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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

Girl From the North Country
 
[West End, 2025]
Orchestrator
Girl From the North CountryGirl From the North Country
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Additional Arrangements
Music Supervision
Arrangements
Orchestrations
NewsiesNewsies
 
[West End, 2022]
Orchestrator
HexHex
 
[West End, 2022]
Orchestrations
Girl from the North CountryGirl from the North Country
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Orchestrator, Arranger, Music Supervisor
Tootsie (Non-Equity)Tootsie (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Orchestrations[Replacement]
TootsieTootsie
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Orchestrations
Alice By HeartAlice By Heart
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Additional Orchestrations
TootsieTootsie
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Orchestrations
Strictly BallroomStrictly Ballroom
 
[West End, 2018]
Orchestrator
Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Orchestrator
Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Orchestrator
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous BreakdownWomen On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Orchestrator
Spring AwakeningSpring Awakening
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Arranger

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Orchestrations

Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Simon Hale, Girl from the North Country

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Simon Hale, Girl from the North Country

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Simon Hale, Girl from the North Country

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Orchestrations

Simon Hale, Tootsie

Olivier Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Achievement In Music

Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Orchestrations

Simon Hale, Finding Neverland

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Simon Hale, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

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FROM HERE TO WHERE World Premiere and More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 2025/26 Seas Photo
FROM HERE TO WHERE World Premiere and More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 2025/26 Season
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!
Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S DREAM BALLETS: A TRIPLE BILL, Regent's Park Open Air Photo
Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S DREAM BALLETS: A TRIPLE BILL, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
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.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in the UK Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in the UK
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.
Photos: DREAM BALLETS: A TRIPLE BILL in Rehearsal at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo
Photos: DREAM BALLETS: A TRIPLE BILL in Rehearsal at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
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!
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Photo
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
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!
Video: Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere Photo
Video: Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere
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!
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Hurricane' Photo
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Hurricane'
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!
Full Cast Set For Rodgers & Hammerstein's DREAM BALLETS: A TRIPLE BILL at Regent's Pa Photo
Full Cast Set For Rodgers & Hammerstein's DREAM BALLETS: A TRIPLE BILL at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
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.
New Musical Adaptation ONE DAY To Have World Premiere At The Royal Lyceum Photo
New Musical Adaptation ONE DAY To Have World Premiere At The Royal Lyceum
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.
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone' Photo
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone'
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!
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For 2025 SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE Photo
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For 2025 SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - LIVE!
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!
Sam Smith to Release BBC Proms Performance on Vinyl for Record Store Day Photo
Sam Smith to Release BBC Proms Performance on Vinyl for Record Store Day
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.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Recording Sets PBS Premiere Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Recording Sets PBS Premiere
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.
ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Cast Recording is Available Now Photo
ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Cast Recording is Available Now
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.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL at Manchester Opera H Photo
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL at Manchester Opera House
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.
Photos: Emma Flynn Stars as Cher in CLUELESS THE MUSICAL Photo
Photos: Emma Flynn Stars as Cher in CLUELESS THE MUSICAL
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!
Emma Rice's ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Cast Album Released Photo
Emma Rice's ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Cast Album Released
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.
Emma Rice's ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Will Release Live Cast Album Photo
Emma Rice's ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Will Release Live Cast Album
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.
UK Premiere of SHUCKED and More Set For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Upcoming Sea Photo
UK Premiere of SHUCKED and More Set For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Upcoming Season
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.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!
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!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Simon Hale been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Simon Hale won?

Simon Hale has won the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Girl From The North Country and the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Orchestrations for Finding Neverland.

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