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BIO

Recent orchestrations and/or dance arrangements: Memphis (Broadway), Romantic Poetry (M.T.C.), All Shook Up (1st national tour), Walmartopia (cast recording), Berlin, Imperfect Chemistry (cast recording), Always...Patsy Cline, Honky Tonk Angels. Coming up: The Addams Family, The Big Time. Broadway/Tours: All Shook Up (conductor), Ring Of Fire (Assoc. M.D., cast recording), Rent (Assoc. Conductor), The Full Monty (conductor, 1st national).

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Performer (Understudy)

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2023]
Orchestrations
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Orchestrations[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Orchestrations[Replacement]
 
[Motion Picture, 2017]
Orchestrations
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2017] [Replacement]
Orchestrator[Replacement]
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Orchestrator
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Orchestrator
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Dance Music Arranger
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Orchestrator
Musical Director
Musical Director
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Associate Musical Director
 
[New York, 2005]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Associate Conductor
Keyboard 2
Organ
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Orchestrator
Musical Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Orchestrations

August Eriksmoen, Come From Away

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Orchestrations

August Eriksmoen, Bright Star

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Orchestrations

August Eriksmoen, Bright Star

Videos

News


COME FROM AWAY to Return to Broadway San Jose

The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its return to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts for six performances only—Thursday, November 21 through Sunday, November 24, 2024.
COME FROM AWAY On Sale This Friday At Bass Concert Hall

Tickets for the acclaimed musical COME FROM AWAY at Bass Concert Hall on January 4-5 will be available starting Friday. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the remarkable story live on stage.
Harris Center To Present COME FROM AWAY & LIFE ON OUR PLANET

Harris Center for The Arts will present back-to-back shows to wrap up October: OUR PLANET LIVE – LIFE ON OUR PLANET with Dan Tapster, a Netflix Original Documentary Series on Sunday, October 20 at 7:30pm, followed by a “Best Musical” winner all across North America, COME FROM AWAY, performing eight times, October 22-27, with Tuesday-Saturday evening performances at 7:30pm, and Friday-Sunday matinees at 2:00pm.
Video: 2024 Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY

The Canadian production of Come From Away will make its triumphant return home to the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre this fall. Get a first look at footage from the production!
Full Cast Set For 2024-2025 COME FROM AWAY Tour

The full cast has been revealed for the 2024-2025 touring production of COME FROM AWAY! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.  Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
Photos: COME FROM AWAY At National Arts Centre English Theatre

Now playing a sell-out engagement at the National Arts Centre English Theatre in Ottawa, the Canadian production of the multi-award-winning global sensation Come From Away will make its return home to the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre next month. See photos from the production!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Launch National Tour in 2025

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will launch its First National Tour in Baltimore, MD at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in the Fall of 2025.
COME FROM AWAY Will Be First Broadway National Tour to Perform at U.S. Military Installations

The National Tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Tony-award-winning musical, will make stops at three military installations this August, which marks the first time in modern American history that the national tour of a Broadway show will perform an exclusive live concert version for the military community at U.S. military installations.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording To Be Released On CD In August

The circus comes home! The Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD this month.
COME FROM AWAY to Return to Louisville This Winter

The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its return to the Kentucky Center for a limited engagement in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Grant Gustin Will Depart WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on September 1

Grant Gustin will play his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance

See photos of Water for Elephants celebrating its 100 Broadway performance!
COME FROM AWAY Co-Writer Irene Sankoff Will Play Bonnie in Ottawa Production

BroadwayWorld has learned that Irene Sankoff, co-writer of Come From Away with her husband David Hein, will star in a replica production of the musical in Ottawa this summer when the Canadian production reopens there ahead of its return to Toronto. 
Cast Set For New Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY

The cast has been announced for the new Canadian production of the multi-award-winning global sensation Come From Away.
Listen: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is now available in streaming and digital formats. A physical CD will be available later this summer.
Listen: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Releases 'The Road Don't Make You Young'

Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording has released its third single – “The Road Don’t Make You Young'. Listen here!
COME FROM AWAY to Return to Edmonton in September

The national tour of Come From Away will return to Edmonton in September. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording; Listen to the First Two Songs!

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Water for Elephants will be released on Friday, May 17. The first two singles, “Wild” and “Silver Stars,” are available today, Friday, April 26.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has August Eriksmoen been in?

August Eriksmoen has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has August Eriksmoen been in?

August Eriksmoen has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has August Eriksmoen been nominated for?

Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Come From Away, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Bright Star, and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Bright Star.

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