Simon Hale
FROM HERE TO WHERE World Premiere and More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 2025/26 Season (Jun 30, 2025)
Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S DREAM BALLETS: A TRIPLE BILL, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (Jun 21, 2025)
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in the UK (Jun 20, 2025)
BIO
Theatre includes: Girl from the North Country (Old Vic, West End, Public Theater, Broadway), Tootsie (Broadway), Kiss My Aztec (Berkeley Rep), Guys and Dolls (Royal Exchange, Manchester), Romantics Anonymous (Shakespeare’s Globe, Bristol Old Vic), Spring Awakening (Broadway/West End, US/Worldwide Tour), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (West End/Broadway), Whisper House (The Other Palace/San Diego), Side Show (Southwark Playhouse), Company (Sheffield Crucible), Strictly Ballroom (West End/West Yorkshire Playhouse/Toronto), Finding Neverland (Boston/Broadway), One Love (Birmingham Rep).
Film includes: Spectre - E-on Productions (The Writing’s on the Wall for Sam Smith).
Television includes: Sam Smith at the Academy Awards ceremony 2016 (orchestral conductor).
Awards include: BAFTA for Best Original Music (with Andrew Hale) for LA Noire video game soundtrack, and Grammy, Tony, Drama Desk and Olivier Award Nominations.
Recordings include: George Benson, Björk, Jamiroquai, Ray Davies, Josh Groban, George Michael, Oasis, Simply Red and Sam Smith.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
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Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country
Simon Hale, Girl from the North Country
Simon Hale, Girl from the North Country
Simon Hale, Girl from the North Country
Simon Hale, Tootsie
Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country
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Simon Hale, Finding Neverland
Simon Hale, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Videos
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-22 10:25:14
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-15 10:12:46
Video: Cast Of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY On The Show In Three Words
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-23 16:22:54
Video: Get a First Look at New Footage of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-30 17:20:45
VIDEO: Mare Winningham & Jeannette Bayardelle Discuss Their Meeting With Bob Dylan on WENDY
by Michael Major - 2022-05-26 16:22:58
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY's Colin Bates and Caitlin Houlahan Perform at The Wall Street Journal's The Future of Everything Festival
by Stephi Wild - 2022-05-20 09:20:20
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Chronicles Their Journey on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-05-10 14:46:08
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Spreads Holiday Cheer With 'Winter Wonderland' Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2021-12-20 10:02:21
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Celebrates its Grammy Nomination
by Stephi Wild - 2021-11-24 09:50:49
VIDEO: THE GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast on the Importance of Thanksgiving
by Stephi Wild - 2021-11-22 09:38:56
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2021-10-15 09:49:25
VIDEO: Colton Ryan and Caitlin Houlahan Perform 'I Want You' From GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-24 09:32:10
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Releases Music Video of Kimber Elayne Sprawl Performing 'Tight Connection To My Heart'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-19 09:35:55
VIDEO: Watch GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY's Kimber Elaine Sprawl Takeover Our Instagram
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-03-06 10:43:51
TV: Watch Highlights from GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY on Broadway!
by Show Highlights - 2020-03-02 11:06:40
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Perform 'Slow Train/License to Kill' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-02-26 09:23:36
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the Main Series productions for their upcoming 2025/26 Season: the World Premiere of From Here to Where and more. Learn more here!
by Cheryl Markosky - Jun 21, 2025
A tasty unanticipated treat, these potent and entertaining Rodgers & Hammerstein dream ballets are delights to be lovingly unwrapped and enjoyed.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025
Following its debut on PBS's Great Performances in May, the official proshot of Broadway's Girl From the North Country will be making its way to physical media in the UK.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill. Check out rehearsal photos here and learn more about the show!
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2025
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the Tony-nominated musical, Girl from the North Country. We have all of the details!
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025
PBS Great Performances has released a new video highlighting the new proshot of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, director and playwright Conor McPherson, orchestrator Simon Hale, and movement director Lucy Hind all discuss the production and the challenge of bringing Bob Dylan's songs into 1930s Minnesota. Watch the video!
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025
PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Joe Scott (Austin Scott) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Hurricane.' Watch it now!
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill, re-imagining the dream ballets from Allegro, Oklahoma! and Carousel.
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025
The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot have announced the world premiere of a brand new musical based on David Nicholls' critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY, in the very city where the story begins.
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025
PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Elizabeth (Mare Winningham) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone.' Watch it now!
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Allie Esiri have announced the cast for Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! set for this month. Learn more about the event here!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025
To celebrate Record Store Day 2025, multi-platinum artist and songwriter Sam Smith will release a very special recording of their acclaimed BBC Proms performance from London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall on 2xLP vinyl on April 12th.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
Girl From the North Country, the Tony-award winning musical featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, will be coming to PBS this May. The live capture of the Broadway musical will premiere as part of Great Performances on Friday, May 23 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Wise Children and Plush Theatricals have announced the release of the live cast album for the hit musical ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS. The recording, captured during its 2020 run at Bristol Old Vic, is now available on all streaming platforms.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the world premiere production of A KNIGHT’S TALE THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Ahead of the opening performance this Saturday 15 February at London's Trafalgar Theatre, Clueless The Musical has released all new photos of lead character Cher, played by Emma Flynn. Check out the photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025
Wise Children and Plush Theatricals have announced the release of the live cast album for the hit musical ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS. The recording, captured during its 2020 run at Bristol Old Vic, is now available on all streaming platforms.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
A live cast album will be released for the musical ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS. The recording, captured during its 2020 run at Bristol Old Vic, will be available on all streaming platforms starting on Valentine's Day, February 14th.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie's inaugural season, opening with the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked following its acclaimed run on Broadway and a US tour.
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Girl From The North Country, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Girl from the North Country, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Girl from the North Country, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Girl from the North Country, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Achievement In Music (Olivier Awards) for Girl From The North Country, Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Finding Neverland and Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.
Simon Hale has won the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Girl From The North Country. He also received the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Orchestrations for Finding Neverland.
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