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Jason Howland, an honors graduate of Williams College, is a Grammy Award-winning producer, Emmy Award-winning arranger, and Tony-nominated producer. Composer: the Tony-nominated Little Women – The Musical, Paradise Square (world premiere, Berkeley Rep), Ikiru for Horipro Productions (world premiere, Tokyo), Last Days of Summer (Kansas City Rep, George St. Playhouse) and the streaming hit, A Killer Party. Upcoming: Captain Nemo in Seoul, Tokyo Love Story in Tokyo. Howland won an Emmy in 2007 for “Handel’s Messiah Rocks” for PBS. He was nominated for a Tony in 1999 for co-producing The Lonesome West by Martin McDonagh. He won a Grammy in 2015 for producing the Original Cast Album of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He is the Arranger and Music Supervisor for Beautiful (Broadway, West End, US National Tour, Tokyo, Australian National Tour, UK National Tour). As musical supervisor/director/conductor and arranger: Broadway’s Bonnie and Clyde, Wonderland, Jekyll & Hyde, Les Miserables, The Civil War, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Boy George’s Taboo and guest conductor for Bono and The Edge’s Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark. He has worked around the world as Music Supervisor, Orchestrator and Arranger for Death Note (Horipro/Tokyo), Mata Hari and The Man Who Laughs for EMK in Seoul, Your Lie in April for Toho Japan, Fist of the North Star (Horipro) and Casanova for Vienna’s VBW. Recording projects also include: Japanese star May’n’s latest album, Megumi Hamada’s solo CD Attitude (Producer, arranger, conductor); the Grammy-nominated cast album of Jekyll & Hyde (Musical Director/Conductor/Vocal Arranger); The Dreams in You for the September 11th Fund (Producer, Composer); The Scarlet Pimpernel (OBC; Associate Producer/Additional Arrangements); Atlantic Records' release of The Civil War (Choral Conductor, Arranger); Jekyll & Hyde: The Complete Work (Vocal Arranger); the solo album for acclaimed international harpist Jung Kwak (Conductor); and Linda Eder’s albums Christmas Stays the Same and It’s Time (Arranger/Pianist/Vocal Arranger).

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[Broadway, 2023]
Arrangements
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Music Supervision
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Music, Music Supervisor, Orchestrator, Arranger[Replacement]
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2020]
Music Supervisor and Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Music Director & Conductor
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Music Supervision
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Music Arranger
Keyboard
Conductor
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Music Supervisor & Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Musical Director
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Conductor
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Musical Director
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
Conductor
 
[Broadway, 1987] [Replacement]
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Jason Howland Movies

Love & Drugs 2
[ 2020 ] Dope Boy 3

Jason Howland Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score

Jason Howland, The Great Gatsby

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jason Howland, Shucked

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jason Howland, Shucked

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Orchestrations

Jason Howland, Shucked

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Music

Jason Howland, Paradise Square

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jason Howland, Paradise Square

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Score

Jason Howland, Paradise Square

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jason Howland, Paradise Square

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jason Howland, Paradise Square

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Play

Jason Howland, The Lonesome West

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Listen to Three Songs From THE GREAT GATSBY Cast Recording; Album Delayed One Week

Three new tracks have been released from the upcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Great Gatsby. The songs include 'Roaring On', 'My Green Light', and 'Past is Catching Up to Me'.
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL & More Win at the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce the winners of the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
Final Days To Vote For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards

The latest standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Video: Jeremy Jordan Sings 'Past is Catching Up to Me' From THE GREAT GATSBY

An all new clip has been released featuring Jeremy Jordan singing 'Past is Catching Up to Me' from The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Check out the video here!
Lead Cast Set For YOUR LIE IN APRIL West End Run

The lead actors have been revealed for Your Lie in April's fully staged 12-week West End premiere ahead of rehearsals starting next week.  
Review: LITTLE WOMEN at Capital One Hall

There’s unfortunately little about the current tour of 'Little Women' that will bring this show new audiences. It often feels like the purpose of the musical may be more to tell the sisters’ love stories than to tell the story of their love for each other, and the production choices for this tour do little to save it from its lackluster material.
Broadway By Design: THE GREAT GATSBY

We continue with the creatives from The Great Gatsby- Scenic and Projection Designer Paul Tate dePoo III, Lighting Designer Cory Pattak, Sound Designer Brian Ronan, and Costume Designer Linda Cho.
Video: Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Perform 'My Green Light' From THE GREAT GATSBY on THE TONIGHT SHOW

On Wednesday, May 15, cast members Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada from the new musical The Great Gatsby appeared on The Tonight Show to perform 'My Green Light'. Check out the video here!
First Standings Announced For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards; THE GREATS GATSBY Leads Best Musical

The first standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Possum Point Players Looking For Directors For 2025 Season

The deadline for Possum Point Players director applications for the 2025 season is Monday, August 1.  
THE GREAT GATSBY to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON Next Week

Tune in to see The Great Gatsby on Jimmy Fallon next week! On Wednesday, May 15, cast from the new musical will be on The Tonight Show to perform from the production, which is currently playing on Broadway. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.
Video: Watch the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Medley on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

On Monday, the cast of The Great Gatsby visited Good Morning America to perform a medley from the show. Included in the medley was the opening number Roaring On performed by the company, and the duet My Green Light, sung by Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada. Watch the performance here!
Video: Kate Baldwin Performs 'Days of Plenty' in LITTLE WOMEN Concert at Connecticut Stage Company

Connecticut Stage Company continued its inaugural season last month with Little Women in Concert, led by two-time Tony Nominee Kate Baldwin as Marmee and Kennedy Caughell as Jo March. Check out a video of Baldwin performing 'Days of Plenty' here!
THE GREAT GATSBY to Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week

Tune in to see the cast of The Great Gatsby on Good Morning America next week! On Monday, May 6, the cast of the Broadway musical will be on GMA to perform a number from the production, which is currently playing on Broadway. The program airs 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT on ABC.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE GATSBY

And that's a wrap on the 2023/24 Broadway season! The final two shows of the spring officially opened last night, and BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for The Great Gatsby as the VIP guests arrived at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos below!
Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada & the Company of THE GREAT GATSBY Celebrate Opening Night

Welcome to Broadway, old sport! The Great Gatsby has officially opened on Broadway! The show held its opening night last night, April 25 at the Broadway Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the snazzy cast and creative team arrivals here
Photos: The Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY Takes Opening Night Bows

The Great Gatsby has officially opened on Broadway! The show held its opening night last night, April 25 at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada!

Welcome to the Jazz Age! The new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby opens on Broadway tonight, starring Jeremy Jordan  and Eva Noblezada! Read the reviews!
Interview: THE GREAT GATSBY's Samantha Pauly Talks Originating Another Role on Broadway

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Samantha Pauly as she discusses starring as Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Jason Howland FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jason Howland written?

Jason Howland has written 3 shows including Little Women (Composer), Last Days of Summer (Music), The Great Gatsby: A New Musical (Music).

What awards has Jason Howland been nominated for?

Jason Howland has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shucked, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Shucked, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Paradise Square, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paradise Square, Outstanding Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paradise Square, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Paradise Square, and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Lonesome West.

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