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BIO

With a background in jazz and American popular music, Philip's interest in drumming traditions from around the world has led him to travel and study extensively in India, Israel, Turkey and Spain. He has worked with Natalie Merchant, ofMontreal, Coleman Barks, and The New York Arabic Orchestra.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2017]
Drums

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Cantori NY to Present The World Premiere Of Karen Ouzounian & Lembit Beecher's DEAR MOUNTAINS

Cantori New York's 40th season will open with the world premiere of DEAR MOUNTAINS by Karen Ouzounian and Lembit Beecher, featuring a choir, solo cello, oud, and percussion, inspired by the Armenian Diaspora. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Mehrnam Rastegari to Debut CHOGAN at Joe's Pub in April

Discover Iranian master kamancheh player, Mehrnam Rastegari's new project, Chogan, debuting at Joe's Pub in NYC on April 10th. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CHRISTMAS IN MIDDLE-EARTH Now Available To Stream Or Purchase

The holiday season just got a generous helping of second breakfast with the arrival of Christmas in Middle-Earth, a fan-made parody Christmas album by Brendan Dalton, adapted from the stage show by the same name.
VIDEO: On This Day, November 9- THE BAND'S VISIT Opens On Broadway

On this day in 2017, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Band's Visit, opened on Broadway!
THE BAND'S VISIT Receives Daytime Emmy Nomination for Performance on TODAY

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE BAND'S VISIT, which is currently running on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for their performance of 'Answer Me' live on the Today Show.
THE BAND'S VISIT Enters Final Four Weeks On Broadway

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE BAND'S VISIT will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
THE BAND'S VISIT Wins the GRAMMY for Best Musical Theater Album

The original Broadway cast recording of THE BAND'S VISIT has won the GRAMMY for Best Musical Theater Album at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards! 
BWW Poll: Which BANDS VISIT Song Is Your Favorite?

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday that the 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Band's Visit will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, April 7, 2019. In honor of the show's run, we want to know which of the show's Tony-winning songs is your favorite! Let us know in our poll down below!
VIDEO: Katrina Lenk Performs 'Omar Sharif' on THE TONIGHT SHOW

On last night's episode of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' the cast of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical 'The Band's Visit' performed a scaled-down version of 'Omar Sharif' with Katrina Lenk.
THE BAND'S VISIT Will Close on Broadway this April

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Band's Visit will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Upon closing, the production will have played 589 regular and 36 preview performances at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 W 47th Street).
Photo Flash: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway

Today, January 20, 2019, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, THE BAND'S VISIT celebrates 500 performances on Broadway! The company celebrated on stage at the Barrymore Theatre with a cake by Marissa Gonzales.
THE BAND'S VISIT Offers Holiday Sale on Tickets

The Band's Visit is offering a holiday sale through December 5 to all performances January 8 - March 10, 2019. Details are available at TheBandsVisitMusical.com/HolidaySale.
VIDEO: On This Day, November 9- THE BAND'S VISIT Begins Its Broadway Stay!

On this day in 2017, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Band's Visit, opened on Broadway!
THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates One Year on Broadway Tonight!

No more waiting, the 2018 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, THE BAND'S VISIT, officially celebrates one year on Broadway tonight!
THE BAND'S VISIT Welcomes Brandon Uranowitz to Nowhere, Replacing John Cariani

Two-time Tony Award nominee Brandon Uranowitz will join the cast of THE BAND'S VISIT as 'Itzik.' Uranowitz will begin performances in The Band's Visit on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
No More Waiting! THE BAND'S VISIT Recoups on Broadway

Tony Award-winning Best Musical, THE BAND'S VISIT has recouped its $8.75 million capitalization on Broadway. The new musical began performances on October 7, 2017 and officially opened on November 9, 2017 on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street).
Photo Coverage: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates Tony Wins With Post-Show Jam Outside the Theatre

Last night, the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Band of the The Band's Visit took to the stage door for a celebratory post-show jam session to celebrate the show's 10 Tonys including Best Musical. BroadwayWorld got to catch the exciting concert, and you can check out photos below!
Photo Coverage: LuPone, Lenk, and Butz Help Celebrate the Unveiling of David Yazbek's Portrait at Sardi's

David Yazbek has received a portrait at Sardi's! BroadwayWorld attended the unveiling of the portrait, yesterday. Check out photos from the exciting event below!
THE BAND'S VISIT to Launch Tour in 2019; New Block of Broadway Tickets on Sale Now

The North American Tour of The Band's Visit will launch in Providence, Rhode Island in June 2019. Exact dates and additional cities will be announced at a later date. The show's producers also announced today that a new block of tickets for The Band's Visit are now on sale through Sunday, February 17, 2019.
VIDEO: Watch Tony Nominees Katrina Lenk, Tony Shalhoub & the Cast of THE BAND'S VISIT Perform for NPR's Tiny Desk Series!

The Band's Visit recently made a visit of their own to NPR's Tiny Desk series. Watch below as the cast and company perform music from the Tony-Award Nominated new musical!

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