John Cameron
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One of the most versatile composers in Britain today, Academy-nominated John Cameron created the musical score for every version of Les Misérables from the original Robert Hossein production in 1980 through the RSC, Broadway, tour and concert versions. He won the New York Drama Desk Award for Les ...
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John Cameron Biography
One of the most versatile composers in Britain today, Academy-nominated John Cameron created the musical score for every version of Les Misérables from the original Robert Hossein production in 1980 through the RSC, Broadway, tour and concert versions. He won the New York Drama Desk Award for Les Mis in 1986 and the National Broadway Theatre Award in 2002. The New York cast album won a Grammy.Primarily known for his screen composing and recording work, John recently received an Emmy nomination for his score to A Path to 9/11. John’s film credits include the Oscar-nominated music score for A Touch of Class (starring Glenda Jackson and George Segal) and the scores for over 40 feature and TV films, including the British classic Kes, The Ruling Class, To End All Wars, the mini-series Jack the Ripper and, recently, Little House on the Prairie for Disney.
He has worked with artists as diverse as José Carreras, Ella Fitzgerald, Donovan, Hot Chocolate and Heatwave. ‘If I Thought You’d Ever Change Your Mind’, ‘Sweet Inspiration’ and ‘Tap Turns on the Water’ are just three of his European songwriting hits. John’s concert output includes his cantata Missa Celtica (written for various Celtic soloists, the choir of New College, Oxford, and the English Chamber Orchestra) and major contributions to the New College choir’s bestselling Agnus Dei albums.
Recent composing for the theatre includes: Alfie, the Musical (2005), Becket (2004 with Dougray Scott), Faust Parts I and II (RSC, directed by Michael Bogdanov), and the NT’s touring production of John Caird’s Hamlet with Simon Russell Beale in the title role. Other shows John has arranged/supervised include: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Honk! (Olivier Award Best Musical) and Spend, Spend, Spend (Evening Standard Award Best Musical). He recently co-composed, with The Gipsy Kings, the music for Zorro – The Musical.
John Cameron Awards and Nominations
| Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Music | ||
| John Cameron, Kiss of the Spider Woman | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Supporting Actor - Musical | ||
| John Cameron, Hello Again | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding One Person Show  |
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| John Cameron, Spic-O-Rama | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical | ||
| John Cameron, The Secret Garden | ||
John Cameron News
Full Cast Announced for Industry Reading of BELVA " DON'T GIVE UP BEFORE THE MIRACLEby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022
Tony Award winning producer Michael A. Jenkins today announced the cast for the special by-invitation-only industry reading for the new musical BELVA - Don’t Give Up Before the Miracle on Friday June 10th at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Avenue).
Photos: A STRANGE LOOP Author Michael R. Jackson Celebrates Sardi's Portraitby Jennifer Broski - Jun 7, 2022
This afternoon, Michael R. Jackson, the Tony-nominated and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Stange Loop, celebrated an important milestone as he joined the famous faces among the portrait at theatre institution, Sardi's.
Netflix Sets THE SANDMAN Series Premiere Dateby Michael Major - Jun 6, 2022
Out of their panel at Geeked Week, Neil Gaiman, Allan Heinberg and cast reveal the Official Teaser and news that Mark Hamill will voice beloved character Merv Pumpkinhead. The cast also includes Tom Sturridge, BPatton Oswalt, Gwendoline Christie, Stephen Fry, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason Alexander Park, John Cameron Mitchell, and more.
FALSETTOS, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH & More Announced for BroadwayHD Pride Month Lineupby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022
BroadwayHD is delivering a variety of titles this June for viewers at home to stream. Additionally, they offer an extensive list of titles and documentaries worth viewing in honor of Pride month!
Governors Island Arts And Film At Lincoln Center Announce Free Outdoor Film Seriesby Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022
Governors Island Arts and Film at Lincoln Center announced today the return of free outdoor film screenings on the Island for summer 2022 featuring John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Friday, June 3 and Sidney Lumet's The Wiz on Friday, August 5.
New Musical BELVA - DON'T GIVE UP BEFORE THE MIRACLE Announces Industry Readingby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022
Tony Award winning producer Michael A. Jenkins will present special by-invitation-only industry reading for the new musical BELVA - Don’t Give Up Before the Miracle on Friday June 10th at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Avenue).
Actor's Express Announces URINETOWN, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH and More for Season 35by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2022
Actor's Express announces its 35th Season of dynamic, entertaining work, including a World Premiere and co-production with Oglethorpe University Theatre. In addition to the six-show subscription season, AE continues its foray into podcasts and also welcomes back its perennially popular cabaret partnership with Atlanta icon Libby Whittemore.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Returns To Israelby A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2022
The Israeli premiere of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH is returning to the stage this June, starring Roi Dolev as the titular character.
VIDEO: Watch All New Clips From LES MISERABLES at the Sondheim Theatreby BroadwayWorld TV - May 5, 2022
New footage has been released of LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre. Check out the all new trailer here!
Photos: On the Opening Night Purple Carpet for A STRANGE LOOPby Bruce Glikas - May 4, 2022
A Strange Loop has arrived on Broadway at last and we've got photos of the stars on the opening night purple carpet. The Broadway production of Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer-Prize winning musical, opened just last week at the Lyceum Theater.
John Cameron Videos
VIDEO: Watch All New Clips From LES MISERABLES at the Sondheim Theatreby BroadwayWorld TV - May 5, 2022
New footage has been released of LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre. Check out the all new trailer here!
VIDEO: First Look at GIRLS5EVA Season Two & More in Peacock's 2022 Trailerby Michael Major - Feb 4, 2022
New releases include Girls5Eva season two, Joe VS Carole starring Tony-winning Hedwig star John Cameron Mitchell, and a new series based on the popular Pitch Perfect film franchise. New content will star Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Emmy Possum, Taye Diggs, Josh Gad, Isla Fisher, Kim Cattrall, and more.
VIDEO: First Look at John Cameron Mitchell as Joe Exotic in New JOE VS CAROLE Seriesby Michael Major - Jan 21, 2022
Peacock has released a first look at Tony-winner John Cameron Mitchell as Joe Exotic in Peacock's new series, Joe vs. Carole. Mitchell is joined by Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin. The series is based on the 'Joe Exotic' podcast which inspired Netflix's Tiger King series. Watch the first look promo and check out new images now!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for SHRILL Season Threeby Stage Tube - Apr 13, 2021
The series is executive produced by Ali Rushfield, who also serves as showrunner, Aidy Bryant, Lindy West, Rob Klein, Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, Lorne Michaels and Andrew Singer.
VIDEO: John Cameron Mitchell, Neil Patrick Harris, Darren Criss, Andrew Rannells, and More Hedwigs Perform 'Wig in a Box'by Stage Tube - Jun 27, 2020
During the 'Can't Cancel Pride' event, John Cameron Mitchell appeared alongside other past Hedwigs to perform 'Wig in a Box' from Hedwig and the Angry Inch!
Broadway Rewind: Neil Patrick Harris Brings HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH to Broadway!by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 21, 2020
Today we rewind to 2014, when Neil Patrick Harris returned to Broadway with a Tony-winning performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The musical, which features a book by John Cameron Mitchell and music by Stephen Trask, played at the Belasco Theatre for 507 performances.
VIDEO: First Look at Milwaukee Rep's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCHby Stage Tube - Jan 31, 2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Hedwig and the Angry Inch will run January 28 - March 8, 2020 in the Stiemke Studio. Matt Rodin will perform the title character Hedwig with Rep favorite Bethany Thomas (Songs for Nobodies, Milwaukee Rep) as Yitzhak.
#TBT: Lena Hall Celebrates Opening Of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCHby BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 30, 2020
Ladies and gentleman, whether you like it or not, Hedwig! We're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award winner Lena Hall by looking back at her opening night of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Broadway's Belasco Theatre! Check out the video to see Lena alongside Neil Patrick Harris, composer Stephen Trask, book writer John Cameron Mitchell, and more celebrating Hedwig's arrival on Broadway!
VIDEO: LES MISERABLES Prepares For Its West End Return!by Stage Tube - Dec 18, 2019
Ahead of its first performance at the Sondheim Theatre tonight, get a look at rehearsals as a new chapter in Les Miserables history, as the cast prepares for its West End production.
VIDEO: John Cameron Mitchell, Michael Cerveris & More Unite to Sing a HEDWIG Classicby Stage Tube - Dec 18, 2019
On December 17, 2019, John Cameron Mitchell joined Michael Cerveris, Edward Carter Simon (Big Easy Award nominated Hedwig in New Orleans 2019) and Kimberly Kaye (Big Easy Award winning Yitsak in New Orleans 2019) onstage at Chickie Wah Wah in New Orleans for a very special version of Stephen Trask's 'Origin Of Love' during the Loose Cattle band's annual Christmas hootenanny, A Very Loose Cattle Christmas. And it was magic. Watch the full performance, filmed by Bridget Fenlason, below!
