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Sam Starobin
  • CREDITS
    Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends (Apr 08, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025)
    Musical, Original
    • Original orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick; Orchestrations for Sunday in the Park with George by Michael Starobin; Orchestrations for A Funny Thing Happened... and West Side Story by Sid Ramin and Irwin Kostal; Orchestrations for Gypsy by Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler
    Suffs (Apr 18, 2024 - Jan 05, 2025)
    Musical, Original
    • Incidental music arrangements by Shaina Taub, Andrea Grody and Michael Starobin
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Flying Over Sunset (Dec 13, 2021 - Jan 16, 2022)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Kiss Me, Kate (Mar 14, 2019 - Jun 30, 2019)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Hochman; Additional Orchestrations by Michael Starobin and Ned Paul Ginsburg
    Once on This Island (Dec 03, 2017 - Jan 06, 2019)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by AnnMarie Milazzo and Michael Starobin; Additional Orchestrations: Haley Bennett and Javier Diaz
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Apr 23, 2017 - Jan 14, 2018)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Additional Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
    Sunday in the Park with George (Feb 23, 2017 - Apr 23, 2017)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Falsettos (Oct 27, 2016 - Jan 08, 2017)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    If/Then (Mar 30, 2014 - Mar 22, 2015)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Annie (Nov 08, 2012 - Jan 05, 2014)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin; Additional Orchestrations by Doug Besterman and Alex Lacamoire
    Leap of Faith (Apr 26, 2012 - May 13, 2012)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin and Joseph Joubert
    The People in the Picture (Apr 28, 2011 - Jun 19, 2011)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin; Additional Orchestrations by Doug Besterman
    Sondheim on Sondheim (Apr 22, 2010 - Jun 27, 2010)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Next To Normal (Apr 15, 2009 - Jan 16, 2011)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt
    The Little Mermaid (Jan 10, 2008 - Aug 30, 2009)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Danny Troob; Additional Orchestrations by Larry Hochman and Michael Starobin
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 09, 2007 - Jan 06, 2008)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Young Frankenstein (Nov 08, 2007 - Jan 04, 2009)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Additional Orchestrations: Michael Starobin
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 08, 2006 - Jan 07, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (May 02, 2005 - Jan 20, 2008)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Children and Art (Mar 21, 2005 - Mar 21, 2005)
    Special, Benefit
    • Music orchestrated by Wayne Barker, Brad Haak, Larry Hochman, Laura Karpman, David Siegel and Michael Starobin; Additional Orchestrations by Mat Eisenstein
    Assassins (Apr 22, 2004 - Jul 18, 2004)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Once on This Island (May 12, 2002 - May 12, 2002)
    Musical, Benefit
    • Music arranged by Michael Starobin
    The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Apr 26, 2001 - May 13, 2001)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    King David (May 18, 1997 - May 23, 1997)
    Special, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Douglas Besterman; Additional orchestrations by Larry Hochman, Michael Starobin and Danny Troob
    Sunday in the Park with George (May 15, 1994 - May 15, 1994)
    Musical, Benefit
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Beauty and the Beast (Apr 18, 1994 - Jul 29, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Danny Troob; Additional orchestrations: Michael Starobin
    My Favorite Year (Dec 10, 1992 - Jan 10, 1993)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin; Orchestration for "Manhattan" by Danny Troob; Bow Music Orchestration by Michael Gibson
    Falsettos (Apr 29, 1992 - Jun 27, 1993)
    Musical, Original
    • Music arranged by Michael Starobin
    Guys and Dolls (Apr 14, 1992 - Jan 08, 1995)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by George Bassman, Ted Royal and Michael Starobin; "The Crapshooters' Dance" orchestrated by Michael Gibson
    • Synthesizer Programmer: Michael Starobin
    Once on This Island (Oct 18, 1990 - Dec 01, 1991)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    • Synthesizer Programmer: Michael Starobin
      • Additional
    Legs Diamond (Dec 26, 1988 - Feb 19, 1989)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin; Additional orchestrations by Danny Troob
    Carrie (May 12, 1988 - May 15, 1988)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Anders Eljas, Harold Wheeler and Michael Starobin
    Romance / Romance (May 01, 1988 - Jan 15, 1989)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin; Additional orchestrations by Daniel Troob and Joe Gianono
    Rags (Aug 21, 1986 - Aug 23, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Dec 02, 1985 - May 16, 1987)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Director: Michael Starobin
    Sunday in the Park with George (May 02, 1984 - Oct 13, 1985)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    • Chromolume Music Programmed by Michael Starobin
    Face Value (Never Officially Opened - )
    Play, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Suffs (Sep 08, 2025 - Aug 09, 2026)
    Musical, Original
    • Incidental music arrangements by Shaina Taub, Andrea Grody and Michael Starobin
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Once on This Island (Oct 12, 2019 - Mar 14, 2020)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by AnnMarie Milazzo and Michael Starobin
    Falsettos (Feb 08, 2019 - Jun 30, 2019)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 11, 2018 - Dec 30, 2018)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Sep 22, 2018 - Oct 13, 2019)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Additional Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
    If/Then (Oct 13, 2015 - Aug 14, 2016)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 14, 2014 - Dec 28, 2014)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Next To Normal (Nov 23, 2010 - Jul 31, 2011)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 11, 2008 - Dec 28, 2008)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Sep 19, 2006 - Jun 01, 2008)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Beauty and the Beast (Nov 07, 1995 - Mar 07, 1999)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional Orchestrations: Michael Starobin
      • Additional
    Beauty and the Beast - Los Angeles (Mar 21, 1995 - Sep 29, 1996)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Danny Troob; Additional orchestrations: Michael Starobin
    Falsettos - Second National (Mar 13, 1993 - Jul 03, 1994)
    Musical, Original
    • Music arranged by Michael Starobin
    Falsettos - First National (Dec 01, 1992 - Jan 24, 1993)
    Musical, Original
    • Music arranged by Michael Starobin; Additions vocal arrangements by Alison Fraser
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
    Guys and Dolls (Sep 15, 1992 - Jul 03, 1994)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by George Bassman, Ted Royal and Michael Starobin
    Once on This Island (Mar 31, 1992 - Jan 03, 1993)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Orchestrations

    2018 | Nominee  | Once on This Island
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin

    Best Orchestrations

    2009 | Winner  | Next To Normal
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin

    Best Orchestrations

    2004 | Winner  | Assassins
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2025 | Nominee
    Michael Starobin (for "All the World's a Stage," Keen Company)
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2024 | Nominee  | Suffs
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2018 | Nominee  | Once on This Island
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2016 | Nominee
    Michael Starobin (for "First Daughter Suite")
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2014 | Nominee  | If/Then
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2012 | Nominee
    Michael Starobin (for "Queen of the Mist")
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2008 | Nominee
    Michael Starobin (for "The Glorious Ones")

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2004 | Winner  | Assassins
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2001 | Nominee  | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    1999 | Nominee
    Michael Starobin (for "A New Brain")
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    1993 | Nominee  | My Favorite Year
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
     

    Outstanding Orchestration

    1988 | Nominee
    Michael Starobin (for "Birds of Paradise")
     

    Outstanding Orchestration

    1987 | Nominee  | Rags
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
     

    Outstanding Orchestration

    1985 | Nominee
    Michael Starobin (for "La Boheme" & "3 Guys Naked" (2 nominations))

    Outstanding Orchestration

    1984 | Winner  | Sunday in the Park with George
    Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends (Apr 08, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025)
Musical, Original
  • Original orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick; Orchestrations for Sunday in the Park with George by Michael Starobin; Orchestrations for A Funny Thing Happened... and West Side Story by Sid Ramin and Irwin Kostal; Orchestrations for Gypsy by Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler
Suffs (Apr 18, 2024 - Jan 05, 2025)
Musical, Original
  • Incidental music arrangements by Shaina Taub, Andrea Grody and Michael Starobin
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Flying Over Sunset (Dec 13, 2021 - Jan 16, 2022)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Kiss Me, Kate (Mar 14, 2019 - Jun 30, 2019)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Hochman; Additional Orchestrations by Michael Starobin and Ned Paul Ginsburg
Once on This Island (Dec 03, 2017 - Jan 06, 2019)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by AnnMarie Milazzo and Michael Starobin; Additional Orchestrations: Haley Bennett and Javier Diaz
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Apr 23, 2017 - Jan 14, 2018)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Additional Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
Sunday in the Park with George (Feb 23, 2017 - Apr 23, 2017)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Falsettos (Oct 27, 2016 - Jan 08, 2017)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
If/Then (Mar 30, 2014 - Mar 22, 2015)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Annie (Nov 08, 2012 - Jan 05, 2014)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin; Additional Orchestrations by Doug Besterman and Alex Lacamoire
Leap of Faith (Apr 26, 2012 - May 13, 2012)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin and Joseph Joubert
The People in the Picture (Apr 28, 2011 - Jun 19, 2011)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin; Additional Orchestrations by Doug Besterman
Sondheim on Sondheim (Apr 22, 2010 - Jun 27, 2010)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Next To Normal (Apr 15, 2009 - Jan 16, 2011)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt
The Little Mermaid (Jan 10, 2008 - Aug 30, 2009)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Danny Troob; Additional Orchestrations by Larry Hochman and Michael Starobin
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 09, 2007 - Jan 06, 2008)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Young Frankenstein (Nov 08, 2007 - Jan 04, 2009)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Additional Orchestrations: Michael Starobin
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 08, 2006 - Jan 07, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (May 02, 2005 - Jan 20, 2008)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Children and Art (Mar 21, 2005 - Mar 21, 2005)
Special, Benefit
  • Music orchestrated by Wayne Barker, Brad Haak, Larry Hochman, Laura Karpman, David Siegel and Michael Starobin; Additional Orchestrations by Mat Eisenstein
Assassins (Apr 22, 2004 - Jul 18, 2004)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Once on This Island (May 12, 2002 - May 12, 2002)
Musical, Benefit
  • Music arranged by Michael Starobin
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Apr 26, 2001 - May 13, 2001)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
King David (May 18, 1997 - May 23, 1997)
Special, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Douglas Besterman; Additional orchestrations by Larry Hochman, Michael Starobin and Danny Troob
Sunday in the Park with George (May 15, 1994 - May 15, 1994)
Musical, Benefit
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Beauty and the Beast (Apr 18, 1994 - Jul 29, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Danny Troob; Additional orchestrations: Michael Starobin
My Favorite Year (Dec 10, 1992 - Jan 10, 1993)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin; Orchestration for "Manhattan" by Danny Troob; Bow Music Orchestration by Michael Gibson
Falsettos (Apr 29, 1992 - Jun 27, 1993)
Musical, Original
  • Music arranged by Michael Starobin
Guys and Dolls (Apr 14, 1992 - Jan 08, 1995)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by George Bassman, Ted Royal and Michael Starobin; "The Crapshooters' Dance" orchestrated by Michael Gibson
  • Synthesizer Programmer: Michael Starobin
Once on This Island (Oct 18, 1990 - Dec 01, 1991)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
  • Synthesizer Programmer: Michael Starobin
    • Additional
Legs Diamond (Dec 26, 1988 - Feb 19, 1989)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin; Additional orchestrations by Danny Troob
Carrie (May 12, 1988 - May 15, 1988)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Anders Eljas, Harold Wheeler and Michael Starobin
Romance / Romance (May 01, 1988 - Jan 15, 1989)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin; Additional orchestrations by Daniel Troob and Joe Gianono
Rags (Aug 21, 1986 - Aug 23, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Dec 02, 1985 - May 16, 1987)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Director: Michael Starobin
Sunday in the Park with George (May 02, 1984 - Oct 13, 1985)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
  • Chromolume Music Programmed by Michael Starobin
Face Value (Never Officially Opened - )
Play, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Suffs (Sep 08, 2025 - Aug 09, 2026)
Musical, Original
  • Incidental music arrangements by Shaina Taub, Andrea Grody and Michael Starobin
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Once on This Island (Oct 12, 2019 - Mar 14, 2020)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by AnnMarie Milazzo and Michael Starobin
Falsettos (Feb 08, 2019 - Jun 30, 2019)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 11, 2018 - Dec 30, 2018)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Sep 22, 2018 - Oct 13, 2019)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Additional Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
If/Then (Oct 13, 2015 - Aug 14, 2016)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 14, 2014 - Dec 28, 2014)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Next To Normal (Nov 23, 2010 - Jul 31, 2011)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 11, 2008 - Dec 28, 2008)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Sep 19, 2006 - Jun 01, 2008)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Beauty and the Beast (Nov 07, 1995 - Mar 07, 1999)
Musical, Original
  • Additional Orchestrations: Michael Starobin
    • Additional
Beauty and the Beast - Los Angeles (Mar 21, 1995 - Sep 29, 1996)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Danny Troob; Additional orchestrations: Michael Starobin
Falsettos - Second National (Mar 13, 1993 - Jul 03, 1994)
Musical, Original
  • Music arranged by Michael Starobin
Falsettos - First National (Dec 01, 1992 - Jan 24, 1993)
Musical, Original
  • Music arranged by Michael Starobin; Additions vocal arrangements by Alison Fraser
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Guys and Dolls (Sep 15, 1992 - Jul 03, 1994)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by George Bassman, Ted Royal and Michael Starobin
Once on This Island (Mar 31, 1992 - Jan 03, 1993)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin

Tony Award®

 

Best Orchestrations

2018 | Nominee  | Once on This Island
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin

Best Orchestrations

2009 | Winner  | Next To Normal
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin

Best Orchestrations

2004 | Winner  | Assassins
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2025 | Nominee
Michael Starobin (for "All the World's a Stage," Keen Company)
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2024 | Nominee  | Suffs
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2018 | Nominee  | Once on This Island
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2016 | Nominee
Michael Starobin (for "First Daughter Suite")
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2014 | Nominee  | If/Then
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2012 | Nominee
Michael Starobin (for "Queen of the Mist")
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2008 | Nominee
Michael Starobin (for "The Glorious Ones")

Outstanding Orchestrations

2004 | Winner  | Assassins
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2001 | Nominee  | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

1999 | Nominee
Michael Starobin (for "A New Brain")
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

1993 | Nominee  | My Favorite Year
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
 

Outstanding Orchestration

1988 | Nominee
Michael Starobin (for "Birds of Paradise")
 

Outstanding Orchestration

1987 | Nominee  | Rags
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin
 

Outstanding Orchestration

1985 | Nominee
Michael Starobin (for "La Boheme" & "3 Guys Naked" (2 nominations))

Outstanding Orchestration

1984 | Winner  | Sunday in the Park with George
Music orchestrated by Michael Starobin

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