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The Who's TommyThe Who's Tommy
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
Musical Director
AllegianceAllegiance
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Music Supervision, Arrangements, Orchestrations
BeachesBeaches
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2014]
Orchestrations
Viva ForeverViva Forever
 
[West End, 2012]
Choreographer
BareBare
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Music Supervisor
Arranger
Composer
Vanities
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
Cry-BabyCry-Baby
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Composer
Conductor
Keyboard 1
Music Arranger
Musical Director
CompanyCompany
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Resident Music Supervisor
Tom Jones
 
[New York, 2005]
Musical Director
Summer of '42
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Musical Director
Altar BoyzAltar Boyz
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Orchestrator
Keyboards
Musical Director
Conductor
Music Arranger
Dance Music Arranger
Keyboards
Orchestrator
Conductor
Musical Director
Altar Boyz
 
[New York, 2004]
Musical Director
The Thing About Men
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Musical Director
Keyboards
Conductor
Summer of '42
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Musician
Musical Director
Musical Director
Summer of '42
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2000]
Musical Director/Orchestrations/Vocal Arrangements
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Conductor
The Cocoanuts
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Musician
Musical Director
Milk and Honey
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Musical Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Lynne ShankelThe Extraordinary Ordinary

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Lindsay Mendez, Jessica Vosk, and More Join NEW YORK CITY CHRISTMAS Benefit Concert Photo
Lindsay Mendez, Jessica Vosk, and More Join NEW YORK CITY CHRISTMAS Benefit Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2024

Arts Ignite has announced the 15th anniversary of its annual benefit concert, New York City Christmas: A Concert to Benefit Arts Ignite, to take place Monday, December 9 at 7:00 PM at Joe's Pub at The Public in New York City. 
Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert Photo
Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Krystina Alabado, Klea Blackhurst, Lilli Cooper, Natalie Joy Johnson and Barbara Walsh will join the star-studded company of women participating in a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LaChanze, Ingrid Michaelson, and More Will Perform WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert Photo
LaChanze, Ingrid Michaelson, and More Will Perform WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

For one night only, Carmel Dean’s acclaimed song cycle Well-Behaved Women will be presented on Monday, October 28th at The Town Hall at 7:30 PM, performed by an all-star cast of women.
Julie James to Host New York Theatre Barn's Awards Night Photo
Julie James to Host New York Theatre Barn's Awards Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2024

Sirius XM Radio’s Julie James will host New York Theatre Barn’s Awards Night honoring four women who have made an impact on the company’s 17-year history. Learn more.
New York Theatre Barn's Awards Night will Honor Lynne Shankel, Nicole LaFountaine, Ma Photo
New York Theatre Barn's Awards Night will Honor Lynne Shankel, Nicole LaFountaine, Maria Torres, and Harmony Harris
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

New York Theatre Barn will honor four women who have made an impact on the company’s 17-year history at 7PM on October 7th, 2024 at Gotham Comedy Club (208 West 23rd Street). 
SDSU New Musical Theatre Initiative Selects TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES For Full Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

Out of a record 308 submissions, the San Diego State University New Musical Initiative has chosen Tomorrow, the Island Dies as this year's selection. Writer Ryan Scott Oliver will join with director Stephen Brotebeck, music director Robert Meffe and the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre cohort for a two-year development process culminating in a full production in the spring of 2026.
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards Photo
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!
Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein Will Lead Premiere of THE LAST TIMBIT, Produced by M Photo
Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein Will Lead Premiere of THE LAST TIMBIT, Produced by Michael Rubinoff
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

'Come From Away' originating producer Michael Rubinoff will produce the new musical 'The Last Timbit' starring Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein, with music and lyrics by Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson and a book by Nick Green.
Listen: WHITE GIRL IN DANGER Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording Out Now Photo
Listen: WHITE GIRL IN DANGER Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024

YELLOW SOUND LABEL has released White Girl in Danger: Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording – the new musical from Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson. Listen here!
Exclusive: Listen to 'Why I Kill' From Michael R. Jackson's WHITE GIRL IN DANGER Photo
Exclusive: Listen to 'Why I Kill' From Michael R. Jackson's WHITE GIRL IN DANGER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024

The original cast album for Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger will be released this Friday, March 29. We have your exclusive first listen of the song 'Why I Kill', performed by Tarra Conner Jones. Listen to the song here!
San Diego State University to Present World Premiere of IN A SUNSHINE STATE Photo
San Diego State University to Present World Premiere of IN A SUNSHINE STATE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2024

In a Sunshine State, the newest production in SDSU’s New Musical Initiative will have its world premiere at the Main Stage Theatre at San Diego State University. 
Michael R. Jackson's WHITE GIRL IN DANGER Will Receive Cast Recording Photo
Michael R. Jackson's WHITE GIRL IN DANGER Will Receive Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

An original cast album will be released for Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger this month. The album will be released in streaming and digital formats from Yellow Sound Label on Friday, March 29.
Jessica Vosk, Telly Leung, and More Set For NEW YORK CITY CHRISTMAS Benefit Concert T Photo
Jessica Vosk, Telly Leung, and More Set For NEW YORK CITY CHRISTMAS Benefit Concert Tonight at Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023

Arts Ignite's annual benefit concert, New York City Christmas: A Concert to Benefit Arts Ignite, will return tonight! The concert will take place Monday, December 11 at 7:00 PM at Joe’s Pub at The Public in New York City.  Get your tickets now!
Watch: LaChanze, Jenn Colella & More Featured in WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Music Videos Photo
Watch: LaChanze, Jenn Colella & More Featured in WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Music Videos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023

Experience the dynamic performances of LaChanze, Jenn Colella, and other Broadway stars in the WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN music videos
New Musical MARIAN Holds Residency at The University of Michigan This Month Photo
New Musical MARIAN Holds Residency at The University of Michigan This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

The University Of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre will be hosting a two week writer’s residency this November for the creative team of MARIAN, a new musical about the renowned opera singer and activist, Marian Anderson. 
MY BODY, MY VOICE Benefit Concert Unveils Lineup in Support of Reproductive Justice Photo
MY BODY, MY VOICE Benefit Concert Unveils Lineup in Support of Reproductive Justice
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023

In an effort to champion reproductive justice and create a platform for meaningful change, 'My Body, My Voice: Songs for Safe Access' has announced its lineup of talented artists and creators.
Magritte & Rosen to Present MY BODY, MY VOICE: SONGS FOR SAFE ACCESS Benefit Concert Photo
Magritte & Rosen to Present MY BODY, MY VOICE: SONGS FOR SAFE ACCESS Benefit Concert In Support Of Abortion Access
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023

Get ready for an incredible night of music and support for reproductive rights at the 'My Body, My Voice: Songs for Safe Access' benefit concert. Discover the lineup, event details, and how you can be a part of this meaningful cause. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of storytelling and solidarity for health equity.
New Frank Wildhorn Musical Leads Village Theatre's 20th Annual Festival of New Musica Photo
New Frank Wildhorn Musical Leads Village Theatre's 20th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023

Village Theatre will welcome back in-person the nationally renowned Festival of New Musicals, August 12-13, in Issaquah, Wash. Now in its 20th year, this theatrically packed weekend brings together the nation’s brightest musical theatre writers and provides Seattle area theatre-lovers with the rare opportunity to see first-hand how a new musical comes to life.
Anna Zavelson, Jo Ellen Pellman, Savy Jackson and More Join IF I DIDN'T KNOW BETTER: Photo
Anna Zavelson, Jo Ellen Pellman, Savy Jackson and More Join IF I DIDN'T KNOW BETTER: The Music of Emma Ashford at the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023

THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents IF I DIDN’T KNOW BETTER: The Music of Emma Ashford.
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Perform at BROADWAY BARES: Photo
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Perform at BROADWAY BARES: PLEASURE PARK
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023

Check out the opening number from Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park featuring Jessica Vosk, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jonathan Burke, and more!
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