Jamshied Sharifi
Latest News on Jamshied Sharifi:
THE BAND'S VISIT Orchestrator Jamshied Sharifi Dies at 64 (Aug 25, 2025)
St. Ann's Warehouse Extends MONSOON WEDDING for Three Weeks (Apr 28, 2023)
Olivier Awards 2023: See All Award Winners! (Apr 2, 2023)
THE BAND'S VISIT Orchestrator Jamshied Sharifi Dies at 64 (Aug 25, 2025)
St. Ann's Warehouse Extends MONSOON WEDDING for Three Weeks (Apr 28, 2023)
Olivier Awards 2023: See All Award Winners! (Apr 2, 2023)
BIO
JAMSHIED SHARIFI is a New York-based composer, producer, and keyboardist. He has composed the scores for the feature films Harriet The Spy, Down To Earth, Clockstoppers, and Muppets From Space, as well as contributing music to numerous other films and television shows. As a producer, arranger, and keyboardist, he has recorded and/or performed with Paula Cole, Ray Charles, Dream Theater, Laurie Anderson, Hassan Hakmoun, and many others. Recent projects include composing Awakening, a long-form piece for the M.I.T. Wind Ensemble; arrangements for the Montreal Symphony and the National Symphony; and orchestrations for Sting's Broadway musical The Last Ship.
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Awards and Nominations
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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations
Jamshied Sharifi, The Band's Visit
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jamshied Sharifi, The Band's Visit
Videos
VIDEO: Watch David Hyde Pierce and Ari'el Stachel in the New Music Video For 'Heart In Your Hands' from THE VISITOR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-15 12:14:47
VIDEO: THE BAND'S VISIT Tour Performs on Toronto's Breakfast Television
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-04 09:55:38
VIDEO: Katrina Lenk Performs 'Omar Sharif' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-02-05 10:13:26
VIDEO: David Yazbek Performs A Song From THE BAND'S VISIT at TEDxBroadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-02-27 16:47:49
News
St. Ann's Warehouse Extends MONSOON WEDDING for Three Weeks
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
St. Ann's Warehouse, responding to extraordinary demand for tickets, has announced a three-week extension of Monsoon Wedding, the Musical, Mira Nair's live theatrical adaptation of her landmark film. The new production, featuring actors and theater-makers from India and the global Indian diaspora, welcomes audiences inside the lavish wedding plans and frenzied leadup to an arranged marriage beset by modern tensions. Preview performances begin at the Brooklyn waterfront theater on May 6.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
St. Ann's Warehouse, responding to extraordinary demand for tickets, has announced a three-week extension of Monsoon Wedding, the Musical, Mira Nair's live theatrical adaptation of her landmark film. The new production, featuring actors and theater-makers from India and the global Indian diaspora, welcomes audiences inside the lavish wedding plans and frenzied leadup to an arranged marriage beset by modern tensions. Preview performances begin at the Brooklyn waterfront theater on May 6.
Video: First Look at MONSOON WEDDING, THE MUSICAL Coming to St. Ann's Warehouse in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2023
Get a first look at the trailer for Monsoon Wedding, coming to St. Ann's Warehouse this spring!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2023
Get a first look at the trailer for Monsoon Wedding, coming to St. Ann's Warehouse this spring!
The 2023 Olivier Award Nominations Are Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 28, 2023
The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, celebrates the brightest and best of London's world-leading theatre industry with a starry ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 2 April. Check out a full list of nominations!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 28, 2023
The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, celebrates the brightest and best of London's world-leading theatre industry with a starry ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 2 April. Check out a full list of nominations!
John Cameron Mitchell to Star in World Premiere of Bowie's BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY at Charlotte International Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2022
Charlotte’s Blumenthal Performing Arts will present the world premiere of BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY, The Music of David Bowie, with featured guest vocalist John Cameron Mitchell, taking place on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 on the stage of the Belk Theater as part of the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2022
Charlotte’s Blumenthal Performing Arts will present the world premiere of BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY, The Music of David Bowie, with featured guest vocalist John Cameron Mitchell, taking place on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 on the stage of the Belk Theater as part of the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival.
Original Cast Recording Of Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey & Kwame Kwei-Armah's THE VISITOR Released Today
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022
Today Craft Recordings / Concord Theatricals released the original cast recording of The Visitor on streaming and digital platforms worldwide.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022
Today Craft Recordings / Concord Theatricals released the original cast recording of The Visitor on streaming and digital platforms worldwide.
THE BAND'S VISIT to Begin Performances in D.C. in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced that THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony® and Drama Desk Award®-winner David Yazbek, will be returning to Washington, D.C. from July 5–17, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced that THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony® and Drama Desk Award®-winner David Yazbek, will be returning to Washington, D.C. from July 5–17, 2022.
BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at the Eccles Theater Shows Each Person Has a Story
by Tyler Hinton - Mar 16, 2022
The national tour of THE BAND’S VISIT, currently playing the Eccles Theater, presents a slow-moving, introspective slice of life that washes over the audience, occasionally grabbing them as it illuminates glimpses of the story each person has to tell.
by Tyler Hinton - Mar 16, 2022
The national tour of THE BAND’S VISIT, currently playing the Eccles Theater, presents a slow-moving, introspective slice of life that washes over the audience, occasionally grabbing them as it illuminates glimpses of the story each person has to tell.
Tony Winning Best Musical THE BAND'S VISIT to Play At Segerstrom Center, March 22 To April 3
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2022
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents THE BAND'S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek. It will play in Segerstrom Hall March 22 to April 3, 2022.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2022
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents THE BAND'S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek. It will play in Segerstrom Hall March 22 to April 3, 2022.
Tickets Go On Sale This Month For THE BAND'S VISIT At Detroit's Fisher Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2022
Broadway In Detroit announced today that tickets for the tour of THE BAND'S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek, will go on sale on Friday, February 25, 2022. Starting at $35, tickets may be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2022
Broadway In Detroit announced today that tickets for the tour of THE BAND'S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek, will go on sale on Friday, February 25, 2022. Starting at $35, tickets may be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office.
THE BAND'S VISIT is Coming to the Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022
Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount has announced that THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony® and Drama Desk Award®-winner David Yazbek, will be coming to The Paramount Theatre in Seattle from March 8 - 13, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022
Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount has announced that THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony® and Drama Desk Award®-winner David Yazbek, will be coming to The Paramount Theatre in Seattle from March 8 - 13, 2022.
VIDEO: Mamak Khadem Releases New Single 'Entangled'
by Michael Major - Jan 27, 2022
Coming on the heels of her critically acclaimed song “Across the Oceans” (featuring a guest appearance by Chris Martin of Coldplay), “Entangled” is the second single from her upcoming album; it will be released with a strikingly evocative and ominous music video directed by the award-winning Iranian cinematographer Sam Javadi.
by Michael Major - Jan 27, 2022
Coming on the heels of her critically acclaimed song “Across the Oceans” (featuring a guest appearance by Chris Martin of Coldplay), “Entangled” is the second single from her upcoming album; it will be released with a strikingly evocative and ominous music video directed by the award-winning Iranian cinematographer Sam Javadi.
Mamak Khadem Releases New Single “Across The Oceans” Feat. Chris Martin (of Coldplay)
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2021
Mamak Khadem has announced her new single 'Across the Oceans,' with special guest Chris Martin (Coldplay) on piano and vocals, due out November 5, 2021 on Six Degrees Records.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2021
Mamak Khadem has announced her new single 'Across the Oceans,' with special guest Chris Martin (Coldplay) on piano and vocals, due out November 5, 2021 on Six Degrees Records.
THE BAND'S VISIT is Coming to Keller Auditorium This January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021
Broadway in Portland has announced that THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony Award® and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek, will be coming to Keller Auditorium in Portland from January 4 – 9, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021
Broadway in Portland has announced that THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony Award® and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek, will be coming to Keller Auditorium in Portland from January 4 – 9, 2022.
BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT is an Occasion Not to be Missed
by Evan Henerson - Dec 6, 2021
Based on a 2007 movie and a premise that you wish actually happened (even though it didn’t), the musical, directed by David Cromer, is a gentle ode to open minds, tolerance, wrong turns and – sure – faith.
by Evan Henerson - Dec 6, 2021
Based on a 2007 movie and a premise that you wish actually happened (even though it didn’t), the musical, directed by David Cromer, is a gentle ode to open minds, tolerance, wrong turns and – sure – faith.
THE BAND'S VISIT to Visit the Eccles Theatre Next March
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 13, 2021
Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles announced today that the individual tickets for the tour of The Band's Visit, featuring music and lyrics by Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek, went on sale Friday, November 12 at 10am.
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 13, 2021
Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles announced today that the individual tickets for the tour of The Band's Visit, featuring music and lyrics by Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek, went on sale Friday, November 12 at 10am.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jamshied Sharifi been nominated for?
Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit and Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Band's Visit.
What awards has Jamshied Sharifi won?
Jamshied Sharifi won the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for The Band's Visit.
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