Tom Waits
Tom Waits is an actor, composer/lyricist, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include Tom Waits in Concert on Broadway.
Date of Birth: December 07, 1949 (76)
Birth Place: Pomona, CA, USA
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Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Music
Tom Waits, The Black Rider
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Video: WILDWOOD Trailer Unveiled: New Look at Long-Awaited Animated Film
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-13 11:42:33
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THE DECEMBERISTS Share 'The Better Part of Bravery' From LAIKA's WILDWOOD
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026
The indie rock band released a closing song for the stop-motion animated film based on frontman Colin Meloy's debut novel, marking their first new music in over two years.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026
The indie rock band released a closing song for the stop-motion animated film based on frontman Colin Meloy's debut novel, marking their first new music in over two years.
Photos: Peter Mulvey's Lamplighter Sessions to Return to Club Passim
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Peter Mulvey will curate and perform across six shows at Club Passim's 15th annual Lamplighter Sessions, featuring regional musicians and special performances including a Tom Waits tribute.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Peter Mulvey will curate and perform across six shows at Club Passim's 15th annual Lamplighter Sessions, featuring regional musicians and special performances including a Tom Waits tribute.
THE DECEMBERISTS Share 'The Better Part of Bravery' From LAIKA's WILDWOOD
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026
The indie rock band released their first new music in over two years, a closing song for the stop-motion animated film based on frontman Colin Meloy's debut novel.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026
The indie rock band released their first new music in over two years, a closing song for the stop-motion animated film based on frontman Colin Meloy's debut novel.
Review: RENT Stays Relevant at BDE Productions
by Greg Kerestan - Oct 2, 2026
It's almost a rite of passage that every theatre kid goes through a loving RENT phase and a hating RENT phase. The memes of 'Benny is a hero, the Bohemians are trash' have circulated for years, and I won't deny there are little grains of truth in there; this IS after all a show where killing rich people's pets is treated as effective praxis and a good prank.
by Greg Kerestan - Oct 2, 2026
It's almost a rite of passage that every theatre kid goes through a loving RENT phase and a hating RENT phase. The memes of 'Benny is a hero, the Bohemians are trash' have circulated for years, and I won't deny there are little grains of truth in there; this IS after all a show where killing rich people's pets is treated as effective praxis and a good prank.
Isabella Isherwood to Perform THE SWEETEST SOUNDS at Chelsea Table + Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026
Chicago jazz vocalist and pianist Isabella Isherwood will perform at Chelsea Table + Stage in New York. The performance features her debut album THE SWEETEST SOUNDS, which pairs jazz standards with material from musical theatre and artists including Tom Waits, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Amy Winehouse.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026
Chicago jazz vocalist and pianist Isabella Isherwood will perform at Chelsea Table + Stage in New York. The performance features her debut album THE SWEETEST SOUNDS, which pairs jazz standards with material from musical theatre and artists including Tom Waits, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Amy Winehouse.
THE WORKS OF TOM WAITS to Benefit Music Education at Carnegie Hall
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Michael Dorf Presents will host the 22nd annual Music Of benefit concert celebrating Tom Waits' songbook at Carnegie Hall, with Greg Cohen serving as musical director and an all-star lineup reinterpreting the legendary songwriter's catalog.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Michael Dorf Presents will host the 22nd annual Music Of benefit concert celebrating Tom Waits' songbook at Carnegie Hall, with Greg Cohen serving as musical director and an all-star lineup reinterpreting the legendary songwriter's catalog.
LAIKA to Receive Gotham Anniversary Tribute at 36th Annual Awards
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026
The Gotham Film & Media Institute will honor LAIKA's 20 years of animation with the Gotham Anniversary Tribute at its annual ceremony in New York City, coinciding with the studio's release of WILDWOOD.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026
The Gotham Film & Media Institute will honor LAIKA's 20 years of animation with the Gotham Anniversary Tribute at its annual ceremony in New York City, coinciding with the studio's release of WILDWOOD.
Will Bernard Announces WHEREABOUTS Album on Color Red
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
Grammy-nominated guitarist Will Bernard released WHEREABOUTS, a soul-jazz and funk album featuring collaborators John Medeski, Robert Walter, and Skerik on Denver-based label Color Red.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
Grammy-nominated guitarist Will Bernard released WHEREABOUTS, a soul-jazz and funk album featuring collaborators John Medeski, Robert Walter, and Skerik on Denver-based label Color Red.
Photos: WINONA RYDER, ANALOGUE YOUTH to Open at Metrograph In Theater
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026
Metrograph will present a ten-film retrospective of Winona Ryder's career, featuring titles including THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, BEETLEJUICE, BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, and GIRL, INTERRUPTED, with select films screening on 35mm.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026
Metrograph will present a ten-film retrospective of Winona Ryder's career, featuring titles including THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, BEETLEJUICE, BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, and GIRL, INTERRUPTED, with select films screening on 35mm.
Photos: Ute Lemper Releases MOTHERS Across 17 Languages for Peace
by Rachel Stone - Sep 21, 2026
Singer and composer Ute Lemper released the multilingual peace project MOTHERS, featuring one original song performed across 17 languages and cultures in recognition of International Day of Peace.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 21, 2026
Singer and composer Ute Lemper released the multilingual peace project MOTHERS, featuring one original song performed across 17 languages and cultures in recognition of International Day of Peace.
THE ART OF FALLING APART to feature Earl Slick at Union Chapel
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026
Camille O'Sullivan performs a new show at Union Chapel in North London with David Bowie's legendary guitarist Earl Slick as a special guest, following sold-out runs at London theatres.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026
Camille O'Sullivan performs a new show at Union Chapel in North London with David Bowie's legendary guitarist Earl Slick as a special guest, following sold-out runs at London theatres.
WILDWOOD Tickets Now on Sale; LAIKA's Stop-Motion Fantasy
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
LAIKA released the final trailer for WILDWOOD, its sixth stop-motion feature starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay, with voice work by Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, and Angela Bassett. Tickets are available for theatrical release in select premium formats.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
LAIKA released the final trailer for WILDWOOD, its sixth stop-motion feature starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay, with voice work by Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, and Angela Bassett. Tickets are available for theatrical release in select premium formats.
San Diego International Film Festival Announces 25th Anniversary Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
The San Diego International Film Festival revealed its 2026 slate featuring 90 selections from 22 countries, including world premieres and films by Martin McDonagh, Peter Farrelly, Anton Corbijn, and Mike Leigh.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
The San Diego International Film Festival revealed its 2026 slate featuring 90 selections from 22 countries, including world premieres and films by Martin McDonagh, Peter Farrelly, Anton Corbijn, and Mike Leigh.
Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg, Ron Howard and More Set for 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026
Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg and Ron Howard will take part in the 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival, which has announced its full lineup for October 2-12.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026
Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg and Ron Howard will take part in the 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival, which has announced its full lineup for October 2-12.
WILDWOOD to Open AFI FEST 2026 with Stop-Motion Epic
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
LAIKA Studios' WILDWOOD will serve as the opening night film of the 40th AFI FEST. The stop-motion fantasy is directed by Travis Knight and features voice performances from Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali and Angela Bassett.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
LAIKA Studios' WILDWOOD will serve as the opening night film of the 40th AFI FEST. The stop-motion fantasy is directed by Travis Knight and features voice performances from Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali and Angela Bassett.
Margaret Glaspy Shares Live Video for "MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.", Tour Kicks Off Sept. 11
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
Margaret Glaspy released a live video for "Martin Luther King Jr." off I AM BOTH, produced by Joe Henry. Her North American and European tour begins Friday, with stops in Brooklyn on Sept. 26 and Los Angeles on Nov. 17.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
Margaret Glaspy released a live video for "Martin Luther King Jr." off I AM BOTH, produced by Joe Henry. Her North American and European tour begins Friday, with stops in Brooklyn on Sept. 26 and Los Angeles on Nov. 17.
Legs McNeil's RESIDENT PUNK to Score Critical Acclaim Ahead of Release
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026
Legs McNeil's new book RESIDENT PUNK, which revisits the 1970s punk era, has drawn early praise from critics and figures including actor Patton Oswalt ahead of its upcoming release.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026
Legs McNeil's new book RESIDENT PUNK, which revisits the 1970s punk era, has drawn early praise from critics and figures including actor Patton Oswalt ahead of its upcoming release.
Photos: Elvis Costello Shares Unreleased Track I TURN AROUND From MY AIM IS TRUE Box Set
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026
Elvis Costello released the previously unreleased track "I Turn Around" (Hope & Anchor Studio), taken from the forthcoming My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition) box set.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026
Elvis Costello released the previously unreleased track "I Turn Around" (Hope & Anchor Studio), taken from the forthcoming My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition) box set.
LINCOLN IN THE BARDO Adds Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader, Tom Waits
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
The stop-motion animation and live-action hybrid film, starring Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln and directed by Duke Johnson, has added the four actors to its voice cast.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
The stop-motion animation and live-action hybrid film, starring Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln and directed by Duke Johnson, has added the four actors to its voice cast.
Interview: Carey Perloff of OEDIPUS: KING/COLONUS at PlayMakers Repertory Company
by April Sigler - Sep 2, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with adapter and director Carey Perloff ahead of the world premiere of Oedipus: King/Colonus - revisiting Sophocles, balancing the roles of writer and director, and creating an immersive theatrical experience for modern audiences.
by April Sigler - Sep 2, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with adapter and director Carey Perloff ahead of the world premiere of Oedipus: King/Colonus - revisiting Sophocles, balancing the roles of writer and director, and creating an immersive theatrical experience for modern audiences.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Tom Waits been in?
Tom Waits has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Tom Waits been in?
Tom Waits has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Tom Waits been nominated for?
and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Black Rider .
How many shows has Tom Waits written?
Tom Waits has written 2 shows including Frank's Wild Years (Composer/Lyricist), The Black Rider (Composer/Lyricist).
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