Gender
Male
Born
Jun 29, 1922
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Died
Nov 21, 2001
Los Angeles, California, USA
Arranger Orchestrator Composer
  • CREDITS
    Funny Girl (Apr 24, 2022 - Sep 03, 2023)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Chris Walker; Original production orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Liza's at the Palace.... (Dec 03, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009)
    Special, Original
    • Music arranged by Ralph Burns, Ned Ginsburg, Marvin Hamlisch, Sonny Kompanek, Don Sebesky, Artie Schroek, Billy Stritch and Torrie Zito
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns, Ned Ginsburg, Marvin Hamlisch, Sonny Kompanek, Don Sebesky, Artie Schroek, Billy Stritch and Torrie Zito
    Funny Girl (Sep 23, 2002 - Sep 23, 2002)
    Musical, Benefit
    • New orchestrations by Ryan Shore; Orchestrations based on originals by Ralph Burns; Orchestrations for "Sleep Now, Baby Bunting": Larry Blank
    Thoroughly Modern Millie (Apr 18, 2002 - Jun 20, 2004)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman and Ralph Burns; Uncredited orchestrations by Larry Blank
    Fosse (Jan 14, 1999 - Aug 25, 2001)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Douglas Besterman
    Chicago (Nov 14, 1996 - Present)
    Musical, Revival
    • Original orchestrations by Ralph Burns
    Sweet Charity (Apr 27, 1986 - Mar 15, 1987)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Additional orchestrations by Richard Bellis, Fred Werner and Billy May
    Big Deal (Apr 10, 1986 - Jun 08, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Bring Back Birdie (Mar 05, 1981 - Mar 07, 1981)
    Musical, Original
    • Music arranged by Ralph Burns, Stanley Applebaum, Daniel Troob, Philip J. Lang, Jim Tyler, Gary Anderson, Gerald Alters, Scott Kuney, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson and Charles Strouse
    Peter Pan (Sep 06, 1979 - Jan 04, 1981)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    They're Playing Our Song (Feb 11, 1979 - Sep 06, 1981)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns, Richard Hazard and Gene Page
    Dancin' (Mar 27, 1978 - Jun 27, 1982)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    • Featuring songs by Neil Diamond, Jerry Jeff Walker, Johann Sebastian Bach, Edgard Varèse, Harry Warren, Bob Haggart, Ray Bauduc, Gil Rodin, Bob Crosby, Melissa Manchester, Jerry Leiber, Cat Stevens, Louis Prima, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, George M. Cohan, Sigmund Romberg, Felix Powell, John Philip Sousa and Ralph Burns
    The Act (Oct 29, 1977 - Jul 01, 1978)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Chicago (Jun 03, 1975 - Aug 27, 1977)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Liza (Jan 06, 1974 - Jan 26, 1974)
    Special, Original
    • Musical Arrangements: Ralph Burns, Billy Byers, Marvin Hamlisch, Mort Lindsey and Peter Matz; Music arranged by Fred Werner
    Irene (Mar 13, 1973 - Sep 07, 1974)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Pippin (Oct 23, 1972 - Jun 12, 1977)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    No, No, Nanette (Jan 19, 1971 - Feb 03, 1973)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Minnie's Boys (Mar 26, 1970 - May 30, 1970)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Darling of the Day (Jan 27, 1968 - Feb 24, 1968)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Illya Darling (Apr 11, 1967 - Jan 13, 1968)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Sweet Charity (Jan 29, 1966 - Jul 15, 1967)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Do I Hear a Waltz? (Mar 18, 1965 - Sep 25, 1965)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Something More! (Nov 10, 1964 - Nov 21, 1964)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Dance Orchestrations by Robert Prince
    Golden Boy (Oct 20, 1964 - Mar 05, 1966)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Additional music scoring by Elliot Lawrence
    Fade Out - Fade In (May 26, 1964 - Apr 17, 1965)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Ray Ellis
    Funny Girl (Mar 26, 1964 - Jul 01, 1967)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Hot Spot (Apr 19, 1963 - May 25, 1963)
    Musical, Original
    • Music arranged by Luther Henderson and Ralph Burns
    • Music orchestrated by Luther Henderson and Ralph Burns
    Little Me (Nov 17, 1962 - Jun 29, 1963)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    No Strings (Mar 15, 1962 - Aug 03, 1963)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Copper and Brass (Oct 17, 1957 - Nov 16, 1957)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Livin' The Life (Apr 27, 1957 - May 19, 1957)
    Musical, Original
    • Choral arrangements by: Jack Urbont; Additional musical arrangements by: Ralph Burns, Jack Easton, James Mundy and Sy Oliver
    Phoenix '55 (May 23, 1955 - Jul 17, 1955)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Clare Grundman
    Breakfast at Tiffany's (Never Officially Opened - )
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Funny Girl (Sep 09, 2023 - Apr 13, 2025)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Chris Walker; Original production orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Chicago (Sep 03, 2013 - Jun 09, 2019)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Chicago (Nov 11, 2008 - Jun 27, 2010)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jul 15, 2003 - May 08, 2005)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Doug Besterman
    Fosse (Sep 14, 1999 - Feb 17, 2002)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Douglas Besterman
    Chicago (Dec 12, 1997 - Oct 22, 2000)
    Musical, Revival
    • Original Orchestrations by Ralph Burns
    Chicago (Mar 25, 1997 - Apr 30, 2000)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Sweet Charity (Jul 08, 1987 - Nov 08, 1987)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Pippin (Jul 08, 1986 - Nov 09, 1986)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Peter Pan (Jun 15, 1982 - Jul 17, 1983)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Peter Pan (Apr 15, 1981 - Jan 31, 1982)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Dancin' (Jul 29, 1980 - Oct 09, 1983)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Michael Gibson
    • Featuring songs by Neil Diamond, Jerry Jeff Walker, Johann Sebastian Bach, Edgard Varèse, Harry Warren, Bob Haggart, Ray Bauduc, Gil Rodin, Bob Crosby, Melissa Manchester, Carole Bayer Sager, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Cat Stevens, Louis Prima, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, George M. Cohan, Sigmund Romberg, Felix Powell, John Philip Sousa and Ralph Burns
    They're Playing Our Song (Dec 03, 1979 - Nov 07, 1981)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns, Richard Hazard and Gene Page
    Peter Pan (Jun 26, 1979 - Aug 05, 1979)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Dancin' (Apr 16, 1979 - May 18, 1980)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    • Featuring songs by Neil Diamond, Jerry Jeff Walker, Johann Sebastian Bach, Edgard Varèse, Harry Warren, Bob Haggart, Ray Bauduc, Gil Rodin, Bob Crosby, Melissa Manchester, Carole Bayer Sager, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Cat Stevens, Louis Prima, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, George M. Cohan, Sigmund Romberg, Felix Powell, John Philip Sousa and Ralph Burns
    Chicago (Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Pippin (Aug 02, 1977 - Aug 26, 1978)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Pippin (Sep 20, 1974 - Apr 05, 1975)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Irene (Sep 11, 1974 - May 03, 1975)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    No, No, Nanette (Oct 06, 1972 - Aug 04, 1973)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    No, No, Nanette (Dec 27, 1971 - Mar 10, 1973)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Sweet Charity (Sep 11, 1967 - Jan 14, 1968)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Funny Girl (Oct 08, 1965 - Oct 29, 1966)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    Little Me (Jan 30, 1964 - Aug 01, 1964)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
    The Boys from Syracuse (Jan 08, 1964 - May 16, 1964)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Larry Wilcox
    No Strings (Aug 05, 1963 - Jan 04, 1964)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

    Best Orchestrations

    2002 | Winner  | Thoroughly Modern Millie
    Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns

    Best Orchestrations

    1999 | Winner  | Fosse
    Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns

    Drama Desk Award

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2002 | Winner  | Thoroughly Modern Millie
    Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
     

    Outstanding Orchestration

    1986 | Nominee  | Sweet Charity
    Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Funny Girl (Apr 24, 2022 - Sep 03, 2023)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Chris Walker; Original production orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Liza's at the Palace.... (Dec 03, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009)
Special, Original
  • Music arranged by Ralph Burns, Ned Ginsburg, Marvin Hamlisch, Sonny Kompanek, Don Sebesky, Artie Schroek, Billy Stritch and Torrie Zito
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns, Ned Ginsburg, Marvin Hamlisch, Sonny Kompanek, Don Sebesky, Artie Schroek, Billy Stritch and Torrie Zito
Funny Girl (Sep 23, 2002 - Sep 23, 2002)
Musical, Benefit
  • New orchestrations by Ryan Shore; Orchestrations based on originals by Ralph Burns; Orchestrations for "Sleep Now, Baby Bunting": Larry Blank
Thoroughly Modern Millie (Apr 18, 2002 - Jun 20, 2004)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman and Ralph Burns; Uncredited orchestrations by Larry Blank
Fosse (Jan 14, 1999 - Aug 25, 2001)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Douglas Besterman
Chicago (Nov 14, 1996 - Present)
Musical, Revival
  • Original orchestrations by Ralph Burns
Sweet Charity (Apr 27, 1986 - Mar 15, 1987)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Additional orchestrations by Richard Bellis, Fred Werner and Billy May
Big Deal (Apr 10, 1986 - Jun 08, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Bring Back Birdie (Mar 05, 1981 - Mar 07, 1981)
Musical, Original
  • Music arranged by Ralph Burns, Stanley Applebaum, Daniel Troob, Philip J. Lang, Jim Tyler, Gary Anderson, Gerald Alters, Scott Kuney, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson and Charles Strouse
Peter Pan (Sep 06, 1979 - Jan 04, 1981)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
They're Playing Our Song (Feb 11, 1979 - Sep 06, 1981)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns, Richard Hazard and Gene Page
Dancin' (Mar 27, 1978 - Jun 27, 1982)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
  • Featuring songs by Neil Diamond, Jerry Jeff Walker, Johann Sebastian Bach, Edgard Varèse, Harry Warren, Bob Haggart, Ray Bauduc, Gil Rodin, Bob Crosby, Melissa Manchester, Jerry Leiber, Cat Stevens, Louis Prima, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, George M. Cohan, Sigmund Romberg, Felix Powell, John Philip Sousa and Ralph Burns
The Act (Oct 29, 1977 - Jul 01, 1978)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Chicago (Jun 03, 1975 - Aug 27, 1977)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Liza (Jan 06, 1974 - Jan 26, 1974)
Special, Original
  • Musical Arrangements: Ralph Burns, Billy Byers, Marvin Hamlisch, Mort Lindsey and Peter Matz; Music arranged by Fred Werner
Irene (Mar 13, 1973 - Sep 07, 1974)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Pippin (Oct 23, 1972 - Jun 12, 1977)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
No, No, Nanette (Jan 19, 1971 - Feb 03, 1973)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Minnie's Boys (Mar 26, 1970 - May 30, 1970)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Darling of the Day (Jan 27, 1968 - Feb 24, 1968)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Illya Darling (Apr 11, 1967 - Jan 13, 1968)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Sweet Charity (Jan 29, 1966 - Jul 15, 1967)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Do I Hear a Waltz? (Mar 18, 1965 - Sep 25, 1965)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Something More! (Nov 10, 1964 - Nov 21, 1964)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Dance Orchestrations by Robert Prince
Golden Boy (Oct 20, 1964 - Mar 05, 1966)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Additional music scoring by Elliot Lawrence
Fade Out - Fade In (May 26, 1964 - Apr 17, 1965)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Ray Ellis
Funny Girl (Mar 26, 1964 - Jul 01, 1967)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Hot Spot (Apr 19, 1963 - May 25, 1963)
Musical, Original
  • Music arranged by Luther Henderson and Ralph Burns
  • Music orchestrated by Luther Henderson and Ralph Burns
Little Me (Nov 17, 1962 - Jun 29, 1963)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
No Strings (Mar 15, 1962 - Aug 03, 1963)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Copper and Brass (Oct 17, 1957 - Nov 16, 1957)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Livin' The Life (Apr 27, 1957 - May 19, 1957)
Musical, Original
  • Choral arrangements by: Jack Urbont; Additional musical arrangements by: Ralph Burns, Jack Easton, James Mundy and Sy Oliver
Phoenix '55 (May 23, 1955 - Jul 17, 1955)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Clare Grundman
Breakfast at Tiffany's (Never Officially Opened - )
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Funny Girl (Sep 09, 2023 - Apr 13, 2025)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Chris Walker; Original production orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Chicago (Sep 03, 2013 - Jun 09, 2019)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Chicago (Nov 11, 2008 - Jun 27, 2010)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jul 15, 2003 - May 08, 2005)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Doug Besterman
Fosse (Sep 14, 1999 - Feb 17, 2002)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Douglas Besterman
Chicago (Dec 12, 1997 - Oct 22, 2000)
Musical, Revival
  • Original Orchestrations by Ralph Burns
Chicago (Mar 25, 1997 - Apr 30, 2000)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Sweet Charity (Jul 08, 1987 - Nov 08, 1987)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Pippin (Jul 08, 1986 - Nov 09, 1986)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Peter Pan (Jun 15, 1982 - Jul 17, 1983)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Peter Pan (Apr 15, 1981 - Jan 31, 1982)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Dancin' (Jul 29, 1980 - Oct 09, 1983)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Michael Gibson
  • Featuring songs by Neil Diamond, Jerry Jeff Walker, Johann Sebastian Bach, Edgard Varèse, Harry Warren, Bob Haggart, Ray Bauduc, Gil Rodin, Bob Crosby, Melissa Manchester, Carole Bayer Sager, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Cat Stevens, Louis Prima, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, George M. Cohan, Sigmund Romberg, Felix Powell, John Philip Sousa and Ralph Burns
They're Playing Our Song (Dec 03, 1979 - Nov 07, 1981)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns, Richard Hazard and Gene Page
Peter Pan (Jun 26, 1979 - Aug 05, 1979)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Dancin' (Apr 16, 1979 - May 18, 1980)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
  • Featuring songs by Neil Diamond, Jerry Jeff Walker, Johann Sebastian Bach, Edgard Varèse, Harry Warren, Bob Haggart, Ray Bauduc, Gil Rodin, Bob Crosby, Melissa Manchester, Carole Bayer Sager, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Cat Stevens, Louis Prima, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, George M. Cohan, Sigmund Romberg, Felix Powell, John Philip Sousa and Ralph Burns
Chicago (Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Pippin (Aug 02, 1977 - Aug 26, 1978)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Pippin (Sep 20, 1974 - Apr 05, 1975)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Irene (Sep 11, 1974 - May 03, 1975)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
No, No, Nanette (Oct 06, 1972 - Aug 04, 1973)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
No, No, Nanette (Dec 27, 1971 - Mar 10, 1973)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Sweet Charity (Sep 11, 1967 - Jan 14, 1968)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Funny Girl (Oct 08, 1965 - Oct 29, 1966)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
Little Me (Jan 30, 1964 - Aug 01, 1964)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
The Boys from Syracuse (Jan 08, 1964 - May 16, 1964)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns and Larry Wilcox
No Strings (Aug 05, 1963 - Jan 04, 1964)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns

Tony Award®

Best Orchestrations

2002 | Winner  | Thoroughly Modern Millie
Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns

Best Orchestrations

1999 | Winner  | Fosse
Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns

Drama Desk Award

Outstanding Orchestrations

2002 | Winner  | Thoroughly Modern Millie
Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns
 

Outstanding Orchestration

1986 | Nominee  | Sweet Charity
Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns

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