The Civil War
An epic musical depicting the American Civil War through the eyes of both sides, earning Murphy his Tony nomination for Best Score.
Introduction
A Voice in American Musical Theatre
Jack Murphy is a lyricist and composer whose work includes Broadway, the West End, and productions in Europe and Asia. With a Tony Award nomination for The Civil War and a long collaboration with composer Frank Wildhorn, his credits range from Wonderland to Death Note: The Musical.
His songs have also been recorded by performers including Linda Eder and Jeremy Jordan, alongside work written for the stage in both the United States and abroad.
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Selected Works
Selected Stage Work
Wonderland
A modern reimagining of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.
Death Note: The Musical
A stage adaptation of the manga series, first produced in Tokyo and later in Seoul.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Dumas' tale of revenge brought to musical life.
Additional Productions
Additional Titles
Alongside the best-known titles, Murphy has also written intimate musicals, historical pieces, and other collaborative works.
Mitsuko
Mrs. Mannerly
Queen Mother
Peter the Great
Havana
"Art, whether it's visual art or theater art is never finished, it's just abandoned for another time."
— Jack Murphy, Broadway World Interview, 2005
Collaborations
Two Decades with Frank Wildhorn
Jack Murphy and composer Frank Wildhorn have worked together since the 1990s on stage musicals, recordings, and international productions, including The Civil War, Wonderland, and Death Note: The Musical.
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20+
Years of Collaboration