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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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Matthew Rosenstein Will Bring Solo Show “A Pleasure to Have in Class” to Chelsea Table + Stage


 After a sold-out first performance, talented baritone and gay divorcé Matthew Rosenstein brings his solo show “A Pleasure to Have in Class” to Chelsea Table + Stage on Friday, May 3 at 9:30pm.

92NY Announces First-Ever Summer Cabaret Conference With Faith Prince, Michael Kirk Lane And More


The 92nd Street Y New York's School of Music has announced the inaugural 92NY Cabaret Conference July 22-26, 2024.

Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!

 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Host 2023-2024 Young Artist Program Showcase, Featuring Delores McKenzie


 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present the eleventh year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows.

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Twenty-Three - The Man For All Seasons


Today, we return to last year's Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE MAN FOR ALL SEASONS.

Matthew Rosenstein Will Play The Green Room 42 With A PLEASURE TO HAVE IN CLASS


Talented baritone and fast-rising cabaret artist Matthew Rosenstein will make his much-anticipated solo debut at The Green Room 42 this November 4th.

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.

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