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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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[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


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Orchestrations

Stephen Oremus, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Orchestrations

Stephen Oremus, Kinky Boots


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Orchestrations

Stephen Oremus, The Book of Mormon


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Stephen Oremus, The Book of Mormon


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Orchestrations

Stephen Oremus, The Book of Mormon

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Stephen Oremus, 9 to 5

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Stephen Oremus News


Industry Pro Newsletter: Concord Theatricals' Catalog Now On Stage Mag


As news of additional cuts comes from more councils in the UK, in the US, a new piece of legislation looks to support the still struggling live entertainment industry as it emerges into the new normal. As evidence of the need for such action, we’ve got stories about layoffs at a New Jersey NPR station, as well as another urgent fundraising plea.

THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Hits Broadway After Years of Changes


In this column, I write about the development of one of this spring’s jukebox musicals, The Heart of Rock and Roll. My old friend, Gordon Greenberg (represented off-Broadway earlier this season with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors), is directing it, and I recently chatted with him about his decade-long involvement with the show.

9 TO 5 Comes to Slippery Rock University Theatre This Month


9 TO 5 comes to Slippery Rock University Theatre this month. Performances of '9 to 5' will be April 19 and 20 at 7:30pm; April 21 at 2pm in the Performing Arts Center, Miller Theater.

New Film Coming from THE BOOK OF MORMON Writers Matt Stone and Trey Parker


The dynamic duo behind The Book of Mormon and SOUTH PARK have once again teamed up for a new film. The film, which goes into production this summer, will follow in the comedic footsteps of their past work which includes Cannibal! The Musical and South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, based on their hit animated television series. No plot details were announced.

Cast Set for TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse


George Street Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for tick, tick…BOOM!. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

New Cast Members Join the North American Tour of FROZEN


New cast members have joined the North American tour of Frozen. Learn more about the new cast members here!

THE BOOK OF MORMON to Launch Digital Lottery for St. Louis Engagement


THE BOOK OF MORMON will launch a lottery ticket policy in St. Louis playing at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

TICK, TICK... BOOM! Comes to New Conservatory Theatre Center in May


New Conservatory Theatre Center  will bring tick, tick... BOOM! to the NCTC stage this May. Performances run May 10 – June 9, 2024.

Andrew Lippa's WILD PARTY Will Return For Four Shows at Jaxx Theatre


Jaxx Theatricals has announced their 17 Year Anniversary Extension of Andrew Lippa's Wild Party as part of the Jaxx Theatre's Grand Re-Opening in their new home on Wednesday, March 27th through March 30th, 2024.

Review: WICKED at Regent Theatre


What did our critic think of WICKED at Regent Theatre?

Video: First Look At Fulton Theatre's 9 TO 5: The Musical


Get a first look at The Fulton Theatre's production of 9 to 5: The Musical in an all-new trailer for the production. Watch as the cast performs the title song and more.

Video: Go Inside The First Orchestra Rehearsal For The Fulton's 9 TO 5


Go inside the first orchestra rehearsal for The Fulton Theatre's upcoming production of 9 to 5: The Musical in an all-new video. Watch as the cast performs the title song, Hart to Heart, Backwoods Barbie, and more.

Cast Set For 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at the Fulton Theatre


The Fulton Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming production of 9 to 5: The Musical. Find out who is starring int he musical here!

Tickets on Sale Friday For FROZEN in Austin


Tickets for Disney’s Frozen in Austin will go on sale to the public on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at 10 am. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Disney's FROZEN Tickets Now On Sale


Get ready for Disney's FROZEN on Broadway in Jacksonville! Tickets go on sale this Friday. Don't miss out on this magical musical experience.

BWW Q&A: Maelyn Jarmon on THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group


Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will play Thursday, February 22nd through Sunday, February 25th, at The Drowned Lands (252 State School Road, Warwick, NY).

FROZEN is Coming to the ACADEMY OF MUSIC This Spring


Ensemble Arts - the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra - will present the long-awaited production of Disney's Frozen. See how to purchase tickets!

BWW Q&A: Clay Singer of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group


Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to the Benedum Center This Month


Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a one-week return engagement in 2019, returns to Pittsburgh for a limited engagement Tuesday, February 27 to Sunday, March 3, 2024  at the Benedum Center.

2011 Tony Nominations Announced! THE BOOK OF MORMON Leads With 14!


Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Stephen Oremus FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Stephen Oremus been nominated for?

Stephen Oremus has been nominated for several awards for his orchestrations in various Broadway shows. These nominations include Best Orchestrations in the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Kinky Boots" and "The Book of Mormon," as well as in the Tony Awards for the same shows. Additionally, Oremus received nominations for Outstanding Orchestrations in the Drama Desk Awards for "The Book of Mormon" and "9 to 5."

What awards has Stephen Oremus won?

Stephen Oremus has won several awards for his orchestrations in Broadway shows. He won Best Orchestrations in the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Kinky Boots" and "The Book of Mormon." He also received the Outstanding Orchestrations award at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Book of Mormon" and the Best Orchestrations award at the Tony Awards for "The Book of Mormon."

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