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Daniel is a NYC based composer, arranger, orchestrator, and music director. Most known for his viral sensations The Thanksgiving Musical on The Late Late Show with James Corden featuring Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, Josh Gad, Josh Groban, and Kristin Chenoweth, his arrangement of “Remy The Ratatouille” by Emily Jacobson that launched the Tiktok Rataouille musical movement, and The Grocery Store Musical, an arrangement of Lousia Melcher’s “New York Summer.”

Original works include Breathe: Portraits from a Pandemic, Dot and the Kangaroo, commissioned by MTI Australaisa and iTheatrics, House Rules: A New Musical based on the New York Times Best Selling novel by Jodi Picoult, far memory, commissioned by Fall Island Vocal Arts Seminar for Stephanie Blythe and Alan Louis Smith, Construction Site on Christmas Night and a new score for The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, commissioned by Bay Area Children’s Theatre, The Letter; A New Opera, and a new score for Laura Eason’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer commissioned by MU Summer Repertory Theatre. He is a member of the advanced class of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop.

Music Direction credits include; Off-Broadway: Sistas, 54 Below Sings – ABBA, Ariana Grande, Pop Hits of the 2000s, The Jonas Brothers. Readings: Monstersongs (NAMT), The Big One-Oh! TYA, and Hans Christian Anderson TYA (The Kennedy Center’s New Visions, New Voices). iTheatrics Workshops: Heathers HSE, Chicago HSE, Andrew Lloyd Webber for Young Actors Cats, Mary Poppins JR., G2K… Footloose, Newsies JR., Sister Act JR., The Drowsy Chaperone JR., My Fair Lady School Edition, Finding Nemo JR.

Arrangement & Orchestration credits include; “Princess” from Witches for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Hans Christian Andersen (additional arrangements and underscoring) The Big One Oh! (additional arrangements and underscoring), “Children Will Listen” by Stephen Sondheim, commissioned by the Junior Theater Festival for the 20th anniversary of Broadway JR. “Rainbow Connection” by Paul Williams on the occasion of his acceptance of the Junior Theater Festival Legacy Award, and over 50 songs for Oh, What a Night!, The Rhythm of Life, & Fantastical Families, and more, at Transcendence Theatre Company.

As an educator, he leads workshops at the international Junior Theater Festivals, Junior Theater Celebrations throughout the United States, and specialized music workshops for the Shubert Foundation and the NYC Department of Education.

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Kristin Chenoweth, Cynthia Erivo, Toby Marlow, and Lucy Moss Join The 2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza!


Cynthia Erivo (Harriet; The Color Purple, Broadway), Kristin Chenoweth (Descendants; Wicked, Broadway), and Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss (SIX co-creators) have joined the talent appearing at the 2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza! (JTF OE).

Pasek & Paul To Headline 2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza


Songwriters Pasek & Paul will perform the headlining concert for the 2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza!. The Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza! takes place January 15-17, 2021. Individual registration is open through January 4.

New Musical A HANUKKAH CAROL Debuts First Look and Listen With Michael James Scott, Ben Fankhauser and More


Hanukkah 2021 is gonna be LIT! A HANUKKAH CAROL, or GELT TRIP! The Musical isn’t just “A Christmas Carol for Jews”—it’s an irreverent and heartfelt musical comedy that celebrates being the best version of oneself in pursuit of making the world a kinder place.

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE to Open at Bay Area Children's Theatre in February


The classic tale of a magical visit to a land frozen in eternal winter under a powerful witch's spell takes a new twist as Bay Area Children's Theatre presents 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' Saturday, February 1 - Sunday, March 15, at the BACT Berkeley Center, 2055 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, with performances weekends at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Cast Members Of THE LIGHTNING THIEF Join MONSTERSONGS IN CONCERT; VR Game to Debut


Sam Leicht, T. Shyvonne Stewart, Izzy Figueroa, and Sarah Beth Pfeifer will make a special appearance at the previously announced Feinstein's/54 Below premiere of Monstersongs, written by Rob Rokicki, composer of Broadway's The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Audience members who are torn between whether to see the Greek mythology monsters of Percy Jackson or the vampires and witches of Monstersongs needn't worry; much like the talented cast members mentioned above, they can be a part of both.

Lorna Luft, Peter LaPrade, Ann Hampton Callaway, And More Come to Feinstein's/54 Below This Week


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Peter LaPrade Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Peter LaPrade (Off-Broadway's This Ain't No Disco - Atlantic Theater Company, The Lightning Thief) on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 9:30pm. In an encore performance of his solo debut earlier this year, New York theatre newcomer Peter LaPrade brings a fresh face, a fresh voice, and healthy dose of blues and rock & roll to Broadway's supper club. A one-night-only engagement, LaPrade sings the songs that have shaped him, pays homage to those artists, and explores how growing up on Bruce Springsteen & Janis Joplin actually prepared him to sing showtunes.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF's Peter LaPrade Makes Feinstein's/54 Below Solo Debut


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Peter LaPrade (Off-Broadway's The Lightning Thief) in Little Boy Blue on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 11:30pm.In his premiere solo performance, New York theatre newcomer Peter LaPrade brings a healthy dose of blues and rock & roll to Broadway's supper club. A one-night-only engagement, LaPrade sings the songs that have shaped him, pays homage to those artists, and explores how growing up on Bruce Springsteen & Janis Joplin actually led him to sing showtunes.

Samantha Barks, Eleanor Reissa and More Coming Up Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below


Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for details!

54 SINGS 1776, Kyle Dean Massey, Samantha Barks and More Coming Up at Feinstein's/54 Below This July


This July, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Ixchel Cuellar Completes the Cast of DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 5


DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) is set for April 22 at Feinstein's/54 Below at 9:30pm. Conceived, directed, produced by Megan Minutillo (in association with thewriteteachers.com), the evening will feature music from across the musical theatre canon, pairing one Broadway hopeful with one performing arts professional who has inspired them in their show business career, and featuring songs from shows that sparked the creative journey's of these Hopefuls!

Jesse Nager Signs on for DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S), VOLUME 5 at Feinstein's/54 Below


Jesse Nager has joined DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 5!

Kate Loprest Joins DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S), Volume 5 at Feinstein's/54 Below


Kate Loprest (First Date, Hairspray, Xanadu) has joined DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 5.

Joaquina Kalukango Joins DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S), Volume 5


Joaquina Kalukango has just joined DUETS with thewriteteachers.com Volume 5.

Kathryn Allison Signs on for DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S) VOLUME 5


Kathryn Allison has just joined DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 5.

Natalie Weiss Boards DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S), VOLUME 5 at Feinstein's/54 Below


Natalie Weiss has joined DUETS with thewriteteachers.com Volume 5, which is set for April 22 at Feinstein's/54 Below.

Sydney Morton Signs on for DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S) VOLUME 5 at Feinstein's/54 Below


Just in, Sydney Morton has joined the cast of DUETS with thewriteteachers.com Volume 5 - April 22nd at Feinstein's/54 Below.

Siri Howard Joins DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S) VOLUME 5 at Feinstein's/54 Below


Siri Howard joins DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 5 at Feinstein's/54 Below on April 22nd at 9:30pm.

Shaunice Alexander Joins DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S), Volume 5 at Feinstein's/54 Below


DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) returns to Feinstein's/ 54 Below for Volume 5 on April 22, 2017.

Photo Flash: Inside the 3rd Annual UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER SOIREE at Feinstein's/54 Below


THE UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER SOIREE played Feinstein's/54 Below on December 7th, and BroadwayWorld has a look at the concert below!

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