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Collins is an American singer-songwriter and musician with a career spanning seven decades. An Academy Award-nominated documentary director and a Grammy Award-winning recording artist, she is known for her eclectic tastes in the material she records (which has included folk music, country, show tunes, pop music, rock and roll and standards), for her social activism, and for the clarity of her voice. Her discography consists of 36 studio albums, nine live albums, numerous compilation albums, four holiday albums, and 21 singles.



Collins' debut studio album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, was released in 1961 and consisted of traditional folk songs. She had her first charting single with "Hard Lovin' Loser" (No. 97) from her fifth studio album In My Life (1966), but it was the lead single from her sixth studio album Wildflowers (1967), "Both Sides, Now" – written by Joni Mitchell – that gave her international prominence. The single reached No. 8 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and won Collins her first Grammy Award for Best Folk Performance. She enjoyed further success with her recordings of "Someday Soon", "Chelsea Morning" (also written by Mitchell), "Amazing Grace", "Turn! Turn! Turn!", and "Cook with Honey".

Collins experienced the biggest success of her career with her recording of Stephen Sondheim's "Send in the Clowns" from her tenth studio album Judith (1975). The single peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in 1975 and then again in 1977 at No. 19, spending 27 non-consecutive weeks on the chart and earning her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, as well as a Grammy Award for Sondheim for Song of the Year. Judith would also become her best-selling studio album; it was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1975 for sales of over 500,000 copies and Platinum in 1996 for sales of over 1,000,000 copies.

In 2017, Collins's rendition of the song "Amazing Grace" was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant". That same year, she received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Folk Album for Silver Skies Blue with Ari Hest. In 2019 at the age of 80, she scored her first No. 1 album on an American Billboard Chart with Winter Stories, a duet album with Norwegian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jonas Fjeld featuring Chatham County Line. In 2022, she released her first studio album of all original material, titled Spellbound, and it earned her another Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album.

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IT'S ONLY LIFE Comes to Palm Beach Dramaworks
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

 It’s Only Life, a revue featuring the sophisticated, deeply felt music and lyrics of John Bucchino, will be performed by six talented teenagers at Palm Beach Dramaworks.
Stephen Schwartz to Receive ASCAP Foundation Honor During 50th Anniversary Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

The ASCAP Foundation will honor Broadway composer and humanitarian Stephen Schwartz with the ASCAP Foundation Champion Award at its 50th Anniversary Celebration on June 10, 2025.  
Nymphia Wind Brings BANANAS? to the Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025

Nymphia is bringing her experience as “America's Next Drag Superstar” and as a Taiwanese cultural ambassador to The Town Hall’s stage to celebrate this year’s PRIDE. BANANAS? is an all new show and mark’s Nymphia’s NYC debut..
State Theatre New Jersey Will Present Judy Collins & Madeleine Peyroux
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2025

Join Grammy Award-winner Judy Collins as she performs her legendary 1967 album Wildflowers in its entirety. Collins is joined by Madeleine Peyroux, who has become one of the most acclaimed jazz singers since she began her illustrious career busking on the busy streets of Paris.  
LEGALLY BLONDE, AIN'T TOO PROUD Included in Shea's Performing Arts Center May Lineup
by Emmy Rice - Apr 27, 2025

Shea’s Performing Arts Center released the schedule of productions and events for May. The lineup includes shows like Legally Blonde, Ain't Too Proud, and The Cher Show.
Pink Martini, Silent Film, Irish Dancing and 70s Pop Come to The Hanover Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025

Music takes centerstage at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts accompanying our upcoming silent film screening, fall rock & roll concerts, Irish dancing, and more.
Review: Berliner Ensemble's Gone-in-a-Flash THREEPENNY OPERA Spends Long Weekend at BAM
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 8, 2025

Macheath’s back in town! Or at least he was for a few short days, when the Berliner Ensemble brought its now-famous Barrie Kosky production of THREEPENNY OPERA to BAM, in association with St. Ann’s Warehouse.
Judy Collins To Play The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the celebrated singer-songwriter Judy Collins at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Travis Moser Releases 'Both Sides Now' From 'Live At The Green Room 42'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Travis Moser has released a new recording of 'Both Sides Now' by Joni Mitchell. The track was recorded live at The Green Room 42 on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 7pm and is the last his 'Live at The Green Room 42' series of single releases. Listen now!
Judy Collins Comes to Jaffrey’s Park Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

The Park Theatre announced that music legend Judy Collins will perform at the Jaffrey, New Hampshire performing arts center in August. Learn more here!
Review: JUDY COLLINS & FRIENDS: 85 YEARS OF PROTEST & MUSIC Stuns at The Town Hall
by Andrew Poretz - Mar 12, 2025

Legendary singer, songwriter, musician and social activist Judy Collins celebrated 85 years on planet earth along with International Women’s Day at The Town Hall on March 8 with a concert, many musical friends, and a full house.
Photos: JUDY COLLINS & FRIENDS at the Town Hall Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 10, 2025

Justin Vivian Bind, Paul Cole, Ari Hest, Rickie Lee Jones, Oakland Rain, Stephen Stills, Richard Thompson, Stephen Schwartz, and Beth Nielsen Chapman joined the legendary Judy Collins in a star-studded 85th birthday celebration. Check out photos here!
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Belfast Ensemble will present a new work ‘in concert' from acclaimed composer, Conor Mitchell exploring love and social ambition in fin de siècle Paris.
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Mar. 4 to Mar. 10, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 4, 2025

Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Norbert Leo Butz and Judy Collins.
The Town Hall Will Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda At 2025 Spring Shout
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2025

Town Hall will honor award-winning songwriter, actor, director and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda at its inaugural fundraising event and concert, Spring Shout. The evening will gather luminaries from the arts for a night of inspiration, impact, and performances by a concert lineup of entertainers and presenters.
Stephen Schwartz, Justin Vivian Bond and More Join JUDY COLLINS AND FRIENDS: 85 YEARS OF MUSIC AND PROTEST
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Justin Vivian Bond, Paul Cole, Ari Hest, Rickie Lee Jones, Oakland Rain, Stephen Stills, Richard Thompson, Stephen Schwartz, and Beth Nielsen Chapman will join the legendary Judy Collins in a star-studded 85th birthday celebration Judy Collins and Friends: 85 Years of Music and Protest.
AMERICAN THEATRE GUILD at KC Music Hall And Kauffman Center
by Alan Portner - Feb 19, 2025

The new 2025-2026 season schedule for the PNC Bank Broadway Series in Kansas City has been announced by American Theatre Guild Senior Director of Booking Operations Craig Aikman.  This year’s menu of traveling tour companies includes familiar offerings, but many more of the productions offered are still currently on Broadway or are making their premiere appearances in Kansas City,
An Evening with Judy Collins Comes to the Jefferson Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

An Evening with Judy Collins is coming to the Jefferson Performing Arts Center this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to get tickets here!
Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.
Chris Pinnella Brings a 10-Piece Orchestra to Asbury Park
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Join Chris Pinnella (former lead singer with Trans-Siberian Orchestra) along with his 10-Piece Orchestra as they bring you reimagined interpretations from some of the most prolific bands and songwriters of the last century.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Judy Collins written?

Judy Collins has written 1 shows including Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart (Composer).

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