Christopher Jahnke
Latest News on Christopher Jahnke:
LES MISÉRABLES Returns To China With Sold-Out Shanghai Run (Dec 3, 2025)
Tickets to LES MISERABLES in Portland to go on Sale Next Week (Nov 13, 2025)
LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Extends at Radio City Music Hall (Nov 10, 2025)
LES MISÉRABLES Returns To China With Sold-Out Shanghai Run (Dec 3, 2025)
Tickets to LES MISERABLES in Portland to go on Sale Next Week (Nov 13, 2025)
LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Extends at Radio City Music Hall (Nov 10, 2025)
BIO
Orchestrator: (Broadway/London) Porgy and Bess (Tony nomination- Best Orchestrations), new orchestrations for Les Misérables (performed worldwide since 2006), Legally Blonde, King Kong, Cry-Baby, Grease (2007), Dessa Rose, A Man of No Importance, Wind in the Willows (Stiles & Drewe). Other orchestrations: Do You Hear the People Sing? (symphonic tour of Boublil/Schönberg), Tom Jones (Stiles & Leigh), Just So (Stiles & Drewe), Lady Gaga (“The Sound of Music” - 2015 Oscars, with Stephen Oremus), “The Wiz Live!,” Rufus Wainwright, Radio City Rockettes and Emily Bear. Music Supervisor: Memphis. Apprentice to orchestrator William David Brohn: Sweet Smell of Success, Ragtime, The Secret Garden, The Three Musketeers, The Witches of Eastwick, Mary Poppins and Wicked.
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Productions
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Music Supervisor/Vocal & Incidental Music Arranger/Additional Orchestrations[Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Orchestrations
Christopher Jahnke, Les Miserables
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Orchestrations
Christopher Jahnke, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Videos
Video: Mamie Parris Sings 'The Writing on the Wall' from Goodspeed's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-22 11:58:19
Video: Liz McCartney Sings 'The Wages of Sin' from Goodspeed's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-18 15:28:26
Video: Watch 'Off To The Races' from Goodspeed's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-07 13:48:01
Video: Watch 'Both Sides of the Coin' from THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Goodspeed
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-04 16:06:26
Video: Writer Rupert Holmes on THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Goodspeed Musicals
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-12 16:03:06
VIDEO: Watch All New Clips From LES MISERABLES at the Sondheim Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2022-05-05 06:25:26
VIDEO: See Gina Naomi Baez, Alyse Alan Louis & More in the RATTLESNAKE KATE World Premiere At Denver Center
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-23 10:31:44
VIDEO: Broadway Favorites Paul Alexander Nolan and Alison Luff Lead the ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Cast On The Today Show
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-01 13:33:24
VIDEO: Jimmy Buffett and the Cast of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Take Over the Today Show- Watch a Sneak Peek!
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-01 11:26:27
VIDEO: Watch LES MIS Tour's Fantine, Melissa Mitchell, Sing I Dreamed a Dream
by Rebecca Russo - 2017-10-18 20:50:02
VIDEO: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE's Jimmy Buffett Talks Long Journey to Broadway on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-10-17 13:30:40
VIDEO: Jimmy Buffett Spills His Musical Guilty Pleasures and Talks ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
by BWW News Desk - 2017-07-25 07:31:53
TV Exclusive: Tony Winner Christopher Ashley Talks Broadway Bound ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
by Alan Henry - 2017-06-28 14:32:11
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Broadway-Bound ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
by Alan Henry - 2017-05-30 12:45:38
News
LES MISÉRABLES Returns To China With Sold-Out Shanghai Run
by Joshua Wright - Dec 3, 2025
Les Misérables has seen major success in China with the launch of its staged concert production at Shanghai Grand Theatre, reports China Daily. The musical began performances on November 4 and will run through December 28 as part of the “See You in Shanghai!” initiative from SMG Live.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 3, 2025
Les Misérables has seen major success in China with the launch of its staged concert production at Shanghai Grand Theatre, reports China Daily. The musical began performances on November 4 and will run through December 28 as part of the “See You in Shanghai!” initiative from SMG Live.
Tickets to LES MISERABLES in Portland to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale for the Portland engagement.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale for the Portland engagement.
LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Extends at Radio City Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025
The Radio City Music Hall engagement of the world tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR has extended by one week due to demand.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025
The Radio City Music Hall engagement of the world tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR has extended by one week due to demand.
Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES On Sale This Friday at Prairie Home Alliance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Les Misérables will go on sale to the public Friday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Les Misérables will go on sale to the public Friday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Edmonton Go on Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale October 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale October 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Calgary Go On Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale October 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale October 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Will Make North American Premiere at Radio City Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Les Miserables is headed back to New York! More dates have been announced for the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Les Miserables is headed back to New York! More dates have been announced for the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR. Learn more here!
LES MISERABLES Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's tour of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will include a stop in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's tour of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will include a stop in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox.
Singapore's Nathania Ong to Star as Eponine in LES MISÉRABLES Arena Spectacular
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 1, 2025
Singaporean actress Nathania Ong will reprise her acclaimed performance as Eponine in the upcoming Singapore run of Cameron Mackintosh’s 'Les Misérables, The Arena Spectacular.'
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 1, 2025
Singaporean actress Nathania Ong will reprise her acclaimed performance as Eponine in the upcoming Singapore run of Cameron Mackintosh’s 'Les Misérables, The Arena Spectacular.'
LES MISÉRABLES Will Play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables will come to Columbus for eight performances only, January 27–February 1, 2026, at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables will come to Columbus for eight performances only, January 27–February 1, 2026, at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).
Tickets to LES MISÉRABLES in Indianapolis On Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s LES MISÉRABLES, are on sale now for its return engagement at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s LES MISÉRABLES, are on sale now for its return engagement at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Learn more!
LES MISÉRABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR Extends Due to Overwhelming Demand
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 11, 2025
Due to unprecedented demand, Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of LES MISERABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR has extended its run in Manila for two additional weeks, now playing until March 1, 2026
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 11, 2025
Due to unprecedented demand, Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of LES MISERABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR has extended its run in Manila for two additional weeks, now playing until March 1, 2026
LES MISERABLES 40th-Anniversary Concert Tour to Play Manila, January 2026
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 28, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed 40th-anniversary production of Les Misérables is set to captivate Filipino audiences at The Theatre at Solaire from January 20 to February 15, 2026.
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 28, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed 40th-anniversary production of Les Misérables is set to captivate Filipino audiences at The Theatre at Solaire from January 20 to February 15, 2026.
LES MISERABLES Comes To The Morris Center in August
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025
Tickets are on sale now for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025
Tickets are on sale now for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES.
LES MIS, THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Heads to Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - Jun 18, 2025
Part of the show’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, Cameron Mackintosh’s 'Les Miserables, The Arena Spectacular' will play at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, in March 2026. The production has toured the UK, Europe, Australia, and some parts of Asia with a large international cast and orchestra conducted by Adrian Kirk and new designs by Matt Kinley.
by Oliver Oliveros - Jun 18, 2025
Part of the show’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, Cameron Mackintosh’s 'Les Miserables, The Arena Spectacular' will play at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, in March 2026. The production has toured the UK, Europe, Australia, and some parts of Asia with a large international cast and orchestra conducted by Adrian Kirk and new designs by Matt Kinley.
LES MISÉRABLES is Coming to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will return to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will return to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. Learn more!
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Broadway in Hollywood 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025
The 2025-26 season has been announced for Broadway in Hollywood, set for the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the full season and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025
The 2025-26 season has been announced for Broadway in Hollywood, set for the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the full season and find out how to get tickets here!
LES MISÉRABLES to Presented at Popejoy Hall in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES will play Albuquerque’s Popejoy Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES will play Albuquerque’s Popejoy Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Christopher Jahnke been nominated for?
Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Les Miserables and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.
What awards has Christopher Jahnke won?
Christopher Jahnke won the Best Orchestrations award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Les Miserables.
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