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Bob Martin has been working as an actor and writer for over three decades. He has received many awards in both Canada and the U.S., including a Tony for The Drowsy Chaperone. Recent TV projects include "Slings & Arrows" I, II & III (TMN, Sundance), "Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays" (CBC), "Michael: Everyday" (CBC), "Sensitive Skin" I & II (HBO) and "Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas" (NBC). Recent theatre projects include Encores! Hey, Look Me Over (NY); The Sting (Paper Mill); Half Time (Chicago, Paper Mill); The Prom (Atlanta); Elf (Broadway, Dublin, London); The Drowsy Chaperone (Toronto, Broadway, London); and Second City Toronto (Performer, Director, Artistic Director). In development: Millions (Platt/Rudin), A Night at the Museum (Fox) and The Princess Bride (Disney).

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Bob Martin STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Production, 2018
Man in Chair

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2007
Man in Chair

[West End]
London Production, 2007
Man in Chair

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2006
Melvin P. Thorpe

Melvin P. Thorpe

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Man in Chair

[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Man in Chair

[New York]
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation, 2004
Man in Chair

[Toronto]
Developmental Production, 2001
Man in Chair

[Toronto]
La Passe Muraille Production, 1999
Man in Chair

[Toronto]
Toronto Fringe Festival Production, 1999
Man in Chair

Bob Martin Productions

 
[West End, 2022]
Book
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Creative Consultant
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Book
 
[Broadway, 1947]
Vocal Music Arranger

Writing

Co-Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Bob Martin Movies

Last Night
[ 1998 ] T.V. Newscter
Coastlines
[ 2002 ] Preacher
Fancy Dancing
[ 2002 ] Propietor Mort
Childstar
[ 2004 ] Mr. Budge
Trigger
[ 2010 ] Waiter #2

Bob Martin TV Shows

Michael: Every Day
Dr. David Storper
Puppets Who Kill
Cuddles, Customer
Sensitive Skin
Sam
The Edison Twins
Brain, Brian, Swimmer with Contraption

Bob Martin Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Bob Martin, The Prom

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Book of a Musical

Bob Martin, The Prom


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Bob Martin, The Drowsy Chaperone


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Best Musical

Bob Martin, The Drowsy Chaperone


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2006 - Performance

Bob Martin, The Drowsy Chaperone

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Bob Martin News


Star of the Day to Present THE PROM in May


Star of the Day will present ‘The Prom’ in May. See how to purchase tickets and learn more about the show!

Video: Watch a Trailer For THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Lyric Stage Boston


An all new trailer has been released for The Drowsy Chaperone at Lyric Stage Boston. Check out the video here!

Video: First Look at Lyric Stage's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in Boston


Get a first look at Lyric Stage Boston's production of the musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. 

Bob Martin Talks THE PROM & More on STOPTIME: LIVE IN THE MOMENT


Join STOPTIME: Live in the Moment as they host Broadway luminary Bob Martin for an intimate conversation. Learn more!

Review: THE PROM in the University Theater at University Of Arkansas Fayetteville


What did our critic think of THE PROM at University Of Arkansas Fayetteville? For day two of visiting The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Theatre program, I was able to catch THE PROM by Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin, and Matthew Sklar. Not knowing what it was about or who was in it, I went inside University Theater with an almost packed house of U of A students.

Regional Premiere Of THE PROM to be Presented At San Diego City College


The San Diego City College Dramatic Arts Program will present the regional premiere of the hit Broadway musical The Prom. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jennifer Hudson Joins Producing Team of Broadway-Bound SMASH


Emmy,  Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner Jennifer Hudson will join the producing team of the upcoming stage musical  adaptation of SMASH, which is headed to Broadway in Spring 2025.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE PROM at ZACH Theatre


ZACH Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the Austin premiere of The Prom, running. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside THE NOTEBOOK Opening Night Party


The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Following the show's opening, the cast celebrated the big night at an after party at Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and you can check out photos here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE NOTEBOOK


The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Opening night was held on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the VIPs arriving at the big night here!

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Comes to Lyric Stage Boston in April


Lyric Stage Boston will present the fun and fizzy musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. 

Slow Burn Theatre Company Invites Audiences To THE PROM


Discover THE PROM, a captivating musical brought to you by Slow Burn Theatre in Miami.

Celebrate Spring With First Stage's Production Of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL


Celebrate the arrival of spring with First Stage's entertaining production of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL. A fun-filled show perfect for the entire family.

First Stage to Present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL This Spring


First Stage will present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL as the final production in their 2023/24 mainstage season. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Broadway-Bound SMASH Workshop


SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it had a workshop, which was presented in NYC. Check out behind-the-scenes photos from the cast & creatives!

The Riverdale Repertory Company and Riverdale Rising Stars To Present THE PROM In March


Don't miss the multi-generational production of THE PROM from The Riverdale Repertory Company and Riverdale Rising Stars. Running March 9 and 17 at Riverdale Y.

Surging's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Kicks Off 2024 at Edge


The full cast and creative team has been announced for Surging Films & Theatrics 2024 production of The Drowsy Chaperone (Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison) at The Edge Theater in Chicago March 15th - 30th. Only 10 performances!

Review: THE PROM at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry


One of the best aspects of this production, though, is the choreography by Brady Bennett. The choreography is carefully crafted to fit each character, emotion, and song, and the cast performs it with joy and precision. The Prom is an emotional and uplifting musical filled with hope.

Broadway-Bound SMASH Gets Workshop Presentation; Characters Revealed


SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it's getting a workshop, which was presented in NYC this week. Check out who's who in the presentations!

Review: THE PROM at White Theatre


What did our critic think of THE PROM at White Theatre? Running now at the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center is a production of a new musical dealing with the serious subjects of celebrity, gender identity and social intolerance run wild that somehow still offers the audience a real feel-good experience.  

Bob Martin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bob Martin been in?

Bob Martin has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Bob Martin been in?

Bob Martin has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Bob Martin's first West End show?

Bob Martin's first West End show was The Drowsy Chaperone which opened in 2007

What awards has Bob Martin been nominated for?

Bob Martin has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Prom" and "The Drowsy Chaperone," Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Prom," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Drowsy Chaperone," and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "The Drowsy Chaperone."

What awards has Bob Martin won?

Bob Martin has won several awards for his work on "The Drowsy Chaperone," including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

How many shows has Bob Martin written?

Bob Martin has written 7 shows including The Drowsy Chaperone (Bookwriter), Half Time (Bookwriter), Elf - The Musical (Bookwriter), Gotta Dance (Book), The Prom (Book), The Sting (Bookwriter), Smash (Co-Bookwriter).

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