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BIO

Music supervisor and arranger for Broadway's The Producers. Other Broadway credits include The Book of Mormon, Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone, Beauty and the Beast, The Frogs, High Society, Steel Pier, Dance a Little Closer and A Christmas Carol. For New York City Ballet, he arranged the music and co-wrote the libretto (with Susan Stroman) for Double Feature. Other ballet credits include Thou Swell (for NYCB) and But Not for Me for the Martha Graham Company.

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024]
Dance and Incidental Music Arranger
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Dance and Incidental Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Dance and Incidental Music Arranger
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Music Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Additional Music Arrangements
Dance and Incidental Music Arrangements
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
Additional Music Arrangements
Dance and Incidental Music Arrangements
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Musical Supervisor[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Dance Arranger
 
[West End, 2016]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Dance Arranger
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Dance Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Music Arranger
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Music Arranger & Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Dance/Incidental Arrangements
 
[West End, 2007]
Incidental Music
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Dance/Incidental Music Arranger
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Music Arrangements
 
[Los Angeles, 2005]
Dance/Incidental Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Dance/Incidental Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[West End, 1997]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Incidental Music Arranger
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Dance Music Arranger
Keyboard
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Dance Music

Writing

Bookwriter
Lyricist
Composer
Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Glen Kelly, The Nance

Videos

News


Review: SOME LIKE IT HOW at Overture
by Scott Rawson - Nov 13, 2025

Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold.
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025

On Tuesday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, led by Ainsley Melham, Sonya Balsara, and Marcus Martin, took the stage on Live with Kelly and Mark for a performance of 'A Whole New World.' Check out the performance now.
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025

On Thursday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, one of the longest-running Broadway shows, took the stage for a magical performance of 'Friend Like Me.' Check it out now!
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT, showing January 6–11 at The Raymond F. Kravis Center, will go on sale this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale Next Week for SOME LIKE IT HOT Canadian Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

SOME LIKE IT HOT will make its Canadian premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre this winter. Learn more about the North American tour and see how to purchase tickets.
SOME LIKE IT HOT is Coming to Citizens Opera House This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT in Boston. Performances will take place at the Citizens Opera House this winter. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Emily Lane, Vivian Panka, and More Will Lead MEAN GIRLS UK Tour; Full Dates Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025

Initial casting and full tour dates have been revealed for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL. Learn more about the show here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 17, 2025- ART On Broadway First Look and More!
by - Sep 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: Did THE PRODUCERS Go Right in the West End?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 16, 2025

Adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks’ 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics by Brooks and music by Brooks and Glen Kelly. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. Complications arise when the show unexpectedly turns out to be successful. What did the critics think of the show's transfer to the West End, after sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate factory?
SOME LIKE IT HOT North American Tour Finds Cast For Second Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

Some Like It Hot has announced casting for the second year of the North American tour. The tour will continue for the 2025-26 season playing cities including Seattle, Washington DC, Boston, Toronto, and Nashville. 
SOME LIKE IT HOT is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

SOME LIKE IT HOT will be coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement this fall. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!
Video: Watch Ainsley Melham Return to ALADDIN on Broadway
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2025

On Tuesday night, Ainsley Melham returned to the Broadway production of Aladdin in the title role. Watch a video of the Boop! the Musical star taking his first bow back in the production!
SOME LIKE IT HOT is Coming to the Eccles Theater This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Salt Lake City will go on sale Friday, August 22. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Ainsley Melham Will Return to ALADDIN This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

Aladdin has announced that Ainsley Melham will return to the Broadway production in the title role beginning this month. Learn more about the upcoming run here!
SOME LIKE IT HOT is Coming To Portland in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

SOME LIKE IT HOT is coming to Portland. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit.
ALADDIN Surpasses MISS SAIGON To Become 14th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2025

Disney’s Aladdin has become the 14th longest-running Broadway show of all time, surpassing Miss Saigon with its 4,092nd performance. Now in its 11th year, Aladdin continues its historic run at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT in Columbus on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Broadway in Columbus has revealed that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT are on sale now. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Single Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025

Overture Center for the Arts announced today that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of “Some Like It Hot' in Madison, Wis. will go on sale this week. Learn more here!
Tickets On Sale Today to SOME LIKE IT HOT in Portland
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

 Broadway in Portland announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Portland will go on sale Monday. Learn more about the show here!
Tickets on Sale For SOME LIKE IT HOT in Seattle This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Seattle will go on sale this week. SOME LIKE IT HOT is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Glen Kelly written?

Glen Kelly has written 3 shows including Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know (Composer), White Noise (Composer/Lyricist), Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical (Bookwriter).

What awards has Glen Kelly been nominated for?

and Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Nance.

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