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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Titus Welliver to Peter Wingfield
Frank Wildhorn Biography (1959-)
Born 1959, in New York, NY; married Linda Eder (an actress and singer), May 3, 1998; children: (with Eder) Jake Ryan; (previous marriage) Justin.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Composer, producer, lyricist, musician
- Birth Details
- 1959
- New York, New York, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Stage Work
- Coproducer, Harlem Song, Apollo Theatre, New York City, 2002
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Stage Appearances
- Pianist, An Intimate Evening with Frank Wildhorn and Friends (concert), Upstairs@Studio 54, New York City, 2002
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Television Executive Producer
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Specials
- (And musical director) The Goodwill Games Opening Celebration, TBS, 1998
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Linda Eder, the Christmas Concert, Bravo, 2001
- (And artistic director) Broadway's Best, Bravo, 2002
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RECORDINGS
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Album Coproducer
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It's Time, by Linda Eder, Atlantic, 1997
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It's No Secret Any More, by Linda Eder, Atlantic, 1999
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WRITINGS
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Stage Composer
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Jekyll & Hyde (musical), book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, Houston, TX, 1990, then Plymouth Theatre, New York City, 1997-2001
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Ali-Svengali (musical), book and lyrics by Gregory Boyd, Alley Theatre, Houston, TX, 1991, included as part of The Romantics
- Additional songs "Living in the Shadows," "Louie Says," and "Trust Me," Victor/Victoria (musical), Marquis Theatre, New York City, 1995-97
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The Scarlet Pimpernel (musical), book and lyrics by Nan Knighton,Alley Theatre, revised version, Minskoff Theatre, New York City, 1997-99, then Neil Simon Theatre, New York City, 1999-2000
- (And author of book and lyrics with Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy) TheCivil War (musical), Alley Theatre, 1998, then St. James Theatre, New York City, 1999
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Dracula, the Musical (musical), book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA, 2001, then Belasco Theatre, New York City, 2004
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Camille Claudel (musical), book and lyrics by Knighton, Norma Terris Theatre, Chester, CT, 2003
- Composer of Ali,
Big Nose,
Christopher,
Cyrano deBergerac,
Havana,
The Road to Nirvana, other segments of The Romantics, and Wonderland; composer for the ballet Natasha. Wildhorn's work has been performed widely in repertory, regional, andtouring productions in the United States and abroad.
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Television Composer
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Specials
- Additional songs, Victor/Victoria, Bravo, 1995
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The Goodwill Games Opening Celebration, TBS, 1998
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Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (musical), multiple channels, 2001
- Songs featured in other television programs.
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Singles
- (With Chuck Jackson) "Where Do Broken Hearts Go," by Whitney Houston, Arista, 1987
- (With Nan Knighton) "You Are My Home," by Linda Eder and Peabo Bryson, c.1992
- Wildhorn's songs have been recorded by others, published as sheet music,and included in songbooks.
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Albums with Others
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Highlights from Jekyll & Hyde (concept recording), RCA, 1990
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The Scarlet Pimpernel: Concept Recording (concept recording), EMIAngel, 1992
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Jekyll & Hyde: The Complete Work, Atlantic, 1994
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Jekyll & Hyde: The Gothic Musical Thriller (concept recording), Atlantic, 1995
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It's Time, by Linda Eder, Atlantic, 1997
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Jekyll & Hyde (original Broadway cast recording), Atlantic, 1997
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The Civil War: The Nashville Sessions (studio cast recording), Atlantic, 1998
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The Scarlet Pimpernel: The New Musical Adventure, Atlantic, 1998
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The Civil War (studio cast recording), Atlantic, 1999
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It's No Secret Any More, by Linda Eder, Atlantic, 1999
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Jekyll & Hyde: The Bremen Highlights, Polydor, 1999
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The Scarlet Pimpernel: Encore! (Broadway revival cast recording),Atlantic, 1999
- Wildhorn's music has been featured in cast albums and several other recordings and translated for foreign recordings.
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books
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Contemporary Musicians, Volume 31, Gale, 2001
Periodicals
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Billboard, June 17, 1995, p. 38
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New Criterion, June, 1999, p. 39
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Time, December 22, 1997
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Wildhorn Side, 1998
Electronic
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Broadway World Online, http://www.broadwayworld.com, June 13, 2004
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Frank Wildhorn Official Site, http://www.frankwildhorn.com, November 22, 2004
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