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Don Sebesky

 
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Stage Credits

Productions

 
[West End, 2017]
Additional Orchestrations
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Additional Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Additional Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Music Arranger
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 2006]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Orchestrator
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Orchestrations
 
[West End, 2001]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Orchestrator

Writing

Composer

Don Sebesky Awards and Nominations

 
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Don Sebesky, Honeymoon in Vegas
 
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Orchestrations Gold Star
Don Sebesky, An American in Paris
 
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Orchestrations Gold Star
Don Sebesky, Kiss Me, Kate
 
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Orchestrations Gold Star
Don Sebesky, Kiss Me, Kate
 
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Orchestrations
Don Sebesky, Parade
 
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Orchestrations
Don Sebesky, The Life

Don Sebesky News

Review Roundup: PARADE Opens On Broadway Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More Photo Review Roundup: PARADE Opens On Broadway Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More
by Review Roundups - Mar 16, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opens tonight on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Read reviews for the production!

Mosso Celebrates The Broadway Music Of Stephen Sondheim This Month At Symphony Hall Photo Mosso Celebrates The Broadway Music Of Stephen Sondheim This Month At Symphony Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022

MOSSO, the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, will celebrate the music of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim on Thursday, June 23, at 7:30 PM in Springfield Symphony Hall.

BWW Review: ONE NIGHT ONLY: AN EVENING WITH NORM LEWIS at Carnegie Hall by Guest Revi Photo BWW Review: ONE NIGHT ONLY: AN EVENING WITH NORM LEWIS at Carnegie Hall by Guest Reviewer Andrew Poretz
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 7, 2022

Broadway leading man and Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis played a brilliant concert at Carnegie Hall and Broadway World was there, in the person of a guest reporter named Andrew Poretz.

Birdland to Present John Pizzarelli With The Swing Seven Photo Birdland to Present John Pizzarelli With The Swing Seven
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022

This week his acclaimed ensemble The Swing Seven will perform standards and favorites through Saturday, February 5, with a tribute to legendary jazz pianist George Shearing running next week from Tuesday, February 8 through Saturday, February 12.

Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope to Lead AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Australian Tour Photo Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope to Lead AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Australian Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2021

Broadway and West End leads Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope will reprise their show-stopping turns as the American GI Jerry Mulligan and the young Parisian dancer Lise Dassin in Australia in An American In Paris, with two of the country's leading lights Cameron Holmes and Dimity Azoury from The Australian Ballet, to alternate in the lead roles.

Jennifer Holliday, Mykal Kilgore and Anthony Roth Costanzo Featured in MasterVoices'  Photo Jennifer Holliday, Mykal Kilgore and Anthony Roth Costanzo Featured in MasterVoices' Final Chapter of MYTHS AND HYMNS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2021

MasterVoices is presenting Faith, the fourth chapter of its four-part virtual rollout of award-winning composer Adam Guettel’s theatrical song cycle, Myths and Hymns. Conceived and supervised by Mr. Sperling, this free digital production’s final chapter will be offered starting on Wednesday, May 26 at 6:30 PM ET

Cheyenne Jackson, Dove Cameron, Drew Gehling, Shereen Pimentel and More Featured in M Photo Cheyenne Jackson, Dove Cameron, Drew Gehling, Shereen Pimentel and More Featured in Myths and Hymns' LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2021

MasterVoices will present Love, the third chapter of its central project for the 2020-2021 season: a four-part virtual rollout of award-winning composer Adam Guettel’s theatrical song cycle, Myths and Hymns. This digital production will be offered starting on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM ET on mastervoices.org and the ensemble’s YouTube channel.

MasterVoices Presents Adam Guettel's WORK, Starting February 24 Photo MasterVoices Presents Adam Guettel's WORK, Starting February 24
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2021

MasterVoices will present Work, the second chapter of a four-part virtual rollout of award-winning composer Adam Guettel’s theatrical song cycle, Myths and Hymns. This free digital production will be offered starting on Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 PM ET.

VIDEO: Meet the Cast of MYTHS & HYMNS on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm! Photo VIDEO: Meet the Cast of MYTHS & HYMNS on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 13, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Myths & Hymns with Renée Fleming, Norm Lewis, Jose Llana, Kelli O'Hara and Elizabeth Stanley.

MasterVoices' MYTHS AND HYMNS Featuring Kelli O'Hara, Norm Lewis, Joshua Henry and Mo Photo MasterVoices' MYTHS AND HYMNS Featuring Kelli O'Hara, Norm Lewis, Joshua Henry and More Launches Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2021

MasterVoices, under the artistic direction of Ted Sperling, will present Flight, the first chapter of its central project for the 2020-21 season: a four-part virtual rollout of award-winning composer Adam Guettel’s theatrical song cycle, Myths and Hymns.

Don Sebesky Videos

BWW TV: Watch New Highlights from AN AMERICAN IN PARIS on Broadway!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 11, 2015

The new Broadway musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is now in previews and will open Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the newest sizzle reel from the show!

STAGE TUBE: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Cast Parties Onstage After Final Show
by Stage Tube - Apr 8, 2015

Honeymoon in Vegas played its final performance at Broadway's Nederlander Theater (208 West 41st Street) on Sunday, April 5, 2015, and the entire cast decided to stay onstage and have a party with the orchestra to celebrate the musical's Broadway run. Watch them rock it out below!

VIDEO: Director Christopher Wheeldon and More Talk AN AMERICAN IN PARIS on CBS Sunday Morning
by Stage Tube - Mar 15, 2015

The new Broadway musical, An American in Paris began previews on March 13 and will open on Sunday, April 12 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street.). CBS Sunday Morning recently paid a visit to the AN AMERICAN IN PARIS team and spoke with director Christopher Wheeldon, Leanne Cope, Brandon Uranowitz, and more about the show. Check out the video below!

VIDEO: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Cast Perform 'Higher Love' on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2015

Rob McClure and the flying Elvii from Broadway's HONEYMOON IN VEGAS stopped by this morning's Today to perform the show's '11th Hour Number', 'Higher Love.'

VIDEO: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Tony Danza Talks Greeting Fans at TKTS on 'Late Night'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2015

Tony Danza stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS to talk about his new Broadway musical comedy HONEYMOON IN VEGAS.

VIDEO: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Tony Danza, Rob McClure Perform on Macy's Parade!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 1, 2014

Tony Danza, Rob McClure and the cast of the new Broadway musical Honeymoon in Vegas performed the number 'When You Say Vegas,' at last Thursday's MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE.

STAGE TUBE: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Releases Thanksgiving Video
by Robert Diamond - Nov 27, 2014

Now in previews, the cast of Honeymoon in Vegas released a Thanksgiving message for the shows fans.

BWW TV: Catching Up with COME FLY AWAY's Marceea Moreno!
by Audra Stafford - Nov 14, 2011

BroadwayWorld correspondant Audra Stafford caught up with COME FLY AWAY cast member (and San Diego native) Marceea Moreno for what it's like touring with the production.

BWW TV: COME FLY AWAY Soars into the Pantages - Inside Opening Night!
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans - Oct 28, 2011

The new Broadway musical and U.S. National Tour of COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, made its Los Angeles debut at the Pantages Theatre Tuesday, October 25 for a strictly-limited 2 week engagement thru November 6, 2011. Michael Sterling, co-producer and Los Angeles correspondent for Broadway World TV, along with Associate Producer Jerry Evans of the JLE Media Group, Inc. covered the evening's festivities. The star-studded guest list included many of the late Sinatra's celebrity friends and family members. After attending the performance, Sterling said 'In short, the show is an intoxicating marriage of pure harmony and wedded bliss.'

STAGE TUBE: Ladies from BABY IT'S YOU! Cover 'Firework' for July 4th!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 30, 2011

Inspired by the true story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who in the late 1950's took the male-dominated music industry by storm, BABY IT'S YOU! is a new Broadway musical conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet. BABY IT'S YOU! stars 2011 Tony Award nominee Beth Leavel, Allan Louis and Geno Henderson in a cast of 12 that features Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra Da Costa, Erica Dorfler, Jahi A. Kearse, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Crystal Starr and Brandon Uranowitz. In the video below, the ladies who play the Shirelles celebrate the Fourth of July with a cover of Katy Perry's 'Firework.'


Don Sebesky Frequently Asked Questions

How many shows has Don Sebesky written?
Don Sebesky has written 1 shows including Prince of Central Park (Composer).

What awards has Don Sebesky been nominated for?
Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Honeymoon in Vegas , Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris , Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate , Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Parade and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Life .

What awards has Don Sebesky won?
Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Kiss Me, Kateand Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate.