Fred Barton

An acclaimed composer, lyricist, orchestrator, conductor, and actor. His arrangements are played regularly by the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and major symphonies nationwide. On Broadway and National Tour he has conducted Anthony Quinn in Zorba, Hal Prince’s Cabaret, Cy Coleman’s City of Angels and Robert Goulet in Camelot.

Recent Productions

Musical Supervisor-Arranger

This new Harold Arlen musical with Fred Barton as Arranger, Musical Supervisor, and co-librettist, is in pre-production for a 2020 London opening. The show was presented as a fully-staged workshop at the New 42nd Street Studios.

Arranger-Performer
Fred Barton created the arrangements for the original FORBIDDEN BROADWAY and its first two sequels, and played and performed in the show for 1500 performances.

Musical Theatre

Off-Broadway

Musical Theatre, Entertainer

Miss Gulch Returns!

Musical Theatre, Entertainer

Book, Music and Lyrics by Fred Barton

MISS GULCH RETURNS! has earned rave reviews since its debut in 1984. The show continues to be produced by independent theatre companies around the country. The 1986 album continues to sell and stream after 33 years, and songs from MISS GULCH RETURNS! are regularly performed on three continents.

Musical Theatre, Entertainer

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