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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

Chess
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Music Supervisor
Swept AwaySwept Away
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Music Supervisor
Music Arranger & Orchestrator
A Beautiful NoiseA Beautiful Noise
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Incidental Music Arrangements
The Heart of Rock and RollThe Heart of Rock and Roll
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrations
Arrangements
Music Supervision
A Beautiful NoiseA Beautiful Noise
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Dance Arrangements
Incidental Music
Swept AwaySwept Away
 
[Regional (US), 2020]
Music Arranger & Orchestrator
The Heart of Rock & RollThe Heart of Rock & Roll
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Orchestrations
Arrangements
Music Supervision
FrozenFrozen
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Music Director
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Musical Director
Keyboard 1
Conductor
The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Associate Music Supervisor
Mr. Chickee's Funny MoneyMr. Chickee's Funny Money
 
[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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Penn State Centre Stage's THE MORRIS & ESSEX LINE is Now Playing Photo
Penn State Centre Stage's THE MORRIS & ESSEX LINE is Now Playing
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

Penn State Centre Stage in the College of Arts and Architecture has announced the premiere production of The Morris & Essex Line. Learn more about the show here!
Tony Awards Eligibility Announced for BUG, CHESS, and More Photo
Tony Awards Eligibility Announced for BUG, CHESS, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the second time to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season.
Regine Sophia Shares Backstage Scoop From CHESS Photo
Regine Sophia Shares Backstage Scoop From CHESS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

In this edition of Words From the Wings, we catch up with Regine Sophia who is in the Ensemble of Chess Broadway. She takes us backstage at the Imperial Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
Australian Cast Announced for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Photo
Australian Cast Announced for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Gillian Blum - Feb 16, 2026

Producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio announced the Australian cast of the smash-hit musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
Penn State Centre Stage to Debut THE MORRIS & ESSEX LINE by Salzman & Cunningham Photo
Penn State Centre Stage to Debut THE MORRIS & ESSEX LINE by Salzman & Cunningham
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Penn State Centre Stage will premiere THE MORRIS & ESSEX LINE, a new musical by Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham, exploring themes of personal crisis and growth. The show runs from February 24 to March 6 at the Pavilion Theatre, Penn State University.
CHESS Is Getting a New Broadway Cast Recording Photo
CHESS Is Getting a New Broadway Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026

xProducers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Productions have just announced that Chess will record a Broadway cast album on Monday, January 26, 2026. A release date will be announced shortly.
CHESS on Broadway Releases New Block of Tickets Photo
CHESS on Broadway Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

A new block of tickets is now on sale for the first-ever Broadway revival CHESS for performances through Sunday, June 14, 2026. Learn more about the show and get tickets here!
Photos: New Look At Nick Fradiani and More In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Photo
Photos: New Look At Nick Fradiani and More In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

New production photos have been released for the national tour of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. The tour stars Nick Fradiani and is currently playing in Seattle, with additional cities scheduled nationwide.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Australian Premiere Extends; Tickets on Sale for General Public Dec Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Prin Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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! Photo
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 Photo
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!
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