Gender
Male
Born
Jun 14, 1943
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Composer Arranger Orchestrator Musical Director Musical Supervisor Musician
Relations
Husband of
Hattie Winston (1978 - present)
See Also
  • CREDITS
    The Wiz (Apr 17, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024)
    Musical, Revival
    • Original orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
    Ain't Too Proud (Mar 21, 2019 - Jan 16, 2022)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Side Show (Nov 17, 2014 - Jan 04, 2015)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway (Nov 10, 2011 - Jan 01, 2012)
    Special, Original
    • Arrangements and orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
    Lennon (Aug 14, 2005 - Sep 24, 2005)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Mar 03, 2005 - Sep 03, 2006)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Never Gonna Dance (Dec 04, 2003 - Feb 15, 2004)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Hairspray (Aug 15, 2002 - Jan 04, 2009)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Dreamgirls (Sep 24, 2001 - Sep 24, 2001)
    Musical, Benefit
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    The Full Monty (Oct 26, 2000 - Sep 01, 2002)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Swing! (Dec 09, 1999 - Jan 14, 2001)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Little Me (Nov 12, 1998 - Feb 07, 1999)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Side Show (Oct 16, 1997 - Jan 03, 1998)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    The Life (Apr 26, 1997 - Jun 07, 1998)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Tommy Tune Tonite! (Dec 28, 1992 - Jan 03, 1993)
    Special, Original
    • Arrangements and/or orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
    Carrie (May 12, 1988 - May 15, 1988)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
    Dreamgirls (Jun 28, 1987 - Nov 29, 1987)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
    Grind (Apr 16, 1985 - Jun 22, 1985)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
    Leader of the Pack (Apr 08, 1985 - Jul 21, 1985)
    Musical, Original
    • Opening dance sequence composed by Harold Wheeler
    • Opening dance sequence orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    The Three Musketeers (Nov 11, 1984 - Nov 18, 1984)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
    The Wiz (May 24, 1984 - Jun 03, 1984)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    The Tap Dance Kid (Dec 21, 1983 - Aug 11, 1985)
    Musical, Original
    • Music arranged by Harold Wheeler
    • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
    • Vocal arrangements by Harold Wheeler
    Little Me (Jan 21, 1982 - Feb 21, 1982)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Dreamgirls (Dec 20, 1981 - Aug 11, 1985)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
    Lena Horne: "The Lady and Her Music" (May 12, 1981 - Jun 30, 1982)
    Special, Original
    • Musical Director: Harold Wheeler
    The Wiz (Jan 05, 1975 - Jan 28, 1979)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Love for Love (Nov 11, 1974 - Nov 30, 1974)
    Play, Revival
    • Featuring songs by Harold Wheeler
    Don't Play Us Cheap! (May 16, 1972 - Sep 30, 1972)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
    Two Gentlemen of Verona (Dec 01, 1971 - May 20, 1973)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
    Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death (Oct 20, 1971 - Jul 30, 1972)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical direction and supervision: Harold Wheeler
    • Musician: Harold Wheeler
    Coco (Dec 18, 1969 - Oct 03, 1970)
    Musical, Original
    • Dance arrangements by Harold Wheeler
    Promises, Promises (Dec 01, 1968 - Jan 01, 1972)
    Musical, Original
    • Dance arrangements by Harold Wheeler
    • Musical Director: Harold Wheeler
    The Wiz (Feb 22, 2025 - May 31, 2026)
    Musical, Revival
    • Original orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
    Ain't Too Proud (Dec 07, 2021 - Mar 03, 2024)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Dreamgirls (Nov 01, 2009 - Dec 26, 2010)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Aug 04, 2006 - Aug 19, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Hairspray (Sep 09, 2003 - Jun 25, 2006)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    The Full Monty (Apr 16, 2002 - Dec 14, 2003)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    The Full Monty (May 22, 2001 - Oct 27, 2001)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Swing! (Nov 20, 2000 - Jun 17, 2001)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Fame (Nov 09, 1998 - Apr 29, 2001)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Dreamgirls (Sep 30, 1997 - May 03, 1998)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Annie Warbucks (Aug 11, 1992 - Nov 22, 1992)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Dreamgirls (Oct 08, 1985 - Jun 14, 1987)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
    The Tap Dance Kid (Aug 01, 1985 - Jul 06, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
    • Vocal arrangements by Harold Wheeler
    The Wiz (Sep 16, 1983 - May 13, 1984)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Dreamgirls (Mar 17, 1983 - Jul 15, 1984)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
    The Wiz (Jun 23, 1978 - Jul 01, 1979)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    The Wiz (Jun 15, 1976 - Jul 07, 1979)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Two Gentlemen of Verona (Sep 20, 1973 - Apr 27, 1974)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Two Gentlemen of Verona (Jan 20, 1973 - Oct 27, 1973)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
    Promises, Promises (Sep 30, 1971 - Apr 15, 1972)
    Musical, Original
    • Dance arrangements by Harold Wheeler
    Promises, Promises (Sep 16, 1971 - May 14, 1972)
    Musical, Original
    • Dance arrangements by Harold Wheeler
    Coco (Jan 11, 1971 - Jun 26, 1971)
    Musical, Original
    • Dance Music Continuity by Harold Wheeler
    Promises, Promises (May 11, 1970 - Jul 03, 1971)
    Musical, Original
    • Dance arrangements by Harold Wheeler
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Orchestrations

    2019 | Nominee  | Ain't Too Proud
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler

    Special Award for Lifetime Achievement

    2019 | Recipient
    Harold Wheeler
     

    Best Orchestrations

    2005 | Nominee  | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
     

    Best Orchestrations

    2003 | Nominee  | Hairspray
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
     

    Best Orchestrations

    2001 | Nominee  | The Full Monty
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
     

    Best Orchestrations

    2000 | Nominee  | Swing!
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
     

    Best Orchestrations

    1999 | Nominee  | Little Me
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
     

    Best Orchestrations

    1997 | Nominee  | The Life
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2005 | Nominee  | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2004 | Nominee  | Never Gonna Dance
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2003 | Winner  | Hairspray
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2001 | Nominee  | The Full Monty
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2000 | Nominee  | Swing!
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    1997 | Nominee  | The Life
    Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
The Wiz (Apr 17, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024)
Musical, Revival
  • Original orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Ain't Too Proud (Mar 21, 2019 - Jan 16, 2022)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Side Show (Nov 17, 2014 - Jan 04, 2015)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway (Nov 10, 2011 - Jan 01, 2012)
Special, Original
  • Arrangements and orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Lennon (Aug 14, 2005 - Sep 24, 2005)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Mar 03, 2005 - Sep 03, 2006)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Never Gonna Dance (Dec 04, 2003 - Feb 15, 2004)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Hairspray (Aug 15, 2002 - Jan 04, 2009)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Dreamgirls (Sep 24, 2001 - Sep 24, 2001)
Musical, Benefit
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
The Full Monty (Oct 26, 2000 - Sep 01, 2002)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Swing! (Dec 09, 1999 - Jan 14, 2001)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Little Me (Nov 12, 1998 - Feb 07, 1999)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Side Show (Oct 16, 1997 - Jan 03, 1998)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
The Life (Apr 26, 1997 - Jun 07, 1998)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Tommy Tune Tonite! (Dec 28, 1992 - Jan 03, 1993)
Special, Original
  • Arrangements and/or orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Carrie (May 12, 1988 - May 15, 1988)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
  • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
Dreamgirls (Jun 28, 1987 - Nov 29, 1987)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
  • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
Grind (Apr 16, 1985 - Jun 22, 1985)
Musical, Original
  • Additional orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Leader of the Pack (Apr 08, 1985 - Jul 21, 1985)
Musical, Original
  • Opening dance sequence composed by Harold Wheeler
  • Opening dance sequence orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
The Three Musketeers (Nov 11, 1984 - Nov 18, 1984)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
The Wiz (May 24, 1984 - Jun 03, 1984)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
The Tap Dance Kid (Dec 21, 1983 - Aug 11, 1985)
Musical, Original
  • Music arranged by Harold Wheeler
  • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
  • Vocal arrangements by Harold Wheeler
Little Me (Jan 21, 1982 - Feb 21, 1982)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Dreamgirls (Dec 20, 1981 - Aug 11, 1985)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
  • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
Lena Horne: "The Lady and Her Music" (May 12, 1981 - Jun 30, 1982)
Special, Original
  • Musical Director: Harold Wheeler
The Wiz (Jan 05, 1975 - Jan 28, 1979)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Love for Love (Nov 11, 1974 - Nov 30, 1974)
Play, Revival
  • Featuring songs by Harold Wheeler
Don't Play Us Cheap! (May 16, 1972 - Sep 30, 1972)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
Two Gentlemen of Verona (Dec 01, 1971 - May 20, 1973)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death (Oct 20, 1971 - Jul 30, 1972)
Musical, Original
  • Musical direction and supervision: Harold Wheeler
  • Musician: Harold Wheeler
Coco (Dec 18, 1969 - Oct 03, 1970)
Musical, Original
  • Dance arrangements by Harold Wheeler
Promises, Promises (Dec 01, 1968 - Jan 01, 1972)
Musical, Original
  • Dance arrangements by Harold Wheeler
  • Musical Director: Harold Wheeler
The Wiz (Feb 22, 2025 - May 31, 2026)
Musical, Revival
  • Original orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Ain't Too Proud (Dec 07, 2021 - Mar 03, 2024)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Dreamgirls (Nov 01, 2009 - Dec 26, 2010)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Aug 04, 2006 - Aug 19, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Hairspray (Sep 09, 2003 - Jun 25, 2006)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
The Full Monty (Apr 16, 2002 - Dec 14, 2003)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
The Full Monty (May 22, 2001 - Oct 27, 2001)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Swing! (Nov 20, 2000 - Jun 17, 2001)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Fame (Nov 09, 1998 - Apr 29, 2001)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Dreamgirls (Sep 30, 1997 - May 03, 1998)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Annie Warbucks (Aug 11, 1992 - Nov 22, 1992)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Dreamgirls (Oct 08, 1985 - Jun 14, 1987)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
  • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
The Tap Dance Kid (Aug 01, 1985 - Jul 06, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
  • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
  • Vocal arrangements by Harold Wheeler
The Wiz (Sep 16, 1983 - May 13, 1984)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Dreamgirls (Mar 17, 1983 - Jul 15, 1984)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
  • Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler
The Wiz (Jun 23, 1978 - Jul 01, 1979)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
The Wiz (Jun 15, 1976 - Jul 07, 1979)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Two Gentlemen of Verona (Sep 20, 1973 - Apr 27, 1974)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Two Gentlemen of Verona (Jan 20, 1973 - Oct 27, 1973)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Promises, Promises (Sep 30, 1971 - Apr 15, 1972)
Musical, Original
  • Dance arrangements by Harold Wheeler
Promises, Promises (Sep 16, 1971 - May 14, 1972)
Musical, Original
  • Dance arrangements by Harold Wheeler
Coco (Jan 11, 1971 - Jun 26, 1971)
Musical, Original
  • Dance Music Continuity by Harold Wheeler
Promises, Promises (May 11, 1970 - Jul 03, 1971)
Musical, Original
  • Dance arrangements by Harold Wheeler

Tony Award®

 

Best Orchestrations

2019 | Nominee  | Ain't Too Proud
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler

Special Award for Lifetime Achievement

2019 | Recipient
Harold Wheeler
 

Best Orchestrations

2005 | Nominee  | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
 

Best Orchestrations

2003 | Nominee  | Hairspray
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
 

Best Orchestrations

2001 | Nominee  | The Full Monty
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
 

Best Orchestrations

2000 | Nominee  | Swing!
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
 

Best Orchestrations

1999 | Nominee  | Little Me
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
 

Best Orchestrations

1997 | Nominee  | The Life
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2005 | Nominee  | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2004 | Nominee  | Never Gonna Dance
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler

Outstanding Orchestrations

2003 | Winner  | Hairspray
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2001 | Nominee  | The Full Monty
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2000 | Nominee  | Swing!
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

1997 | Nominee  | The Life
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler

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