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Jim Abbott

 
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Stage Credits

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
Music Supervision
Vocal and Incidental Music Arrangements
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Synthesizer Programmer
 
[New York, 2006]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Conductor
Dance Music Arranger
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Synthesizer Programmer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Dance Arranger
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2003]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Dance Music Arranger
Keyboard
 
[Regional (US), 1979]
Musical Director
Music Arrangements

Writing

Composer

Jim Abbott Awards and Nominations

 
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Jim Abbott, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Jim Abbott News

Photos: The Company of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Meets the Press! Photo Photos: The Company of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Meets the Press!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 15, 2023

See photos of the company of DANCIN' meeting the press!

BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN's Karli Dinardo Takes Over Our Instagram Today! Photo BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN's Karli Dinardo Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Social Watch - Mar 11, 2023

Tune in to our Instagram story today as Karli Dinardo​​​​​​​ takes you behind the scenes of Bob Fosse's Dancin' on Broadway!

Video: First Look at the Cast of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Performing 'Dancin' Man' Photo Video: First Look at the Cast of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Performing 'Dancin' Man'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 3, 2023

Last night, March 2, Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ returned to Broadway! To commemorate the first performance, the production has released a never-before-seen short film of the musical number, 'Dancin’ Man.' Check out the video here!

Photos: Get A First Look At The Cast Of Bob Fosse's DANCIN' On Broadway Photo Photos: Get A First Look At The Cast Of Bob Fosse's DANCIN' On Broadway
by Team BWW - Mar 2, 2023

Get a first look at Bob Fosse's DANCIN' ahead of its first preview tonight on Broadway with an official opening on Sunday, March 19 at the Music Box Theatre.

Listen: DANCIN' MAN: A FABULOUS INVALID PODCAST Launches With Nicole Fosse Photo Listen: DANCIN' MAN: A FABULOUS INVALID PODCAST Launches With Nicole Fosse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023

Listen to Nicole Fosse on the first episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast” ahead of previews beginning for Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’.

BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Announces Rush and Lottery Policies Photo BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Announces Rush and Lottery Policies
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2023

Bob Fosse's DANCIN' has announced general and digital rush and digital lottery policies as previews begin this Thursday, March 2 at 8 PM at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th St.)

Photos: Get a First Look Inside Rehearsals for BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Photo Photos: Get a First Look Inside Rehearsals for BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023

Get a first look at rehearsal photos for Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’!

Joanne Telesford, Qshans Thode & Robin van den Akker Join World Premiere of Re-Imagin Photo Joanne Telesford, Qshans Thode & Robin van den Akker Join World Premiere of Re-Imagined AIDA in the Netherlands
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2023

Joanne Telesford, Qshans Thode and Robin van den Akker will star alongside Gaia Aikman, April Darby and Naidjim Severina in the world premiere of the re-imagined Aida in the Netherlands. See performance dates and how to purchase tickets.

Ben Tajnai to Join A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS at Skylight Mu Photo Ben Tajnai to Join A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS at Skylight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022

Skylight Music Theatre has announced that Ben Tajnai will join the cast of A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney’s Broadway Hits. Tajnai recently stepped in as a guest star and will now continue through December 31, 2022, except for performances on Dec. 13 (sensory friendly), Dec. 17 and Dec. 23.

Tickets for BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' On Broadway Go On Sale November 27 Photo Tickets for BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' On Broadway Go On Sale November 27
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2022

Bob Fosse's DANCIN', the American show business legend's landmark musical tribute to the artform that defined his life, will return to Broadway 41 years after the original smash-hit production took its final bow. Bob Fosse's DANCIN' will begin previews at The Music Box Theatre on Thursday, March 2, 2023, with opening night set for Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Jim Abbott Videos

Video: First Look at the Cast of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Performing 'Dancin' Man' Videoplay
Video: First Look at the Cast of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Performing 'Dancin' Man'

by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 3, 2023

Last night, March 2, Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ returned to Broadway! To commemorate the first performance, the production has released a never-before-seen short film of the musical number, 'Dancin’ Man.' Check out the video here!

VIDEO: First Look at Broadway-Bound BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Videoplay
VIDEO: First Look at Broadway-Bound BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN'

by Stage Tube - May 20, 2022

The Broadway-bound musical Bob Fosse's Dancin' has released a first look at video from the production, featuring direction by Wayne Cilento. Bob Fosse's Dancin' is currently playing on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at the Old Globe Theatre.

VIDEO: First Look at Paper Mill Playhouse's A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BRO Videoplay
VIDEO: First Look at Paper Mill Playhouse's A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS

by Stage Tube - Dec 6, 2021

Paper Mill Playhouse's A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney's Broadway Hits opened over the weekend and is set to un through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Get a first look at the cast in action!

BWW TV Closing Night Flashback: WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
by Robert Diamond - Jan 2, 2011

Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher opened on November 4 at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway 111 West 44 Street and Broadway Beat was there to talk to the cast!

BWW TV: Laura Benanti Talks Verge, Surgery, Gossip, Singing on Your Answering Machine and More!
by Craig Brockman - Dec 5, 2010

Critically Acclaimed and Tony Award winner, Laura Benanti is currently starring in WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. BroadwayWorld sat down with Laura as she was getting ready for an evening performance to speak candidly about playing Candela, working with Barlett Sher, her back injury (and the gossip that followed), how to get her to sing on your answering machine, and more! Click now to watch this entertaining interview!

BWW TV: Opening Night of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
by Robert Diamond - Nov 5, 2010

Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher opened last night November 4 at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway 111 West 44 Street and Broadway Beat was there to talk to the cast!

BWW TV: Sneak Peek at WOMEN ON THE VERGE... On Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 3, 2010

Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher opens tomorrow night (November 4) at 6:45pm at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway (111 West 44 Street).


Jim Abbott Frequently Asked Questions

How many shows has Jim Abbott written?
Jim Abbott has written 1 shows including The Illusion (Composer).

What awards has Jim Abbott been nominated for?
Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown .