David Holcenberg
Latest News on David Holcenberg:
MJ THE MUSICAL Cast Will Perform 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' Following Upcoming Shows (Nov 25, 2025)
ATF Announces Mamma Mia Monday! An Evening with the Broadway Stars of MAMMA MIA! (Nov 23, 2025)
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make West Palm Beach Premiere At The Kravis Center In February (Nov 12, 2025)
MJ THE MUSICAL Cast Will Perform 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' Following Upcoming Shows (Nov 25, 2025)
ATF Announces Mamma Mia Monday! An Evening with the Broadway Stars of MAMMA MIA! (Nov 23, 2025)
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make West Palm Beach Premiere At The Kravis Center In February (Nov 12, 2025)
BIO
Broadway credits include Matilda, Rocky, Mamma Mia!, Ghost, Bye, Bye, Birdie, The Story of My Life, Good Vibrations, Seussical, Titanic, and Showboat. David was the music supervisor and principal conductor for the new Radio City New York Spectacular this past summer. Other music directing credits include the Los Angeles production of Ragtime (LA Drama Critics Award- outstanding music direction), The Phantom of the Opera (Toronto), and the Lincoln Center productions of Dessa Rose and The Glorious Ones. His show Bingo, written with Michael Heitzman and Ilene Reid, is currently playing worldwide.
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Orchestrations
David HolcenbergMJ The Musical
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Orchestrations
David Holcenberg, MJ the Musical
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Orchestrations
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Videos
Video: Watch Highlights of the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAMMA MIA!
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-06-13 09:00:20
Video: MJ " Das Michael Jackson Musical: Benét Monteiro in der Titelrolle!
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-06 10:10:37
Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-14 09:19:17
Video: MJ Celebrates One Year on Broadway, Kicking Off Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - 2023-02-01 07:41:23
VIDEO: History-Making MJ Star Myles Frost Celebrates His Big Win!
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-06-13 23:19:42
VIDEO: MJ Cast Hits the Red Carpet to Celebrate Opening Night!
by Opening Night - 2022-02-02 12:27:22
TV: Here We Go Again! Go Inside Rehearsals for MAMMA MIA! at the Hollywood Bowl!
by Michael Sterling - 2017-07-28 08:24:36
STAGE TUBE: Orfeh and Andy Karl Tribute ROCKY in New Song
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2014-08-18 18:59:27
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of ROCKY's Final Fight Sequence!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-24 17:14:13
Fight from the Heart! ROCKY First Listen - Preview Five Songs from the Original Broadway Cast Recording!
by Stage Tube - 2014-04-15 20:33:01
TV: Sneak Peek - Caissie Levy & Richard Fleeshman Perform GHOST!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-01-20 09:59:37
News
MJ THE MUSICAL Cast Will Perform 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' Following Upcoming Shows
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
MJ the Musical will kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 28th with special post-show performances of the Jackson 5’s iconic rendition of the Christmas classic, ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town.'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
MJ the Musical will kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 28th with special post-show performances of the Jackson 5’s iconic rendition of the Christmas classic, ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town.'
ATF Announces Mamma Mia Monday! An Evening with the Broadway Stars of MAMMA MIA!
by Gillian Blum - Nov 23, 2025
Adirondack Theatre Festival announced Mamma Mia Monday, a spectacular one-night-only benefit event bringing Broadway to Glens Falls on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 23, 2025
Adirondack Theatre Festival announced Mamma Mia Monday, a spectacular one-night-only benefit event bringing Broadway to Glens Falls on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make West Palm Beach Premiere At The Kravis Center In February
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ will make its West Palm Beach premiere at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 10–15, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ will make its West Palm Beach premiere at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 10–15, 2026.
MJ THE MUSICAL is Coming to The North Charleston PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
The national tour of MJ will make its Lowcountry premiere at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to NJPAC in MJ.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
The national tour of MJ will make its Lowcountry premiere at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to NJPAC in MJ.
Tickets For MJ in Birmingham Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Single tickets for the musical MJ in Birmingham will go on sale to the public on Friday, Oct. 31, at 10:00 a.m. This engagement is part of the 25–26 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM Series and will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Single tickets for the musical MJ in Birmingham will go on sale to the public on Friday, Oct. 31, at 10:00 a.m. This engagement is part of the 25–26 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM Series and will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage.
MJ THE MUSICAL Returns to Atlanta for One-Week Engagement at the Fox Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Following a sold-out premiere, MJ The Musical returns to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from January 27 to February 1, 2026, as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Following a sold-out premiere, MJ The Musical returns to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from January 27 to February 1, 2026, as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make Its Edmonton Premiere In November At Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
The First National Tour of MJ, the smash-hit musical inspired by the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere November 11–16, 2025 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
The First National Tour of MJ, the smash-hit musical inspired by the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere November 11–16, 2025 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make Its Calgary Premiere This November At Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
The acclaimed First National Tour of MJ the Musical will make its Calgary premiere November 18–23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
The acclaimed First National Tour of MJ the Musical will make its Calgary premiere November 18–23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
MJ THE MUSICAL is Coming to Brisbane in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
After thrilling more than 5 million audience members worldwide, producers of MJ THE MUSICAL confirmed that the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical will open in Brisbane at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in March 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
After thrilling more than 5 million audience members worldwide, producers of MJ THE MUSICAL confirmed that the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical will open in Brisbane at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in March 2026.
Tickets to MJ at at Old National Centre Are on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
MJ will make its Indianapolis premiere at Old National Centre this winter. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the National Tour of MJ here and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
MJ will make its Indianapolis premiere at Old National Centre this winter. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the National Tour of MJ here and see how to purchase tickets!
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Perth Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
The Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ THE MUSICAL will open at Perth’s Crown Theatre in June 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
The Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ THE MUSICAL will open at Perth’s Crown Theatre in June 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
MJ THE MUSICAL TO Make Albuquerque Premiere At Popejoy Hall This December
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025
The multiple Tony Award-winning hit MJ The Musical, will play Popejoy Hall from December 10–14, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12 at 10am.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025
The multiple Tony Award-winning hit MJ The Musical, will play Popejoy Hall from December 10–14, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12 at 10am.
Photos: Matte Martinez as 'MJ' in MJ on Broadway First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of Matte Martinez in the role of ‘MJ’ in MJ on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of Matte Martinez in the role of ‘MJ’ in MJ on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: MAMMA MIA! Revival Opens on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 18, 2025
Here we go again! MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway and officially celebrated its opening night last week at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 18, 2025
Here we go again! MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway and officially celebrated its opening night last week at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.
Photos: MAMMA MIA! on Broadway Hosts Alumni Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025
MAMMA MIA! hosted 120+ alumni cast, creative, and staff from throughout the Broadway production’s fourteen-year run. See photos from the event here and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025
MAMMA MIA! hosted 120+ alumni cast, creative, and staff from throughout the Broadway production’s fourteen-year run. See photos from the event here and learn more!
Photos: MJ THE MUSICAL at the Prince Edward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025
New photos have been released from the West End production of internationally acclaimed musical MJ, currently at the Prince Edward Theatre in London. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025
New photos have been released from the West End production of internationally acclaimed musical MJ, currently at the Prince Edward Theatre in London. Check out photos here!
MJ THE MUSICAL Makes Calgary Premiere at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in November
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Calgary premiere at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 18–23, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Calgary premiere at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 18–23, 2025.
MJ THE MUSICAL Sets Edmonton Premiere at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 11–16, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 11–16, 2025.
Video: Watch Highlights of the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAMMA MIA!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2025
With just 50 days to go until MAMMA MIA! returns home to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre, the global smash hit musical has released a new video trailer featuring the Broadway-bound company.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2025
With just 50 days to go until MAMMA MIA! returns home to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre, the global smash hit musical has released a new video trailer featuring the Broadway-bound company.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to San Jose for One Week Only This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
Broadway San Jose will present the smash-hit musical MJ, playing a strictly limited engagement at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from Tuesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 3, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
Broadway San Jose will present the smash-hit musical MJ, playing a strictly limited engagement at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from Tuesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 3, 2025.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has David Holcenberg written?
David Holcenberg has written 1 shows including Bingo (Composer/Lyricist).
What awards has David Holcenberg been nominated for?
Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for MJ The Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for MJ the Musical and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for MJ the Musical.
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