979 ] music and lyrics by
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
[ 2000 ] lyrics by
Aspects of Love
[ 2005 ] lyrics by
Archie
[ 2015 ] lyrics, songwriter
Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical
[ 2024 ] lyrics by
Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical
[ 2024 ] lyrics by

TV Shows

Read to Me, Heidi
Lyricist: lyrics
Read to Me, Heidi
Lyricist: lyrics

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lyrics

Don Black, Bonnie & Clyde

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Don Black, Bonnie & Clyde

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Musical Revival

Don Black, Sunset Boulevard


winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Book of a Musical

Don Black, Sunset Boulevard


winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Don Black, Sunset Boulevard

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Don Black, Aspects of Love

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Don Black, Song and Dance

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Don Black, Merlin

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News


Glenn Close Details Opening Scene of SUNSET BOULEVARD Movie Musical Photo
Glenn Close Details Opening Scene of SUNSET BOULEVARD Movie Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 10, 2025

Though the recent Nicole Scherzinger-led revival of Sunset Boulevard has concluded its run on Broadway, Glenn Close remains eager to bring her version of the character back to life on the big screen. Read as she shares how the film would open.
Full Cast Set For New Musical TO SIR, WITH LOVE Photo
Full Cast Set For New Musical TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Jess Folley, George Maguire, Chelsea Halfpenny, Kara Lane, Michael Vinsen and Elijah Millar complete the cast of the concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE – A New Musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
Further Casting Announced for Don Black’s FROM THE HEART at the Fortune Theatre Photo
Further Casting Announced for Don Black’s FROM THE HEART at the Fortune Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025

Further casting has been announced for Don Black’s From The Heart, premiering at London’s Fortune Theatre on October 26 and November 2, 2025. Starring Sydnie Christmas, Preeya Kalidas, Caroline O’Connor, David Thaxton, and Clive Rowe.
Photos: BONNIE & CLYDE at The Rev Theatre Company Photo
Photos: BONNIE & CLYDE at The Rev Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025

The REV Theatre Company has opened the final production of its 2025 mainstage season, Bonnie & Clyde. The production runs through October 11 at Auburn’s historic Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. See photos of the show!
Review: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S TELL ME ON A SUNDAY at FreeFall Theatre Photo
Review: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S TELL ME ON A SUNDAY at FreeFall Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Sep 17, 2025

A rarely done musical, Tell Me On a Sunday, features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black. “...Sunday...” is primarily a one-woman show, and most notably made famous by Bernadette Peters and Marti Webb. In this 70-minute One-Act Song Cycle, we meet an ordinary English Girl who, from Muswell Hill, finds herself traveling to America in search of love. Her misadventures begin in New York City, see her traveling to Hollywood, and finally back to Manhattan, where it all began.
Don Black Premieres FROM THE HEART at Fortune Theatre Photo
Don Black Premieres FROM THE HEART at Fortune Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

Oscar and multi-award-winning lyricist Don Black CBE returns to the West End to celebrate his deeply personal lifelong love of cabaret this October. Learn more here!
Cast and Creatives Set For BONNIE & CLYDE at The REV Theatre Company Photo
Cast and Creatives Set For BONNIE & CLYDE at The REV Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

The REV Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for the fourth production of its 2025 season, “Bonnie & Clyde.” Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Cast and Creative Team Set for BONNIE & CLYDE at The REV Theatre Company Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for BONNIE & CLYDE at The REV Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

The REV Theatre Company has revealed announced the cast and creative team for the fourth production of its 2025 season, 'Bonnie & Clyde.' See who is starring and learn more!
Wayne Brady Will Make West End Debut in New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE Photo
Wayne Brady Will Make West End Debut in New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

Five-time Emmy Award winner and multiple Grammy nominee, Wayne Brady, will star alongside Lulu in two concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE. Learn more here!
Video: BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Extends At Bay Street Theater Through August 31 Photo
Video: BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Extends At Bay Street Theater Through August 31
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025

Bonnie & Clyde the Musical at Bay Street Theater has been extended through Aug 31! Get a first look at new video of the production, directed by Artistic Director Scott Schwartz.
Review: CHAIN OF LOVE (A BROADWAY ALBUM) Release Party And Concert With Carly Ozard A Photo
Review: CHAIN OF LOVE (A BROADWAY ALBUM) Release Party And Concert With Carly Ozard And Friends
by Steve Murray - Aug 20, 2025

What did our critic think of CHAIN OF LOVE (A BROADWAY ALBUM) ALBUM RELEASE PARTY AND CONCERT WITH CARLY OZARD AND FR at GRNHS Gallery + Studio?
Casting & Creative Team announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s TELL ME ON A SUNDAY Photo
Casting & Creative Team announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s TELL ME ON A SUNDAY
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2025

This underrated musical romance, from the award-winning composer of The Phantom of the Opera and Sunset Boulevard, follows a young English girl who has recently landed in New York.
Video: BONNIE AND CLYDE at Bay Street Theater Photo
Video: BONNIE AND CLYDE at Bay Street Theater
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2025

Get a first look at Bay Street Theater's Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical The high-octane production, directed by Artistic Director Scott Schwartz, launches the final installment of Bay Street’s 2025 Mainstage Season, delivering an electric, stripped-down retelling of the infamous outlaw lovers.
BONNIE & CLYDE Plays at Bay Street Theater Throughout August Photo
BONNIE & CLYDE Plays at Bay Street Theater Throughout August
by James Blinken - Aug 9, 2025

Bay Street Theater ignited its stage with danger and desire as Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical opened to a full house on Saturday, August 2. The high-octane production, directed by Artistic Director Scott Schwartz, launched the final installment of Bay Street’s 2025 Main-stage Season, delivering an electric, stripped-down retelling of the infamous outlaw lovers.
Leah Crocetto, Rex Smith and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Leah Crocetto, Rex Smith and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Leah Crocetto, Rex Smith and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Sarah Brightman Departs SUNSET BOULEVARD Taipei Run Due to COVID-19 Photo
Sarah Brightman Departs SUNSET BOULEVARD Taipei Run Due to COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2025

Sarah Brightman has shared that she is unable to complete the run of Sunset Boulevard in Taipei due to contracting COVID-19. The show was set to run through 10 August.
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August Photo
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 
Lulu Will Lead New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE For Two Performances Only Photo
Lulu Will Lead New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE For Two Performances Only
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025

TO SIR, WITH LOVE is a newly reimagined stage adaptation of E.R. Braithwaite's powerful memoir features music and lyrics by John Farrar and Kara DioGuardi, with direction by acclaimed American director Sheldon Epps.
HIMSELF AND NORA, TELL ME ON A SUNDAY Included in freeFall 2025/2026 Season Photo
HIMSELF AND NORA, TELL ME ON A SUNDAY Included in freeFall 2025/2026 Season
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

A classic comedy-thriller from the celebrated author of Rosemary’s Baby, the return of a beloved Christmas tradition, a rarely produced gem from Andrew Lloyd Webber, a cautionary look at the life and world of Anne Frank, a musical romance about writer James Joyce and his muse, and an all-new jukebox musical lampooning a classic 80s fantasy film makes up just some of the exciting programming Tampa Bay audiences can experience for as low as $29 a month.
Frank Wildhorn's BONNIE & CLYDE: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Bridgetown Portland Musical Photo
Frank Wildhorn's BONNIE & CLYDE: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre is presenting Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie & Clyde, the Musical in a two-week run in July at Bridgetown's Black Box space in The Tiffany Center, Portland. Learn more!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Don Black written?

Don Black has written 17 shows including The Little Prince and the Aviator (Lyricist), Billy (Lyricist), Bar Mitzvah Boy (Lyricist), Song and Dance (Lyricist), Merlin (Lyricist), Dear Anyone (Lyricist), Abbacadabara (Lyricist), Budgie (Lyricist), Aspects of Love (Lyricist), Sunset Boulevard (Bookwriter), The Goodbye Girl (Lyricist), Dracula (Bookwriter), Bombay Dreams (Lyricist), Dance of the Vampires (Lyricist), Tell Me on a Sunday (Lyricist), Bonnie & Clyde (Lyricist), Tell Me on a Sunday (Lyricist).

What awards has Don Black been nominated for?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Bonnie & Clyde, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bonnie & Clyde, Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aspects of Love, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Song and Dance and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Merlin.

What awards has Don Black won?

Don Black has won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, both for Sunset Boulevard.

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