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BIO

Broadway: Aida (Grammy Award), Tarzan, Bombay Dreams (Tony nomination, Best Orchestrations), Sunset Boulevard, Aspects of Love, Chess, Les Misérables, Starlight Express. Feature film: Chicago (Grammy for Best Soundtrack), Nine, Dreamgirls, Across the Universe, Connie and Carla. Television musicals: “Cinderella,” “Annie” (Emmy Award), “South Pacific.” Feature animation: The Lion King, Tarzan, Mulan, The Emperor’s New Groove. Recordings: Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Sting, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, Brandy, Jennifer Hudson. Concerts: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, Francis Ford Coppola’s presentation of the silent film epic Napoleon with symphony orchestras throughout the world.

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STAGE CREDITS

Swing
[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1980
Elliot Pierce

Productions

This Is Not a Drill
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Arrangements
Music Supervision
Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof
 
[West End, 2019]
Musical Supervisor
Hot and Sweet
 
[New York, 2006]
Musical Supervisor
TarzanTarzan
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Vocal Music Arranger
Music Producer
Bombay DreamsBombay Dreams
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
When You Wish
 
[New York, 2003]
Musical Director
AidaAida
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Music Arranger
Orchestrator
Conductor
Music Arrangements
Musical Director
Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida
 
[, 1998]
Vocal Music Arranger
Music Arrangements
Orchestrator
Musical Director
Sunset Boulevard
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Conductor
Musical Director
Sunset Boulevard
 
[Regional (US), 1993]
Musical Director
Aspects of Love
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Musical Director
Chess
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Musical Director
Musical Supervisor
Starlight Express
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Conductor
Musical Director

Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Orhcestrations

Paul Bogaev, Bombay Dreams

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Orchestrations

Paul Bogaev, Bombay Dreams

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL World Premiere to be Presented at York Theatre Photo
THIS IS NOT A DRILL World Premiere to be Presented at York Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025

THE YORK THEATRE will present the world premiere production of the musical, THIS IS NOT A DRILL, with book by Holly Doubet and Joseph McDonough. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
World Premiere Musical THIS IS NOT A DRILL and More Set for York Theatre 2025"2026 Photo
World Premiere Musical THIS IS NOT A DRILL and More Set for York Theatre 2025"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025

The York Theatre Company has announced its 2025–2026 season under Producing Artistic Director Joseph Hayward, featuring a bold and eclectic lineup of new musicals, classic inspirations, and an iconic awards gala.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL Musical To Hold Industry Reading In New York City Photo
THIS IS NOT A DRILL Musical To Hold Industry Reading In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

After numerous workshops and development, 'This is NOT A Drill,' a new musical by Holly Doubet, is set to hold an exclusive by-invitation-only industry reading in New York City this March.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL New Musical to Hold Industry Reading in New York City Photo
THIS IS NOT A DRILL New Musical to Hold Industry Reading in New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

After numerous workshops and development, 'This is NOT A Drill,' a new musical by Holly Doubet, is set to hold an exclusive by-invitation-only industry reading in New York City this March on Theatre Row.
Jean Louis Kelly Will Bring ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! to Westport Country Playhouse Photo
Jean Louis Kelly Will Bring ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! to Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse will host actress, singer, and dancer Jean Louisa Kelly in “Anything Can Happen!,” a Mic in Hand event, on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m.
Paul Bogaev Brings NO SURRENDER to Upstairs at The Gatehouse This Weekend Photo
Paul Bogaev Brings NO SURRENDER to Upstairs at The Gatehouse This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

Grammy and Emmy award-winning musician Paul Bogaev, Musical Director of the highly-acclaimed revival of Sondheim's Pacific Overtures at the Menier Chocolate Factory and Trevor Nunn's Fiddler on the Roof, brings NO SURRENDER, an evening of songs from legendary songwriters Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits, to Upstairs at The Gatehouse.
Paul Bogaev Will Celebrate Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits in NO SURRENDER Photo
Paul Bogaev Will Celebrate Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits in NO SURRENDER
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2024

Grammy & Emmy award-winning musician Paul Bogaev, Musical Director of the highly-acclaimed revival of  Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures at the Menier Chocolate Factory & Trevor Nunn’s Fiddler on the Roof, will celebrate legendary songwriters Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits in NO SURRENDER.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PACIFIC OVERTURES at the Menier Chocolate Factory Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PACIFIC OVERTURES at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

The Menier Chocolate Factory has released all new rehearsal photos for their co-production with the Umeda Arts Theater of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Pacific Overtures.
Full Cast Set For PACIFIC OVERTURES at The Menier Chocolate Factory Photo
Full Cast Set For PACIFIC OVERTURES at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for their co-production with the Umeda Arts Theater of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Pacific Overtures. 
Jean Louisa Kelly to Return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre for Two Shows Beginning in Photo
Jean Louisa Kelly to Return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre for Two Shows Beginning in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2023

JEAN LOUISA KELLY – the stage and screen star from the original Broadway cast of Into the Woods, and the movies Uncle Buck, Mr. Holland's Opus, The Fantasticks, and Top Gun: Maverick – will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with “Anything Can Happen!” for two additional shows after her sold-out New York concert debut earlier this year. The encore performances will take place Friday, March 31 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, April 1 at 9:30 PM.
George Santos Falsely Claimed He Produced Broadway's Biggest Financial Flop Photo
George Santos Falsely Claimed He Produced Broadway's Biggest Financial Flop
by Team BWW - Feb 3, 2023

During his run for Congress in 2021, Santos reportedly claimed to potential donors he was a producer on the musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.
Review: Jean Louisa Kelly Masters The Art Of Cabaret With ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN at The Photo
Review: Jean Louisa Kelly Masters The Art Of Cabaret With ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 25, 2023

Well, it's about time that the cabaret industry got a Jean Louisa Kelly show. And what a show.
Photos: Jean Louisa Kelly Makes Solo Show Debut In ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN at The Laurie Photo
Photos: Jean Louisa Kelly Makes Solo Show Debut In ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 23, 2023

The film and TV actress who started her career on Broadway is starting a journey in cabaret and concert.
Jean Louisa Kelly Adds Livestream Option for Solo Concert Debut at The Laurie Beechma Photo
Jean Louisa Kelly Adds Livestream Option for Solo Concert Debut at The Laurie Beechman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023

JEAN LOUISA KELLY – the stage and screen star from the original Broadway cast of Into the Woods, and the movies Uncle Buck, Mr. Holland’s Opus, The Fantasticks, and Top Gun: Maverick – has added a livestream option for her New York concert debut at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Saturday, January 21 at 9:30 PM.
Jean Louisa Kelly to Make Solo Concert Debut at The Laurie Beechman Theatre This Janu Photo
Jean Louisa Kelly to Make Solo Concert Debut at The Laurie Beechman Theatre This January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022

JEAN LOUISA KELLY – the stage and screen star from the original Broadway cast of Into the Woods, and the movies Uncle Buck, Mr. Holland’s Opus, The Fantasticks, and Top Gun: Maverick – will make her New York concert debut at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 9:30 PM.
MTC Announces Summer Cabaret Series of Broadway and NYC Talent Photo
MTC Announces Summer Cabaret Series of Broadway and NYC Talent
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022

Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC), Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre, announces the return of its summer cabaret series, MTC’s Hot Summer Nights.
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre Welcomes New Members Photo
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre Welcomes New Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2021

The College of Fellows of the American Theatre has announced the investiture of the 2022 class during April at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond Photo
BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021

Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
Paul Bogaev And Gabriel Barre Attached To Musical In Development 38 MINUTES Photo
Paul Bogaev And Gabriel Barre Attached To Musical In Development 38 MINUTES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021

The Hawaiian Missile Crisis is now being developed as a stage musical, '38 MINUTES,' by its conceptor and composer Holly Doubet, with playwright Joseph McDonough, and composers Kathy Babylon and John Vester. The musical will enjoy its first professional concert reading at the Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas, Texas on December 9 and 10, 2021.
SO YA WANNA BE A BROADWAY STAR is Back at New Paradigm Theatre Photo
SO YA WANNA BE A BROADWAY STAR is Back at New Paradigm Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021

NPT's signature event, So Ya Wanna Be A Broadway Star (October 2, 2021 11-3pm) is a chance for singers and actors from age 8 to adult to audition and receive professional feedback from Broadway and film casting directors, agents and producers on the lawn!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Bogaev been in?

Paul Bogaev has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Bogaev been in?

Paul Bogaev has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Paul Bogaev been nominated for?

Outstanding Orhcestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Bombay Dreams and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Bombay Dreams.

What awards has Paul Bogaev won?

Paul Bogaev won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Orchestrations for Bombay Dreams.

How many shows has Paul Bogaev written?

Paul Bogaev has written 1 shows including Bunty Berman Presents... (Co-composer).

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