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Rupert Holmes is the author of numerous songs, musicals, plays and novels, which have earned him three Tony Awards (Best Book, Best Score and Best Musical), several Drama Desk Awards, and the prestigious Edgar Award, which was given to him by the Mystery Writers of America. He has developed and arranged songs for many renowned artists, including Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Barry Manilow, Paul Williams, the Manhattan Transfer and Barbara Cook. His Solitary, which starred Stacy Keach, set a new box office record at the Kennedy Center. Other notable theatrical projects include the Tony Award-Winning, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the Tonynominated Say Goodnight Gracie, The Accomplice, Goosebumps and Marty. His latest show, Curtains!, a Kander and Ebb musical, recently played to major acclaim on Broadway. He also received an Emmy for his made-fortelevision dramedy, "Remember WENN," and more recently his novel, Where The Truth Lies, has been translated into a major motion picture starring Kevin Bacon.

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Productions

Pirates! The Penzance MusicalPirates! The Penzance Musical
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Adaptation
The Mystery of Edwin DroodThe Mystery of Edwin Drood
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Orchestrator
Say Goodnight, GracieSay Goodnight, Gracie
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Composer
Music Arranger
Accomplice
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Composer
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Orchestrator
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Orchestrator

Writing

Accomplice
Playwright
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Curtains
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Marty
Bookwriter
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Adaptation

Rupert Holmes, Pirates! The Penzance Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Book of a Musica

Rupert Holmes, Curtains

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lyrics

Rupert Holmes, Curtains

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Book of a Musical

Rupert Holmes, Curtains

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Rupert Holmes, Curtains

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Play

Rupert Holmes, Say Goodnight Gracie


winner
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Book of a Musical

Rupert Holmes, The Mystery of Edwin Drood


winner
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Rupert Holmes, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the joyful theatrical event by multiple-Tony Award winning playwright Rupert Holmes, will return to San Francisco’s Curran Theater.
Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME at 54 Below Aptly Named Photo
Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME at 54 Below Aptly Named
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Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's Photo
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
ONCE IN A LIFETIME: A SAMMY DAVIS, JR. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Comes to 54 Below This Photo
ONCE IN A LIFETIME: A SAMMY DAVIS, JR. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Comes to 54 Below This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

54 Below will present ONCE IN A LIFETIME: A SAMMY DAVIS, JR. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION this Sunday evening. The program will feature an all-star cast performing selections associated with Davis’s career, with music direction by Michael Lavine. The event will be presented live at 54 Below and streamed online.
Paul Anka Developing Broadway Bio-Musical with Writer Rupert Holmes Photo
Paul Anka Developing Broadway Bio-Musical with Writer Rupert Holmes
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025

Paul Anka is developing a Broadway musical about his life with writer Rupert Holmes. The project comes after the release of his new documentary, Paul Anka: His Way, which traces the Canadian’s musical journey.
Christine Ebersole, JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, Matthew Morrison, Norm Lewis & Photo
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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

54 Below, Broadway’s supper club and private event destination, will present a full month of concerts in December featuring Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, Matthew Morrison, Charles Busch, Joy Woods, and more.
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SPIN: The Rumpelstiltskin Musical to be Presented At Bergen County Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Bergen County Players will continue its 93rd season with a special holiday run of SPIN: The Rumpelstiltskin Musical, returning to the Little Firehouse Theatre nearly four decades after its original BCP production in 1986.
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Original Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD Photo
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Original Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Center Stage Records has released the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical on CD. The album is also available in streaming and digital formats.
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by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025

Yacht Rockers On Broadway set sail for a night of slick grooves, breezy vocals, legendary hooks, and unforgettable performances—and before the curtain rose, the artists gathered for soundcheck to prepare for the show. Check out photos from inside soundcheck.
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Photos: ‘YACHT’ ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Set Sail for a Night of Music and Celebration
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

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Listen: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Broadway Cast Recording is Available to Stream Photo
Listen: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Broadway Cast Recording is Available to Stream Now
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical is available in streaming and digital formats now. Listen to the full album and find out how to pre-order the CD here!
Theatrical Rights Worldwide Acquires Licensing Rights for Broadway’s PIRATES! The P Photo
Theatrical Rights Worldwide Acquires Licensing Rights for Broadway’s PIRATES! The Penzance Musical
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) has announced acquisition of the exclusive worldwide performance rights to PIRATES! The Penzance Musical. Learn more here!
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2025

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by BWW Special Offer - Oct 10, 2025

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CURTAINS, THE MUSICAL COMEDY WHODUNIT Opens This Week At Cumberland County Playhouse Photo
CURTAINS, THE MUSICAL COMEDY WHODUNIT Opens This Week At Cumberland County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025

Cumberland County Playhouse will open Curtains, The Musical Comedy Whodunit on September 26, 2025. Featuring music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Rupert Holmes.
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL OBC Recording to Have October Release Photo
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL OBC Recording to Have October Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

Center Stage Records will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical next month. Learn more about the album and see how to stream here!
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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.
Video: Watch PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL's Final Curtain Call on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL's Final Curtain Call on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2025

Pirates! the Penzance Musical ended its limited run on Broadway yesterday. Watch a video of the cast, led by David Hyde Pierce, Ramin Karimloo, and Jinkx Monsoon, take their final bows in the production!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Rupert Holmes written?

Rupert Holmes has written 10 shows including The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Bookwriter), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Composer), Accomplice (Playwright), Solitary Confinement (Playwright), Twelfth Night (Music), Say Goodnight, Gracie (Playwright), Marty (Bookwriter), Curtains (Lyricist), A Time To Kill (Adaptor), The Nutty Professor (Lyricist).

What awards has Rupert Holmes been nominated for?

Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musica (Drama Desk Awards) for Curtains, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Curtains, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Curtains, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Curtains, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Say Goodnight Gracie, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

What awards has Rupert Holmes won?

Rupert Holmes has won several prestigious awards, including the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Adaptation for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical for Curtains. He also received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, both for The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

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