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Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing, Freaky Friday, Falsettos, First Daughter Suite, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Kid Victory, If/Then, Annie, Dogfight, Leap of Faith, Queen of the Mist, People in the Picture, Sondheim on Sondheim, Next to Normal (Tony Award), Glorious Ones, Grinch, Adrift in Macao, Bernarda Alba, Spelling Bee, Assassins (Tony Award), Tom Sawyer, A New Brain, A Christmas Carol, Hello Again, Guys & Dolls (1992), My Favorite Year, In Trousers, Sunday in the Park with George, Once on This Island, Closer Than Ever, Legs Diamond, Romance Romance, Carrie, Birds of Paradise, Rags, Three Guys Naked, Von Richtofen.

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Michael Starobin Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2021]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[US Tour, 2019]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[US Tour, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
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[Los Angeles, 2017]
New Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[New York, 2016]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Boston, 2006]
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[US Tour, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Philadelphia, PA (Regional), 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[Broadway, 2002] Cancelled
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[Regional (US), 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1994]
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[Broadway, 1993]
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[Broadway, 1992]
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[West End, 1992]
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[Regional (US), 1992]
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[Broadway, 1992]
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[Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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[Broadway, 1990]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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[West End, 1990]
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[Off-Broadway, 1989]
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[Broadway, 1988]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Broadway, 1986]
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[Broadway, 1985]
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[Off-Broadway, 1985]
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[Regional (US), 1985]
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[Off-Broadway, 1985]
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[Off-Broadway, 1984]
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[Broadway, 1984]
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[Off-Broadway, 1983]
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[Off-Broadway, 1982]
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[Off-Broadway, 1981]
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[Off-Broadway, 1981]
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[Off-Broadway, 1981]
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[Off-Off-Broadway, 1980]
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[Off-Broadway, 1979]
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Michael Starobin Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Once on this Island

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Once on this Island

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael StarobinOnce on this Island

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations

Michael StarobinOnce on this Island

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, If/Then

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Queen of the Mist


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Next to Normal

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Next to Normal

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, The Glorious Ones


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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Orhcestrations

Michael Starobin, Assassins


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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Assassins


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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Orchestration

Michael Starobin, My Favorite Year

Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Orchestration

Michael Starobin, Birds of Paradise

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, La Boheme

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Three Naked Guys from the Waist Down


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michael Starobin, Sunday in the Park with George

Michael Starobin Videos

Michael Starobin News


DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.

SUFFS Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording in June


Suffs will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording on June 14th. The album is now available for pre-order.

IF/THEN Cast Will Reunite at 54 Below This Summer


On June 24, 54 Below will host a celebration of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s 2014 Broadway musical IF/THEN. Join original Broadway cast members as they share memories from the production, as well as sing from the beautiful Tony Award-nominated score once again for New York audiences.

Interview: MARY TESTA of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE at Westport Country Playhouse


The legendary Mary Testa is coming to the Westport Country Playhouse on April 15 for one night only.

Photos: Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda Host Biden Fundraiser at SUFFS


On Wednesday April 3, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted a fundraiser at new Broadway musical Suffs to support President Biden’s campaign. Check out photos here!

Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala


Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  

THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Digital Cast Recording Out Today


The original cast recording of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, the latest musical from acclaimed composer MICHAEL JOHN LaCHIUSA is now available for streaming.

SUFFS Announces Rush and Digital Lottery Policies


Suffs has announced their rush and digital lottery policies, including special $19.20 rush tickets available for purchase in person during previews. Find out how to get discount tickets to Suffs here!

Exclusive: Mary Testa Performs 'Miss the Man' From THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA


We have your exclusive first listen to 'Miss the Man', performed by Mary Testa, from The Gardens of Anuncia. Check out the video here!

THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released Next Week


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release The Gardens of Anuncia (Original Cast Recording) – based on the recent Lincoln Center Theater production – in streaming and digital formats on Friday, March 22. Learn More about the show!

Listen: SUFFS Releases Stripped Down 'Keep Marching' Performed by Shaina Taub


The official audio recording of Shaina Taub performing a stripped-down version of the song 'Keep Watching' from Suffs is available now on streaming platforms! The song can be downloaded or listened to here.

Video: Producer Hillary Rodham Clinton Featured in New SUFFS Promotional Video


Secretary Hillary Clinton, who serves as a producer on Suffs, recently appeared in a promotional video for the musical, which also features writer-composer-lyricist and star Shaina Taub and several cast members. Check out the video here!

Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director


Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

Transport Group 2024 Gala Will Honor Jennifer Costello and Jan Svendsen Weiss This April


Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.

Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY


Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.

Shaina Taub Will Lead the Cast of the Broadway Transfer of SUFFS; Full Cast Revealed!


Shaina Taub is set to lead the cast of her own musical Suffs, when it transfer to Broadway this spring. Plus, find out who else is starring in the cast!

Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY


Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.

Second Stage Theater to Present Reading of New Musical EIGHTY-SIXED


Second Stage Theater will present a one-night-only reading of the new musical EIGHTY-SIXED, which will kick off the NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL on January 16, 2024 at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater.

Photos: Go Inside the Cast Recording Session of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA


Check out photos from the cast recording session of The Gardens of Anuncia!

APPROPRIATE Starring Sarah Paulson & More Extends on Broadway Through Early March


Second Stage Theater’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer, has extended three weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Michael Starobin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Michael Starobin been nominated for?

Michael Starobin has been nominated for several awards for his orchestrations, including: Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Once on this Island, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Once on this Island, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Once on this Island, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for If/Then, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Queen of the Mist, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Glorious Ones, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for My Favorite Year, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Birds of Paradise, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for La Boheme, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Three Naked Guys from the Waist Down, and Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George.

What awards has Michael Starobin won?

Michael Starobin has won several awards for his orchestrations on Broadway, including Best Orchestrations at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Once on this Island," the Tony Awards for "Next to Normal" and "Assassins," Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for "Assassins," "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," and "Sunday in the Park with George."

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