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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The Cast and Creative Team of "Swept Away" including Bob Crawford, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Wayne Duvall, John Logan, Scott Avett, Michael Mayer, Rachel Hauck, John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Seth Avett, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Taurean Everett, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Jamari Johnson Williams, Brian Usifer, Will Van Dyke, Chris Miller, David Neumann
Date:
12/08/2023
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
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Productions
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Orchestrations
Arrangements
Music Supervision
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
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Orchestrations
Brian Usifer, Chess
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Orchestrations
Brian Usifer, The Heart of Rock and Roll
Videos
Exclusive Video: Train's Pat Monahan Says BEGIN AGAIN is a 'Fresh Look at Musical Theatre'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-07-21 11:32:08
Video: Watch Sneak Peek of 'Song I Used to Know' From BEGIN AGAIN at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - 2026-07-14 09:49:41
Video: GALILEO Trailer Featuring Raúl Esparza and the Voice of Neil deGrasse Tyson
by Stephi Wild - 2026-06-01 09:52:08
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - 2026-05-06 10:26:52
Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 13:35:49
Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 11:57:52
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
by Michael Major - 2026-04-17 09:22:02
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-14 12:45:52
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 10:09:30
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-18 10:07:26
Exclusive: Go Inside the First Preview of CHESS With New Footage
by Michael Major - 2025-10-17 10:00:20
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-05-28 09:00:40
Photos/Video: SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-29 09:56:48
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-03 09:13:45
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
News
Emma Busse, Patrick Heusinger, Charlotte MacLeod, and More Will Lead BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
The full cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
The full cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Learn more here.
Exclusive Video: Train's Pat Monahan Says BEGIN AGAIN is a 'Fresh Look at Musical Theatre'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
The new musical Begin Again is set to play The Old Globe. Ahead of the show's run, BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the behind the scenes process with Pat Monahan of Train, composer and lyricist of Begin Again.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
The new musical Begin Again is set to play The Old Globe. Ahead of the show's run, BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the behind the scenes process with Pat Monahan of Train, composer and lyricist of Begin Again.
Everything to Know About GALILEO on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 18, 2026
Broadway is about to get even starrier than usual. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will open on Broadway in Fall 2026. It will be the second new musical of the 2026/27 Broadway season (the first is Wanted). While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 18, 2026
Broadway is about to get even starrier than usual. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will open on Broadway in Fall 2026. It will be the second new musical of the 2026/27 Broadway season (the first is Wanted). While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!
Video: Watch Sneak Peek of 'Song I Used to Know' From BEGIN AGAIN at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
The Old Globe has shared a preview of 'Song I Used to Know' from BEGIN AGAIN, a new musical heading to the Globe stage for a pre-Broadway engagement. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
The Old Globe has shared a preview of 'Song I Used to Know' from BEGIN AGAIN, a new musical heading to the Globe stage for a pre-Broadway engagement. Check out the video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL To Add Performances To Sydney Run
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 28, 2026
Following a successful on-sale earlier this month, demand for the Sydney season of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has prompted the release of additional performances.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 28, 2026
Following a successful on-sale earlier this month, demand for the Sydney season of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has prompted the release of additional performances.
New “Power of Love” Grant for High Schools Launched at the International Thespian Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Ten U.S. high schools will receive free production licenses to stage HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL through a new grant launched by Huey Lewis, Music Theatre International, and the Educational Theatre Foundation at the International Thespian Festival.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Ten U.S. high schools will receive free production licenses to stage HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL through a new grant launched by Huey Lewis, Music Theatre International, and the Educational Theatre Foundation at the International Thespian Festival.
Video: CHESS Cast Takes Final Bows on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
The revival of the musical Chess played its final performance on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
The revival of the musical Chess played its final performance on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Make Kansas City Premiere at Starlight
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical hits Kansas City's Starlight Theatre July 7-12, starring American Idol winner Nick Fradiani. Tickets from under $19!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical hits Kansas City's Starlight Theatre July 7-12, starring American Idol winner Nick Fradiani. Tickets from under $19!
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 21, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 21, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Extend Melbourne Run Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has added two weeks to its Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre following overwhelming ticket demand, with Broadway star Will Swenson leading the Australian cast.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has added two weeks to its Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre following overwhelming ticket demand, with Broadway star Will Swenson leading the Australian cast.
The Old Globe Launches Search for San Diego Musicians to Open BEGIN AGAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Old Globe is seeking San Diego singers and musicians to perform at Begin Again: San Diego Sessions, a free outdoor community music event tied to the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Old Globe is seeking San Diego singers and musicians to perform at Begin Again: San Diego Sessions, a free outdoor community music event tied to the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical.
Video: First Look At Star Raúl Esparza In New GALILEO Teaser
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
An all new teaser has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. The teaser gives fans a first look at star Raúl Esparza in the role of the famed astronomer, as well as a first impression of the score. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
An all new teaser has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. The teaser gives fans a first look at star Raúl Esparza in the role of the famed astronomer, as well as a first impression of the score. Watch the video!
Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Composers of 2026
by Luka Vonier - Jun 5, 2026
Watch as we chat with: Jim Barne and Kit Buchan (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)), Brian Usifer (Chess), Steve Bargonetti (Joe Turner's Come and Gone), The Rescues (The Lost Boys), and Trevor Holder and Doug Schadt (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).
by Luka Vonier - Jun 5, 2026
Watch as we chat with: Jim Barne and Kit Buchan (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)), Brian Usifer (Chess), Steve Bargonetti (Joe Turner's Come and Gone), The Rescues (The Lost Boys), and Trevor Holder and Doug Schadt (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).
2026 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
SCHMIGADOON!, LIBERATION and More Win 2026 Tony Awards - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.
Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Play The Stranahan
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
The touring production of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, created in collaboration with Diamond himself, is set to play The Stranahan, telling the story of how the hitmaker became a star.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
The touring production of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, created in collaboration with Diamond himself, is set to play The Stranahan, telling the story of how the hitmaker became a star.
Video: GALILEO Trailer Featuring Raúl Esparza and the Voice of Neil deGrasse Tyson
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Check out the video here!
Final Week to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards; THE LOST BOYS Leads Best New Musical
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026
There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026
There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Brian Usifer been nominated for?
Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Chess and Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Heart of Rock and Roll.
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