David Andrews Rogers
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David Andrews Rogers is a Music Director and Conductor whose experience ranges from Broadway National Tours to Symphony Pops Concerts. He has Music Directed extensively in regional theatre, is an Orchestrator and Arranger, an Educator and Vocal Coach, and has been a performer in nightclubs and ...
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David Andrews Rogers (Music /Associate Music Supervisor), Michael McGoff (Associate ) and Richard Roe (Associate Choreographer)
David Andrews Rogers (music director), James Morgan (York Producing Artistic Director), David Glenn Armstrong (director) and Andrew Levine (York Executive Director)
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David Andrews Rogers Biography
David Andrews Rogers is a Music Director and Conductor whose experience ranges from Broadway National Tours to Symphony Pops Concerts. He has Music Directed extensively in regional theatre, is an Orchestrator and Arranger, an Educator and Vocal Coach, and has been a performer in nightclubs and supper clubs all over the United States, in addition to numerous readings of new musicals in New York City.In the Fall of 2016, David began a two-year engagement as Music Director and Conductor for the First National Tour of the acclaimed Broadway production of An American in Paris. That production will be on tour, through July, 2018.
David made his professional theatre debut at the age of twelve in the pit orchestra of a Texas summer stock production of Kiss Me, Kate. He made his conducting debut in 1979 at Dallas Repertory Theatre with a production of Shenandoah, and he went on to music direct and conduct dozens of additional productions at DRT. His other regional theatre experience includes Ford’s Theatre in Washington DC, Sacramento’s Music Circus, Westchester Broadway Theatre, the Gateway Playhouse on Long Island, the North Carolina Theatre, and numerous seasons at Lyric Theatre in Oklahoma City.
David’s touring experience includes being Music Director and Conductor for the Broadway national tours of Hal Prince’s production of Show Boat, Les Misérables, as well as Chicago, Cats, Fiddler on the Roof and the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of The Wizard of Oz. He began his Broadway touring career in 1995 as Associate Conductor of the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera. In 1992, he was Music Director and Conductor for the national tour of Heart Strings, and his work with that show was featured in the ABC-TV prime-time special, In a New Light, where he conducted for guest stars Joel Grey, Nell Carter, and Patti LuPone.
As a Symphony Pops Conductor, David made his Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Pops in 2003 in a tribute to Broadway composers John Kander and Fred Ebb. He returned to Carnegie Hall annually for several years as either a conductor or orchestrator or both. His other guest conducting experience includes New York’s Lincoln Center, the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra and Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theatre. In addition, David has been guest conductor for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic in 2012 (Waterloo), 2014 (The Midtown Men), 2015 (All That Jazz: A Symphonic Tribute to Kander & Ebb, starring Broadway’s Beth Leavel), and 2016 (The Spy Who Loved Me, starring Sheena Easton and Scott Coulter). He will return to the OKC Phil in November of 2017 to Guest Conduct The Wonderful Music of Oz.
As an Orchestrator and Vocal Arranger, David’s work has been played by orchestras all over the United States and Canada, and he has been represented on recordings including Broadway singer Sal Viviano’s “The Standards of Love”, RSVP ...the vocal group’s “No Holds Barred” (Manhattan Association of Cabarets MAC Award nominee), and the former star of the Moulin Rouge Debbie de Coudreaux’s debut recording, “Have a Little Paris On Me”.
David has been Music Director and Conductor for 1980s pop star Debbie Gibson in venues as diverse as Carnegie Hall, live appearances on Serius Radio, in casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and in concert in Singapore. His most recent orchestrations have been for Debbie in association with Cirque Musica, for Florence Henderson (2015) and for Kenita Miller (2016) in Broadway Backwards, and for The Midtown Men. In addition, he has conducted and/or written orchestrations for Broadway stars Patti LuPone, Joel Grey, Olivia Newton-John, Sutton Foster, Beth Leavel, Nell Carter, Kristin Chenoweth, Karen Ziemba, Bob Cuccioli, Sandy Duncan, Emily Skinner, Carol Lawrence, Billy Porter, Sam Harris, and many others.
Most recently, David was Associate Music Supervisor for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz, including U.S. national tours in 2013-14 and 2015-16. In addition, he was Music Director and Conductor for the show - as Le Magicien D’Oz (and in French!) - at the Palais des Congrès in Paris and at the Forest National Theatre in Brussels.
In New York, David has been Music Director, Supervisor, and/or Arranger for numerous readings and workshops of new musicals including Caligula and Unlock’d, both at the New York Music Theatre Festival, as well as Boy Meets Boy, Merman’s Apprentice, Portofino, and most recently, Happy Hunting at the York Theatre. He made his Off-Broadway debut as Music Supervisor for The Vocal Lords at the Theatre at St. Clements. David has also been Music Supervisor, Arranger, and Orchestrator for two editions of Broadway Does Country at New York’s famed supper club, 54 Below.
David’s most recent regional theatre experience includes Summer 2016 productions of The Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Drowsy Chaperone (starring Emily Skinner), 2015 productions of Oklahoma, Mary Poppins, Big Fish and Billy Elliot, and a 2014 production of A Little Night Music (starring Dee Hoty, Emily Skinner and George Dvorsky), all at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma.
David grew up in Texas, and lived in Dallas for 17 years. In Dallas, David was Music Director and Conductor for shows in most of the regional theatres in the area. In addition, for 4 1/2 years he was Music Director and Arranger for the 4-part harmony vocal group, RSVP who were based in Dallas but toured the country appearing in cabarets, theatres and supper clubs all over the U.S. including many sold-out engagements in New York City cabarets. His work with that group was featured on RSVP’s debut album, “No Holds Barred”, and with the group he was awarded New York’s Bistro and MAC Awards.
As an educator, David has been on the faculty of New York’s American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) and of Dallas’ Performing Artists Musical Theatre Conservatory, as well in his private voice studio in New York City and in master classes and workshops for the Broadway Classroom.
Educated at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and Queen’s College, Oxford University, David now makes his home in New York City.
David Andrews Rogers News
Review: Lyric Theatre's CAROUSEL Dazzles on the Civic Center stageby Adrienne Proctor - Jul 7, 2022
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma presents a dazzling spectacle on the Civic Center stage. The second of their three summer musicals, CAROUSEL is a beautiful musical, complete with epic dance numbers and opera-level singing. The orchestra onstage adds to the romantic quality of this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Oklahoma Awards!by BWW Staff - Dec 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Oklahoma Awards!by BWW Staff - Dec 17, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Oklahoma Awards!by BWW Staff - Dec 10, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Vote For The 2018 BWW Oklahoma Awards; WHEN WE'RE GONE Leads Best New Work!by BWW Staff - Dec 3, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; Lyric Theatre's MAMMA MIA Leads Best Ensemble!by BWW Staff - Nov 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Lyric's HELLO DOLLY! is a Dazzling Summer Spectacularby Robert Barossi - Jul 15, 2018
Sometimes, bigger is, in fact better. When Lyric Theatre takes up residence at the Civic Center Music Hall every summer, they capably fill that venue's enormous space. With their current production of Hello, Dolly! Lyric's entire team proves just how much big sets, big costumes, big cast size, big orchestra and big talent can all come together to create a perfect theatrical experience.
Tulsa Premiere Of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Opens Tonightby Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2018
Celebrity Attractions brings the most awarded new musical of 2015, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of only eight performances June 19-24. The Tony Award-winning production's tickets are on sale now.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS to Host Broadway Dance Masterclassby Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2018
Celebrity Attractions, in association with Tulsa Ballet, is proud to present a special dance masterclass with the national Broadway tour of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. The masterclass will be held Wednesday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Tulsa Ballet studios located at 1212 E 45th Place in Tulsa. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Dance Captain Christopher Howard will lead local metro Tulsa area dance students ages 14 and up in an advanced level workshop. Student sign-ups are now open and must be made in advance.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS to Play Austin at Bass Concert Hallby Stephi Wild - May 21, 2018
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, the most awarded new musical of 2015 and winner of four Tony Awards®, will play Austin at Bass Concert Hall for a one week engagement May 30 - June 3.
David Andrews Rogers Videos
by Stage Tube - Aug 6, 2015
BILLY ELLIOT leaps into the Civic Center Music Hall August 4 through 8. Produced by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, this amazing story of a boy pursuing his dreams in the face of adversity will inspire and delight audiences. This award winning musical stars Brooks Landegger as the 12 year old title character, Christopher Bloch as Billy's father, and Lyn Cramer as Mrs. Wilkinson. Check out a first look below!
by Stage Tube - Jul 28, 2015
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma presents BIG FISH, a new Broadway musical with a larger than life story, this summer at the Civic Center Music Hall, which ran on Broadway from October to December, 2013. Based on the Daniel Wallace novel that inspired the Tim Burton film of the same name, BIG FISH runs July 21 through 25. The show stars Broadway's David Elder and Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner as Edward and Sandra Bloom, respectively. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
by Robert Diamond - Aug 7, 2011
The ultimate 'Singular Sensation,' A CHORUS LINE, just danced its way onto Oklahoma's Civic Center Music Hall stage. Click here to play footage from Natascia Diaz's exciting opening night as Cassie!
by Robert Diamond - Jul 30, 2011
The ultimate 'Singular Sensation,' A CHORUS LINE, is dancing its way onto Oklahoma's Civic Center Music Hall stage this summer. In exciting news for theatre fans, many who mourned her losing the coveted role of 'Cassie' to Charlotte d'Amboise in the 2006 Broadway revival, Natascia Diaz who was featured extensively in the A CHORUS LINE documentary EVERY LITTLE STEP, will now have her chance to step into the famed red leotard as she leads the Lyric company. BroadwayWorld.com is taking an exclusive look behind the scenes as Diaz prepares (in just two weeks!) to take on the iconic part. Click below to watch part one and stay tuned!
