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October 17th, 2022

10/17/2022

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When asked to do new orchestrations for Troika's national tour of Annie, the first thing I thought is, "Oh God, I don't want to be the guy that ruins Annie!" I only had 10 musicians in the pit, so I justified having a smaller band by creating Annie's world through the sound of a 1930's depression era street band. Jenn Thompson, whose work as a director I truly love, was all in. She wanted to create a more authentic, grittier production. I think we succeeded. Great cast, great musicians in the pit - totally fell in love with our Music Director Elaine Davidson - solid as a rock and so easy to work with. She can play anything and was so willing to try anything I put in front of her. And of course, I LOVE Charles Strouse's music. There's a reason this show has been around this long. Fantastic music. I ended up being very proud of this production, and hope a lot of people enjoy it as much as I did as it starts its journey around the country.
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Annie Tour Website
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42nd Street at Goodspeed Musicals

10/17/2022

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I'm so happy to have my orchestrations used for a newly imagined production directed & choreographed by Randy Skinner, music supervisor Rob Berman and music director Adam Souza.
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Emmet Otter opens tonight on 42nd Street's New Victory Theater

12/10/2021

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Ma & Emmet Otter
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The Jugband!
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Paul Williams
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It's a wrap! New orchestrations for the new off-Broadway production of "Emmet Otter" have been recorded.

9/24/2021

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17 incredible musicians including mandolin, dobro, 6 and 12 string guitar, ukulele, tenor and 5 string banjo, washboard and kazoos! Where else but Nashville to record it?
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19 years and 52 shows together at Goodspeed Musicals

10/8/2019

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Goodspeed Musicals in unique in the regional theater world in that almost every production is freshly orchestrated specifically for their pit orchestras. In 2000 Goodspeed's resident music director, Michael O'Flaherty, took a chance letting a very eager, but very green orchestrator score "George M!"
Nineteen years and 52 shows later we sign off on our last collaboration together at the Opera House. Michael is retiring after 28 years at Goodspeed, and I can't thank him enough for his mentorship, his friendship and his unending support. His trust in me helped turn my dream into a reality.
Thank you, Michael. Happy retirement. We can't wait to see (and hear) what you create next.
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World premier cast recording of "Something's Afoot" at Angel Studios in London

6/24/2019

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Craig Barna (on left)  Conductor & Music Director
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JAY Records will release the world premiere cast recording of the 1976 musical Something’s Afoot November 15.
A host of British stage stars—including Susie Blake, Sally Ann Triplett, Laura Pitt-Pulford, Julie Atherton, Graham Bickley, Scott Hunter, Daniel Boys, Keith Merrill, Gordon Griffin, Stuart Pendred, and Tony winner Jim Dale—will head to Angel Studios June 24, 29, and July 1.
Something’s Afoot has music and lyrics by James McDonald, David Vos, and Robert Gerlach with additional music by Ed Linderman. The orchestrations are by Dan DeLange. Craig Barna is the conductor and musical director.
A murder mystery spoof set in a country estate in 1935, the musical played Broadway's Lyceum Theatre May 27–July 18, 1976. Tony Tanner directed a cast that included Tessie O'Shea, Gary Beach, Willard Beckham, Gary Gage, Barbara Heuman, Marc Jordan, Jack Schmidt, Liz Sheridan, Neva Small, and Sel Vitella.
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Emmet Otter Reading in NYC

5/21/2019

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We got the old gang together again for another reading of Emmet Otter's Jug Band.
​Sounds like exciting things are on their way for the Fall of 2020!

Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams
Puppets by The Jim Henson Company
Book adapted for the stage by: Timothy McDonald
Directed by Chris Gattelli 
Music Direction by Larry Pressgrove
Orchestrations by yours truly 
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My Favorite Jug Band Is Getting Back Together Again!

4/24/2019

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We're practicing hard for something special in the Fall of  2020!
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It's official - "Something's Afoot" CD to be recorded in London this Summer.

2/15/2019

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New "Rags" Orchestrations

2/3/2019

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I spent a wonderful afternoon sitting next to Charles Strouse (composer of Bye Bye Birdie, Annie) and his wife Barbara while we listened to his brilliant score "RAGS," which I newly orchestrated for the 13 piece NYU Broadway Orchestra conducted by Joe Church.
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Carnegie Hall Debut

2/20/2018

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I was asked to provide orchestrations for  the Manhattan Concert Production's Broadway Classics in Concert. Kevin Stites led the star-studded cast, a 400 member antiphonal chorus and the brilliant
New York City Chamber Orchestra for
​my Carnegie Hall debut.

Thank you David Krane for recommending me for the job, and to Kevin Stites for the mind blowing opportunity. More please! I'm hooked.



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Kevin Stites with Jason Robert Brown, Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens, Alan Menken, Lucy Simon, Maury Yeston and Allan Corduner
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New adaptation of "Rags" at Goodspeed Musicals

12/6/2017

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I was so fortunate to have worked with composers Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie)  on their new adaptation of "Rags" at Goodspeed. What brilliant minds and incredible musicians.
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Stephen Schwartz and Dan DeLange
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New Adaptation of Strouse/Schwartz' "RAGS" at Goodspeed

11/15/2017

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One of the highlights of my career working with Charles Strouse (seated , composer of Annie, Bye, Bye Birdie) and Stephen Schwartz (standing far right, composer of Wicked, Godspell) on this new adaptation of 'Rags.' Beautifully reimagined by director Rob Ruggiero (standing on left) and script writer, David Thompson
"Dan DeLange's orchestrations, David Loud's vocal arrangements and Michael O'Flaherty's music direction are extreamly strong." - BroadwayWorld.com

"Superb orchestrations." - The Westfield News

"But I so much more prefer the scale of the Goodspeed production. Dan DeLange's orchestrations... makes this version a human one while honoring the scope of the Strouse heartfelt score." - Showriz.com

"Glorious orchestrations" - Patch.com
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"Show Boat" Nominated for Best Musical Revival at the Olivier Awards in London

3/6/2017

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Congratulations to all involved. Honored to have had my orchestrations used in this beautiful production.
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New musical "Chasing Rainbows" at Goodspeed

10/17/2016

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Reviews coming in.... All of our hard work seems to be paying off. 
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"Dan DeLange's orchestrations brilliantly show off the songs that would one day become Judy Garland classics."

-BroadwayWorld.com

"David Libby and orchestrator Dan DeLange have done a remarkable job of making the show's mixed bag of tunes (from composers as divers as Jerome Kern, Jimmy McHugh, Nacio Herb Brown and Luigi Arditi) fluid and smooth."
-Hartford Currant
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"Something's Afoot" orchestrations available through Samuel French

10/14/2016

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I'm glad to announce my scores for "Something's Afoot" from Goodspeed's 2012 production are  available as the principle orchestrations through licensing company Samuel French.
Samuel French
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Show Boat Sails Off With Three UK Theatre Awards

10/7/2016

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UK Theatre has announced the winners of this year’s prestigious UK Theatre Awards with Show Boat, which transferred to the New London Theatre following its run at Sheffield Theatre, receiving three awards including Best Musical Production, Best Supporting Performance for Rebecca Trehearn, and Best Design for Lez Brotherston.
OfficialLondonTheatre.com
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"Bye Bye Birdie" at Goodspeed Musicals

6/24/2016

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Pure joy orchestrating "Bye Bye Birdie" for choreographer Patti Wilcox, composer Charles Strouse and director Jenn Thompson.

​"The music, whether Broadway or rockabilly, has been brilliantly orchestrated by Dan DeLange."
-New York Times
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"Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd" Orchestra

5/20/2016

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Greasepaint Orchestra at the Norma Terris Theater. I was asked to create new orchestrations for Don Stephenson's bold new vision for the cult musical. It was stripped down to just 4 actors and just 6 musicians.
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Music director Adam Souza
Celeste Cumming, Cello
Mike Raposa, Woodwinds
Nick DiFabbio, Guitar
Marty Wirt, Percussion
David Uhl, Bass

For complete instrumentation see the orchestration page
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Opening Night Trailer - Show Boat in London

4/26/2016

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Fantastic reviews pour in for the revival of "Show Boat" in London using my 11 piece orchestrations. I'm very proud to be a part of this production.
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"Superlative five-star revival"
​- The Guardian
​"If you love musical theatre, you must go"
​- The Times
"Magnificent"
​- Financial Times
"An absolute joy from start to finish"
​- Daily Express
"As relevant and powerful as ever"
​- WhatsOnStage
"New orchestrations by Dan DeLange electrify the score"
-Londonist

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"Bill" from the London production of "Show Boat"

4/20/2016

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Rebecca Trehearn's beautiful rendition of "Bill" using my orchestrations from the new production of "Show Boat" in London. Bravo orchestra....
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"Anything Goes" at Goodspeed Musicals

4/8/2016

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Director Daniel Goldstein's decision to showcase the orchestra on the upper deck of the ship caused me a lot of worry, but Jay Hilton's sound design and the willingness by the  extraordinary musicians at Goodspeed to "do what it takes"  ultimately made this one of my favorites. As the critic at BroadwayWorld.com said, "...the music soared!"
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My First West End production!

4/7/2016

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Show Boat opens in London this weekend!
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Crucible Theatre's production of SHOW BOAT transfers to the West End using my 11 piece orchestrations

3/4/2016

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Very excited to announce my orchestrations for "Show Boat" will be used in the West End production opening April 9, 2016 through January 7, 2017 at the New London Theatre in London, UK
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Last week of SHOW BOAT using my 11 piece orchestrations at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, UK

1/21/2016

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Congratulations to the cast and crew for a magnificent production.

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‘sensational’
‘a gorgeous spectacle of glitzy Americana’
‘electrifyingly vivid’
‘A production of pure exhilaration’
‘A triumph’
The Times

‘A musical treat from beginning to end’
The Mail on Sunday

‘every sound is lush, sonorous and extravagantly beautiful’
‘leaves you feeling choked, shivery and on an absolute high’
Daily Telegraph

‘exceptional’
‘unmissable’
The Observer

‘magnificent’
‘A classic, classy evening of musical theatre at its vintage best’
The Stage

Magnificent
Thrilling
The Sunday Times

‘bold and brilliant’
‘Show Boat is a production with such flair and heart it will likely make you want to jump on board and set sail.’
‘Upbeat, joyful and electrified’
‘The cast are an all-round superb bunch’
WhatsOnStage

‘visually and musically of the highest standard’
The Guardian

‘Heart-tuggingly brilliant’
‘Extraordinary’
‘stunning’
Yorkshire Post

‘the highlight of Sheffield’s theatrical calendar’
Financial Times

‘Gina Beck [Magnolia Hawks] is stunning.’
‘the famous Ol’ Man River still hasn’t lost any of its charm especially when sang by Emmanuel Kojo [Joe].’
‘fantastic casting, beautiful set design, great artistic direction and a brilliant score…If you haven’t already bought yourself a ticket, you must’
Gay Times
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    Dan DeLange

    has scored for many professional composers & arrangers. His work has been heard on Broadway, Carnegie Hall, London's West End, national & European tours and at regional theaters across the country including over 50 productions at Goodspeed Musicals

    DanDeLangeRi@aol.com

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