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Birth Place: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bio:
Gregory Toroian is a musical director, arranger, singer-songwriter, educator, and jazz pianist. He has been featured in Cabaret Scenes magazine and was the 2020 Bistro Award winner for Outstanding Collaboration with Sue Matsuki, with whom he also won the MAC award for Best Duo Production. In ... (read complete bio)

 

Gregory Toroian Biography

Gregory Toroian is a musical director, arranger, singer-songwriter, educator, and jazz pianist. He has been featured in Cabaret Scenes magazine and was the 2020 Bistro Award winner for Outstanding Collaboration with Sue Matsuki, with whom he also won the MAC award for Best Duo Production. In addition to working with such artists as Tony Bennett, Jon Hendricks, Cab Calloway, Donna Summer, Melissa Errico, Marilyn Maye, Karen Mason, and Jane Olivor, he has appeared in almost every jazz club and cabaret (major and minor) in New York. He has toured with principal dancers from the New York City Ballet and has made numerous radio and television appearances including the Today Show and Maury Povich. His recording work includes the recent debut CD of Suzanna Ross, which is receiving rave reviews and radio play worldwide, as well as the debut CD of award-winning cabaret artist Sue Matsuki, for which he was arranger, producer, and pianist, and seven CDs with NYC cabaret singer Nancy Stearns. Gregory’s vocal arrangements have been featured on a series of albums in the US and Japan, by the vocal group String of Pearls.





Gregory Toroian News

Photos: March 7th THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER at Birdland Theater By Matt Baker Photo Photos: March 7th THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER at Birdland Theater By Matt Baker
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 10, 2023

Matt Baker does his usual lightning quick capturing of the antics and the artists at THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER.

Pangea Announces Upcoming March Performance Lineup Photo Pangea Announces Upcoming March Performance Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023

Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a mix of debuts, encores and held-over shows in March.

Photos: Jackie Draper SOMETHING MORE TO DANCE ABOUT at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in Photo Photos: Jackie Draper SOMETHING MORE TO DANCE ABOUT at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in the Helane Blumfield Lens
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 7, 2023

Jackie Draper's love of dance and music from the past is showing in a Helane Blumfield photo flash.

Manhattan Association of Cabarets Announces 2023 Award Nominations Photo Manhattan Association of Cabarets Announces 2023 Award Nominations
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 4, 2023

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is pleased to announce the 2023 MAC Award nominees.

Diane D'Angelo Comes to The Laurie Beechman in DESTINATION MOON Photo Diane D'Angelo Comes to The Laurie Beechman in DESTINATION MOON
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023

This Spring, the perfect destination isn't a location, but a cabaret show that will prove to be out of this world. The arresting and engaging NYC vocalist, Diane D'Angelo returns to the stage at the Laurie Beechman Theater with her brand new show, Destination Moon. 

PANGEA Announces February Performance Lineup Photo PANGEA Announces February Performance Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a diverse mix of entertainers in February.  Among the highlights are several Pangea favorites returning with special encores of their popular and well-reviewed shows.

Maria Corsaro to Present WHY NOT? at Chelsea Table + Stage in March Photo Maria Corsaro to Present WHY NOT? at Chelsea Table + Stage in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2023

​​​​​​​MARIA CORSARO poses the musical question, WHY NOT?, in an evening of swing, ballad, bossa, and bebop at Chelsea Table + Stage on Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00 PM.

Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2022

The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo 12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 12, 2022

Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.