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Scott Joplin

Date of Death: April 01, 1917 (48)

Birth Place: Texarkana, TX, USA

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Scott Joplin Awards and Nominations

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

Scott Joplin, Treemonisha

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APORTIA CHRYPTCH: A Black Opera for Portia White to be Presented at Canadian Opera Company Theatre


The world premiere of Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White will be presented at the Canadian Opera Company Theatre in June. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

FKA twigs Will Perform Martha Graham's Satyric Festival Song at MGDC Gala


The Martha Graham Dance Company has announced that global recording artist, creative director, and dancer FKA twigs will perform Martha Graham’s 1932 solo Satyric Festival Song as part of the Company’s Gala program on April 18, at New York City Center.

92NY to Present COTTON: Denyce Graves, Mezzo-Soprano And Justin Austin, Baritone


Join the 92nd Street Y for COTTON: Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano and Justin Austin, baritone. See when you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

Latino Theater Company Opens Spring 2024 Season With GHOST WALTZ Next Month


Latino Theater Company will open its Spring 2024 season with the world premiere of an innovative and daring new play with music. 

Charlotte Symphony 2024 Summer Pops Programs and Dates Announced


Find out the latest news about the 2024 Summer Pops concert dates. Get the details on what to expect from this highly anticipated musical event.

Martha Graham Dance Company To Host Spring 2024 Gala In April


MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY will host their Spring 2024 Gala honoring trailblazing women on April 18.

Martha Graham Dance Company To Present Spring 2024 New York Season At City Center This April


Experience the MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY at their Spring 2024 New York Season at City Center from April 17-20.

Latino Theater Company Reveals 2024 Spring Season Featuring Two World Premieres


L.A.’s Latino Theater Company has unveiled its 2024 Spring Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Justin Austin to Star In New York Premiere Of Damien Geter's COTTON at 92NY


2024 Marian Anderson Vocal Award winner Justin Austin will star in composer Damien Geter's COTTON, presented by The 92nd Street Y, New York. Learn more about the premiere and see how to purchase tickets.

Las Funciones Relajadas Vuelven Con La OCBA Para Presentar Microhistorias Entre Cuerdas Y Pincel


La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura, mediante el Programa de Diversidad e Igualdad del Inbal, Extensión Cultural, en colaboración con la Orquesta de Cámara de Bellas Artes y la Coordinación Nacional de Teatro, llevarán a cabo la primera presentación del año de Las funciones relajadas.

Mint Theater Company To Stream World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN


Beginning Monday February 19th (from 7pm) Mint will be streaming the three-camera archival recording of the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries: Becomes a Woman.

Chicago Sinfonietta Receives $15,000 Grant From National Endowment for the Arts


Chicago Sinfonietta has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Toronto! Winners include Mirvish Productions, Stratford Festival, Theatre Aquarius and more.

SYNCOPATION Comes to London This Spring


Award-winning writer Allan Knee’s ballroom-inspired play Syncopation is coming to London this Spring.  Known for musical Little Women and play The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Knee’s comedic drama follows two lost souls in New York in 1912 who come together to dance in a stirring and tender tale about finding yourself and moving to your own beat. 

Martha Graham Dance Company To Present Spring 2024 New York Season At City Center, April 17-20


The Martha Graham Dance Company presents their Spring 2024 New York Season, featuring Graham masterworks, a new 'Rodeo,' and a New York premiere by Jamar Roberts. Don't miss this celebration of American legacies at New York City Center from April 17-20, 2024.

InterHarmony Artists to Present A FLOWER BLOOMS IN SNOW At Carnegie Hall This Month


InterHarmony Artists present 'A Flower Blooms in Snow' at Carnegie Hall on Jan 25. Experience a journey through centuries of artistic expression with virtuosic performances by emerging and seasoned artists.

Concord Theatricals Launches A CHORUS LINE Licensing Competition For Schools In Under-Resourced Communities


Concord Theatricals is launching A CHORUS LINE Licensing Competition for schools in under-resourced communities nationwide.

Baritone Justin Austin to Perform Solo Recital At Carnegie Hall in March


Baritone Justin Austin will be performing a solo recital at Carnegie Hall on March 5, 2024. Don't miss this impressive performance by the award-winning artist.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Toronto Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto 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!

Complexions Contemporary Ballet And More Announced At The Auditorium Theatre This Winter


Experience the best in international, cultural, community, and educational programming at the Auditorium Theatre this winter. Don't miss Complexions Contemporary Ballet and more in January and February 2024.

Scott Joplin 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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