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Kenny Seymour

Also Credited As: Kenny J. Seymour

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BIO

Broadway/Off-Broadway credits: Memphis: A New Musical (Music Director/Conductor), Amazing Grace: an Epic Musical (Orchestrator), Big Maybelle: Queen of The Blues (Music Supervisor/Orchestrator) The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker (Co-Composer & Lyricist, Orchestrations), The Wiz (Dance Music Arranger), Hot Feet: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire (Synth Programmer). Film: The Fringe (Composer), Talking with the Taxman About Poetry (Composer). Music Arranger/Orchestrator for shows on Fox, BET and NBC.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, unknown] Cancelled
Arranger
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Music Arrangements
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Additional Orchestrations and Dance Arrangements
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Music Supervision, Orchestrations, and Arrangements
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Music Supervision and Arrangement
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Music Director and Arranger
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Musical Director
Musical Supervision
Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Musical Director
Conductor
Keyboard 1
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Synthesizer Programmer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Kenny Seymour, The Harder They Come

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News


AIN'T TOO PROUD Tickets On Sale Now At Popejoy Hall

Tickets for AIN'T TOO PROUD at Popejoy Hall are now available. Discover the story of The Temptations through this acclaimed musical, featuring their iconic hits and dynamic performances.
AIN’T TOO PROUD â€" THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Comes to San Francisco in February

BroadwaySF has announced that AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS will perform a limited engagement at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre from Tuesday, February 25 through Sunday, March 2, 2025.
John O’Hurley, Rachael Harris & More Join Wayne Brady Led TO SIR, WITH LOVE

The cast is complete for the concert reading of the new musical To Sir, with Love starring Wayne Brady at the Garry Marshall Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
AIN'T TOO PROUD To Make Bass Hall Debut In February

AIN'T TOO PROUD, the Broadway musical about The Temptations, is set to debut at Bass Hall from February 11-16, 2025.
AIN'T TOO PROUD Comes to State Theatre New Jersey

State Theatre New Jersey will present the Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations for five performances on Friday, October 25 at 8pm; Saturday; October 26 at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, October 27 at 2pm. Tickets range from $40-$105.
Wayne Brady Will Lead Concert Production of TO SIR, WITH LOVE

Wayne Brady, the five-time Emmy Award winner and Grammy nominee, and star of Broadway's The Wiz, will take on the role of Rick Braithwaite in a special concert adaptation of To Sir, With Love, set to be performed at the Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank.
AIN'T TOO PROUD is Now Playing at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago

Broadway In Chicago is presenting the return of the Broadway smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, currently playing a one week engagement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For AIN'T TOO PROUD Second National Tour

The complete cast has been announced for the Second National Tour of AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS. Learn more about the cast here!
HIPPEST TRIP- THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Producer Wendell Pierce Says Show Is Coming to Broadway

Tony Award- winner Wendell Pierce has announced that he has joined the producing team of the Broadway-aimed Hippest Trip- the Soul Train Musical!
Norm Lewis, Myles Frost, and More to Be Honored at NAACP Theatre Awards

The NAACP Theatre Awards has revealed the honorees for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place on June 3rd in Los Angeles.
LAST NIGHT AT THE RUE BAYOU Will Hold Reading Next Week

LAST NIGHT AT THE RUE BAYOU is a new immersive musical experience with concept, book and lyrics by Michael Meth, original music by recording artist Martee LeBow and direction by Tracey Conyer Lee. Irwin Fisch is music supervisor and the music director is Kenny Seymour.
POOR YELLA REDNECKS Extended Through Early December at MTC

Manhattan Theatre Club will present a one-week extension for the New York premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Kate Rockwell, Elizabeth Teeter, Jim Hogan & More to Star in TO SIR WITH LOVE Reading

Ogunquit Playhouse in association with Lythgoe Family Productions will present a reading of the new musical To Sir With Love, based on the autobiographical novel by E.R. Braithwaite, on November 13, 2023 in New York.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC

Take a look at the star-studded opening night of POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC.
Philly Premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD â€" THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Comes to Kimmel Cultural Campus

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization will present the first national tour of Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations for the first time in Philadelphia. The Broadway smash hit musical will play at the Campus' Academy of Music January 3 - 21 as part of the 2023-24 Broadway series.
Review Roundup: POOR YELLA REDNECKS at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen (Vietgone, Raya and The Last Dragon) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone, Golden Shield), read reviews for the production!
Video: Get a First Look at POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC

Get a first look at Poor Yella Rednecks, now running at Manhattan Theatre Club. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD Revisits The Temptations' Hits at Segerstrom Center

A surprisingly enjoyable jukebox musical featuring phenomenally-performed song-and-dance spectaculars (but with an awkwardly delivered story structure), this touring version of the 2019 Broadway musical about the founding of Motown's R&B supergroup The Temptations is a fun evening at the theater, especially for those looking for a nostalgic trip.
Photos: First Look at Qui Nguyen's POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC Stage I

Get a first look at photos of Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen. Learn how to purchase tickets!
AIN'T TOO PROUD First National Tour Begins Performances At Segerstrom Center For The Arts October 17

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS First National Tour comes to Segerstrom Hall for two weeks, from October 17-29, 2023.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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and Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Harder They Come.

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