Ted Sperling
Latest News on Ted Sperling:
54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More (Nov 24, 2025)
Review: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS at Jazz At Lincoln Center Is Transfer-Worthy (Nov 24, 2025)
Video: Raul Esparza Talks THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS On NBC New York (Nov 14, 2025)
54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More (Nov 24, 2025)
Review: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS at Jazz At Lincoln Center Is Transfer-Worthy (Nov 24, 2025)
Video: Raul Esparza Talks THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS On NBC New York (Nov 14, 2025)
BIO
LCT: The King and I, South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza (Tony, Drama Desk awards), A Man of No Importance, A New Brain, My Favorite Year. Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Full Monty, Titanic (actor), Kiss of the Spider Woman, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Drood, Sunday in the Park with George. Off- Broadway: Red Eye of Love, The Other Josh Cohen, Striking 12, See What I Wanna See (director); Saturn Returns, Floyd Collins, Romance in Hard Times (music director). Artistic director, MasterVoices; principal conductor, Westchester Philharmonic; creative director of the 24 Hour Musicals. Selected concerts: Show Boat (NY Philharmonic); The Firebrand of Florence, The Grapes of Wrath, The Mikado, 27, The Road of Promise, Song of Norway, Knickerbocker Holiday, Dido and Aeneas, Babes in Toyland, Of Thee I Sing, Orfeo ed Euridice (MasterVoices); numerous programs at American Songbook, Lyrics and Lyricists. www.tedsperling.net
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Wallace Hartley
3rd Class Passenger
Chief Engineer Joseph Bell
Wallace Hartley
3rd Class Passenger
Chief Engineer Joseph Bell
Productions
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Musical Director
Musical Director
Musician
Vocal Music Arranger
Vocal Music Arranger
[Broadway, 1995]
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
Conductor
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Musical Director
Vocal Music Arranger
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
Musical Director
Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations
Ted Sperling, The Light in the Piazza
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - outstanding Orchestrations
Ted Sperling, The Light in the Piazza
winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations
Ted Sperling, The Light in the Piazza
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
John Dossett, Gypsy
Videos
Video: Hugh Panaro & Elizabeth Stanley Rehearse with the New York Pops
by Joey Mervis - 2025-10-23 16:39:01
Video: Hear Jason Gotay & Jeremy Jordan Sing 'The Riddle Song' on the FLOYD COLLINS Cast Recording
by Michael Major - 2025-06-03 16:31:02
Video: FLOYD COLLINS Starring Jeremy Jordan, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-23 11:35:30
Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number
by Michael Major - 2025-03-07 14:52:35
Video: Watch Jeremy Jordan Sing 'The Call' From FLOYD COLLINS
by Michael Major - 2025-02-21 11:33:10
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles and More
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-06-15 14:32:41
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks Returning to See WICKED on Broadway on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2022-09-28 14:49:12
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Inducted as a Disney Legend at the D23 Expo
by Michael Major - 2022-09-09 16:12:45
VIDEO: Chaka Khan and Idina Menzel Sing 'I'm Every Woman' in Honor of International Women's Day
by Stephi Wild - 2021-03-08 09:57:33
VIDEO: Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana Perform a Mashup of 'Ten Minutes Ago' and 'You Are Never Away'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-11-19 10:23:00
VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Calls the Stars of The Public's WE ARE ONE PUBLIC
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-23 09:21:37
PHOTO/VIDEO: Get A First Look At Shereen Ahmed, Laird Mackintosh & More In MY FAIR LADY
by Alan Henry - 2019-12-18 10:41:22
VIDEO: Extended Clip From FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Documentary
by Alan Henry - 2019-08-22 16:30:43
BWW Exclusive: First Look At FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Documentary
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-08-12 18:29:39
News
54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.
Review: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS at Jazz At Lincoln Center Is Transfer-Worthy
by Gregory Fletcher - Nov 24, 2025
If Encores can transfer many of its productions to Broadway, why not MasterVoices—starting with its current revival of Sweet Smell of Success? If you missed its brief run (November 21–22), keep an eye out for future MasterVoices offerings. The show proved to be an electric, full-throttle performance within the grand Frederick P. Rose Hall, part of Jazz at Lincoln Center.
by Gregory Fletcher - Nov 24, 2025
If Encores can transfer many of its productions to Broadway, why not MasterVoices—starting with its current revival of Sweet Smell of Success? If you missed its brief run (November 21–22), keep an eye out for future MasterVoices offerings. The show proved to be an electric, full-throttle performance within the grand Frederick P. Rose Hall, part of Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Video: Raul Esparza Talks THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS On NBC New York
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Four time Tony-nominee Raúl Esparza recently spoke with NBC New York about taking on the role of J.J. Hunsecker in MasterVoices’ newly revised concert edition of Sweet Smell of Success. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Four time Tony-nominee Raúl Esparza recently spoke with NBC New York about taking on the role of J.J. Hunsecker in MasterVoices’ newly revised concert edition of Sweet Smell of Success. Watch the video!
Video: Hugh Panaro & Elizabeth Stanley Rehearse with the New York Pops
by Joey Mervis - Oct 23, 2025
Vocal powerhouses Hugh Panaro and Elizabeth Stanley will join in a program of hits beloved by fans of classic films and Broadway musicals alike. Watch as they rehearse with the Pops in this video!
by Joey Mervis - Oct 23, 2025
Vocal powerhouses Hugh Panaro and Elizabeth Stanley will join in a program of hits beloved by fans of classic films and Broadway musicals alike. Watch as they rehearse with the Pops in this video!
Ali Louis Bourzgui, Noah J. Ricketts & Aline Mayagoitia Join Mastervoices’ SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
MasterVoices has announced the full cast for its newly revised concert edition of the musical Sweet Smell of Success, running for three performances on November 21–22, 2025, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
MasterVoices has announced the full cast for its newly revised concert edition of the musical Sweet Smell of Success, running for three performances on November 21–22, 2025, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.
Composer Gregory Spears Reveals 2025-2026 Season Highlights and World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Composer Gregory Spears has announced a milestone 2025-2026 season, including the debut of his newest opera, Sleepers Awake, at Opera Philadelphia, and the launch of a national, multi-year tour,
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Composer Gregory Spears has announced a milestone 2025-2026 season, including the debut of his newest opera, Sleepers Awake, at Opera Philadelphia, and the launch of a national, multi-year tour,
FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on CD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025
Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available on CD. The album, also available on streaming and digital platforms, preserves the recent acclaimed production from Lincoln Center Theater. T
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025
Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available on CD. The album, also available on streaming and digital platforms, preserves the recent acclaimed production from Lincoln Center Theater. T
Interview: Robert Yacko of AN EVENING WITH THE MAESTRO at The Broad Stage of Santa Monica
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 31, 2025
This one of its kind world premiere event also pays tribute to Bernstein’s passion for education, with proceeds supporting MTG’s Youth Education Outreach programs.
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 31, 2025
This one of its kind world premiere event also pays tribute to Bernstein’s passion for education, with proceeds supporting MTG’s Youth Education Outreach programs.
Raúl Esparza & Lizzy McAlpine to Lead SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS Concert
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2025
Master Voices will present a concert production of Sweet Smell of Success in November starring Raúl Esparza and Lizzy McAlpine. Esparza will play J.J. Hunsecker, with Floyd Collins alum McAlpine playing Susan.
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2025
Master Voices will present a concert production of Sweet Smell of Success in November starring Raúl Esparza and Lizzy McAlpine. Esparza will play J.J. Hunsecker, with Floyd Collins alum McAlpine playing Susan.
FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming and digital platforms. Learn more about the album here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming and digital platforms. Learn more about the album here!
Review: Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara with The National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 7, 2025
The word legend is tossed around quite a bit when talking about performers. Sometimes it’s true but many times it isn’t. This past Friday evening at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center two true modern day legends of musical theatre took the stage to pay homage to two all-time legends of entertainment.
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 7, 2025
The word legend is tossed around quite a bit when talking about performers. Sometimes it’s true but many times it isn’t. This past Friday evening at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center two true modern day legends of musical theatre took the stage to pay homage to two all-time legends of entertainment.
Exclusive: Jeremy Jordan Performs 'And She'd Have Blue Eyes' From the FLOYD COLLINS Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025
The Broadway cast album of Floyd Collins will be released in digital formats on August 8 and on CD September 5 and BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the anticipated record. Listen below as star Jeremy Jordan performs the song, “And She'd Have Blue Eyes”:
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025
The Broadway cast album of Floyd Collins will be released in digital formats on August 8 and on CD September 5 and BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the anticipated record. Listen below as star Jeremy Jordan performs the song, “And She'd Have Blue Eyes”:
Broadway Streaming Guide August 2025 - Where to Watch the New PEANUTS Musical & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025
This August, Broadway fans can enjoy another month of summer streaming titles with highly anticipated new seasons of shows like Tim Burton's Wednesday to the first Peanuts musical in 37 years on Apple TV+. Check out the movies, television, and music coming to streaming this August!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025
This August, Broadway fans can enjoy another month of summer streaming titles with highly anticipated new seasons of shows like Tim Burton's Wednesday to the first Peanuts musical in 37 years on Apple TV+. Check out the movies, television, and music coming to streaming this August!
FLOYD COLLINS OBC Recording Pushes Release Date to August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release of Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming and digital platforms in August. Learn more about the album here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release of Floyd Collins – Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming and digital platforms in August. Learn more about the album here!
Broadway Streaming Guide July 2025: Where to Watch ZOMBIES 4 & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025
For those trying to stay out of the heat, take a look at our latest roundup of streaming titles for the Broadway fan, including a new installment in Disney's Zombies franchise, a music competition series featuring Tony Award-winner Nicole Scherzinger, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025
For those trying to stay out of the heat, take a look at our latest roundup of streaming titles for the Broadway fan, including a new installment in Disney's Zombies franchise, a music competition series featuring Tony Award-winner Nicole Scherzinger, and more.
Video: FLOYD COLLINS Performs at the Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025
The cast of Floyd Collins took the stage at Radio City Music Hall to perform at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the performance here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025
The cast of Floyd Collins took the stage at Radio City Music Hall to perform at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the performance here!
Video: Hear Jason Gotay & Jeremy Jordan Sing 'The Riddle Song' on the FLOYD COLLINS Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Jun 3, 2025
Step inside the studio with the cast of FLOYD COLLINS as they record the 2025 Original Broadway Cast Album! A newly-released video shows Jason Gotay and Jeremy Jordan recording 'The Riddle Song.'
by Michael Major - Jun 3, 2025
Step inside the studio with the cast of FLOYD COLLINS as they record the 2025 Original Broadway Cast Album! A newly-released video shows Jason Gotay and Jeremy Jordan recording 'The Riddle Song.'
A Brief History of FLOYD COLLINS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 1, 2025
It’s not out of the ordinary these days for worthwhile musicals that originally premiered off-Broadway and then entered the canon to receive their Broadway debuts decades later. Floyd Collins shares this journey with shows including Assassins, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, and Violet.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 1, 2025
It’s not out of the ordinary these days for worthwhile musicals that originally premiered off-Broadway and then entered the canon to receive their Broadway debuts decades later. Floyd Collins shares this journey with shows including Assassins, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, and Violet.
Video: FLOYD COLLINS Star Jeremy Jordan Sings 'How Glory Goes'
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025
The cast of the 2025 Broadway revival of Floyd Collins has stepped into the studio to record a brand-new Original Broadway Cast Album. Among the highlights of the upcoming release is a newly recorded version of “How Glory Goes,” performed by the show's Tony-nominated star, Jeremy Jordan. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025
The cast of the 2025 Broadway revival of Floyd Collins has stepped into the studio to record a brand-new Original Broadway Cast Album. Among the highlights of the upcoming release is a newly recorded version of “How Glory Goes,” performed by the show's Tony-nominated star, Jeremy Jordan. Watch the video!
Video: FLOYD COLLINS Star Lizzy McAlpine Sings the Searing Ballad, 'Through the Mountain'
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025
The cast of the 2025 Broadway revival of Floyd Collins has stepped into the studio to record a brand-new Original Broadway Cast Album. Among the highlights of the upcoming release is a newly recorded version of “Through the Mountain,” performed by singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine, who stars in the production. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025
The cast of the 2025 Broadway revival of Floyd Collins has stepped into the studio to record a brand-new Original Broadway Cast Album. Among the highlights of the upcoming release is a newly recorded version of “Through the Mountain,” performed by singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine, who stars in the production. Watch the video!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ted Sperling been in?
Ted Sperling has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Ted Sperling been in?
Ted Sperling has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Ted Sperling been nominated for?
Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy.
What awards has Ted Sperling won?
Ted Sperling has won the Best Orchestrations award from BroadwayWorld Awards for The Light in the Piazza, the Outstanding Orchestrations award from the Drama Desk Awards for The Light in the Piazza, and the Best Orchestrations award from the Tony Awards for The Light in the Piazza.
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