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Jon Kalbfleisch enjoys a multi-faceted musical life as a conductor, pianist, award-winning music director, freelance musician and organist. Having conducted ballet, opera, symphonic music, choral works, contemporary music and Broadway musicals, he has an interest in a wide range of musical styles. In Oklahoma, after five years as its music director and conductor, he has guided the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra to newfound heights both in terms of artistic success and community outreach. Symphony magazine recently highlighted the LPO’s Art Inspired by Music project; local students inspired by the music of Beethoven created some 4,000 original artworks. Previously, Jon was guest conductor for the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Pops at the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, and he conducted the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute Orchestra at Quartz Mountain. Maestro Kalbfleisch also conducted the Louise D. McMahon International Piano Competition held at Cameron University, and the Bradetich International Double Bass Competition at the University of North Texas. Jon received a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Cameron University, and a Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. While in Dallas as a student of Anshel Brusilow, Jon was Assistant Conductor of the SMU Symphony and Music Director of the Perspective Chamber Ensemble, pianist for the Dallas Ballet, and accompanist for the Dallas Opera.

Since relocating to the Washington DC area, Jon has been a 21-time nominee and five-time recipient of the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical Direction. As resident music director of the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre, he has conducted over 1000 performances of some thirty musicals including Sweeney Todd, Follies, A Little Night Music and 110 in the Shade. Nationally, Kalbfleisch was Associate Conductor for the touring company of Les Miserables, which included a stop on Broadway. He was Music Director for Putting it Together at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. On television, Jon has appeared conducting for Alan Jackson on Good Morning America. He can be heard on the 2009 Grammy-nominated recording of Bernstein’s Mass playing piano with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He has also played and/ or conducted at Carnegie Hall, The White House, Wolf Trap (with the National Symphony Orchestra), The National Theatre, The Warner Theatre, The Smithsonian Institution, and The U.S. Supreme Court. As an accompanist, Jon has had the great pleasure of playing with artists such as David Kim, Frederica von Stade and Lynn Harrell.

Jon Kalbfleisch STAGE CREDITS

Jon Kalbfleisch Productions

 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Music Direction
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2017]
Musical Direction
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Musical Director
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2014]
Music Direction
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2009]
Musical Director
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2008]
Musical Director
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2007]
Musical Director
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2006]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2004]
Musical Director
 
[Los Angeles, 1998]
Musical Director
 
[Regional (US), 1997]
Musical Director
 
[Regional (US), 1996]
Musical Director
 
[Regional (US), 1992]
Musical Director

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Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap

Wolf Trap and Signature Theatre’s yearly collaboration continued this past weekend with the third edition of Broadway in The Park. A concert that is meant to showcase some of our best and brightest talent while also featuring two headliners from Broadway. The event is always a good time and this year’s edition was no exception.

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre? Set in the dark streets of London in 1785, we follow barber Sweeney Todd (Nathaniel Stampley) as he returns from wrongful imprisonment by the horrifying Judge Turpin (John Leslie Wolf).

Exclusive Photos: First Look at SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre

Get a first look at photos of Sweeney Todd at Signature Theatre!

Video: First Look at Nathaniel Stampley, Bryonha Marie & More in SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre

Get a first look at footage of Sweeney Todd at Signature Theatre!

PRIVATE JONES World Premiere, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More Set for Signature Theatre 2023/24 Season

Signature Theatre has announced its 34th season, featuring six musicals and one play in a season lineup that includes one world premiere and three DC premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Nathaniel Stampley & Bryonha Marie to Lead SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler.

Megan Hilty & Lea Salonga to Star in BROADWAY IN THE PARK at the Filene Center

Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced the cast for the third annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway In The Park. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Signature Theatre's SIMPLY SONDHEIM Starring Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer & More Re-Released

Signature Theatre is presenting a streaming re-release of its 2021 digital production of Simply Sondheim on March 22 in honor of the late composer’s birthday in continuation of its season-long tribute to Signature’s signature, Stephen Sondheim.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessie Mueller & More to Honor Chita Rivera at Signature Theatre Gala

On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award. See performers and more!

Video Exclusive: Nova Y. Payton Performs 'Children Will Listen' in INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre

Watch an exclusive video of Nova Y. Payton singing 'Children Will Listen' Signature Theatre's production of Into the Woods!

Video: First Look at INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre

Get a first look at footage from Signature Theatre's Into the Woods! The production is directed and choreographed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner and is the first of three Sondheim productions featured in Signature's 2022/23 season.

Photo Exclusive: First Look at INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre

Get a first look at Signature Theatre's Into the Woods! The production is directed and choreographed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner and is the first of three Sondheim productions featured in Signature's 2022/23 season.

VIDEO: Nova Y. Payton Sings 'Last Midnight' From INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre's Into the Woods is now playing through January 29, 2023. Get a first look at Nova Y. Payton and The Signature Orchestra performing 'Last Midnight' in the video here!

VIDEO: Cast of Signature Theatre's INTO THE WOODS Rehearses Title Song

Get a first look at the company of Signature Theatre's Into the Woods performing the title song from the show in rehearsal. The production will be directed and choreographed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner and will be the first of three Sondheim productions featured in Signature's 2022/23 season.

Cast & Creative Team Announced for INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the musical Into the Woods with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. Performances run November 8, 2022 – January 29, 2023 in Signature’s MAX Theatre.

Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap

What did our critic think? This past weekend Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap teamed up for the second annual edition of Broadway in The Park which like last year featured some of Signature Theatre’s best performers, two Broadway headliners and a 25, yes, 25-piece orchestra. The result was a truly lovely evening of showtunes from multiple decades.

Kelli O'Hara, Adrienne Warren & More to be Featured in Arlington's Signature Theatre Summer 2022 Events

This summer, Signature Theatre will feature an array of concert and cabaret performances to kick off the 2022/23 season, ranging from a special presentation at Wolf Trap, to a new musical to the return of Signature’s popular cabaret series. 

Bernadette Peters & Santino Fontana to Headline Signature's 2022 Sondheim Gala Honoring Carol Burnett

On May 16, 2022, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor Carol Burnett with the company’s eleventh Stephen Sondheim Award. Paying tribute to Ms. Burnett with live performances are stars of stage and screen Bernadette Peters and Santino Fontana.

Kelli O'Hara and Adrienne Warren to Star in Signature Theatre & Wolf Trap's BROADWAY IN THE PARK

Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today the cast for the second annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway In The Park (Friday, June 24 at 8PM). The show will star Tony Award-winners Kelli O’Hara and Adrienne Warren and will feature an ensemble of local talent.

VIDEO: First Look at Ali Ewoldt, Deven Kolluri & More in SHE LOVES ME

The production, directed by Signature's Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (RENT, A Chorus Line) features Ali Ewoldt (Broadway's Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera) as Amalia Balash, and Deven Kolluri (Geva Theatre's A Christmas Carol, Bay Street Theater's Camelot) as Georg Nowack.

Jon Kalbfleisch FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Outstanding Musical Direction, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Gypsy , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dreamgirls , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hairspray , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunset Boulevard , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Les Misérables , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Witches of Eastwick , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Assassins , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Caroline, or Change , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Highest Yellow , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Allegro , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Elegies, A Song Cycle , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Follies , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for 110 In the Shade , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Grand Hotel , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Putting It Together , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweeny Todd , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Fix , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Little Night Music Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George and Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cabaret .

Outstanding Musical Direction, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George, Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hairspray , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Les Misérables , Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Highest Yellow Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Grand Hotel and Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George.

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