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BIO

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.

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2012
Bawley


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Performer


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 2017]
General Manager
 
[Broadway, 2017] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[West End, 2008]
Music Arranger
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 2005]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 1991]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 1985]
Orchestrator

Writing

Composer

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


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding One Person Show

John Cameron, Spic-O-Rama

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

John Cameron, The Secret Garden

Videos

News


LES MISERABLES Comes To The Morris Center in August
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025

Tickets are on sale now for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES.
LES MIS, THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Heads to Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - Jun 18, 2025

Part of the show’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, Cameron Mackintosh’s 'Les Miserables, The Arena Spectacular' will play at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, in March 2026. The production has toured the UK, Europe, Australia, and some parts of Asia with a large international cast and orchestra conducted by Adrian Kirk and new designs by Matt Kinley.
LES MISÉRABLES is Coming to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will return to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. Learn more!
ETERNAL FLAMER: THE BALLAD OF JESSIE BLADE Begins At Hollywood Fringe This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025

Eternal Flamer! The Ballad of Jessie Blade begins its West Coast premiere on Saturday, June 7 at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center in Hollywood. Audiences are encouraged to turn out in '80s-glam looks as the all-queer 8 person cast (playing 27 characters) takes them on the journey of a lifetime.
Remember Jones to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Bell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the groundbreaking, four-time Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Boy George and More to Join JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL LIVE IN LONDON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025

Marking 25 years since the London premiere of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell will present a one-night-only celebration of his career and of the cult classic that rocked the foundations of music theatre forever. Learn how to purchase tickets.
DRAG ME TO THE CATSKILLS to Open at the Forestburgh Playhouse Tavern
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

The glitter, the glamour, and the high heels are back! Drag Me to the Catskills will return for its second annual celebration of LGBTQ+ pride and self-expression, lighting up the scenic Catskills this summer. Learn more!
San Francisco Symphony SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Season Begins In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

From June 26 to August 3, the San Francisco Symphony's summer season includes three classical programs with violinist Blake Pouliot, Grammy Award-winning ensemble Time for Three, and violin duo TwoSet Violin; two film concerts with the Orchestra playing the scores of How to Train Your Dragon and The Princess Bride live-to-picture; and a program celebrating the movie music of Hans Zimmer.
John Cameron Mitchell Will Make West End Debut in LIVE IN LONDON
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

Two-time Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen John Cameron Mitchell, one of alt-culture’s boldest visionaries, takes to the West End stage for the very first time in July.
Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Signature
by Roger Catlin - Apr 25, 2025

After “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” first premiered on Broadway in 1998, Signature Theatre became one of the first regional theaters to stage the brash hit in its own very successful production in 2002.
Video: Watch the Trailer For HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 22, 2025

Watch a new trailer for Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Signature Theatre! This exclusive video on BroadwayWorld features Sawyer Smith in the title role, along with Vanessa (V) Sterling as Yitzhak.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 21, 2025
by - Apr 21, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Included in 25-26 Season at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Emmy Rice - Apr 19, 2025

In keeping with their commitment to bring new voices to stage, the 2025-26 Season brings six shows to the stage with a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, World, Regional, West Coast & Bay Area premieres.
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, SMASH and More
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2025

Catch up on all the latest from the week ending April 11, 2025 with videos from Smash, Boop! The Musical, and more!
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH And More Set for City Theatre 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

City Theatre Company has announced the details of the theatre’s 51st season of bold, new works, beginning in September 2025. The 2025/2026 season will feature three world premieres, both national and local producing partnerships, and more.
Video: Watch 'Wig In A Box' From Signature Theatre's HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Michael Major - Apr 9, 2025

Watch a video of Sawyer Smith performing 'Wig In A Box' from Signature Theatre's production of the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, featuring text by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask.
Cast Set for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Mary Bridget Davies to Reprises Role in A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at Bell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. has unveiled the final show in its 2025 season. The rock musical A Night with Janis Joplin will close out the season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Broadway in Hollywood 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

The 2025-26 season has been announced for Broadway in Hollywood, set for the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the full season and find out how to get tickets here!
Review: AN EVENING WITH JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL at Catalina Jazz Club
by Andrew Child - Mar 4, 2025

John Cameron Mitchell’s cabaret show exhibited his demented, impish persona through a series of high-energy numbers. Of course, the crowd was most invested in his renditions of songs from Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Cameron written?

John Cameron has written 1 shows including Zorro (Composer).

What awards has John Cameron been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Kiss of the Spider Woman, Outstanding Supporting Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello Again, Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Spic-O-Rama and Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Garden.

What awards has John Cameron won?

John Cameron won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding One-Person Show for Spic-O-Rama.

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