Frank Wildhorn

Frank Wildhorn's works span the worlds of popular, theatrical and classical music.

In 1999, Frank became the first American composer in twenty-two years to have three shows running simultaneously on Broadway: Jekyll & Hyde (written with Leslie Bricusse) [which received two Tony nominations]; The Scarlet Pimpernel (written with Nan Knighton) [which received four Tony nominations]; and The Civil War (written with Jack Murphy & Gregory Boyd) [which received two Tony nominations]. These shows continue to be seen in productions around the country and throughout the world. Frank also wrote additional songs for Broadway's Victor/Victoria (written with Leslie Bricusse) and was recently represented on Broadway by Dracula: The Musical (written with Don Black & Christopher Hampton). He was also a Producer and Co-Creator of Harlem Song, the first open-ended theatrical run at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY.

Frank, who wrote all the music and served as Music Director for Opening Ceremonies for the Goodwill Games in 1998, was recently commissioned to write the new official theme song for New York City.

Frank also wrote all the original material for Linda Eder's concerts at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway, her two Carnegie Hall solo concerts, and her recent holiday concert at the Palace Theatre on Broadway. He also Co-Produced and wrote original material for Eder's albums: Linda Eder, And So Much More, It's Time, It's No Secret Anymore, Christmas Stays The Same, Gold, Broadway My Way, and Storybook. Artists who have recorded and performed Frank's music include Whitney Houston (with the international number one hit "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?"), Natalie Cole, Kenny Rogers, Sammy Davis Jr., Liza Minnelli, Julie Andrews, Freddie Jackson, Deana Carter, Tracy Lawrence, John Berry, Trace Adkins, Patti LaBelle, Bryan White, Amy Grant, Ben Vereen, Regina Belle, The Moody Blues, Jeffrey Osborne, Stacy Lattisaw, Dennis DeYoung, Molly Hatchet, Brenda Russell, John Raitt, Anthony Warlow, Stanley Turrentine, Johnny Mathis, and Colm Wilkinson, to name a few.

This year's theatrical openings include "For the Glory: The Civil War at Gettysburg" June 17th at The Majestic Theatre in Gettysburg PA, "Rudolf - The Last Kiss" Budapest May 25, opens in Vienna Oct '07, "Never Say Goodbye" in Japan March 24, "Cyrano de Bergerac" London October '06 and "Jekyll & Hyde: In Concert" everywhere!

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