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John Bronston

Birth Place: Richmond, IN

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John Bronston is a conductor, musical director, arranger, and composer. He previously served as the conductor of the North American tour of Hair and the associate conductor for the tours of Smokey Joe’s Café and Ain’t Misbehavin. Online he is the director of The Revue of Revues and the musical director of the recent production of Jasper In Deadland and he is currently the musical director of Bounce: The Basketball Opera. Regionally he has musically directed works including Into the Woods, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Color Purple, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Beyond the Rainbow, and The Wiz. He has helped develop several new works in New York working with such companies as NYMF (New York Musical Theatre Workshop), NYTB (New York Theatre Barn), The Workshop Theatre, The Women’s Project, and MTF (Musical Theatre Factory). As a composer, his musical Fairy Tale was produced off-Broadway and his regional incidental and vocal scores include Good Woman of Szechwan, The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, and the Glass Menagerie at companies including Richmond Shakespeare Festival and Stagedoor Manor. He is proud to serve as the administrator of Creating In Color (http://creatingincolormusic.com), the first database of BIPOC theatre musicians and to work with MAGIC (Musicians Advocacy Group for Inclusion and Change).

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Photos: August 29th THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER at Birdland Theater

The seasons are about to change but one thing never changes: the quality of THE LINEUP.

EMANCIPATION: A JUNETEETH CELEBRATION, Shaun Cassidy, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Kuhoo Verma, Kayla Zanakis & Natalie Myrick to Join The Fled Collective's Celebration Of The Multiverse Of SMJ

The Fled Collective will present a fundraiser to support their upcoming production of SWAY written by SMJ and directed by Daniella Caggiano.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE HARDER THEY COME At The Public Theater

Check out photos from opening night of The Harder They Come at the Public Theater!

Storm Large, Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

Donna McKechnie, Taylor Iman Jones & More to Perform at 54 Below in March

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Black Theatre Coalition Announces Recipient Of The 2023 American Express Directing Fellowship

Black Theatre Coalition co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Executive Director Olivia Jones, and Program Director Nik Whitcomb, has announced that Lanise Antoine Shelley has been chosen as the recipient of the 2023 American Express Directing Fellowship.

50th Anniversary Exhibition of Jamaican Artists Inspired By THE HARDER THEY COME to be Featured at The Public Theater

Beginning on Thursday, February 16, theatergoers will be able to visit Wheel and Come Again: The 50th Anniversary Art Exhibition of The Harder They Come on The Public Theater’s Levin Mezzanine, an exhibition of art inspired by the original film.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE HARDER THEY COME at the Public Theater

Get a first look inside rehearsals for THE HARDER THEY COME at The Public Theater!

Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards

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

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.

Natey Jones, J. Bernard Calloway & More Complete the Cast of THE HARDER THEY COME at The Public Theater

The Public Theater has announced the complete cast for the world premiere of The Harder They Come. Joining the cast is Natey Jones in the lead role of Ivan, making his American stage debut, as well as J. Bernard Calloway and more.

Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards

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

Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers & More to Star in THE HARDER THEY COME World Premiere at The Public Theater

The Public Theater has announced casting for the world premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, a musical adaptation of the classic Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone.

Photos: August 9th THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER at Birdland Theater by Photographer Gene Reed

This week's photo essay of the guest performances at The Lineup With Susie Mosher is by bi-coastal photographer Gene Reed.

OH MY GOD YOU GUYS: THE CONCERT to be Presented by Creating In Color & Black Theatre Coalition This Month

Following sold out concerts presentations of the musicals Hello Dolly and Hair, Black Theatre Coalition and Creating in Color are moving to the Triad Theater on Monday, July 18th at 7:00 PM. Oh My God You Guys celebrates the iconic music from the world of Legally Blonde!

Photos: Cast And Creative Team Announced Tanisha Fordham's SNATCH YO' FREE New Musical, World Premiere

Directed and produced by TaNisha Fordham in Association with TaNisha Fordham Productions, TaNisha Fordham’s SNATCH YO’ FREE is an unabashed celebration of who we already are regardless of what we will become.

PANGEA PRIDE Delivers A Delirium Of Flowering Talents, June 17- 26

Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a veritable pride of diverse entertainers on nine consecutive nights, from June 17 to 26.  

Anna Anderson, LaDonna Burns & More to Star in HAIR in Concert, Presented by Creating In Color Music & BTC

Creating In Color Music in partnership with the Black Theatre Coalition will present a new concert series at the legendary Stonewall Inn. Following the sold-out presentation of Hello Dolly! In Concert, the series will continue with a concert production of the music of Hair! 

All-Black Cast Leads HAIR In Concert at Stonewall Inn

Creating In Color Music in partnership with the Black Theatre Coalition will present a new concert series at the legendary Stonewall Inn.

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