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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

Frank Wildhorn, Bonnie & Clyde


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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

Videos

News

Review: JEKYLL AND HYDE at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - Jul 12, 2026

What did our critic think of JEKYLL AND HYDE at Ashland Productions?
THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL IN CONCERT and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Scarlet Pimpernel in Concert, Ray Angry, featuring WAyne Brady & Orfeh, plus more.
Matthew Morrison, LIBERACE & LIZA Tribute and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026

54 Below will present a lineup including a Liberace & Liza tribute from the West End, Tony nominee Matthew Morrison, Lianne Marie Dobbs, William Michals, and more in its lineup for next week.
JEKYLL & HYDE to Make Broadway In Chicago Debut at Broadway Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026

Kokandy Productions' revival of Jekyll & Hyde, following a sold-out Chicago run, will play a limited engagement at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, with tickets on sale to the public.
Interview: Director Stafford Arima and A BEAT OF OUR OWN at McCarter Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 1, 2026

The show is directed by Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima and features choreography from Rujuta Vaidya, music and lyrics by Sam Willmott, and a book by Rehana Lew Mirza and Mike Lew,
Tony Danza, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026

Tony Danza returns to 54 Below with his Sinatra tribute show this July, joined by Linda Eder and a packed lineup of Broadway and cabaret stars.
Photos: JEKYLL & HYDE Opens at Rose Center Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026

Rose Center Theater's production of JEKYLL & HYDE opened to a full house and standing ovations in Westminster, CA, with Matthew Bartosch leading the cast in the dual role of Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde.
Full Cast Set For DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL at the Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced the full company for its reimagined London production, opening at the Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited six-week season this July. Tickets are on sale now.
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Woodminster Summer Musicals
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Jun 14, 2026

The stars fill the skies. Redwoods surround every side. And music fills the air. These are the signs that Woodminster Summer Musicals are back for another season of theater under the stars. The season kicks off with JEKYLL & HYDE, a grand production of a rarely produced show. The skies roll with thunder which is echoed by audience applause. The vocal gymnastics required by the score are tackled by a very talented cast. You know the story but watching it unfold is exactly the magic that keeps us returning to the theater.
BLUE SKIES YONDER To Be Showcased At The Rogue Theater Festival
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 10, 2026

Peter Fenton's dark comedy BLUE SKIES YONDER, an Agatha Christie-inspired locked-room murder mystery set in the publishing world, will receive a reading at The Flea Theater as part of the Rogue Theater Festival.
JEKYLL & HYDE to Open at Rose Center Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Rose Center Theater has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of JEKYLL & HYDE, with Matt Bartosch leading as Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, alongside Melissa Cook and Kristin Caputo.
JEKYLL & HYDE to Open at Rose Center Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

Rose Center Theater in Westminster, CA will present JEKYLL & HYDE, Frank Wildhorn's Broadway musical thriller, for a nine-performance run featuring songs including 'This Is the Moment' and 'Confrontation.'
Review: RUDOLF - DER LETZTE KUSS at Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein
by André Böke - May 14, 2026

With “Rudolf – The Last Kiss,” the Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein, in collaboration with Vereinigte Bühnen Wien, has achieved a masterstroke: the beloved musical, long absent from German-speaking stages, has been so thoroughly overhauled that it emerges stronger than ever before.
Xander Pang and Colin Ryan to Star in DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL at the Barbican
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced that Xander Pang and Colin Ryan will lead the upcoming London production opening this summer at the Barbican Theatre.
RENT, WILD CHILD Premiere and More Set for Laguna Playhouse 2026-27 Season
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.
Will Blum to Star in INTO THE WOODS at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026

Broadway veteran Will Blum, currently starring in Papermill Playhouse's 1776, will join the cast of INTO THE WOODS as the Baker at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre in Missouri.
WONDERLAND: THE MUSICAL Will Make Regional Premiere in Allentown
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

Star of the Day will present the regional premiere of WONDERLAND: THE MUSICAL at Between the Lines Studio Theatre in Allentown, PA. The pop-rock musical, created by Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn, reimagines the Lewis Carroll classic in modern-day Manhattan.
Feature: Lots of Talent, Lots of Heart, Gone Too Soon, Remembering James Raitt
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 24, 2026

Tomorrow, April 25th, will mark the 32nd anniversary of the passing of vocal arranger, musical director, pianist, and musical genius James Raitt. He was only 41years old when AIDS took him from us far too soon. While James’ career was cut short, what he left us will always be a reminder of his many talents.
WICKED, DEATH BECOMES HER, GYPSY & More Win 2025 Stage Recording Awards
by Team BWW - Apr 14, 2026

The winners of the 2025 BroadwayWorld Stage Recording Awards have been revealed, celebrating outstanding achievements in theatrical and performance-based recordings released during the 2025 calendar year.
Full Cast Set for BONNIE & CLYDE at Smith Mountain Lake
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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Frank Wildhorn written?

Frank Wildhorn has written 12 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), Death Note (Music).

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 has won the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Scarlet Pimpernel.

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