Jesse J. Sanchez
Latest News on Jesse J. Sanchez:
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grant Recipients (Feb 15, 2024)
Don Quixote With a Modern Twist, QUIXOTE NUEVO, is Coming to Portland Center Stage (Jan 30, 2024)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grant Recipients (Feb 15, 2024)
Don Quixote With a Modern Twist, QUIXOTE NUEVO, is Coming to Portland Center Stage (Jan 30, 2024)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
Jesse J. Sanchez BIO
JESSE J. SANCHEZ is an award-winning composer-lyricist, playwright, and music director. He is a highly sought-after collaborator in theatre, opera, TV, and film.
As composer, lyricist, and librettist, his works include co-librettist for desert in (Boston Lyric Opera, Long Beach Opera; finalist for 2022 Opera America's Digital Excellence in Opera Award), book, music, and lyrics for Black Friday! (Prospect Theater Company's Musical Theater Lab), music and co-lyricist for The Fezziwig Promise (The 24 Hour Plays), book for Clopening (Prop Thtr Small Hours Festival), and book, music, and lyrics for SUEÑOS: Our American Musical, which has been developed at The Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals, Barn on Fire Musical Residency (produced by Fire Island Pine Arts, Nicole La Fountaine, and NYTB), New York Theatre Barn, 2021 Frank Young NAMT Development Grant, Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Black Swan Lab, and The Choreography Lab. His work has been featured at the NAMT Festival, The Green Room 42 (NYC), Prospect Theater Company, Boston Lyric Opera, Long Beach Opera, The 24 Hour Plays, Prop Thtr, Arizona Theater Company, Long Wharf, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Huntington Theater, Hartford Stage, Alley Theatre, Denver Center, and more. Jesse's musicals have been a finalist twice for the NAMT Musical Theater Conference, a semi-finalist for the O'Neill Music Theater Conference, and a semi-finalist for the Bay Area Playwrights Festival.
Currently, Jesse is working with the band, CHICAGO, on a new musical, commissioned by Arizona Theater Company, in partnership with BMG Music Group. Jesse is also working with collaborator, Alexis Macedo, on new Chicano musical, Lucha(Dora), and collaborator, Joslyn Housley McLaughlin, on new musical, Sarah!
As a music director, he has worked in theaters across the country including Denver Center, Hartford Stage, Huntington Theatre Company, American Conservatory Theater, Theatreworks Silicon Valley, Arizona Theatre Company, The Alley Theatre, Round House Theatre, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, O'Neill Music Theatre Conference, New World Stages, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and many more.
Early in Jesse’s career, he served as music assistant on the first national tour of Hamilton and the world premiere of The Prince of Egypt (Theatreworks SV). In these and other positions, he has worked with Stephen Schwartz, Alex Lacamoire, Greg Anthony Rassen, Paul Scott Goodman, AnnMarie Milazzo, Michael Starobin, Dominick Ammendum, and countless other Broadway veterans.
Jesse is a proud member of the Dramatist Guild of America and National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures. He is represented by Katie Gamelli and Paladin Artists for writing, composing, and music directing.
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National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals. Learn more about the recipients here!
Don Quixote With a Modern Twist, QUIXOTE NUEVO, is Coming to Portland Center Stage
In its third and final stop on a captivating tour of the West Coast, Portland Center Stage will welcome this brilliant adaptation of the classic 17th century novel by Miguel Cervantes.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Houston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Houston Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE, THE OLDEST BOY, Theatre Southwest & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE, THE OLDEST BOY, Theatre Southwest & More Lead!
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
New York Theatre Barn's A Day at the Stand to Feature New Musical A HANUKKAH CAROL and More
New York Theatre Barn will host A Day at the Stand on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at the Tree Riders NYC Christmas tree stand in New York City’s East Village.
BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards December 5th Standings; INTO THE WOODS Leads Best Musical!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Houston Awards December 5th Standings; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 1984 Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; THE OLDEST BOY Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Theatre Southwest Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Sirius XM's Julie James to Host New York Theatre Barn's Gala At Museum Of Broadway
Join Sirius XM’s Julie James as she hosts New York Theatre Barn’s Gala at the Museum of Broadway. Celebrate their 16th anniversary with museum tours and an awards reception on November 13th, 2023.
New York Theatre Barn Will Host its Fall Gala at the Museum Of Broadway Next Month
In honor of their 16th anniversary of programming, New York Theatre Barn will host a gala fundraiser at the Museum of Broadway on November 13th, 2023. In addition to museum tours, the evening will honor Joriah Kwamé and Kate Trammell.
Alyssa Wray, Joriah Kwamé And More To Appear In New York Theatre Barn's Fall Gala At Museum Of Broadway
Alyssa Wray, Joriah Kwamé, and more will appear in New York Theatre Barn’s Fall Gala at Museum of Broadway on November 13th, 2023. Celebrating their 16th anniversary, the event will feature museum tours and special honors.
Linedy Genao, Robi Hager and More Will Be Featured on SUEÑOS: OUR AMERICAN MUSICAL Concept EP, Set For Release This Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, New York Theatre Barn will release a concept EP of Jesse J. Sanchez’s Sueños: Our American Musical on October 13th, 2023. Learn more about the album and the musical here!
Alley Theatre Unveils Cast and Creative Team for AMERICAN MARIACHI
Meet the cast and creative team behind Alley Theatre's production of American Mariachi. Get to know the talented individuals who are bringing this vibrant and compelling musical to the stage. Find out more about the actors, directors, and designers involved in this highly anticipated show.
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