Don Black
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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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From: Photo Flash: The Stars of SUNSET BOULEVARD Are Ready for Their Close Up in All-New Production Shots
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From: Photo Flash: The Stars of SUNSET BOULEVARD Are Ready for Their Close Up in All-New Production Shots
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Movies
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Awards and Nominations
Don Black, Bonnie & Clyde
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Don Black, Aspects of Love
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Videos
Video: BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Extends At Bay Street Theater Through August 31
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-08-22 16:25:06
Video: Tom Francis Shares His Mom's Reaction to SUNSET BLVD Tony Nomination
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-20 17:42:24
Video: Watch a Restored Trailer of Billy Wilder's SUNSET BOULEVARD Ahead of Cannes Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 14:49:24
Video: Tom Francis Wasn't Familiar with SUNSET BLVD Before Joining the Show
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-13 15:28:06
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Reflects on Overcoming Typecasting with SUNSET BLVD
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-12 10:32:47
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Sings 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' & More in SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Michael Major - 2024-09-30 11:40:45
Photos/Video: Nicole Scherzinger Makes Her Broadway Debut as Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-29 23:00:03
Video: Hanging with Nicole Scherzinger & the Company of SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-01 10:57:25
Video: First Look At Sarah Brightman In SUNSET BOULEVARD At Sydney Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-08-28 19:26:12
Video: First Look At Sarah Brightman & More in SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 17:07:06
Video: Tim Draxl Performs Title Song from Sarah Birghtman Led SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 13:19:30
Video: Watch Tim Draxl Perform the Title Song from SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-18 09:39:03
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Sarah Brightman
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-16 07:31:41
Video: Inside Rehearsal For SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-24 08:55:19
Video: Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl Talk SUNSET BOULEVARD Australia
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-04-22 23:10:43
Video: Go Inside The First Rehearsal Of SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Sarah Brightman
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-10 10:15:17
Video: Production Highlights: BONNIE & CLYDE at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-05 10:03:08
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Tries Peanut Butter for the First Time at Age 75
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-03 09:58:20
News
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2026
Coinciding with her upcoming album, singer-songwriter and West End star Sydnie Christmas will be heading to the US for concerts in Philadelphia and New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
Moonstruck Theater Company will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard at The Rockwell in Somerville's Davis Square, featuring a cast of 14 performers in the Tony Award-winning musical.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Following a sell-out run last year, multi-award-winning lyricist Don Black will return to the West End with the most ambitious incarnation of From The Heart yet - a celebration of new songs and much-loved favourites.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 19, 2026
Since The Lost Boys took Broadway by storm this spring, there has been much chatter about the “vampire curse” on Broadway being lifted. In the early 2000s, Broadway received a string of three vampire musicals, which all closed relatively quickly. Dance of the Vampires (2002), Dracula (2004), and Lestat (2006) each received attention in their own right, but they also received attention as a group, since it was remarkable that they came along in such quick succession. But the early 21st century wasn’t the first time vampires thirsted on Broadway. The play adaptation of Dracula was a hit all the way back in 1927 and an even bigger hit in a 1977 revival. And there have been vampires lurking in the theatre district in all sorts of other projects too…
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2026
Singer-songwriter and West End star Sydnie Christmas has released her new single ‘Lean on You,' through Westway Music. The song, which is featured on her upcoming second album. Listen to it now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Laguna Playhouse has revealed its 2026–2027 season, ushering in a new era defined by vibrant new branding, and a lineup that includes Rent, the world premiere of Wild Child, and more.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 13, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD in Tokyo this July, with Sarah Brightman returning to the stage as the iconic Norma Desmond.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
The Lake Players has revealed the cast for Bonnie & Clyde, running this spring at Westlake Cinema in Hardy, Virginia, led by Megan Livingston and NYC-based Colter Camp in the title roles. Tickets are on sale now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Actors Theatre of Indiana will present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Sunset Boulevard from April 24 through May 10. The production is based on the classic film and explores the allure and peril of Hollywood.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Newbury's Watermill Theatre has announced details of the four artists who will be part of the second cohort of their talent development programme, Elemental. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Claire Sweeney will star as Miss Hannigan in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of the beloved musical ANNIE. The tour will bring this classic story to audiences across the region, showcasing Sweeney's dynamic portrayal of the iconic role.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026
The Lake Players, in association with the Smith Mountain Lake Center and The Willard Companies, will present Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical at Westlake Cinema.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with Frank Wildhorn to discuss his wide-ranging international career and his excitement for Chimney Town the Musical, his success across Asia and Europe, his writing process, and much more. Read the full interview here!
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.
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.
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 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!
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.
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!
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!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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).
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.
Don Black has won the Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Sunset Boulevard. He also received the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Sunset Boulevard.
