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Billy has loved music and science since he was a little kid. He began his piano training at an early age as a private student of the world-renowned concert pianist, Edward Edson. After saving up money from his paper route, he bought his first synth at the age of 11, the Moog Source. In junior high school, he created a mini recording studio in his bedroom.

When he was a freshman studying Neuroscience and Music at the University of Pennsylvania, he joined the Rock & Roll band, The Hatters. They built a huge following of college students and ultimately got a recording contract with Atlantic Records, releasing three albums. After graduation in 1991, they jumped on a bus and spent five years on the road, living in the mountains of Nederland, Colorado during breaks.

After The Hatters broke up in 1996, Stein moved to NYC, added more gear to his collection and started his company, STRANGE CRANIUM (a nod to his Neuroscience degree).

In 1996 while writing music for VH1, he met Michael Rosen, an accomplished television producer and songwriter. They had collaborated on several television series, and realized that by combining their expertise, experience, and insight, they could create a very user-friendly, world-class music catalogue. In 2006 they formed STRIKE AUDIO.

In 2008, Billy met synthesis master, Hiro Iida. In 2011, they began work on Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark with Bono and The Edge. They ran 8 MacBook desktop computers with an early version of MainStage and MainBrain, developed by Dave Linnenbank. Since Spider-Man, the STRANGE CRANIUM team has grown and is now responsible for programming and the electronic music design of over 100 shows.

Billy Jay Stein received the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album as the music producer and mixer of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

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Billy Jay Stein Productions

 
[US Tour, 2023]
Electronic Music Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Music Producer and Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Keyboards

Billy Jay Stein Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Dana Ivey, Sunday in the Park with George

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THE GREAT GATSBY Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording This Summer


The new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording this summer! Learn more about how to preorder the album here!

Interview: Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer Making Waves Worldwide


Hiro Iida: Known as an electronic music designer making waves worldwide, he's a sound craftsman designing the sound of musicals. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has won two Grammy Awards. Some of his notable works include 'The Notebook THE MUSICAL,' 'THE GREAT GATSBY,' 'Kimberly Akimbo,' 'Tootsie' on Broadway, 'MJ THE MUSICAL,' 'Mean Girls' in the UK, 'The Man Who Laughs,' 'Mata Hari,' and 'XCALIBUR' in Korea, as well as 'DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL,' 'Musical IKIRU,' and 'Your Lie in April' in Japan. He has also provided music to notable figures like Akiko Yano.

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ヒロ・イイダ:世界で活躍するエレクトロニック・ミュージック・デザイナーと呼ばれる、ミュージカルのサウンドをデザインする音作り職人。バークリー音楽大学卒業。2度のグラミー賞も受賞。主な代表作は、NYブロードウェイの『The Notebook THE MUSICAL(君に読む物語)』、『THE GREAT GATSBY』、『Kimberly Akimbo』、『Tootsie』、イギリスの『MJ THE MUSICAL』、『Mean Girls』、韓国の『The Man Who Laughs』、『Mata Hari』、『XCALIBUR』、日本では『デス・ノート THE MUSICAL』、『ミュージカル「生きる」』、『musical 四月は君の嘘』など。また、著名人では矢野顕子への楽曲提供歴などもある。

THE GREAT GATSBY to Launch Rush and Lottery & Host Box Office Opening Celebration


The Great Gatsby will launch an in-person rush (with student pricing availability), a digital lottery for all performances, and will host a Box Office Opening celebration on Saturday, March 16 at 10:00AM. Learn how to purchase tickets !

Full Cast Set for THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Starring Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada & More


The full cast has been set for the Broadway premiere of The Great Gatsby, opening this spring at The Broadway Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Noah J. Ricketts, Samantha Pauly, Eric Anderson, and More Join the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway


Additional principal casting has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the acclaimed new musical The Great Gatsby, opening on Broadway this spring. Find out who is joining the cast here!

What We Know So Far About THE GREAT GATSBY Musical


The roaring 20s are back again! As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, the musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby is headed to Broadway later this year. Check out what we know so far about the show, cast, production dates, and more!

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY Musical on Broadway This Spring


BroadwayWorld has learned that the musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby is headed to Broadway this year. The production, led by Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada, had its pre-Broadway engagement at the Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023.

SHUCKED to Open North American Tour in Nashville in November 2024


The North American Tour of the Tony Award®-winning musical comedy Shucked will make its Nashville debut at Tennessee Performing Arts Center®’s Jackson Hall November 5-10, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Listen to the 2024 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album


Five new recordings have earned nominations for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, including: Kimberly Akimbo, Parade, Shucked, Some Like It Hot, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Listen to all of them here!

GRAMMYs Nominate SWEENEY TODD, PARADE & More For Best Musical Theatre Album


The nominations for the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album are out! Discover the nominees for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, including SWEENEY TODD, PARADE, and more. Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and more were also nominated for GRAMMYS.

SHUCKED to Launch North American Tour in Fall 2024


Shucked will embark on a North American tour in the fall of 2024. Learn ore about the tour and see how to purchase tickets!

Video: Isabelle McCalla Gears Up For Her SHUCKED On Broadway Debut!


Isabelle McCalla, who has originated roles in The Prom, Hercules, and Water For Elephants, will begin performances as ‘Maizy,’ the small-town girl with medium-sized city dreams, in Shucked, Broadway’s homegrown hit musical comedy, on Friday, September 8 at the Nederlander Theatre. Get your first look at Isabelle in rehearsal in the video below as she prepares for her Cobb County debut!

SHUCKED Pauses Stage Dooring Due to Rising Covid-19 Cases


Shucked will be pausing all stage dooring until further notice, according to an announcement made via Instagram stories on Wednesday. The post read: 'In an abundance of caution all post-show stage door activities at Shucked have been paused until further notice. We appreciate your support and can't wait to see you at the Nederlander soon.'

SHUCKED on Broadway- A Complete Guide


Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Shucked on Broadway. Check out all the details!

Isabelle McCalla to Join the Cast of SHUCKED as 'Maizy' in September


Isabelle McCalla, who has originated roles in The Prom, Hercules, and Water For Elephants, will begin performances as ‘Maizy,’ the small-town girl with medium-sized city dreams, in Shucked. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: SHUCKED Stars Alex Newell and Caroline Innerbichler Perform 'Friends' In New Music Video


Get another look at Broadway's corniest new musical in their latest music video as Tony -nominee Alex Newell and star Caroline Innerbichler sing the touching duet, 'Friends'.

Video: Alex Newell Performs 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VOICE


Tony Award nominee Alex Newell, who is now starring in Shucked on Broadway, performed 'Independently Owned,' on NBC's 'The Voice' Season 23 finale last night, Monday, May 22. Check out the video here!

Video: Watch Brandy Clark Perform From New Album at SHUCKED Curtain Call


Watch Brandy Clark give a special performance in celebration of her new album at the Shucked curtain call on Friday, May 19th!

Alex Newell to Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VOICE Season 23 Finale


Tony Award nominee Alex Newell who is starring in Shucked, Broadway’s homegrown musical comedy nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will perform “Independently Owned,” on NBC’s “The Voice” Season 23 finale Monday, May 22.

Billy Jay Stein FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Billy Jay Stein been nominated for?

Billy Jay Stein has been nominated for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Sunday in the Park with George."

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