Gender
Male
Born
Jul 15, 1952
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Orchestrator Musical Director Musical Supervisor Conductor Arranger Musician
External Links
Larry Blank's official website
Also Known As
Lawrence J. Blank
  • CREDITS
    Prince of Broadway (Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
    Musical, Original
    • Associate Music orchestrated by Charlie Rosen, Larry Blank and Sam Davis
    Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical (Oct 06, 2016 - Jan 15, 2017)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Honeymoon in Vegas (Jan 15, 2015 - Apr 05, 2015)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Don Sebesky, Larry Blank, Jason Robert Brown and Charlie Rosen; Additional Orchestrations: James Sampliner
    The Nance (Apr 15, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013)
    Play, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    A Christmas Story The Musical (Nov 19, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (Dec 11, 2011 - Jan 29, 2012)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Additional orchestrations by Larry Blank
    Catch Me If You Can (Apr 10, 2011 - Sep 04, 2011)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Marc Shaiman and Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov 22, 2009 - Jan 03, 2010)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations by Peter Myers
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov 23, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Aug 17, 2006 - Jan 07, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    The Drowsy Chaperone (May 01, 2006 - Dec 30, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    La Cage aux Folles (Dec 09, 2004 - Jun 26, 2005)
    Musical, Revival
    • Original Orchestrations by Jim Tyler; Additional Orchestrations by Larry Blank
    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
    The Producers (Apr 19, 2001 - Apr 22, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Uncredited orchestrations by Larry Blank
    Catskills on Broadway (Dec 05, 1991 - Jan 03, 1993)
    Special, Original
    • Uncredited orchestrations for opening sequence and incidental music by Larry Blank
    Teddy & Alice (Nov 12, 1987 - Jan 17, 1988)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Director: Larry Blank
    Copperfield (Apr 13, 1981 - Apr 26, 1981)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Director: Larry Blank
    • Vocal arrangements by Larry Blank
    Onward Victoria (Dec 14, 1980 - Dec 14, 1980)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Director: Larry Blank
    • Vocal arrangements by Keith Herrmann and Larry Blank
    Sugar Babies (Oct 08, 1979 - Aug 28, 1982)
    Musical, Original
    • Conducted by Larry Blank
      • Replacement
    But Never Jam Today (Jul 31, 1979 - Aug 05, 1979)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Bert Keyes; Special Orchestration by H. B. Barnum and Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations by Gary Anderson, Walt Levinsky and Dick Loeb
    V.I.P. Night on Broadway (Apr 22, 1979 - Apr 22, 1979)
    Special, Benefit
    • Musical Director: Larry Blank
    They're Playing Our Song (Feb 11, 1979 - Sep 06, 1981)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Director: Larry Blank
    The Grand Tour (Jan 11, 1979 - Mar 04, 1979)
    Musical, Original
    • Vocal arrangements by Donald Pippin; Uncredited additional vocal arrangements by Larry Blank
    Very Good Eddie (Dec 21, 1975 - Sep 05, 1976)
    Musical, Revival
    • Conducted by Larry Blank
      • Replacement
    Goodtime Charley (Mar 03, 1975 - May 31, 1975)
    Musical, Original
    • Conducted by Larry Blank
      • Replacement (May 1975 - ?)
    Ride the Winds (May 16, 1974 - May 18, 1974)
    Musical, Original
    • Keyboard: Lawrence J. Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov 09, 2019 - Dec 29, 2019)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov 08, 2018 - Dec 30, 2018)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov 07, 2017 - Dec 24, 2017)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2016 (Nov 12, 2016 - Jan 01, 2017)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2015 (Nov 06, 2015 - Dec 27, 2015)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2014 (Nov 11, 2014 - Jan 04, 2015)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    A Christmas Story The Musical (Nov 12, 2013 - Dec 29, 2013)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2013 (Nov 01, 2013 - Dec 29, 2013)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2012 (Nov 04, 2012 - Jan 06, 2013)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    A Christmas Story The Musical (Nov 08, 2011 - Jan 01, 2012)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2011 (Nov 08, 2011 - Jan 01, 2012)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2010 (Oct 29, 2010 - Jan 02, 2011)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2009 (Nov 03, 2009 - Jan 10, 2010)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    South Pacific (Sep 18, 2009 - Mar 20, 2011)
    Musical, Revival
    • Conducted by Larry Blank
      • Replacement
    Fiddler on the Roof (Feb 07, 2009 - Jun 27, 2010)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - St. Paul (Dec 02, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Detroit (Nov 19, 2008 - Dec 28, 2008)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Boston (Nov 23, 2007 - Dec 23, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2007 (Nov 03, 2007 - Jan 06, 2008)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    The Drowsy Chaperone (Sep 19, 2007 - Nov 16, 2008)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - St. Paul (Dec 01, 2006 - Jan 07, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Detroit (Nov 17, 2006 - Dec 30, 2006)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    Doctor Dolittle - 2006 (Jan 13, 2006 - Jul 30, 2006)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Boston (Nov 25, 2005 - Dec 31, 2005)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Los Angeles (Nov 22, 2005 - Jan 01, 2006)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - San Francisco (Nov 09, 2005 - Dec 31, 2005)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    Irving Berlin's White Christmas - San Francisco (Nov 03, 2004 - Jan 02, 2005)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
    The Producers - Leo (Jun 17, 2003 - Jun 26, 2005)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Additional Orchestrations: Larry Blank
    La Cage aux Folles (Dec 29, 1993 - Apr 03, 1994)
    Musical, Revival
    • Musical Supervisor: Larry Blank
    The Phantom of the Opera - Christine (May 18, 1989 - Jan 03, 1999)
    Musical, Original
    • Assistant Conducted by Larry Blank
    • Keyboards: Larry Blank
    La Cage aux Folles (May 29, 1984 - May 26, 1985)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Director: Larry Blank
    Sugar Babies (Nov 08, 1982 - Apr 20, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Director: Larry Blank
    They're Playing Our Song (Jan 19, 1981 - Jul 25, 1982)
    Musical, Original
    • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
    Evita (Jan 09, 1980 - Jun 12, 1982)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Director: Larry Blank
    They're Playing Our Song (Dec 03, 1979 - Nov 07, 1981)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Supervisor: Larry Blank
    A Chorus Line (Apr 29, 1976 - May 29, 1983)
    Musical, Original
    • Musical Direction, International Company: Larry Blank
      • Replacement
    A Little Night Music (Feb 26, 1974 - Feb 15, 1975)
    Musical, Original
    • Assistant Musical Director: Larry Blank
      • Replacement
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Orchestrations

    2011 | Nominee  | Catch Me If You Can
    Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
     

    Best Orchestrations

    2009 | Nominee  | Irving Berlin's White Christmas
    Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
     

    Best Orchestrations

    2006 | Nominee  | The Drowsy Chaperone
    Music orchestrated by Larry Blank

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2019 | Nominee
    Larry Blank (for "Fiddler on the Roof")
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2015 | Nominee  | Honeymoon in Vegas
    Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2013 | Nominee  | A Christmas Story The Musical
    Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2011 | Nominee  | Catch Me If You Can
    Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2009 | Nominee  | Irving Berlin's White Christmas
    Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
     

    Outstanding Orchestrations

    2006 | Nominee  | The Drowsy Chaperone
    Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Prince of Broadway (Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
Musical, Original
  • Associate Music orchestrated by Charlie Rosen, Larry Blank and Sam Davis
Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical (Oct 06, 2016 - Jan 15, 2017)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Honeymoon in Vegas (Jan 15, 2015 - Apr 05, 2015)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Don Sebesky, Larry Blank, Jason Robert Brown and Charlie Rosen; Additional Orchestrations: James Sampliner
The Nance (Apr 15, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013)
Play, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
A Christmas Story The Musical (Nov 19, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (Dec 11, 2011 - Jan 29, 2012)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Additional orchestrations by Larry Blank
Catch Me If You Can (Apr 10, 2011 - Sep 04, 2011)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Marc Shaiman and Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov 22, 2009 - Jan 03, 2010)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations by Peter Myers
Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov 23, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Aug 17, 2006 - Jan 07, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
The Drowsy Chaperone (May 01, 2006 - Dec 30, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
La Cage aux Folles (Dec 09, 2004 - Jun 26, 2005)
Musical, Revival
  • Original Orchestrations by Jim Tyler; Additional Orchestrations by Larry Blank
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
The Producers (Apr 19, 2001 - Apr 22, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Uncredited orchestrations by Larry Blank
Catskills on Broadway (Dec 05, 1991 - Jan 03, 1993)
Special, Original
  • Uncredited orchestrations for opening sequence and incidental music by Larry Blank
Teddy & Alice (Nov 12, 1987 - Jan 17, 1988)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Director: Larry Blank
Copperfield (Apr 13, 1981 - Apr 26, 1981)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Director: Larry Blank
  • Vocal arrangements by Larry Blank
Onward Victoria (Dec 14, 1980 - Dec 14, 1980)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Director: Larry Blank
  • Vocal arrangements by Keith Herrmann and Larry Blank
Sugar Babies (Oct 08, 1979 - Aug 28, 1982)
Musical, Original
  • Conducted by Larry Blank
    • Replacement
But Never Jam Today (Jul 31, 1979 - Aug 05, 1979)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Bert Keyes; Special Orchestration by H. B. Barnum and Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations by Gary Anderson, Walt Levinsky and Dick Loeb
V.I.P. Night on Broadway (Apr 22, 1979 - Apr 22, 1979)
Special, Benefit
  • Musical Director: Larry Blank
They're Playing Our Song (Feb 11, 1979 - Sep 06, 1981)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Director: Larry Blank
The Grand Tour (Jan 11, 1979 - Mar 04, 1979)
Musical, Original
  • Vocal arrangements by Donald Pippin; Uncredited additional vocal arrangements by Larry Blank
Very Good Eddie (Dec 21, 1975 - Sep 05, 1976)
Musical, Revival
  • Conducted by Larry Blank
    • Replacement
Goodtime Charley (Mar 03, 1975 - May 31, 1975)
Musical, Original
  • Conducted by Larry Blank
    • Replacement (May 1975 - ?)
Ride the Winds (May 16, 1974 - May 18, 1974)
Musical, Original
  • Keyboard: Lawrence J. Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov 09, 2019 - Dec 29, 2019)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov 08, 2018 - Dec 30, 2018)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov 07, 2017 - Dec 24, 2017)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2016 (Nov 12, 2016 - Jan 01, 2017)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2015 (Nov 06, 2015 - Dec 27, 2015)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2014 (Nov 11, 2014 - Jan 04, 2015)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
A Christmas Story The Musical (Nov 12, 2013 - Dec 29, 2013)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2013 (Nov 01, 2013 - Dec 29, 2013)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2012 (Nov 04, 2012 - Jan 06, 2013)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
A Christmas Story The Musical (Nov 08, 2011 - Jan 01, 2012)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2011 (Nov 08, 2011 - Jan 01, 2012)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2010 (Oct 29, 2010 - Jan 02, 2011)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2009 (Nov 03, 2009 - Jan 10, 2010)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
South Pacific (Sep 18, 2009 - Mar 20, 2011)
Musical, Revival
  • Conducted by Larry Blank
    • Replacement
Fiddler on the Roof (Feb 07, 2009 - Jun 27, 2010)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - St. Paul (Dec 02, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Detroit (Nov 19, 2008 - Dec 28, 2008)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Boston (Nov 23, 2007 - Dec 23, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - 2007 (Nov 03, 2007 - Jan 06, 2008)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
The Drowsy Chaperone (Sep 19, 2007 - Nov 16, 2008)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - St. Paul (Dec 01, 2006 - Jan 07, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Detroit (Nov 17, 2006 - Dec 30, 2006)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
Doctor Dolittle - 2006 (Jan 13, 2006 - Jul 30, 2006)
Musical, Revival
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Boston (Nov 25, 2005 - Dec 31, 2005)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Los Angeles (Nov 22, 2005 - Jan 01, 2006)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - San Francisco (Nov 09, 2005 - Dec 31, 2005)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - San Francisco (Nov 03, 2004 - Jan 02, 2005)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank; Additional Orchestrations: Peter Myers
The Producers - Leo (Jun 17, 2003 - Jun 26, 2005)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman; Additional Orchestrations: Larry Blank
La Cage aux Folles (Dec 29, 1993 - Apr 03, 1994)
Musical, Revival
  • Musical Supervisor: Larry Blank
The Phantom of the Opera - Christine (May 18, 1989 - Jan 03, 1999)
Musical, Original
  • Assistant Conducted by Larry Blank
  • Keyboards: Larry Blank
La Cage aux Folles (May 29, 1984 - May 26, 1985)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Director: Larry Blank
Sugar Babies (Nov 08, 1982 - Apr 20, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Director: Larry Blank
They're Playing Our Song (Jan 19, 1981 - Jul 25, 1982)
Musical, Original
  • Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
Evita (Jan 09, 1980 - Jun 12, 1982)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Director: Larry Blank
They're Playing Our Song (Dec 03, 1979 - Nov 07, 1981)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Supervisor: Larry Blank
A Chorus Line (Apr 29, 1976 - May 29, 1983)
Musical, Original
  • Musical Direction, International Company: Larry Blank
    • Replacement
A Little Night Music (Feb 26, 1974 - Feb 15, 1975)
Musical, Original
  • Assistant Musical Director: Larry Blank
    • Replacement

Tony Award®

 

Best Orchestrations

2011 | Nominee  | Catch Me If You Can
Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
 

Best Orchestrations

2009 | Nominee  | Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
 

Best Orchestrations

2006 | Nominee  | The Drowsy Chaperone
Music orchestrated by Larry Blank

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2019 | Nominee
Larry Blank (for "Fiddler on the Roof")
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2015 | Nominee  | Honeymoon in Vegas
Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2013 | Nominee  | A Christmas Story The Musical
Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2011 | Nominee  | Catch Me If You Can
Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2009 | Nominee  | Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Music orchestrated by Larry Blank
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2006 | Nominee  | The Drowsy Chaperone
Music orchestrated by Larry Blank

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