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STEPHEN OREMUS received the 2013 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Kinky Boots, for which he also served as Music Supervisor and Arranger. He received the 2011 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for co-orchestrating The Book of Mormon, as well as the 2012 Grammy Award for producing the cast recording. In addition to orchestrations for The Book of Mormon, he wrote the vocal arrangements and serves as music supervisor for the Broadway, National Tour, and London productions.

Stephen is the music supervisor and arranger of the original Broadway production of Wicked, and of the subsequent productions of this hugely popular musical playing around the world. He was the music supervisor, vocal arranger, and orchestrator of Avenue Q, for the Broadway, off-Broadway, London, and the National Tour productions. He was the music supervisor, vocal arranger and orchestrator of the Broadway musical adaptation of 9 to 5, with a score by Dolly Parton. Stephen was co-producer, with Ms. Parton, for the Grammy nominated 9 to 5 Broadway cast recording. His other Broadway credits include All Shook Up, as music supervisor/vocal arranger/co-orchestrator; and High Fidelity, as vocal arranger. For the off-Broadway stage, Stephen has conducted, arranged and orchestrated tick, tick...BOOM! and served as music director and conductor of Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party at Manhattan Theater Club. He also was music director of Jerry Springer - The Opera at Carnegie Hall. Outside of New York City, he was the music director for the National Tour of Rent, as well as several productions of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Stephen was vocal arranger for Tales of the City, a new musical which played at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater. He was music supervisor and arranger of Signed Sealed Delivered - The Music of Stevie Wonder starring Chaka Kahn at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas and music director and arranger of Broadway Meets Country which featured Trisha Yearwood, Carrie Underwood, and Lee Ann Womack, in both New York City and Nashville. Stephen served as music director/ conductor for Rufus Wainwright 's recreation of Judy Garland's legendary 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall, New York City; The Palladium, London; and the Olympia, Paris. He also was the music director and conductor for House of Rufus at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. The Fox-Searchlight film Shame features Carey Mulligan singing Stephen’s arrangement of New York, New York. He recently conducted the songs and provided additional orchestrations for the Oscar-winning Disney film Frozen, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson Lopez. Stephen is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, Boston.
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Stephen Oremus STAGE CREDITS

Stephen Oremus Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Music Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator
 
[West End, 2021]
Music Supervisor
Vocal Arranger
 
[West End, 2021]
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Music Director
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Music Director and Producer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Musical Supervision
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Vocal & Incidental Music Arrangements
Music Supervisor
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Music Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator
 
[West End, 2015]
Musical Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Musical Supervision, Arrangements, and Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Musical Supervisor
Music Arranger
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Vocal Arranger
Musical Director
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Keyboard
Conductor
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Musical Supervisor
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Music Arranger
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Musical Supervisor
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Orchestrations/Arrangements
 
[Los Angeles, 2007]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[West End, 2006]
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[Chicago, 2005]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
Music Arranger
Keyboard
Conductor
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Conductor
Musical Director
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
Music Arranger
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2003]
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Musical Director
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2000]
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Musical Director

Stephen Oremus Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Orchestrations

Stephen Oremus, Kinky Boots

BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Orchestrations

Stephen Oremus, The Book of Mormon

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Stephen Oremus, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Orchestrations

Stephen Oremus, The Book of Mormon

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FSCJ Artist Series Broadway In Jacksonville Presents THE BOOK OF MORMON

The Book of Mormon is coming to Broadway in Jacksonville for five performances only from Dec. 1-3. Don't miss this hilarious and irreverent musical!

THE BOOK OF MORMON Performances Begin January 9, 2024 At The Paramount Theatre

The Book of Mormon tickets go on sale on October 3 at 10 a.m. Don't miss your chance to see this popular musical!

THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Playhouse Square in October

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to Playhouse Square for a limited engagement from Wednesday, October 24 – Sunday, October 29 at the KeyBank State Theatre. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!

Jaxx Theatricals to Present Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY in October

Jaxx Theatricals will present a limited engagement October run of Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY and special 1920's Themed Magic Show leading up to Halloween. Experience the steamy prohibition tale with a pulse-racing score and high-energy dance numbers. Don't miss this Off-Broadway gem!

THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Centennial Concert Hall, January 5 �" 7

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to Winnipeg for a limited 4-show engagement January 5 – 7, 2024 at the Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg.

Review: TICK, TICK...BOOM! at The Black Box

The Barn Players' production of TICK, TICK. . .BOOM! opened Friday, September 8 at the Black Box Theatre inside the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park. Directed by Kipp Simmons, with vocal arrangements and orchestrations by Stephen Oremus the musical runs at the center through September 17. Delano Mendoza and Kevin Bogan provide musical direction for The Barn Players’ production.

Disney's FROZEN The Musical Tickets On Sale at Old National Centre in Indianapolis

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway in Indianapolis announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney's Frozen will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 8 at 10 am. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony-nominated Best Musical, will play a 2-week premiere engagement at Old National Centre.

Tickets For FROZEN in Indianapolis On Sale This Week

Tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 8 at 10 am. Learn more about how to catch the musical in Indianapolis here!

THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Boston in February 2024

The Book of Mormon returns to Boston for a limited engagement February 13 – 18, 2024. Learn more about how to purchase tickets to The Book of Mormon here!

Interview: Reb Atadero, Vien King Prove There Are No Small Roles

In Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical, 'tick, tick…BOOM!' the character of Michael is loosely based on the composer-lyricist’s best friend Matt O’Grady.

On Set: Vien King, Kayla Rivera Talk TICK, TICK…BOOM!

On set, BroadwayWorld recently sat down with Vien King and Kayla Rivera, co-stars in 9 Works Theatrical’s current restaging of Jonathan Larson’s musical “tick, tick…BOOM!”

FROZEN North American Tour Welcomes New Cast Members

Discover the latest updates on Disney's Frozen North American Tour, including the addition of new cast members. Get an inside look at the talented performers joining the production and experience the magic of this beloved musical. Don't miss out - find out all the details here!

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is The Inaugural Production Of Core Theatre Group, Hudson Valley's Newest Professional Theatre Company

The Hudson Valley's newest Professional Theatre Company, Core Theatre Group (CTG), founded by Broadway vets and Warwick locals Jessica McRoberts, Pat McRoberts, Paul Loesel and Chuck Ragsdale, announce their first production following company launch with inaugural cabaret fundraiser on Friday, July 14, 2023. 

THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Austin in November

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record-breaking two-week run in 2013, returns to Austin for a limited engagement Nov. 14 to 19 at Bass Concert Hall. Single Tickets will go on sale Friday, August 18, 2023, at 10 a.m.  

Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces THE BOOK OF MORMON Ticket Lottery!

THE BOOK OF MORMON winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a lottery for $25 tickets for each performance in Costa Mesa playing at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from September 5 – 10, 2023.

Photos: First Look at TICK, TICK…BOOM! Starring Khalil Ramos and Jef Flores

9 Works Theatrical’s restaging of Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical “tick, tick…BOOM! has officially opened, and BroadwayWorld has the first dibs on these official production photos taken by Reine Bantang.

Video: Watch Excerpt of LOUDER THAN WORDS from TICK, TICK…BOOM!

In a one-night-only encore of “Louder than Words,” the finale number from Jonathan Larson’s pre-'Rent,' 'tick, tick…BOOM!' TV-film star (now theater actor) Khalil Ramos sang those lines, then faced the audience throwing a nudge and a wink—and we all knew what he meant. Ironic.

Tickets Go On Sale for THE BOOK OF MORMON at PPAC Next Week

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking one-week run in 2019 returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for a limited engagement October 31 – November 5, 2023.

TICK, TICK... BOOM! Makes Its Israeli Debut In A Strictly Limited Engagement

The Israeli theatre scene is set to welcome the groundbreaking rock musical, TICK, TICK... BOOM!, this October. Penned by Jonathan Larson, the creative genius behind RENT, the musical will be presented by the same production team that recently brought HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH to Israeli audiences.

Disney's FROZEN Comes To The Detroit Opera House, November 29 - December 17

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway In Detroit announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen will go on sale to the public on Friday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m.

Stephen Oremus FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots , Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots , Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon , Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon and Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 .

Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormonand Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon.

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