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Brandon James Gwinn
Birth Place: Nashville, TN
Latest News on Brandon James Gwinn:
Adam Chanler-Berat And Julian Hornik Selected For Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Triple R Program (Apr 9, 2024)
Photos: Bonnie Milligan, Julie Benko, and More at Classic Stage's CLASSICS GONE MAD! (Apr 4, 2024)
Cast Set For TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX at Diversionary Theatre (Mar 26, 2024)
Adam Chanler-Berat And Julian Hornik Selected For Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Triple R Program (Apr 9, 2024)
Photos: Bonnie Milligan, Julie Benko, and More at Classic Stage's CLASSICS GONE MAD! (Apr 4, 2024)
Cast Set For TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX at Diversionary Theatre (Mar 26, 2024)
Brandon James Gwinn BIO
BRANDON JAMES GWINN is a singer-pianist, composer-lyricist and producer lauded "one hell of an entertainer" by the Bistro Awards. His debut EP NOT TOO LATE is now available on iTunes. He toured 65 cities in the US and Canada promoting the EP on a LiveNation tour. He produced and performed on TWO BIRDS & ONE STONE the first and second albums released by Trixie Mattel (Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Allstars 3), which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart and the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Charts. Brandon also directs and produces music for Alexis Michelle (Drag Race Season 9) and produced her debut album LOVE FOOL for Broadway Records. He composed theme music for George Takei's web series IT TAKEIS TWO and co-wrote the title track on the album LEIDO for Colombian-American pop artist WINSTAR.
Brandon created the horrifying score and soundscape to THE SEANCE MACHINE Off-Broadway (The Tank) He is the composer and co-lyricist of TL;DR. THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX (Rhinebeck Writer’s Residency & Triple R Residency, UArts Polyphone Festival 2020, O’Neill NMTC Incubator Residency), COTTON CANDY & COCAINE (Theatre C), QUEER.PEOPLE.TIME. (Catwalk Residency, Dramatists Guild Fellowship), and UNDERWEAR: A SPACE MUSICAL (2008 New York International Fringe Festival, 2012 American College Theatre Festival). His music and lyrics for MATCHMAKER MATCHMAKER, I’M WILLING TO SETTLE premiered at the American Repertory Theatre, Oberon in Boston and the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival. He co-wrote songs for The Civilian’s Lobby Project musicals before (and based on interviews about) the City Center Off-Center productions of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD and WORKING. Brandon is also the composer and co-lyricist of the New York Theatre Barn Commission SMALL TOWN STORY (National Alliance of Musical Theatre Writer's Residency Grant, finalist Richard Rodgers award, Village Theatre New Musicals Festival in Seattle, World Premiere at American Theatre Group in Spring 2018.) He has been an artist in residence at Ars Nova and was a 2015-2016 Dramatists Guild Fellow.
A critically lauded singer-songwriter, piano bar entertainer and music director, he has arranged and played shows for multi-Emmy nominee Tituss Burgess, 12-time MAC Award Winner Karen Mason, Tony Winner Daisy Eagan and more. Proud NARAS Grammy Voter and ASCAP Member. MFA from NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program.
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09/21/2016
From: Photo Flash: Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and More Honor Dramatists Guild Fund's 2015-16 Fellows
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Quarantine-Inspired Musical, HOW TO SURVIVE THE END OF THE WORLD, Will Air This Week
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2020
Brandon James Gwinn News
Adam Chanler-Berat And Julian Hornik Selected For Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Triple R Program
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that ASSISTED, by Adam Chanler-Berat and Julian Hornik, was selected for this year’s Triple R program.
Photos: Bonnie Milligan, Julie Benko, and More at Classic Stage's CLASSICS GONE MAD!
Classic Stage Company presented Classics Gone Mad! earlier this week. The event took on the iconic theater-writing duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein with an event that was part show, part party, all unscripted, and created with the help of the audience. Check out photos here!
Cast Set For TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX at Diversionary Theatre
Diversionary Theatre has announced the world premiere of the new musical TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, book and lyrics by EllaRose Chary, music and lyrics by Brandon James Gwinn, direction by Sherri Eden Barber, and musical direction by Erika R. Gamez.
Claybourne Elder, Elad Kabilio & Jessica Vosk Join CLASSICS GONE MAD
Classic Stage Company has revealed additional performers for Classics Gone Mad!. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!
L. Morgan Lee, Bonnie Milligan, Julie Benko & More to Join CSC's CLASSICS GONE MAD!
Classic Stage Company will present Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event directed by Cara Akselrad and Eric Ulloa. See which stars are taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals. Learn more about the recipients here!
RYAN RAFTERY: TITANS OF MEDIA TRILOGY Comes To Joe's Pub In February
Ryan Raftery returns to Joe's Pub with his Titans of Media Trilogy of Female Empowerment. His musicals based on the lives of Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart and Kris Jenner will be performed in repertory. Three divas, three nights in a row for three weeks.
Cast Set for Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's THINGS WE DON'T SAY
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the cast and production team of 'Things We Don't Say,' a new song cycle by EllaRose Chary and Brandon James Gwinn.
Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Weeklong Summer Residencies for Musical Theatre Writers
Applications are now open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's weeklong summer residencies for musical theatre writers. Nine teams will be selected for a private retreat in the Hudson Valley to focus solely on writing their musical.
Adam Pascal, Patti Murin, Colin Donnell & More Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2023 Cabaret Awards honor excellence in NYC's Cabaret Community for events which took place between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
Diversionary Theatre Will Produce NY Workshop of TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX
Diversionary Theatre has announced they are producing a New York workshop presentation of the new musical TL;DR: Thelma Louise: Dyke Remix book and lyrics by EllaRose Chary, music and lyrics by Brandon James Gwinn, directed by Sherri Eden Barber. Learn more about the production here!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Current Live Standings
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Voting Update
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: The Gasp Collection
After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.
Cabaret Photographers: Bobby Patrick
Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.
Cabaret Photographers: Matt Baker
Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.
MY BODY, MY VOICE Benefit Concert Unveils Lineup in Support of Reproductive Justice
In an effort to champion reproductive justice and create a platform for meaningful change, 'My Body, My Voice: Songs for Safe Access' has announced its lineup of talented artists and creators.
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