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Michael Thurber

Michael Thurber is an actor, composer, original compositions whose BroadwayWorld credits include Twelfth Night, Dirty Dancing, and Public Record. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for Just in Time (2025).

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STAGE CREDITS

Twelfth Night Twelfth Night
[Off-Broadway]
Mobile Unit Production, 2017
Antonio

Productions

Dirty Dancing
 
[Broadway, 2027]
Dance Music Arranger
Public Record
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Orchestrator
Musical Director
Music Supervisor
Orchestrations
Music Direction
Romeo and Juliet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Original Music Composer
GoddessGoddess
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Music and Lyrics
Just in TimeJust in Time
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Orchestrations
Eddie and DaveEddie and Dave
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Original Compositions
Sugar in Our WoundsSugar in Our Wounds
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Composer
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Composer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Music

Michael Thurber, Goddess

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Michael Thurber, Goddess


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Thurber, Just in Time


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Michael Thurber, Just in Time

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Orchestrations

Michael Thurber, Just in Time

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Michael Thurber, Merry Wives

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Tristen Buettel & Sadie Dickerson Will Play 'Sandra Dee' in JUST IN TIME This Fall Photo
Tristen Buettel & Sadie Dickerson Will Play 'Sandra Dee' in JUST IN TIME This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2026

Sadie Dickerson will make a limited 3-week encore engagement as Sandra Dee in the record-breaking, award-winning smash hit musical JUST IN TIME, beginning Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Circle in the Square Theatre. Tristen Buettel will star as Sandra Dee for 3 weeks only from Tuesday, October 20, 2026, through Sunday, November 8, 2026. 
Nicholas Christopher Will Play Bobby Darin in JUST IN TIME on Broadway Photo
Nicholas Christopher Will Play Bobby Darin in JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

Tony nominee Nicholas Christopher will join the cast of the record-breaking musical JUST IN TIME as Bobby Darin at Circle in the Square Theatre, following his acclaimed turn in last season's CHESS.
DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL Will Arrive On Broadway in 2027 Photo
DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL Will Arrive On Broadway in 2027
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2026

The acclaimed North  American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical — a new stage production based on the  beloved film Dirty Dancing – will debut on Broadway next winter in celebration of the 40th  Anniversary of the film’s 1987 release.
The Public Theater Expands 2026-27 Season to 18 Productions, Largest in Organization Photo
The Public Theater Expands 2026-27 Season to 18 Productions, Largest in Organization History
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026

The Public Theater revealed its 2026-27 season lineup, expanding to 18 productions. The season includes world premieres from playwright Caryl Churchill and theater company Elevator Repair Service, plus new works by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen.
Matthew Morrison Will Return to JUST IN TIME on Broadway Photo
Matthew Morrison Will Return to JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2026

Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Tony Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will make a limited three-week encore engagement as Bobby Darin in the record-breaking, award-winning smash hit musical JUST IN TIME beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Videos: Ariana Madix Makes First Entrance and Takes First Bows in JUST IN TIME Photo
Videos: Ariana Madix Makes First Entrance and Takes First Bows in JUST IN TIME
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

Ariana Madix has returned to Broadway as Connie Francis in Just in Time, at Circle in the Square Theatre. The show released clips of Madix's first entrance, as well as her first curtain call. Check out the videos here!
Video: Ariana Madix Prepares to Join JUST IN TIME and Sings 'Ain't That A Shame' In N Photo
Video: Ariana Madix Prepares to Join JUST IN TIME and Sings 'Ain't That A Shame' In New Rehearsal Footage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026

Watch rehearsal video of Ariana Madix preparing to join Broadway's Just in Time as Connie Francis. Madix begins her limited engagement September 12, 2026, opposite Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin at Circle in the Square Theatre.
PHOTOS: First Look At PUBLIC RECORD From Public Works Photo
PHOTOS: First Look At PUBLIC RECORD From Public Works
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 6, 2026

New Yorkers from all five boroughs are coming together to create a live album—on stage, in real time. PUBLIC RECORD, based on a concept by Dan Canham and Emily Lim, brings Public Works community members, musicians, and dancers together. Check out the photos!
Single Tickets to JUST IN TIME at Proctors in Schenectady On Sale in August Photo
Single Tickets to JUST IN TIME at Proctors in Schenectady On Sale in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

The national tour of JUST IN TIME, the 2025 Grammy Award nominated new musical about the great American entertainer Bobby Darin will go on sale in Schenectady.
Photos: Public Works' PUBLIC RECORD Cast in Rehearsals Photo
Photos: Public Works' PUBLIC RECORD Cast in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

Get a first look at photos of rehearsals for Public Works’ new production Public Record, featuring a cast of more than 100 community members, musicians, and dancers.
Ariana Madix Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME Photo
Ariana Madix Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Emmy Award nominated television host Ariana Madix (“Love Island USA”) will star as Connie Francis in JUST IN TIME at Circle in the Square Theatre. 
Listen: JUST IN TIME Releases Four New Songs Performed by Jeremy Jordan Photo
Listen: JUST IN TIME Releases Four New Songs Performed by Jeremy Jordan
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026

Atlantic Records has released four brand new singles from Just in Time on Broadway, featuring Jeremy Jordan. Learn more about the show and listen to the songs here!
Cast Set for Public Works' PUBLIC RECORD at The Delacorte Photo
Cast Set for Public Works' PUBLIC RECORD at The Delacorte
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

The Public Theater has revealed the cast for Public Works’ PUBLIC RECORD, a new original production by Public Works based on a concept by Emily Lim and Dan Canham.
THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS Opera by Jake Heggie to Make World Premiere at Festival Napa Va Photo
THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS Opera by Jake Heggie to Make World Premiere at Festival Napa Valley
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026

Festival Napa Valley's 20th anniversary season will feature three world premieres, including THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer, plus new works by John Corigliano and Michael Thurber.
Video: Watch Jeremy Jordan in New Footage from JUST IN TIME Photo
Video: Watch Jeremy Jordan in New Footage from JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2026

Broadway's JUST IN TIME released a new trailer the show, now starring three-time Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin. Watch highlights of him onstage at the Circle in the Square Theatre in this video!
JUST IN TIME Extends Additional Six Weeks on Broadway Photo
JUST IN TIME Extends Additional Six Weeks on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026

Wondering how long Jeremy Jordan will be in Just in Time? Tickets just extended through October 18, 2026. Here's the new schedule and how to get seats.
Review Roundup: The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park Production of ROM Photo
Review Roundup: The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park Production of ROMEO & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026

Performances are underway for The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet. Learn more about the show and read the reviews here!
JUST IN TIME Recoups on Broadway Photo
JUST IN TIME Recoups on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026

UST IN TIME has recouped its $12.5 million capitalization during its record-breaking run. JUST IN TIME is the first Broadway Musical of the 2024-2025 season to recoup.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List Photo
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
Video: Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt and Pat Photo
Video: Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt and Patrick Wilson Perform 'Putting It Together'
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt and Patrick Wilson gathered on a recent episode of The Late Show to perform 'Putting It Together' from 'Sunday in the Park with George.' Check out the video here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Michael Thurber been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Goddess, Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Goddess, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Just in Time, Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Just in Time, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Just in Time and Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Merry Wives.

What awards has Michael Thurber won?

Michael Thurber has won Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Just in Time and Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Just in Time.

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