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Jonathan Tunick is an American orchestrator, musical director, and composer. Tunick’s stage career began with Take Five (1957). He went on to collaborate memorably with Stephen Sondheim, orchestrating shows such as Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Into the Woods, Passion, and Putting It Together. Additional notable Broadway credits include Promises, Promises; A Chorus Line; Nick & Nora; A Funny Thing...; Elaine Stritch at Liberty; Nine; A Gentleman’s Guide...; and 110 in the Shade. In 1997, he won his first Tony Award, for his work on the musical Titanic. This accomplishment gave Tunick “EGOT” status: one of only 15 people who have received all four major entertainment awards—he had previously received an Academy Award for A Little Night Music (1977), an Emmy Award for Night of 100 Stars (1982) and Grammy Award for “No One Is Alone” from Into the Woods (1988). With over 111 credits to his name over a fifty-year career, Tunick is the most prolific and acclaimed orchestrator on Broadway.

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STAGE CREDITS

Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing
[Off-Broadway]
Theatre for a New Audience Production, 2013
Benedick

Productions

Here We AreHere We Are
 
[West End, 2025]
Orchestrator
Stephen Sondheim's Old FriendsStephen Sondheim's Old Friends
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Orchestrations
The Light in the PiazzaThe Light in the Piazza
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Original Orchestrations
Sweeney ToddSweeney Todd
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
The Music ManThe Music Man
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Orchestrations[Replacement]
FolliesFollies
 
[West End, 2019] [Replacement]
Orchestrations[Replacement]
PassionPassion
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Orchestrations
CarouselCarousel
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrations
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Original Orchestrations
FolliesFollies
 
[West End, 2017]
Orchestrations
SousatzkaSousatzka
 
[Toronto, 2017]
Orchestrator
CinderellaCinderella
 
[West End, 2016]
Casting Director
Dames at SeaDames at Sea
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Orchestrator
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & MurderA Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Orchestrator
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & MurderA Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Orchestrator
Merrily We Roll AlongMerrily We Roll Along
 
[West End, 2012]
Orchestrator
Sweeney ToddSweeney Todd
 
[West End, 2012]
Orchestrator
Merrily We Roll AlongMerrily We Roll Along
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Orchestrator
FolliesFollies
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Orchestrator
FolliesFollies
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2011]
Orchestrator
Paradise FoundParadise Found
 
[West End, 2010]
Music Arranger
Promises, PromisesPromises, Promises
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Orchestrator
Bye Bye BirdieBye Bye Birdie
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
Road ShowRoad Show
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
A Catered AffairA Catered Affair
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
110 in the Shade110 in the Shade
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Orchestrator
LoveMusikLoveMusik
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Orchestrator
The Apple TreeThe Apple Tree
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator
Titanic
 
[, 2006]
Orchestrator
A Chorus LineA Chorus Line
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
The Golden Apple
 
[, 2005]
Conductor
Pacific OverturesPacific Overtures
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Orchestrator
The Color Purple
 
[, 2004]
Orchestrator
The FrogsThe Frogs
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Orchestrator
110 in the Shade
 
[Los Angeles, 2004]
Orchestrator
Allegro
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2004]
Orchestrator
Passion
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Orchestrator
Bounce
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Orchestrator
NineNine
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Orchestrator
A Little Night Music
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Orchestrator
House of Flowers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Orchestrator
Follies
 
[London Fringe, 2002]
Orchestrator
A Little Night Music
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Orchestrator
Passion
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Orchestrator
Little Mary Sunshine
 
[New York, 2002]
Musical Director
Musical Director
Merrily We Roll Along
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Orchestrator
Company
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2002]
Musical Director
Orchestrator
Sweeney Todd
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Into the Woods
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Orchestrator
Elaine Stritch At Liberty
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Orchestrator
Into the Woods
 
[Los Angeles, 2002]
Orchestrator
Elaine Stritch at Liberty
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Other
Follies
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Orchestrator
Merrily We Roll Along
 
[West End, 2000]
Orchestrator (New Orchestrations)
The Frogs
 
[Regional (US), 2000]
Orchestrator
Saturday Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Orchestrator
Minnelli on Minnelli
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Orchestrator
Marie Christine
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Orchestrator
Putting It Together
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Orchestrator
Wise Guys
 
[New York, 1999]
Orchestrator
Saturday Night
 
[Regional (US), 1999]
Orchestrator
Dream True: My Life with Vernon Dixon
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Orchestrator
Captains Courageous
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Putting It Together
 
[Los Angeles, 1998]
Orchestrator
Into the Woods
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Orchestrator
Passion
 
[West End, 1997]
Orchestrator
Titanic
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Orchestrator
Promises, Promises
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Orchestrator (Original Orchestrations)
Passion
 
[Regional (US), 1996]
Orchestrator
Company
 
[West End, 1995]
Orchestrator
Patti LuPone on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Music Arrangements (additional)
Company
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Orchestrator
A Little Night Music
 
[West End, 1995]
Orchestrator
The Petrified Prince
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Orchestrator
Merrily We Roll Along
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Orchestrator
Passion
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Orchestrator
A Grand Night for Singing
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Orchestrator
Sweeney Todd
 
[Regional (UK), 1993]
Orchestrator
Company
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Orchestrator
Merrily We Roll Along
 
[Regional (UK), 1992]
Orchestrator
Nick & Nora
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Orchestrator
A Little Night Music
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Orchestrator
Into the Woods
 
[West End, 1990]
Orchestrator
A Little Night Music
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Orchestrator
Merrily We Roll Along
 
[Regional (US), 1990]
Orchestrator
Into the Woods
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Orchestrator
Pacific Overtures
 
[Regional (UK), 1987]
Orchestrator
Follies
 
[West End, 1987]
Orchestrator
Into the Woods
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 1986]
Orchestrator
Wind in the Willows
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Musical Supervisor
Follies
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Orchestrator
Merrily We Roll Along
 
[Regional (US), 1985]
Orchestrator
Baby
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Orchestrator
Dance a Little Closer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Orchestrator
Alice in Wonderland
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Musical Supervisor
Nine
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Musical Supervisor
Orchestrator
Sweeney Todd
 
[US Tour, 1982]
Orchestrator
Merrily We Roll Along
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Orchestrator
Sweeney Todd
 
[US Tour, 1980]
Orchestrator
Sweeney Todd
 
[West End, 1980]
Orchestrator
Sweeney Todd
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Orchestrator
Ballroom
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Orchestrator
Pacific Overtures
 
[US Tour, 1976]
Orchestrator
A Chorus Line
 
[West End, 1976]
Orchestrator
A Chorus Line
 
[US Tour, 1976]
Orchestrator
A Chorus Line
 
[, 1976]
Orchestrator
Pacific Overtures
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Orchestrator
A Chorus Line
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Orchestrator
A Little Night Music
 
[West End, 1975]
Orchestrator
A Chorus Line
 
[Off-Broadway, 1975]
Orchestrator
Goodtime Charley
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Orchestrator
The Frogs
 
[College/University (US), 1974]
Orchestrator
A Little Night Music
 
[US Tour, 1974]
Orchestrator
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Musical Coordinator
A Little Night Music
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Orchestrator
Follies
 
[US Tour, 1972]
Orchestrator
The Selling of the President
 
[Broadway, 1972]
Orchestrator
Company
 
[West End, 1972]
Orchestrator
The Grass Harp
 
[Broadway, 1971]
Orchestrator (Additional Orchestrations)
Timon of Athens
 
[Off-Broadway, 1971]
Composer (Original Music)
Company
 
[US Tour, 1971]
Orchestrator
Follies
 
[Broadway, 1971]
Orchestrator
Company
 
[Broadway, 1970]
Orchestrator
Promises, Promises
 
[West End, 1969]
Orchestrator
Promises, Promises
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Orchestrator
Here's Where I Belong
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Orchestrator
All in Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 1961]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
From A to Z
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Orchestrator

Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Merrily We Roll Along

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Merrily We Roll Along

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, West Side Story


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Carousel

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Pacific Overtures


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Carousel

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Carousel

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Promises, Promises

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, A Catered Affair

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, A Catered Affair


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Orchestrations (tie)

Jonathan Tunick, LoveMusik

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick , LoveMusik

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, 11 in the Shade

Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Orchestrations (tie)

Jonathan Tunick, The Apple Tree

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Pacific Overtures

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production

Jonathan TunickCompany

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick , Nine


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Follies

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Follies


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Saturday Night

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Marie Christine


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Orchestration

Jonathan Tunick, Titanic


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Titanic


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Orchestration

Jonathan Tunick , Passion

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Orchestration

Jonathan Tunick, Into the Woods

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jonathan Tunick, Baby


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Special Awards

Jonathan Tunick

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Photos: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse Starring Kathleen Turner Photo
Photos: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse Starring Kathleen Turner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024

Get a first look at photos of A Little Night Music at Ogunquit Playhouse. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Julia Murney, Nik Walker, and More Join the Cast of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Photo
Julia Murney, Nik Walker, and More Join the Cast of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024

Ogunquit Playhouse has announced the full cast for their production of A Little Night Music. Learn more about the full cast here!
Photos & Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC IN CONCERT Photo
Photos & Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC IN CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024

Check out rehearsal photos for A Little Night Music In Concert. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Give Credit Where Credit is Due When it Comes to The Orchestrator! Photo
Interview: Give Credit Where Credit is Due When it Comes to The Orchestrator!
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 21, 2024

Recently I wrote a Broadway World feature dealing with a partial restoration of Robert Ginzler’s original orchestrations for Bye, Bye, Birdie at the Kennedy Center by conductor John Bell with additional work by Joshua Clayton. When the piece was shared on social media, it started a bigger conversation about proper credit for the original orchestrator. Robert Ginzler was somehow never acknowledged in the Kennedy Center program.
Backstage at the 2024 Tony Awards Photo
Backstage at the 2024 Tony Awards
by Caitlin Hornik - Jun 16, 2024

How does it feel to be a Tony winner? What project is up next? Who did they forget to thank? Find out straight from the winners themselves!
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List Photo
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024

The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards Photo
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2024

On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards made their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jonathan Tunick written?

Jonathan Tunick has written 2 shows including The Songs of Jonathan Tunick (Composer), Paradise Found (Composer).

What awards has Jonathan Tunick been nominated for?

Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for West Side Story, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Pacific Overtures, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Carousel, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Carousel, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Promises, Promises , Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for A Catered Affair, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for A Catered Affair, Outstanding Orchestrations (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for LoveMusik, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for 110 in the Shade, Outstanding Orchestrations (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for The Apple Tree, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Pacific Overtures, Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Company, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Nine , Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Saturday Night, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Marie Christine, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Titanic, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Titanic, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Passion, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Baby and Special Awards (Drama Desk Awards).

What awards has Jonathan Tunick won?

Jonathan Tunick has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Merrily We Roll Along and Titanic. He has also earned the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Orchestrations for Carousel, LoveMusik (tie), Follies, Saturday Night, Titanic, and Passion. Additionally, Tunick won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Orchestrations for Carousel. He has been honored with Special Awards from the Drama Desk as well.

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