Rupert Holmes
Birth Place: ENGLAND
Latest News on Rupert Holmes:
JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct Broadway-Aimed YASUKE: THE BLACK SAMURAI (Jul 18, 2024)
Video: Highlights from THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at Hale Centre Theatre (Jul 14, 2024)
ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to the Hobby Center (Jul 11, 2024)
JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct Broadway-Aimed YASUKE: THE BLACK SAMURAI (Jul 18, 2024)
Video: Highlights from THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at Hale Centre Theatre (Jul 14, 2024)
ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to the Hobby Center (Jul 11, 2024)
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Rupert Holmes is the author of numerous songs, musicals, plays and novels, which have earned him three Tony Awards (Best Book, Best Score and Best Musical), several Drama Desk Awards, and the prestigious Edgar Award, which was given to him by the Mystery Writers of America. He has developed and arranged songs for many renowned artists, including Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Barry Manilow, Paul Williams, the Manhattan Transfer and Barbara Cook. His Solitary, which starred Stacy Keach, set a new box office record at the Kennedy Center. Other notable theatrical projects include the Tony Award-Winning, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the Tonynominated Say Goodnight Gracie, The Accomplice, Goosebumps and Marty. His latest show, Curtains!, a Kander and Ebb musical, recently played to major acclaim on Broadway. He also received an Emmy for his made-fortelevision dramedy, "Remember WENN," and more recently his novel, Where The Truth Lies, has been translated into a major motion picture starring Kevin Bacon.
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Rupert Holmes Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Book of a Musica
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Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Book of a Musical
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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Play
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Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Book of a Musical
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Rupert Holmes Videos
Video: Highlights from THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at Hale Centre Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024
Video: The Cast of CHOIR OF MAN At Apollo Theatre Performs 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024
VIDEO: Mamie Parris & More Rehearsing THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Goodspeed Musicals
by Joshua Wright - Apr 2, 2024
Video: Writer Rupert Holmes on THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Goodspeed Musicals
by Joshua Wright - Mar 12, 2024
VIDEO: Terre Blair Hamlisch Joins Cast Of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR To Honor Marvin Hamlisch
by Alan Henry - Aug 9, 2022
VIDEO: Rupert Holmes Opens Up About the Nutty Journey of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jul 10, 2022
VIDEO: On This Day, August 4 - THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Debuts at the Delacorte
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2020
VIDEO: Liz Callaway Sings 'The People That You Never Get to Love' by Rupert Holmes in Her Car
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2020
VIDEO: Darryl Maximilian Robinson Performs Two Versions of The Bard's St. Crispin's Day Speech in LA
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2019
VIDEO: First Look at THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2019
TV Exclusive: THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Cast Reunites at Birdland for NYC Debut!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2016
TV Chicago Exclusive: FIRST WIVES CLUB Cast Preps for Pre-Broadway Run and Performs from Show!
by M. William Panek - Feb 5, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Chatting with the Songwriters of Broadway-Bound FIRST WIVES CLUB!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Patrick Page Sings 'Timothy' at ARTISTS FOR JUSTICE Benefit
by Stage Tube - Dec 23, 2013
TV: Chatting with the Company of A TIME TO KILL on Opening Night- Sebastian Arcelus, Patrick Page & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2013
Rupert Holmes News
JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct Broadway-Aimed YASUKE: THE BLACK SAMURAI
JoAnn M. Hunter will direct the Broadway-aimed musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai. Learn more about the Hunter and about the show!
JoAnn M. Hunter will direct the Broadway-aimed musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai. Learn more about the Hunter and about the show!
Video: Highlights from THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at Hale Centre Theatre
Watch highlights from Hale Centre Theatre's production of The Nutty Professor in the video here.
Watch highlights from Hale Centre Theatre's production of The Nutty Professor in the video here.
ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to the Hobby Center
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-25 Season Now On Sale
Single tickets are now on sale for Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway. Learn more about the season how to purchase
Single tickets are now on sale for Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway. Learn more about the season how to purchase
Arizona Theatre Company To Present New Musical Workshop Of MY MAN GODFREY
Arizona Theatre Company is workshopping the first-ever musical adaptation of the 1930s novel My Man Godfrey, featuring a book by Rupert Holmes and music by Mark Hollmann, with Broadway stars Kevin Earley and Stephanie Styles.
Arizona Theatre Company is workshopping the first-ever musical adaptation of the 1930s novel My Man Godfrey, featuring a book by Rupert Holmes and music by Mark Hollmann, with Broadway stars Kevin Earley and Stephanie Styles.
Goodspeed to Present Talkback and Book Signing With Rupert Holmes
Goodspeed Musicals will welcomes Tony award-winning playwright, composer and lyricist Rupert Holmes for a special talkback. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Goodspeed Musicals will welcomes Tony award-winning playwright, composer and lyricist Rupert Holmes for a special talkback. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Klea Blackhurst to Return to Chelsea Table + Stage With ONE OF THE GIRLS
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada
Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
ALL THINGS EQUAL Comes to Westport Country Playhouse in May
Westport Country Playhouse will present “All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” a one-woman play written by Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes and directed by Laley Lippard, for three performances, Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m.
Westport Country Playhouse will present “All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” a one-woman play written by Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes and directed by Laley Lippard, for three performances, Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m.
Video: The Cast of CHOIR OF MAN At Apollo Theatre Performs 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)'
See first look video of the Chicago engagement of The Choir of Man, now playing at the Apollo Theatre. Check out the cast singing Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes!
See first look video of the Chicago engagement of The Choir of Man, now playing at the Apollo Theatre. Check out the cast singing Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes!
VIDEO: Mamie Parris & More Rehearsing THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Goodspeed Musicals
Get a first look at Goodspeed Musical's The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the first production of the 2024 season, in rehearsal. The production runs at The Goodspeed from April 5 – June 2 in East Haddam, Conn.
Get a first look at Goodspeed Musical's The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the first production of the 2024 season, in rehearsal. The production runs at The Goodspeed from April 5 – June 2 in East Haddam, Conn.
Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET Series at Chelsea Table + Stage
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Mamie Parris on Bringing THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD to Goodspeed Musicals
We sat down with Mamie Parris to talk about Goodspeed Musicals' The Mystery of Edwin Drood - the first production of the storied theatre's 2024 season. The production will be on stage at The Goodspeed from April 5th – June 2nd in East Haddam, Conn.
We sat down with Mamie Parris to talk about Goodspeed Musicals' The Mystery of Edwin Drood - the first production of the storied theatre's 2024 season. The production will be on stage at The Goodspeed from April 5th – June 2nd in East Haddam, Conn.
Review: ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE delights Sanders Theatre audience
What did our critic think of ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Sanders Theatre? In his eponymous show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, the performer definitely lives up to the title.
What did our critic think of ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Sanders Theatre? In his eponymous show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, the performer definitely lives up to the title.
Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Candlelight Music Theatre
What did our critic think of TCandlelight Music Theatre normally plays it safe when scheduling a season. That’s’ why Aisle Say was surprised that “THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD” was part of this year’s season. And more so for the musical was written by Rupert Holmes, whose most prominent claim to fame was his #1 Billboard hit, the romantically funny tune, “The Pina Colada Song”. (To give Holmes his due, the musical won the Tony for Best Musical in 1986).HE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Candlelight Music Theatre?
What did our critic think of TCandlelight Music Theatre normally plays it safe when scheduling a season. That’s’ why Aisle Say was surprised that “THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD” was part of this year’s season. And more so for the musical was written by Rupert Holmes, whose most prominent claim to fame was his #1 Billboard hit, the romantically funny tune, “The Pina Colada Song”. (To give Holmes his due, the musical won the Tony for Best Musical in 1986).HE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Candlelight Music Theatre?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts to Present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, a musical by Rupert Holmes.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, a musical by Rupert Holmes.
Video: Writer Rupert Holmes on THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Goodspeed Musicals
Goodspeed Musicals will present The Mystery of Edwin Drood as its first production of the 2024 season from April 5 – June 2nd, 2024. Watch as writer Rupert Holmes talks about bringing the musical to the Goodspeed.
Goodspeed Musicals will present The Mystery of Edwin Drood as its first production of the 2024 season from April 5 – June 2nd, 2024. Watch as writer Rupert Holmes talks about bringing the musical to the Goodspeed.
ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE & TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga
Catch the Canadian premiere of ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE & TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Catch the Canadian premiere of ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE & TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look New Line Theatre's SWEET POTATO QUEENS
Check out production photos from Sweet Potato Queens at New Line Theatre here!
Check out production photos from Sweet Potato Queens at New Line Theatre here!
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Comes to The Candlelight Theatre in March
The Mystery Of Edwin Drood comes to The Candlelight Theatre in March. Performances run March 16 – April 21.
The Mystery Of Edwin Drood comes to The Candlelight Theatre in March. Performances run March 16 – April 21.
Rupert Holmes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Rupert Holmes written?
Rupert Holmes has written 10 shows including The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Bookwriter), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Composer), Accomplice (Playwright), Solitary Confinement (Playwright), Twelfth Night (Music), Say Goodnight, Gracie (Playwright), Marty (Bookwriter), Curtains (Lyricist), A Time To Kill (Adaptor), The Nutty Professor (Lyricist).
What awards has Rupert Holmes been nominated for?
Rupert Holmes has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. These nominations include Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Curtains," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Curtains," Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Curtains," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Curtains," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Say Goodnight Gracie," Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "The Mystery of Edwin Drood."
What awards has Rupert Holmes won?
Rupert Holmes has won the following awards: Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Curtains, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
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