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BIO

Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing, Freaky Friday, Falsettos, First Daughter Suite, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Kid Victory, If/Then, Annie, Dogfight, Leap of Faith, Queen of the Mist, People in the Picture, Sondheim on Sondheim, Next to Normal (Tony Award), Glorious Ones, Grinch, Adrift in Macao, Bernarda Alba, Spelling Bee, Assassins (Tony Award), Tom Sawyer, A New Brain, A Christmas Carol, Hello Again, Guys & Dolls (1992), My Favorite Year, In Trousers, Sunday in the Park with George, Once on This Island, Closer Than Ever, Legs Diamond, Romance Romance, Carrie, Birds of Paradise, Rags, Three Guys Naked, Von Richtofen.

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Suffs


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Once on this Island

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Once on this Island

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael StarobinOnce on this Island

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations

Michael StarobinOnce on this Island

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, If/Then

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Queen of the Mist


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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Next to Normal

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Next to Normal

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, The Glorious Ones


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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Orhcestrations

Michael Starobin, Assassins


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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Assassins


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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Orchestration

Michael Starobin, My Favorite Year

Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Orchestration

Michael Starobin, Birds of Paradise

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, La Boheme

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Three Naked Guys from the Waist Down


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Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Sunday in the Park with George

Videos

News


Video: Shaina Taub Talks SUFFS and Shares Why RAGTIME is Her Favorite Musical

Shaina Taub, who was recently honored by Time Magazine as part of their 2024 Time100 Next List, recently visited CBS Mornings to discuss her musical Suffs. During the interview, she also shared why Ragtime is her favorite show and how it serves as an inspiration for Suffs. Watch the segment now!
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center

The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is the crowd pleasing quirky musical by William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin (Book) known as The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. The 2005 musical also features additional material by Jay Reiss. See what our critic had to say.
SUFFS Will Play Final Broadway Performance In January

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Suffs will play its final Broadway performance in January of 2025 following 24 previews and 301 regular performances. After closing, the show will head out on tour and we've got the scoop.
New York Theatre Workshop Introduces New Series Highlighting WE LIVE IN CAIRO

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the FOR THE CULTURE series for WE LIVE IN CAIRO, featuring post-show discussions and community events to explore the themes of the musical and its cultural impact.
SUFFS Will Offer Discount Tickets Aimed at Mobilizing Young Voters

Broadway musical Suffs has announced a new slate of ticketing initiatives focused on mobilizing young voters ahead of the election. These new ticket offers are now in effect and will be valid through the November 5 election:
Mary Testa, Shakina, and More Set for 5&DIME Industry Reading

The Queer Ensemble, in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, will present an industry reading of 5&DIME in New York, Monday September 16th.
Ali Louis Bourzgui & More to Star in WE LIVE IN CAIRO at New York Theatre Workshop

New York Theatre Workshop revealed the full cast & creative team for We Live in Cairo. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: SUFFS Hosts Roll Call With Representatives from the 36 States that Ratified 19th Amendment

On Saturday, August 24th, Suffs hosted a special performance in partnership with the League of Women Voters that featured a roll call including representatives from all 36 states that ratified the 19th Amendment. Watch the full roll call in the video here!
SUFFS Will Celebrate Women's Equality Day and the Ratification of the 19th Amendment With Events

From August 18-26, Broadway’s two-time Tony Award winning musical Suffs will celebrate the 104th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, as well as Women’s Equality Day (August 26), through a series of activations in and outside of the Music Box Theatre. Plus, watch a video of Emily Skinner performing 'A Letter from Harry’s Mother'!
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE & More Announced For 2025 Glimmerglass Festival

The Glimmerglass Festival will present a world premiere, two company premieres including Sunday in the Park with George, and a revival of the company’s first commission for young people in its 2025 season.
Words From the Wings: SUFFS Music Director and Music Supervisor Andrea Grody

As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Andrea Grody, who serves as Music Director and Music Supervisor for Suffs. Andrea told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
Photos: SUFFS Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

Shaina Taub's Tony-winning musical, Suffs, just celebrated its 100th performance on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. See photos of the company's celebration here.
SUFFS Interrupted By Demonstrators Calling the Show 'A White Wash'

A performance of SUFFS was interrupted by demonstrators holding a banner in one of the boxes at the Music Box Theatre. The banner read 'SUFFS is a whitewash' and was coupled with chants urging the show to be cancelled.
See Linda Eder & More Next Week at 54 Below

Discover the exciting lineup at 54 BELOW next week, featuring a variety of performances from Broadway stars and up-and-coming talents. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
PARTING GIFT: THE SONGS OF GERALD GINSBURG Out Now

PS Classics has released Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg on streaming and digital formats. Listen now!
Exclusive: Hear Colin Donnell Perform 'Little Boy Blue' on Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg

BroadwayWorld has your first listen to an all new track from the upcoming album, Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg. 'Little Boy Blue' is performed by Colin Donnell, and based on a poem by Eugene Field.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards

Winners for the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last night at NYU Skirball Center. Tony Award Winners Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit hosted the ceremony. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
SUFFS Releases New Block of Tickets Through January 5

Suffs has released a new block of tickets on sale now! Tickets for the 6x Tony-nominated musical are now on sale through January 5, 2025.
Listen: SUFFS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording), the official musical companion to the 6x Tony Award-nominated new musical from award-winning singer-songwriter Shaina Taub, is available now! Listen to the full album here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Michael Starobin been nominated for?

Michael Starobin has received numerous nominations for his work in orchestrations. He was nominated for Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Suffs, Once on this Island, If/Then, Queen of the Mist, The Glorious Ones, Assassins, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, My Favorite Year, Birds of Paradise, La Boheme, Three Naked Guys from the Waist Down, and Sunday in the Park with George. Additionally, he received nominations for Best Orchestrations at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for Once on this Island, as well as for Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for Next to Normal and Assassins.

What awards has Michael Starobin won?

Michael Starobin has won several prestigious awards, including Best Orchestrations at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Once on this Island. He also received Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for Next to Normal and Assassins. Additionally, he was honored with Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Assassins, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Sunday in the Park with George.

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