William David Brohn
Also Credited As: William D. Brohn
Latest News on William David Brohn:
RAGTIME Extends on Broadway Due to Demand (Nov 6, 2025)
Video: RAGTIME Cast Discusses Show’s Modern Relevance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Oct 23, 2025)
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening (Oct 20, 2025)
RAGTIME Extends on Broadway Due to Demand (Nov 6, 2025)
Video: RAGTIME Cast Discusses Show’s Modern Relevance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Oct 23, 2025)
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening (Oct 20, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Wicked, Mary Poppins, Ragtime (1998 Tony Award®), Miss Saigon, The Secret Garden (1991 Drama Desk Award), Crazy for You, Carousel, Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Sweet Smell of Success.
London: My Fair Lady, Oliver!, South Pacific. Stratford-upon-Avon: The Secret Garden.
Lincoln Center: A Man of No Importance, Dessa Rose. Ballet arrangements: for Christopher Wheeldon, Twyla Tharp, Lar Lubovich.
Recordings: for Placido Domingo, Marilyn Horne, Joshua Bell's CD "West Side Story Suite."
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Orchestrations
William David Brohn, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Orchestrations (tie)
William David Brohn, Curtains
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Orchestrations
William David Brohn, Wicked
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Orchestrations
William David Brohn, Wicked
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Orhcestrations
William David Brohn, Wicked
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Orchestrations
William David Brohn, Sweet Smell of Success
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Orchestrations
William David Brohn, Ragtime
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Orchestrations
William David Brohn, Ragtime
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Orchestrations
William David Brohn, Ragtime
Videos
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-10-20 11:28:25
Video: Watch Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-30 10:08:13
Video: Go Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-09-29 10:27:25
Video: Watch Caissie Levy & Brandon Uranowitz Rehearse 'Our Children' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2025-09-25 15:26:28
Video: Watch the RAGTIME Cast Perform the Title Song at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - 2025-05-28 10:45:40
STAGE TUBE: Zizi Strallen And Cast Of MARY POPPINS On Royal Variety Performance!
by Carrie Dunn - 2015-12-09 10:14:31
STAGE TUBE: Watch a New, Epic Trailer for West End's MISS SAIGON
by Stage Tube - 2015-01-08 15:29:45
STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Revue
by Stage Tube - 2012-06-01 18:46:13
News
RAGTIME Extends on Broadway Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has extended performances by popular demand through June 14, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has extended performances by popular demand through June 14, 2026.
Video: RAGTIME Cast Discusses Show’s Modern Relevance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025
On Thursday morning, Ragtime stars Caissie Levy, Joshua Henry, and Brandon Uranowitz joined Good Morning America to discuss the new revival of the beloved Broadway musical. Watch their conversation now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025
On Thursday morning, Ragtime stars Caissie Levy, Joshua Henry, and Brandon Uranowitz joined Good Morning America to discuss the new revival of the beloved Broadway musical. Watch their conversation now.
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2025
Just minutes before Joshua Henry took the stage on opening night of Ragtime, he received a special delivery from the musical's original Coalhouse Walker, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2025
Just minutes before Joshua Henry took the stage on opening night of Ragtime, he received a special delivery from the musical's original Coalhouse Walker, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Watch the video now!
Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025
The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. In attendance were Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hillary Clinton, and more! Check out the photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025
The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. In attendance were Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hillary Clinton, and more! Check out the photos here!
Ali Louis Bourzgui, Noah J. Ricketts & Aline Mayagoitia Join Mastervoices’ SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
MasterVoices has announced the full cast for its newly revised concert edition of the musical Sweet Smell of Success, running for three performances on November 21–22, 2025, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
MasterVoices has announced the full cast for its newly revised concert edition of the musical Sweet Smell of Success, running for three performances on November 21–22, 2025, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.
Photos: Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & Joshua Henry in RAGTIME on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025
Ragtime opens tonight, October 16, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s first production of her inaugural season. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025
Ragtime opens tonight, October 16, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s first production of her inaugural season. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!
Lea Michele Remembers Marin Mazzie with 1997 RAGTIME Halloween Tribute
by Michael Major - Oct 9, 2025
Lea Michele is honoring the late Marin Mazzie on her birthday with backstage photos from Ragtime in 1997. The upcoming Chess star took to social media to share photos of herself dressed up as Mazzie as 'Mother' for Halloween.
by Michael Major - Oct 9, 2025
Lea Michele is honoring the late Marin Mazzie on her birthday with backstage photos from Ragtime in 1997. The upcoming Chess star took to social media to share photos of herself dressed up as Mazzie as 'Mother' for Halloween.
Video: Watch Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2025
On Monday, Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for a special performance from Broadway's Ragtime. Watch the duo sing 'Wheels of a Dream' from the new production, which is now in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2025
On Monday, Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for a special performance from Broadway's Ragtime. Watch the duo sing 'Wheels of a Dream' from the new production, which is now in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Video: Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME's Broadway Revival
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2025
Join us as we dive into the first performance of Ragtime at Lincoln Center, featuring an electrifying curtain call and eager audiences.
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2025
Join us as we dive into the first performance of Ragtime at Lincoln Center, featuring an electrifying curtain call and eager audiences.
RAGTIME Cast to Perform on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT on Monday
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025
Ragtime is now in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theater and, to commemorate its return to Broadway, the cast will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a special performance from the award-winning musical.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025
Ragtime is now in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theater and, to commemorate its return to Broadway, the cast will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a special performance from the award-winning musical.
Lincoln Center Theater's RAGTIME to Release Cast Album This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater's Ragtime will release a newly recorded cast album, to be released this winter on Concord Theatricals Recordings. Learn more about the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater's Ragtime will release a newly recorded cast album, to be released this winter on Concord Theatricals Recordings. Learn more about the production here!
Video: Watch Caissie Levy & Brandon Uranowitz Rehearse 'Our Children' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Sep 25, 2025
Just one day before they begin previews, Ragtime has shared a new look at Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz rehearsing 'Our Children.' Watch the new video now!
by Michael Major - Sep 25, 2025
Just one day before they begin previews, Ragtime has shared a new look at Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz rehearsing 'Our Children.' Watch the new video now!
Video: RAGTIME Star Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Your Daddy’s Son'
by Emmy Rice - Sep 17, 2025
In a newly released rehearsal clip, Nichelle Lewis offers a stirring rendition of “Your Daddy’s Son” as she prepares to star in Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming Broadway revival of Ragtime. Watch the video!
by Emmy Rice - Sep 17, 2025
In a newly released rehearsal clip, Nichelle Lewis offers a stirring rendition of “Your Daddy’s Son” as she prepares to star in Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming Broadway revival of Ragtime. Watch the video!
Photos: RAGTIME in Rehearsals at Lincoln Center Theater - Full Cast Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the complete cast for Ragtime, LCT’s Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s first production of her inaugural season. See rehearsal photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the complete cast for Ragtime, LCT’s Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s first production of her inaugural season. See rehearsal photos here!
Lyn Paul Joins MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour as Bird Woman
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025
Lyn Paul will join the UK and Ireland tour of MARY POPPINS, as Bird Woman from Tuesday 18 November 2025. Lyn joins the company in Milton Keynes Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025
Lyn Paul will join the UK and Ireland tour of MARY POPPINS, as Bird Woman from Tuesday 18 November 2025. Lyn joins the company in Milton Keynes Theatre.
Full Cast and Additional Venues Set for MISS SAIGON UK and Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for a major UK and Ireland tour of MISS SAIGON. See who is starring and learn more about where you can see the tour here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for a major UK and Ireland tour of MISS SAIGON. See who is starring and learn more about where you can see the tour here!
Kerry Washington and Kara Young in THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES and More Set for LCT 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed its 2025-2026 season of productions in the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed its 2025-2026 season of productions in the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters. See the full lineup here!
Video: Watch the RAGTIME Cast Perform the Title Song at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - May 28, 2025
Watch a video of the cast of Ragtime performing the title song, including Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz, along with the newly-announced Nichelle Lewis, Colin Donnell, Ben Levi Ross, Shaina Taub, and Rodd Cyrus.
by Michael Major - May 28, 2025
Watch a video of the cast of Ragtime performing the title song, including Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz, along with the newly-announced Nichelle Lewis, Colin Donnell, Ben Levi Ross, Shaina Taub, and Rodd Cyrus.
RAGTIME Will Return to Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2025
A strange, insistent music is coming back to Broadway. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Lincoln Center Theater will soon present Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Performances begin September 26. Member onsale May 13. Public onsale May 28.
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2025
A strange, insistent music is coming back to Broadway. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Lincoln Center Theater will soon present Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Performances begin September 26. Member onsale May 13. Public onsale May 28.
MISS SAIGON UK Tour Adds Additional Dates
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
New dates have been added for the major UK tour of MISS SAIGON. The new production has confirmed the addition of seven new venues on its UK 2025 /26 tour.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
New dates have been added for the major UK tour of MISS SAIGON. The new production has confirmed the addition of seven new venues on its UK 2025 /26 tour.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has William David Brohn been nominated for?
Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Outstanding Orchestrations (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for Curtains, Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Orhcestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Sweet Smell of Success, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Ragtime.
What awards has William David Brohn won?
William David Brohn has won several prestigious awards for his work in musical theater orchestration. He received the Best Orchestrations award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Wicked. He also earned Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for both Wicked and Ragtime. Additionally, Brohn was honored with the Best Orchestrations award at the Tony Awards for Ragtime.
Videos