Harold Wheeler, Legendary Broadway Orchestrator and DWTS Musical Director, Dies at 82
Harold Wheeler, a legendary Broadway orchestrator and the longtime musical director for "Dancing With The Stars," has died at the age of 82. Wheeler was a prolific Tony Award winner known for his significant contributions to both Broadway and television.
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Harold Wheeler, Legendary Broadway Orchestrator, Dies at 83
The famed musical director also led the band for ABC’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ for 17 seasons.
By Etan Vlessing
Read full article →Harold Wheeler Dies: Longtime ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Musical Director & Prolific Broadway Tony Winner Was 82
Harold Wheeler, a prolific and Tony-winning Broadway orchestrator, composer and conductor who for 17 seasons served as musical director for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, died following a lengthy illness Wednesday, June 24, at his home in Los Angeles. He was 82. His death was announced by longtime family friend, the Broadway producer Lamar Richardson. […]
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