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BIO

Multi-Grammy and Tony Award nominated composer/producer Frank Wildhorn's works span the worlds of popular, theatrical, and classical music.


In 1999, Frank became the first American composer in 22 years to have three shows running simultaneously on Broadway: Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War. Also for Broadway: Bonnie & Clyde, Dracula, and Victor/Victoria. Frank produced Harlem Song the famed Apollo Theatre. International: Cyrano, The Count of Monte Cristo, Carmen, Rudolf, Mitsuko, Never Say Goodbye, Camille Claudel, and Tears of Heaven.
He currently has his own label deal (Soul Bear Records) with Sony Masterworks. International recording partnership, MWB (Music Without Borders), with MG-Sound/Vienna. Frank served as music director for the Goodwill Games in New York City (1998). He wrote the song "Gold", the opening number for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Received the prestigious Charles Dickens Award from USC, where there is a scholarship under his name. Among the artists who have recorded and performed Frank's works: Whitney Houston (#1 international hit "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?"), Natalie Cole, Kenny Rogers, Sammy Davis, Jr., Liza Minnelli, Julie Andrews, Hootie & the Blowfish, The Moody Blues, Johnny Mathis, Linda Eder, FrEddie Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, Stacy Lattisaw, Molly Hatchet, Blues Traveler, Trace Adkins, Patti LaBelle, Jeffrey Osborne, BeBe Winans, Amy Grant, Anthony Warlow, to name a few.
Associate artist at the Alley Theatre in Houston.

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Frank Wildhorn, Bonnie & Clyde

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

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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Music

Frank Wildhorn, The Scarlet Pimpernel

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Frank Wildhorn, The Civil War

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lyrics

Frank Wildhorn, The Scarlet Pimpernel

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News


Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND Available For Licensing From Music Theatre International
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Music Theatre International has announced that licensing is now available for Frank Wildhorn's musical Wonderland, a riveting spin on the classic story of Alice and her Looking-Glass World.
JEKYLL & HYDE Extends Chicago Run With Eight Added Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

Kokandy Productions’ revival of JEKYLL & HYDE will add eight more performances, extending its run through January 10, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre. The production, directed by Derek Van Barham with music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Brenda Didier.
Frank Wildhorn's DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL IN SYMPHONY to Premiere in Taipei
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Death Note: THE MUSICAL in Symphony will make its world premiere later this month in Taipei, Taiwan. This is the new symphonic concert version of the musical by Emmy- Tony- and Grammy-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn.
Video: JEKYLL & HYDE Star David Moreland Performs 'This Is The Moment'
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Watch David Moreland perform “This Is the Moment” from Kokandy Productions’ new staging of Jekyll & Hyde, directed by Derek Van Barham. See the video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 31, 2025- LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opens On Broadway and More
by - Oct 31, 2025

Happy Halloween, BroadwayWorld! It is October 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Green Room 42 Will Present FOR A DAY OF SKY In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present for a day of sky on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m., a one-night-only concert celebrating rarely heard songs by some of musical theatre’s greatest composers.
Frank Wildhorn to Pen Original Score for Akihiro Nishino's CHIMNEY TOWN THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

Composer Frank Wildhorn has joined the creative team of Chimney Town the Musical, the theatrical adaptation of Poupelle of Chimney Town, the book-turned-anime film from Akihiro Nishino.
Shubert Organization and Trafalgar Entertainment Will Partner on Ownership and Operation of the Olympia Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

The Shubert Organization and Trafalgar Entertainment have announced a 50:50 Joint Venture partnership for the ownership and operation of the new flagship, state of the art, 1,575 seat Olympia Theatre.
Photos: JEKYLL & HYDE At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025

Kokandy Productions has released photos of its new production of Jekyll & Hyde — the first Chicago staging of the gothic musical in more than 15 years.
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at San Diego Musical Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 13, 2025

If you’re in the mood for a gloriously over-the-top musical with powerhouse vocals, capes, and chaos, then this “Jekyll & Hyde” at SDMT is your moment.
Old Library Theatre Will Present JEKYLL & HYDE This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025

Old Library Theatre (OLT) will open its 2025 season with the musical JEKYLL & HYDE, running October 17–26 at the George Frey Center for Performing Arts in Fair Lawn.
Breaking Down Broadway's Spookiest Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 12, 2025

This past season contained a higher than usual amount of Broadway shows involving death; in fact, Operation Mincemeat and Dead Outlaw both specifically revolved around transporting a corpse! And Death Becomes Her leans into the hilarity as two women become gorgeous living corpses before our very eyes, thanks to a touch of magic. But plays and musicals about death and its attendant macabre topics have been a part of the theatre landscape for many decades...
Interview: Singer-Songwriter Mark William on His New Album, IF I CAN DREAM
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 6, 2025

This summer, singer Mark William released the digital version of his new album, If I Can Dream through Yellow Sound Label. The physical album is now out on CD. We spoke with Mark about the album and how it came to be.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal For JEKYLL & HYDE At Fulton Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2025

The Fulton Theatre, a national historic landmark, will present the gothic musical sensation Jekyll & Hyde from October 10 through November 2, 2025. Check out new video from behind the scenes of the production as the cast meets the orchestra in the shows sitzprobe! 
Interview: Justin Meyer of DRACULA: THE MUSICAL at Nocturne Theatre
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 3, 2025

Nocturne Theatre co-owner talks to BroadwayWorld about extending the Glendale theater's sold-out run of DRACULA—as well as how the timing of the show plays perfectly with this year's vampire-themed 'Haunted Soiree' monthlong cocktail party.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 26, 2025- CHICAGO Welcomes Mira Sorvino and Bianca Marroquin and More!
by - Sep 26, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Frank Wildhorn's ORLANDO Musical Will Make World Premiere in Austria
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

Orlando, inspired by Virginia Woolf's play of the same name, will feature music from the internationally acclaimed Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn. Learn more about the production's premiere here!
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!
The Fulton Theatre To Present JEKYLL & HYDE This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025

The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA will present Jekyll & Hyde October 10–November 2, 2025. The gothic thriller, with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, features David Toole, Kanisha Feliciano, and Kristina Leopold.
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre in Benton
by Theresa Bertram - Sep 18, 2025

During my time of writing reviews for The Royal Theatre in Benton, I have seen so many wonderful productions, but.... JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSCIAL may be my favorite! From the first time I heard Frank Wildhorn’s sweeping score, this show has held a special place in my heart, and seeing it brought to life at The Royal Theatre in Benton made that love burn even brighter.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Frank Wildhorn written?

Frank Wildhorn has written 11 shows including Rudolf: The Last Kiss (Composer), Cyrano (Composer), Camille Claudel (Composer), Victor/Victoria (Composer), Jekyll & Hyde (Conceiver), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Composer), The Civil War (Lyricist), Dracula (Composer), Waiting for the Moon (Composer), Bonnie & Clyde (Composer), Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure (Composer).

What awards has Frank Wildhorn been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Bonnie & Clyde , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bonnie & Clyde, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Scarlet Pimpernel, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Civil War and Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Scarlet Pimpernel.

What awards has Frank Wildhorn won?

Frank Wildhorn won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music for The Scarlet Pimpernel.

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