🐻🎭 I made a list of Cornellians on Broadway!! producers, cast members, writers…
🐻🎭 I made a list of Cornellians on Broadway!! producers, cast members, writers, directors, musicians, and more! Cornellians are super-talented!! if any Cornellian is missing, please let me know, and I’ll add them!!
The Lion King (1997–present): Evan Parke ’90, Ensemble Singer / Mufasa
& Juliet (2022–present): Marc Hershberg ’14, Producer
Just In Time (2025–present): Robert Ahrens ’92, Lead Producer
Chess (2025–2026): Kyle Burkhardt, MSLS ’23, Co-Producer; Robert Ahrens ’92, Lead Producer
John Proctor is the Villain (2025): Kyle Burkhardt, MSLS ’23, Co-Producer
Call Me Izzy (2025): Robert Ahrens ’92, Lead Producer
Gypsy (2024–2025): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical (2025): Peggy Koenig ’78, Producing Partner
The Last Five Years (2025): Kyle Burkhardt, MSLS ’23, Co-Producer; Mikayla Kibel ’22, Co-Producer
SMASH (2025): Rick Elice ’76, Book
Romeo + Juliet (2024–2025): Julia Appel Dunetz ’19, Co-Producer; Sam Gold ’00, Director
Back to the Future: The Musical (2023–2025): Huey Lewis ’71, Featuring songs
Suffs (2024–2025): Julia Appel Dunetz ’19, Co-Producer; Kyle Burkhardt, MSLS ’23, Co-Producer
Water for Elephants (2024): Rick Elice ’76, Book
The Heart of Rock and Roll (2024): Huey Lewis ’71, Co-Producer / Featuring songs
An Enemy of the People (2024): Sam Gold ’00, Director
Mother Play (2024): Paula Vogel, MA ’76, Writer
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding (2023): Dominique Thorne ’19, Marie
Just For Us (2023): Julia Appel Dunetz ’19, Co-Producer
Parade (2023): Julia Appel Dunetz ’19, Producer; Kyle Burkhardt, MSLS ’23, Producer
Grey House (2023): Robert Ahrens ’92, Lead Producer
The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (2023): Marc Hershberg ’14, Producer
Pictures From Home (2023): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Funny Girl (2022): Jane Lynch, MFA ’84, Mrs. Brice
Macbeth (2022): Maria Dizzia ’98, First Witch; Sam Gold ’00, Director
How I Learned to Drive (2022): Paula Vogel, MA ’76, Writer
To Kill a Mockingbird (2018–2022): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Ain’t Too Proud (2019–2022): Robert Ahrens ’92, Producer
West Side Story (2020): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book
The Great Society (2019): Robert Schenkkan, MFA ’77, Writer
Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls (2019): Robert Ahrens ’92, General Manager
Sea Wall/A Life (2019): Julia Appel Dunetz ’19, Associate Producer
The Cher Show (2018–2019): Mack David 1932, Featuring songs / Featuring songs with lyrics; Rick Elice ’76, Book
King Lear (2019): Sam Gold ’00, Director
Head Over Heels (2018–2019): James Magruder ’82, Book adapted
Escape to Margaritaville (2018): Lon Hoyt ’79, Associate Conducted
Junk (2017–2018): Ethan Phillips, MFA ’77, Murray Lefkowitz
Prince of Broadway (2017): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book for "West Side Story"
A Doll’s House, Part 2 (2017): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design; Sam Gold ’00, Director
On Your Feet! (2015–2017): Lon Hoyt ’79, Conductor / Keyboards / Music arranged / Musical Director
Indecent (2017): Dana Lerner ’14, Producer; Paula Vogel, MA ’76, Creator / Writer
The Glass Menagerie (2017): Sam Gold ’00, Director
Jersey Boys (2005–2017): Rick Elice ’76, Book
My Love Letter to Broadway (2016): Robert Ahrens ’92, General Manager
Fun Home (2015–2016): Sam Gold ’00, Director
Finding Neverland (2015–2016): Howard Milstein ’73, Associate Producer; Robert Ahrens ’92, Previous Production Executive Producer
American Psycho (2016): Huey Lewis ’71, Featuring songs / Featuring songs with lyrics
Disaster! (2016): Peter Yarrow ’59, Featuring songs / Featuring songs with lyrics; Robert Ahrens ’92, General Manager / Producer
Doctor Zhivago (2015): Lucy Simon ’63, Music
The Temptations and The Four Tops On Broadway (2014–2015): Robert Ahrens ’92, Presenter
The Real Thing (2014–2015): Sam Gold ’00, Director
The Realistic Joneses (2014): Sam Gold ’00, Director
All The Way (2014): Ethan Phillips, MFA ’77, Stanley Levison; Robert Schenkkan, MFA ’77, Writer
The Snow Geese (2013): Catherine Eaton ’94, Elizabeth Gaesling
The Trip to Bountiful (2013): Adepero Oduye ’99, Thelma
Annie (2013): Jane Lynch, MFA ’84, Miss Hannigan
The Testament of Mary (2013): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Picnic (2013): Sam Gold ’00, Director
Evita (2012–2013): Robert Ahrens ’92, Producer
Peter and the Starcatcher (2012–2013): Rick Elice ’76, Writer
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons On Broadway (2012): Robert Ahrens ’92, Presenter
Seminar (2011–2012): Sam Gold ’00, Director
The Addams Family (2010–2011): Rick Elice ’76, Book
Catch Me If You Can (2011): Lon Hoyt ’79, Associate Conducted / Keyboards
Baby It’s You! (2011): Mack David 1932, Additional numbers
Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony (2011): Robert Ahrens ’92, Presenter
West Side Story (2009–2011): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book / Director
Hair (2009–2010): Lon Hoyt ’79, Assistant Conductor/Keyboard
God of Carnage (2009–2010): Jimmy Smits, MFA ’82, Alan
In the Next Room (2009–2010): Maria Dizzia ’98, Mrs. Daldry
Guys and Dolls (2009): Adam Sansiveri ’05, Associate Producer/Infinity Stages; James Magruder ’82, Dramaturg
Speed-the-Plow (2008–2009): Adam Sansiveri ’05, Producer
Gypsy (2008–2009): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book / Director
Hairspray (2002–2009): Lon Hoyt ’79, Conductor / Keyboard 1 / Musical Director
Xanadu (2007–2008): Robert Ahrens ’92, Producer
November (2008): Ethan Phillips, MFA ’77, A Representative
Radio Golf (2007): Gordon Davidson ’56, Associate Producer
Chicago (2006–2007): Huey Lewis ’71, Billy Flynn
Lennon (2005): Lon Hoyt ’79, Music Supervisor/Arranger / Musical Supervisor
Gypsy (2003–2004): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book
Anna in the Tropics (2003–2004): Jimmy Smits, MFA ’82, Juan Julian
Bill Maher: Victory Begins At Home (2003): Bill Maher ’78, Inspired by "When You Ride Alone / You Ride With Bin Laden" / Performer / Poster Designs / Writer
QED (2001–2002): Gordon Davidson ’56, Director
The Rocky Horror Show (2000–2002): Lon Hoyt ’79, Replacement
Swing! (1999–2001): Mack David 1932, Featuring songs; Paul Francis Webster, Featuring songs
Footloose (1998–2000): Lon Hoyt ’79, Replacement
James Joyce’s The Dead (2000): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Wrong Mountain (2000): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
The Diary of Anne Frank (1997–1998): Sam Gold ’00, Peter Van Daan
Street Corner Symphony (1997–1998): Lon Hoyt ’79, Conductor / Musical Director
Triumph of Love (1997–1998): James Magruder ’82, Book
Barrymore (1997): Gene Saks, Director
Play On! (1997): Mack David 1932, Featuring songs with lyrics; Paul Francis Webster, Featuring songs with lyrics
Angela Lansbury - A Celebration (1996): Arthur Laurents 1937, Creative Consultant / Writer
The Who’s Tommy (1993–1995): Lon Hoyt ’79, Harmonica Player
The Kentucky Cycle (1993): Robert Schenkkan, MFA ’77, Writer
Mixed Emotions (1993): Harold Gould, MA ’48, PhD ’53, Herman Lewis
In the Summer House (1993): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
My Favorite Year (1992–1993): Ethan Phillips, MFA ’77, Herb Lee
Lost in Yonkers (1991–1993): Gene Saks, Director
The Secret Garden (1991–1993): Lucy Simon ’63, Music
Jake’s Women (1992): Gene Saks, Director
Nick & Nora (1991): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book / Director
Gypsy (1989–1991): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book / Director
Oh, Kay! (1990–1991): Arnold Goland ’52, Music orchestrated
La Bête (1991): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
The Piano Lesson (1990–1991): Gordon Davidson ’56, Producer
Shogun, The Musical (1990–1991): Paul Chihara, Music
Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (1989–1990): Arthur Laurents 1937, Additional text; Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Rumors (1988–1990): Gene Saks, Director
Artist Descending a Staircase (1989): Harold Gould, MA ’48, PhD ’53, Beauchamp
Starlight Express (1987–1989): Lon Hoyt ’79, Starlight Chorus
A Celebration of Paul Robeson (1988): Paul Robeson, Jr., Producer
Broadway Bound (1986–1988): Gene Saks, Director
Ah, Wilderness! (1988): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Long Day’s Journey Into Night (1988): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
La Cage aux Folles (1983–1987): Arthur Laurents 1937, Director
A Month of Sundays (1987): Gene Saks, Director
Rags (1986): Gene Saks, Director
Biloxi Blues (1985–1986): Gene Saks, Director; William Sadler, MFA ’74, Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey
Singin’ in the Rain (1985–1986): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Brighton Beach Memoirs (1983–1986): Gene Saks, Director
The Odd Couple (1985–1986): Gene Saks, Director
The Marriage of Figaro (1985): Christopher Reeve ’74, Count Almaviva
Leader of the Pack (1985): Lon Hoyt ’79, Ensemble
Hurlyburly (1984–1985): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Strange Interlude (1985): Tim Choate, Gordon Evans
Whoopi Goldberg (1984–1985): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Accidental Death of an Anarchist (1984): Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director / Arena Stage
Twyla Tharp Dance on Broadway (1984): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Baby (1983–1984): Lon Hoyt ’79, Danny Hooper / Ensemble
Heartbreak House (1983–1984): William Prince, Mazzini Dunn
K2 (1983): Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director / Arena Stage
The Man Who Had Three Arms (1983): William Prince, The Man
Alice in Wonderland (1982–1983): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Sophisticated Ladies (1981–1983): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design; Mack David 1932, Featuring songs with lyrics; Paul Chihara, Additional arrangements / Music Consultant; Paul Francis Webster, Featuring songs with lyrics
The Pirates of Penzance (1981–1982): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Rock ’N Roll! The First 5,000 Years (1982): Lon Hoyt ’79, Performer; Paul Francis Webster, Featuring songs with lyrics
The Wake of Jamey Foster (1982): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Children of a Lesser God (1980–1982): Gordon Davidson ’56, Director; Ken Brecher, Associate Produced
Crimes of the Heart (1982): Tim Choate, Barnette Lloyd
Grown Ups (1981–1982): Harold Gould, MA ’48, PhD ’53, Jack
Special Occasions (1982): Gene Saks, Director
Twyla Tharp Dance (1981): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
The Supporting Cast (1981): Gene Saks, Director
Lunch Hour (1980–1981): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
The Floating Light Bulb (1981): Jean Passanante ’75 Transfer, Assistant Company Manager
Fools (1981): Harold Gould, MA ’48, PhD ’53, Doctor Zubritsky
Fifth of July (1980–1981): Christopher Reeve ’74, Kenneth Talley / Jr.
Macbeth (1981): Jean Passanante ’75 Transfer, Assistant Company Manager
Tintypes (1980–1981): Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director / Arena Stage
West Side Story (1980): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book
The Suicide (1980): Grayson Hall, Serafima Ilyinishna
The Bacchae (1980): Christopher Rich, MFA ’78, Dionysus
Division Street (1980): Gordon Davidson ’56, Producer; Ken Brecher, Associate Produced
Billy Bishop Goes to War (1980): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Twyla Tharp and Dancers (1980): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
The Lady from Dubuque (1980): Alan Schneider, Director
Loose Ends (1979–1980): Alan Schneider, Director; Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director / Arena Stage
The 1940’s Radio Hour (1979–1980): Paul Francis Webster, Featuring songs with lyrics; Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director / Arena Stage
Da (1978–1980): Tim Choate, Young Charlie
The Madwoman of Central Park West (1979): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book / Director
I Love My Wife (1977–1979): Gene Saks, Director
G. R. Point (1979): Robert Schenkkan, MFA ’77, Straw
Bosoms and Neglect (1979): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
The Goodbye People (1979): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Zoot Suit (1979): Ken Brecher, Production Associate
Runaways (1978): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Tribute (1978): Catherine Hicks, MFA ’76, Sally Haines
Same Time, Next Year (1975–1978): Gene Saks, Director
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf (1976–1978): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
A History of the American Film (1978): Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director / Arena Stage
The Shadow Box (1977): Gordon Davidson ’56, Director
Bubbling Brown Sugar (1976–1977): Paul Francis Webster, Featuring songs with lyrics
The Cherry Orchard (1977): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Happy End (1977): Grayson Hall, A Lady in Gray; Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
California Suite (1976–1977): Gene Saks, Director
Agamemnon (1977): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
A Texas Trilogy: The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia (1976): Alan Schneider, Director
A Texas Trilogy: Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander (1976): Alan Schneider, Director
A Texas Trilogy: The Oldest Living Graduate (1976): Alan Schneider, Director
The Paul Taylor Dance Company (1976): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Rex (1976): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
A Matter of Gravity (1976): Christopher Reeve ’74, Nicky
Zalmen or The Madness of God (1976): Alan Schneider, Director; Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director / Arena Stage
A Memory of Two Mondays / 27 Wagons Full of Cotton (1976): Joel Colodner, Bert / Jerry / Silva Vicarro
They Knew What They Wanted (1976): Joel Colodner, Giorgio / Joe
Habeas Corpus (1975–1976): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
American Ballet Theatre (1975–1976): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting for ’Push Comes to Shove’
Murder Among Friends (1975–1976): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Boccaccio (1975): Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director / Arena Stage
The Leaf People (1975): Grayson Hall, 1st Interpreter
Bette Midler’s Clams on the Half Shell Revue (1975): Mack David 1932, Featuring songs
The Misanthrope (1975): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Supervisor
The Night That Made America Famous (1975): Harry Chapin, Lyrics / Music / Performer
Seascape (1975): William Prince, Charlie
Gypsy (1974–1975): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book / Director
Dreyfus in Rehearsal (1974): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
Jule’s Friends at the Palace (1974): Arthur Laurents 1937, Opening Remarks
The Three Sisters (1973–1974): Joel Colodner, Member of the Prozorov Household / Solyony
Measure for Measure (1973–1974): Joel Colodner, 1st Gentleman / Barnardine / Claudio
The Beggar’s Opera (1973): Joel Colodner, Harry Paddington / Macheath
Molly (1973): Mack David 1932, Lyrics
Boom Boom Room (1973): Mary Woronov ’66, Susan
Inner City (1971–1972): Eve Merriam, Based on the book "The Inner City Mother Goose" / Lyrics
Moonchildren (1972): Alan Schneider, Director; Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director / Arena Stage
The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (1972): Alan Schneider, Director
Murderous Angels (1971–1972): Gordon Davidson ’56, Director
How the Other Half Loves (1971): Gene Saks, Director
The Trial of the Catonsville Nine (1971): Gordon Davidson ’56, Director
Frank Merriwell (1971): Arnold Goland ’52, Music orchestrated
Johnny Johnson (1971): Paul Green, Book / Lyrics
Happy Birthday, Wanda June (1970–1971): Kurt Vonnegut ’44, Writer
Inquest (1970): Alan Schneider, Director
Sheep on the Runway (1970): Gene Saks, Director
Blood Red Roses (1970): Alan Schneider, Director
Mame (1966–1970): Gene Saks, Director
Jimmy (1969–1970): Melville Shavelson, Book
Our Town (1969): Jennifer Tipton ’58, Lighting Design
La Strada (1969): Alan Schneider, Director
In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer (1969): Gordon Davidson ’56, Director
A Teaspoon Every Four Hours (1969): Pamela Duncan, Sylvia Rubin
The Gingham Dog (1969): Alan Schneider, Director
The Watering Place (1969): Alan Schneider, Director
You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water’s Running (1967–1969): Alan Schneider, Director
Happy Days (1968): Alan Schneider, Director
Krapp’s Last Tape / The Zoo Story (1968): Alan Schneider, Director
Box / Quotations From Chairman Mao Tse-Tung (1968): Alan Schneider, Stager
Gilbert Becaud Sings Love (1968): Mack David 1932, Lyrics for selections written
I Never Sang for My Father (1968): Alan Schneider, Director
Mike Downstairs (1968): Dane Clark, Mike
Here’s Where I Belong (1968): Arnold Goland ’52, Dance arrangements
The Birthday Party (1967–1968): Alan Schneider, Director
Hallelujah, Baby! (1967–1968): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book
The Little Foxes (1967): William Prince, William Marshall
Barefoot in the Park (1963–1967): Herb Edelman, Telephone Man / Victor Velasco
A Delicate Balance (1966–1967): Alan Schneider, Director
Those That Play the Clowns (1966): Edgar Stehli, Kaj; Grayson Hall, Fru Gerdes / Valentina Ponti
Gilbert Becaud on Broadway (1966): Mack David 1932, Featuring songs with lyrics / Lyrics for selections written
Half a Sixpence (1965–1966): Gene Saks, Director
Generation (1965–1966): Gene Saks, Director
Slapstick Tragedy (1966): Alan Schneider, Director
Malcolm (1966): Alan Schneider, Director
The Devils (1965–1966): Edgar Stehli, Father Ambrose
Mrs. Dally (1965): William Hanley, Writer
Entertaining Mr. Sloane (1965): Alan Schneider, Director
Do I Hear a Waltz? (1965): Arthur Laurents 1937, Based on the play "The Time of the Cuckoo" / Book
What Makes Sammy Run? (1964–1965): Arnold Goland ’52, Dance arrangements
Bajour (1964–1965): Herb Edelman, Cockeye Johnny Dembo / The King of Newark
Tiny Alice (1964–1965): Alan Schneider, Director
Slow Dance on the Killing Ground (1964–1965): William Hanley, Writer
Absence of a Cello (1964–1965): Ira Wallach, Writer
Mary, Mary (1964): William Prince, Bob McKellaway
Folies Bergère [1964] (1964): Tony Geiss, Press Representative
The Committee. (1964): Tony Geiss, Press Representative
Nobody Loves an Albatross (1963–1964): Gene Saks, Director
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962–1964): Alan Schneider, Director
West Side Story (1964): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book
Anyone Can Whistle (1964): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book / Director
Enter Laughing (1963–1964): Gene Saks, Director
The Passion of Josef D. (1964): Tony Geiss, Press Representative
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe (1963–1964): Alan Schneider, Director; William Prince, Henry Macy
The Student Gypsy (1963): Arnold Goland ’52, Music arranged / Music orchestrated
Bicycle Ride to Nevada (1963): Franchot Tone, Winston Sawyer
Strange Interlude (1963): Franchot Tone, Professor Henry Leeds; William Prince, Charles Marsden
A Thousand Clowns (1962–1963): Dane Clark, Murray Burns; Gene Saks, Leo Herman; Tony Geiss, Press Representative
Lorenzo (1963): Herb Edelman, Pombo
Night Life (1962): Sidney Kingsley, Producer / Stager / Writer
I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1962): Arthur Laurents 1937, Director
A Shot in the Dark (1961–1962): Gene Saks, Morestan
Subways Are for Sleeping (1961–1962): Grayson Hall, Myra Blake
Gideon (1961–1962): Tony Geiss, Press Representative
Venus at Large (1962): William Prince, Alec Grimes
New Faces of 1962 (1962): Tony Geiss, Additional text
Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole (1961): Tony Geiss, Press Representative
From the Second City (1961): Gordon Davidson ’56, Production Stage Manager
All the Way Home (1960–1961): John Megna, Rufus; Tony Geiss, Press Representative
Mandingo (1961): Franchot Tone, Warren Maxwell
Becket (1961): Marie Powers, The Queen Mother
The Tenth Man (1959–1961): Gene Saks, Rabbi
Gypsy (1959–1961): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book
Becket (1960–1961): Marie Powers, The Queen Mother
Invitation to a March (1960–1961): Arthur Laurents 1937, Director / Writer
West Side Story (1960): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book
Love and Libel (1960): Gene Saks, Norman Yarrow
Henry IV, Part I (1960): Gordon Davidson ’56, Assistant Stage Manager
Greenwillow (1960): John Megna, Jabez Briggs
Christine (1960): Paul Francis Webster, Lyrics; Pearl S. Buck, MA 1926, Book
Redhead (1959–1960): Tony Geiss, Press Representative
Semi-Detached (1960): Edgar Stehli, Papa
The Long Dream (1960): Tony Geiss, Press Representative
The Fighting Cock (1959–1960): Tony Geiss, Press Representative
The Highest Tree (1959): William Prince, Dr. Robert Leigh
The Girls Against the Boys (1959): Tony Geiss, Press Representative
The Great God Brown (1959): Gordon Davidson ’56, Stage Manager
West Side Story (1957–1959): Arthur Laurents 1937, Book
Kataki (1959): Alan Schneider, Stager
The Rivalry (1959): Tony Geiss, Press Representative
A Desert Incident (1959): Pearl S. Buck, MA 1926, Writer
Third Best Sport (1958–1959): William Prince, Dr. Jonas Lockwood
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