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Scott Joplin

Birth Place: Texarkana, TX, USA

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Scott Joplin, Treemonisha

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Sylvan Winds To Present MID-CENTURY MODERN Featuring Works By Gunther Schuller, Ruth Crawford-Seeger, a world premiere by Debra Kaye, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

Sylvan Winds will present MID-CENTURY MODERN on November 25, 2025 at Saint John’s in the Village, celebrating the centennial of composer Gunther Schuller. The program will include two works by Schuller, pieces by Ruth Crawford-Seeger, John Lewis, and Scott Joplin, and the world premiere of Debra Kaye’s Out of Many, One. Tickets begin at $25.
OPERA America Awards $165,000 In Next Stage Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

OPERA America has given grants totaling $165,000 to seven opera companies through its Next Stage Grants program. Next Stage Grants support subsequent productions of existing, under-performed North American works that deserve additional attention.
Carnegie Hall Will Present UNITED IN SOUND: AMERICA AT 250 Festival In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

Carnegie Hall will launch United in Sound: America at 250 in January 2026, a six-month festival celebrating the evolution of American music across genres and generations.
Review Roundup: RAGTIME Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025

The curtain has risen on Ragtime, now running at Lincoln Center Theater on Broadway. Read all the reviews to see what the critics had to say about the new revival, directed by Lear deBessonet.
Interview: Celebrating 45 Years of MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP with Mark Morris
by Christina Pandolfi - Jul 7, 2025

“The most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical” (New York Times). This is just one of many similar accolades Mark Morris has received throughout his illustrious 45+ year career.
Interview: Theatre Life with Francesca Zambello
by Elliot Lanes - May 23, 2025

Today’s subject Francesca Zambello is currently living her theatre life as the Artistic Director of Washington National Opera (WNO). She has been in the position since 2012. Her production of Porgy and Bess begins performances this evening in the Opera House at Kennedy Center where it will play through May 31st.
Review: AMERICAN RHAPSODY at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - May 7, 2025

An evening of the myriad modes of music that constitute the American Experience was celebrated at the Kennedy Center’s production of American Rhapsody. The evening was a rich treasure trove of the glory that is American music from opera, spirituals, modern composers, classic songwriters, and Broadway.
ASO And Ballet Theatre Of Maryland Partner To Perform School And Family Concerts At Maryland Hall And Chesapeake Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO), led by Artistic Director and Conductor José-Luis Novo, will present two days of concerts for area schoolchildren, followed by the Symphony’s highly anticipated annual Family Concert at Maryland Hall in Annapolis.
Cast Set for Scott Joplin's TREEMONISHA
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

The cast has arrived for the Florida premiere of Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 - 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center.
Pianist Myron Romanul Joins Cape Ann Symphony For May Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2025

The Cape Ann Symphony’s 73rd Concert Season will wrap up with The Swirling Romantics Concert featuring guest artist globally celebrated pianist Myron Romanul and the music of Jean Sibelius and Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Opera Orlando to Present the Florida Premiere of Scott Joplin's TREEMONISHA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

Be a part of history by attending the Florida premiere of this joyous work presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 thru 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center. 
Lisa Kron to Pen New Stage Adaptation of YENTL
by Joshua Wright - Apr 15, 2025

A new musical adaptation of Yentl the Yeshiva Boy is in development, with a book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Adam Benzwi. The production is part of the Civis Hope Commissions at the Fisher Center at Bard.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 28, 2025
by - Mar 28, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Creators Pull FELLOW TRAVELERS Opera From Kennedy Center Lineup Amid Trump Takeover
by Joshua Wright - Mar 27, 2025

Opera Fellow Travelers has been pulled from the Kennedy Center's 2025-26 season by its creators, who objected to President Trump's leadership following his appointment as chairman. Washington National Opera’s upcoming season includes productions such as Verdi’s Aida and Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha.
Feature: 5th Sunday Cabaret To Present TEN PAN ALLEY
by Debbie Hall - Mar 19, 2025

5th Sunday Cabaret celebrates 10 years and will present 'Ten' Pan Alley, a concert featuring a decade of great performances by 10 fantastic Las Vegas performers at Community Lutheran Church (CLC) on March 23.
Sphinx Virtuosi to Perform at Wharton Center in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Prepare for an evening of dynamic strings with Sphinx Virtuosi, an extension of Detroit’s Sphinx Organization, and their latest groundbreaking program, American Form/s. Learn more!
Sphinx Virtuosi's AMERICAN FORMS Comes to the Prior Center in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Music Worcester and The Prior Performing Arts Center are co-presenting the acclaimed self-conducted string orchestra The Sphinx Virtuosi in American Form/s at The Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross. 
Sphinx Virtuosi to Perform at Wharton Center in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

Prepare for an evening of dynamic strings with Sphinx Virtuosi, an extension of Detroit’s globally renowned Sphinx Organization, and their latest groundbreaking program, American Form/s at Wharton Center. Learn more!
Sphinx Virtuosi to Embark On Spring 2025 U.S. Tour to Chicago, Miami and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

The Sphinx Virtuosi will embark on a spring U.S. tour of their program American Form/s from February 22 to April 5, 2025. See tour dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE WOLF IN THE VOICE Debuts at Tarragon
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The Wolf in the Voice, A World Premiere Tarragon Theatre production in association with Nightswimming, opens next month. The piece co-created and co-directed by Martin Julien and Brian Quirt runs in the Extraspace.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Scott Joplin written?

Scott Joplin has written 2 shows including The Ragtime Blues (Composer), Treemonisha (Libretto/Music).

What awards has Scott Joplin been nominated for?

Scott Joplin has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for his work on the show Treemonisha.

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