Birth Place: Ossining, New York, USA
Jason Robert Brown is the ultimate multi-hyphenate – an equally skilled composer, lyricist, conductor, arranger, orchestrator, director and performer – best known for his dazzling scores to several of the most renowned musicals of our time, including the generation-defining “The Last Five Years”, his debut song cycle “Songs for a New World”, and the seminal “Parade”, for which he won the 1999 Tony Award for Best Score.
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From: Photos: Peter Dinklage, Ben Platt, Joel Grey & More Celebrate THE CONNECTOR Opening Night
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Jason Robert Brown, The Connector
Jason Robert Brown, The Connector
Jason Robert Brown, The Connector
Jason Robert Brown, Mr. Saturday Night
Jason Robert Brown, Mr. Saturday Night
Jason Robert Brown, Prince of Broadway
Jason Robert Brown, Honeymoon in Vegas
Jason Robert Brown, Honeymoon in Vegas
Jason Robert Brown, Honeymoon in Vegas
Jason Robert Brown, The Bridges of Madison County
Jason Robert Brown, The Bridges of Madison County
Jason Robert Brown, The Bridges of Madison County
Jason Robert Brown, The Bridges of Madison County
Jason Robert Brown, The Bridges of Madison County
Jason Robert Brown, The Bridges of Madison County
Jason Robert Brown, The Bridges of Madison County
Jason Robert Brown, 13
Jason Robert Brown, Parade
Jason Robert Brown, Urban Cowboy The Musical
Jason Robert Brown
Jason Robert BrownDinah Was
Jason Robert Brown, Parade
Jason Robert Brown, Parade
Get a first look at Fulton Theatre's The Last Five Years in its 4th Floor Tell Studio Theatre as part of the Ellen Arnold Groff Studio Series. Check out the cast in action!
There were so many beautiful songs and arrangements, that you’ll simply have to acquire the album or stream it (on Spotify and Apple Music) for yourself to hear the magic that is Linda Kahn!
A cast recording will be released this fall for the Classic Stage Company’s acclaimed 2023 revisal of I Can Get It For You Wholesale, starring Tony Award® winner Santino Fontana, alongside Rebecca Naomi Jones and Tony nominees Judy Kuhn and Julia Lester, among others.
The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
Mark Taylor (Director) delivers an engaging expression of Alfred Uhry (Book) and Jason Robert Brown’s (Music and Lyrics) Tony Award winning musical PARADE.
The musical genius that is composer / lyricist Jason Robert Brown took center stage for his one night only performance of An Evening with Jason Robert Brown, part of the Lyrics & Lyricists event at The 92nd Street Y, New York on May 9, 2024. This reviewer was overwhelmed by the awe-inspiring compilation of melodies.
Chicago 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 Summer 2024 include The Hot Wing King and more.
The 92NY Lyrics & Lyricists presented An Evening with Jason Robert Brown last night. Check out photos here!
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has revealed the cast for the upcoming production of The Last Five Years. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.
The highly anticipated Tony- Award winning musical Parade opens this week in Sydney. A true story about an unsolved murder that divided a nation, Jason Robert Brown's powerful and poignant production will commence a limited three week season at the Seymour Centre from Thursday 9 May.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
More Miscast? Yes please! In this video, watch Tony winner Kelli O'Hara's tribute to Jason Robert Brown- 'Wondering' from The Bridges from Madison County.
The touring production of the acclaimed Broadway revival of Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, will play Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre from March 11-23, 2025.
Derek Klena and his wife have revealed that they are expecting their second child! Learn more about the pair at the story here.
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Melissa Errico's new Sondheim album release party.
Miscast features the biggest stars of stage and screen who take the stage to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out a video of Mykal Kilgore performing 'Stars and the Moon' here!
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, will offer a limited number of subscriptions to its latest lineup of Broadway productions – the 2024-2025 season of its popular and acclaimed Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series.
Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been announced by Kathleen Turner. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Jason Robert Brown has written 12 shows including Betty Boop Project (Composer/Lyricist), Parade (Composer), Songs for a New World (Bookwriter), The Waverly Gallery (Composer), The Last Five Years (Bookwriter), Urban Cowboy (Composer/Lyricist), 13 (Composer), The Bridges of Madison County (Composer), Honeymoon in Vegas (Composer), My Paris (English Lyrics and Musical Adaptation), 13 the Musical (music and lyrics), The Connector (Composer & Lyricist).
Jason Robert Brown has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Connector." He was also nominated for Outstanding Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Brown received nominations for Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Mr. Saturday Night" and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Prince of Broadway." Additionally, he was nominated for various categories for his work on productions like "Honeymoon in Vegas," "The Bridges of Madison County," "13," "Parade," "Urban Cowboy The Musical," and "Dinah Was." Brown's nominations include accolades from prestigious institutions such as the Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Olivier Awards, Helen Hayes Awards, and New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.
Jason Robert Brown has won several prestigious awards for his work in Broadway. Some of his notable wins include Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Music and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Orchestrations and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "The Bridges of Madison County." He also won Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist and Outstanding Musical Direction for Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Dinah Was," as well as Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Parade."
Jason Robert Brown has not appeared on Broadway.
Jason Robert Brown has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Jason Robert Brown's first West End show was Jason Robert Brown which opened in 2024
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