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Brian Usifer

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BIO

Music Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator, and Music Producer. His work on Broadway includes Swept Away (Music Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator) The Heart of Rock and Roll (Music Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator), A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical (Orchestrator, Incidental and Dance Arrangements) Disney’s Frozen (Music Director, Additional Arrangements) The Book of Mormon (Associate Music Supervisor) and Kinky Boots (Music Director, Additional Arrangements.) He was also the Associate Music Supervisor for Kinky Boots on Tour, in London and in Toronto. Regional credits include: Berkeley Rep, Arena Stage (Helen Hayes Award winner for Swept Away), The Kennedy Center, and Barrington Stage Co. Concerts include: Bobby and Kristen Lopez: American Songbook at Lincoln Center, Clay Aiken “Tried and True DVD,” for PBS. Additionally as an orchestrator; Galileo at Berkeley Rep, Mr. Chickee’s Funny Money by Motown legend Lamont Dozier Off-Broadway at the Atlantic, Into the Wild, NBC’s Annie Live (Additional Orchestrations), The Wiz Live (Additional Orchestrations) and can be heard as a pianist on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon.

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Music Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Music Supervisor
Music Arranger & Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Incidental Music Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrations
Arrangements
Music Supervision
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Dance Arrangements
Incidental Music
 
[Regional (US), 2020]
Music Arranger & Orchestrator
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Orchestrations
Arrangements
Music Supervision
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Music Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Musical Director
Keyboard 1
Conductor
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Associate Music Supervisor
 
[Off-Broadway, 0]
Musical Supervision, Orchestrations, and Arrangements

Additional Credits

As a composer, Brian’s latest project is a songwriting collaboration with Colin Donnell called The Nineteen Twenty. Available for sale on iTunes and everywhere music streams.

He holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from SUNY Fredonia and a Masters degree in Collaborative Piano from NYU and a Specialist Certificate in Orchestration from Berklee Online.

Co-founder of Joy Machine Records

Awards and Nominations

BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Orchestrations

Brian Usifer, The Heart of Rock and Roll

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News


A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Australian Premiere Extends; Tickets on Sale for General Public December 11
by Gillian Blum - Dec 8, 2025

Due to overwhelming demand, producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio are announced a new release of tickets for the smash-hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Runs At Cadillac Palace Theatre Through November 30
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has returned to Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through November 30.
Photos: Cast of CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 17, 2025

The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out photos of the cast, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, taking their first bows here! 
Video: CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, here! 
BEGIN AGAIN Musical Will Premiere in San Diego in 2026 Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

The new musical Begin Again, inspired by the Academy Award nominated film written and directed by John Carney, will have its pre-Broadway engagement next year.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Make Its Canadian Premiere at the Princess of Wales Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025

The hit Broadway musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will make its Canadian premiere at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre from April 28 to June 7, 2026.
Exclusive: Go Inside the First Preview of CHESS With New Footage
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2025

Watch video footage from the first preview of Chess on Broadway! The new video shows the buzzy audience arriving at the theatre and purchasing merchandise before the three stars make their entrance.
Photos: See Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher in CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025

Previews for CHESS began on Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre, where it officially opens Sunday, November 16. Check out video of the cast's first official bows and catch a first look at them in action here.
Video: CHESS Cast Takes Their First Bows on Broadway
by Michael Major - Oct 16, 2025

Chess has officially returned to Broadway! Watch a video of their curtain call from their first preview, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher.
Shop CHESS Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theater Shop
by Team BWW - Oct 15, 2025

With Chess making its return to Broadway, be the first to purchase merch! The production is now offering a variety of products, including magnets, timers, ornaments, pens, apparel, fans, and more for fans of the show.
CHESS Rush Tickets: How to Get $49 Seats!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025

Discover how to get rush tickets for CHESS in 2026! Learn about the digital lottery and in-person options for affordable seats.
Meet the Cast of CHESS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!
Santino Fontana Joins the Cast of TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025

Multi-award-winning actor Santino Fontana, has joined the star-studded cast of TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL, a one-night-only musical event playing at the Tarrytown Music Hall on October 30. 
Photos: CHESS Cast in Rehearsal Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

All new photos have been released from the rehearsal room of CHESS on Broadway. Previews for CHESS begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Will Swenson to Reprise A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Role as 'Neil Diamond' in Australia
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025

Will Swenson, who originated the role of ‘Neil Diamond’ on Broadway, will lead the cast of the smash-hit musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical in Australia.
Photos: CHESS Stars Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 26, 2025

The cast of the upcoming Broadway revival of Chess, starring Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher, recently met the press ahead of the show's first performance next month. Check out photos here.
Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus Will Lead TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

The Tarrytown Music Hall—just steps from where Washington Irving first penned his iconic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—will welcome a new chapter of the legend with Tarrytown the Musical, written and composed by Adam Wachter.
Tickets to A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Eccles Theater to go on Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL in Salt Lake City will go on sale this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Adds Performance at the Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL playing the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has added a performance. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and More Join WORKING GIRL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical Working Girl, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Cyndi Lauper. Learn more here!

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