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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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Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Orchestrator
Les MisérablesLes Misérables
 
[West End, 2024]
Orchestrator
Escape to Margaritaville (Non Eq)Escape to Margaritaville (Non Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Music Supervisor/Vocal & Incidental Music Arranger/Additional Orchestrations[Replacement]
Les Miserables Staged Concert RevivalLes Miserables Staged Concert Revival
 
[West End, 2021]
Orchestrations
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Music Supervisor
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Music Supervisor
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[US Tour, 2017]
New Orchestrations
The Wind in the WillowsThe Wind in the Willows
 
[West End, 2017]
Co-Orchestrator
Atomic A New MusicalAtomic A New Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Music Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 2014]
New Orchestrations
The Gershwins' Porgy and BessThe Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Orchestrator
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[West End, 2010]
Orchestrator
Memphis: A New MusicalMemphis: A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Music Producer
Musical Supervisor
The Toxic AvengerThe Toxic Avenger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Cry-BabyCry-Baby
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
GreaseGrease
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Orchestrator
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Orchestrator
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator (New Orchestrations)
Dessa Rose
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Chasing Nicolette
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Orchestrator
A Man of No Importance
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Orchestrator
Dear World
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Orchestrator
Dear World
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2000]
Orchestrations/Additional Arrangements
Romeo and Juliet
 
[St. Paul, MN (Regional), 1999]
Musical Director
Just So
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 1998]
Orchestrator
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[West End, 1985] [Replacement]
Orchestrator[Replacement] (New Orchestrations)

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

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, HAIRSPRAY and More Set for La Mirada 2026/27 Season Photo
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, HAIRSPRAY and More Set for La Mirada 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts has unveiled its 2026/2027 season of shows! The season will feature a new productin of Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, and more.
Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, and More Will Lead LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECT Photo
Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, and More Will Lead LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR in New York, London, Dublin, and Birmingham
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Principal casting has been announced for the forthcoming Grand Finale of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, in New York, London, Dublin, and Birmingham. 
Lea Salonga Joins Singapore Season of LES MISÉRABLES Photo
Lea Salonga Joins Singapore Season of LES MISÉRABLES
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - Mar 23, 2026

Lea Salonga joins previously announced cast members as Madame Thénardier in the Singapore season of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular, running from 24 March to 10 May 2026 at the Sands Theatre.
BRAN CASTLE: THE MUSICAL Will Hold Industry Presentation This Month Photo
BRAN CASTLE: THE MUSICAL Will Hold Industry Presentation This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026

A private industry presentation will take place this week for Bran Castle: The Musical, with two performances set for Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20 in New York City. 
LES MISÉRABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR Comes to The Theatre at Solaire in January Photo
LES MISÉRABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR Comes to The Theatre at Solaire in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

The internationally acclaimed musical Les Misérables: The World Tour Spectacular will open in Manila on Jan. 20, 2026, with a run through March 1 at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City.
Tickets to LES MISERABLES National Tour in Chicago on Sale Now Photo
Tickets to LES MISERABLES National Tour in Chicago on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh's production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, are on sale.
LES MISÉRABLES Returns To China With Sold-Out Shanghai Run Photo
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.
Tickets to LES MISERABLES in Portland to go on Sale Next Week Photo
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.
LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Extends at Radio City Music Hall Photo
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.
Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES On Sale This Friday at Prairie Home Alliance Theater Photo
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.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Edmonton Go on Sale This Month Photo
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.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Calgary Go On Sale This Month Photo
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Calgary Go On Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Get your LES MISERABLES Calgary tickets starting October 20, 2025, for this iconic musical's return to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium!
LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Will Make North American Premiere at Ra Photo
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!
LES MISERABLES Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month Photo
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.
Singapore's Nathania Ong to Star as Eponine in LES MISÉRABLES Arena Spectacular Photo
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.'
LES MISÉRABLES Will Play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus Photo
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.).
Tickets to LES MISÉRABLES in Indianapolis On Sale Now Photo
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!
LES MISÉRABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR Extends Due to Overwhelming Demand Photo
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
LES MISERABLES 40th-Anniversary Concert Tour to Play Manila, January 2026 Photo
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.
LES MISERABLES Comes To The Morris Center in August Photo
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.
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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 has won the Best Orchestrations at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his work on Les Miserables.

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