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BIO

Robert Horn has written or co-written the books for Dame Edna, Back with a Vengeance; 13 with Jason Robert Brown; Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical, with Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark; Lone Star Love with the Red Clay Ramblers; and Dandy with composer Andreas Carlsson. Mr. Horn has also made contributions to numerous large-scale live events, such as Bette Midler's 2016 Divine Intervention world tour. He has written, created, or produced such television series as "Designing Women," "Living Single," "High Society," "The Jenny Rivera Show," "Car Wash," and the Kelsey Grammer/Martin Lawrence series "Partners," to name just a few. Mr. Horn's film and teleplay credits also include Teen Beach Movie (and its sequel), Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, Wild Life, and Good Advice.

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Productions

Disney's HerculesDisney's Hercules
 
[West End, 2025]
Book Writer
ShuckedShucked
 
[US Tour, 2024]
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Writing

Tootsie
Bookwriter
13
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Shucked


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Schucked

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Shucked


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Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Tootsie


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Best Musical

Robert HornTootsie


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Tootsie


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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Book of a Musical

Robert Horn, Tootsie

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Review: Pun-tastic SHUCKED Harvests Laughs at Segerstrom Center Photo
Review: Pun-tastic SHUCKED Harvests Laughs at Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Nov 14, 2025

Filled with a seemingly non-stop parade of awww-shucks delivered puns—of both super naughty and super corny varieties—the show, for lack of a more eloquent description, is so frikkin silly and stupid in the best possible ways a comedy can get. Mind you, this isn't an insult at all—the show is so unapologetically and purposely silly, that the whole thing actually feels like savvy (and sassy) comedic gold, albeit the broad and dorky kind that audiences of all kinds will likely adore and appreciate. Unexpectedly weird in the most winning ways, SHUCKED had me laughing heartily at all of its strange, admirably sustained shenanigans and down-home humor, never once wavering from its 'corny' (haha) machinations not even for a millisecond. The show's rather enjoyable national tour production continues performances at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts through November 23, 2025.
Kernels of Wisdom: Quinn VanAntwerp on the Sweet, Silly Joy of SHUCKED Photo
Kernels of Wisdom: Quinn VanAntwerp on the Sweet, Silly Joy of SHUCKED
by Melissa Heckscher - Nov 11, 2025

Longtime Broadway actor Quinn VanAntwerp talks to BroadwayWorld about what it’s like to play the comedic villain in the Tony Award-winning SHUCKED, playing at the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa through November 23.
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End Photo
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2025

Watch a video of the cast of Disney's Hercules in London sing a new song written for the musical, 'Great Bolts of Thunder.' Written by Alan Menken and David Zippel, the song takes place before the final battle with Hades begins!
Disney's HERCULES Extends; Leslie Beehann Joins The Muses Photo
Disney's HERCULES Extends; Leslie Beehann Joins The Muses
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

Hercules will extend its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 18 July 2026 due to public demand. Leslie Beehann will join the cast to play Calliope from 8 December.
Review: SHUCKED at The Paramount Theatre Photo
Review: SHUCKED at The Paramount Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Nov 5, 2025

Dear Readers, I want to talk to you about somewhat under the radar shows, and corn. Not all shows have that name recognition or known songs. Sometimes these new story, original musical gems come along, and they need some of your time and attention. One such show is “Shucked” currently playing at the Paramount. With a subject matter that might make some go “huh?” it could pass you by. Don’t let it!
Video: Susan Egan Joins HERCULES Cast For Disney Villain Medley Photo
Video: Susan Egan Joins HERCULES Cast For Disney Villain Medley
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2025

Susan Egan, the original Meg from the Hercules animated film, joined the company of the West Endmusical for a Disney villain medley. Watch a video, which includes Egan singing 'I Won't Say I'm in Love' and 'Mother Knows Best' from Tangled.
COME FROM AWAY & More Lead Seattle's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows Photo
COME FROM AWAY & More Lead Seattle's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025

Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Come From Away and more.
PHOTOS: TOOTSIE conquista Barcelona con su estreno en el Teatre Apolo Photo
PHOTOS: TOOTSIE conquista Barcelona con su estreno en el Teatre Apolo
by Laia Galiana Massanet - Oct 23, 2025

El musical basado en la icónica película de 1982 deslumbra al público en una noche llena de humor, emoción y talento
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale This Week at Broadway In Columbus Photo
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale This Week at Broadway In Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

Broadway in Columbus has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 24. The production will play eight performances at the Ohio Theatre from April 7–12, 2026.
SHUCKED Comes to Midland Center for the Arts in May Photo
SHUCKED Comes to Midland Center for the Arts in May
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

Midland Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production here!
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK And More On Sale This Week At Smith Center Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK And More On Sale This Week At Smith Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The Smith Center will open ticket sales for the final four productions of its 2025–2026 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series on October 24 at 10 a.m. The lineup includes Spamalot, The Notebook, Shucked, and Hell’s Kitchen.
Miki Abraham, Nick Bailey and More to Star in SHUCKED Tour Second Year Photo
Miki Abraham, Nick Bailey and More to Star in SHUCKED Tour Second Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

The cast has been revealed for the second year of the North American tour of Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical. The year two cast will officially begin performances in Boise, Idaho. Learn more!
Sutton Foster and Lea Salonga Highlight McCallum Theatre Series Photo
Sutton Foster and Lea Salonga Highlight McCallum Theatre Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

Join Sutton Foster and Lea Salonga at the McCallum Theatre's 25/26 Broadway Series, featuring unforgettable performances this November!
SHUCKED to Play Seattle's Paramount Theatre in November Photo
SHUCKED to Play Seattle's Paramount Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

The national tour of Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy is coming to Seattle’s Paramount Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Tickets On Sale Next Week For Canadian Premiere Of SHUCKED Photo
Tickets On Sale Next Week For Canadian Premiere Of SHUCKED
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025

Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy is making its highly anticipated Canadian premiere in Toronto beginning March 2026. Learn more about the show here!
SHUCKED is Coming to Portland’s Keller Auditorium This Fall Photo
SHUCKED is Coming to Portland’s Keller Auditorium This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, is coming to Portland’s Keller Auditorium this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the tour here!
TOOTSIE llega a Barcelona esta semana Photo
TOOTSIE llega a Barcelona esta semana
by Laia Galiana Massanet - Oct 7, 2025

La sitcom musical aterriza en el Teatre Apolo el 10 de octubre
Theatrical Artist's Prep Will Present 13 At Hamilton Stage Photo
Theatrical Artist's Prep Will Present 13 At Hamilton Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2025

Theatrical Artist’s Prep will bring Jason Robert Brown’s hit musical 13 to Hamilton Stage in Rahway this October. Featuring a cast of 19 young performers and a live band, the production explores friendship, identity, and growing up with humor and heart.
HERCULES Original London Cast Recording Sets Release Dates Photo
HERCULES Original London Cast Recording Sets Release Dates
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

Available to stream and download Oct 10. CD and Vinyl are available for preorder now at the Disney Music Emporium UK store and will be available online and in-person at the merchandise shop at Theatre Royal Drury Lane later this winter.
Photos: Inside ART's Opening Night with Goldie Hawn, Paul Rudd, Jodie Foster & More Photo
Photos: Inside ART's Opening Night with Goldie Hawn, Paul Rudd, Jodie Foster & More
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 17, 2025

Just last night, the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART, by Yamina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Robert Horn written?

Robert Horn has written 5 shows including Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance (Additional Material), 13 (Bookwriter), 13 the Musical (Book), Tootsie (Bookwriter), Shucked (Book).

What awards has Robert Horn been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Schucked, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie.

What awards has Robert Horn won?

Robert Horn has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Schucked, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie.

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