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TREVOR BACHMAN is a composer, vocalist, and writer of socially-focused musicals. Perhaps
best known for using the human voice's extremes, Trevor’s pieces fuse the classic traditions of
opera with storytelling practices of the modern theatre.

“Bachman has an acute understanding of the human voice and its boundaries, its possibilities, and the different character inherent in each of its registers...The resulting sound, so raw and desperate, sends a physical chill through the body” (Not Your Average Downtown Blog, 2013).

Described by the New York Times as "musically and vocally rich" and Trevor was noted for "shimmering harmony" (Ben Brantley, NYT, 2016) and “golden voiced”, “soulful vocals” (Vulture and TheaterMania, 2018).

Musicals include PYRE CANTATA (HERE), In Real Life: A Slenderman Musical (Theatre for a
New Audience, reading), and Piano Bar (Duplex/Joe's Pub) in collaboration with the late composer,director, and theatre visionary Elizabeth Swados.

Trevor’s concert and theatre pieces have been performed Off-Broadway, internationally in cities like Abu Dhabi, London, and Tokyo, and at Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, and countless venues in New York City.

Among other original musical credits are Coromandel, The Lobotomist, and Detentionicide.
DUAT, Fable, The Nomad, Times Square, and more -- on which Bachman worked as arranger,
music director, or composer -- appeared off-Broadway.

Bachman has created several social and political pieces designed for unique companies of actor-musicians, including Chasing Fear, a new musical in English and Turkish. FARMED: A Live Podcast Album, which has been supported by Fresh Ground Pepper, The Parsnip Ship, ATC, Theater C, Kickstarter HQ, Rattlestick, and Joe’s Pub at the Public, will tour theatres, community centers, and cultural institutions around the U.S. in 2019, sourcing interviews from dozens of communities nationwide. Trevor is also writing Shapeshifters, a new musical celebrating 50 years of Stonewall, originally commissioned by the Denovan Grant.

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Queens Theatre's Online Musical Program For Kids Returns This Summer


Write a musical in a week! Students will work with a professional director and a composer/lyricist to create a musical which they will perform from home.

JOE'S PUB LIVE! Modifies This Week's Schedule in Solidarity With The Black Community


In light of recent events and to stand in solidarity with the Black community, Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, announced modifications to their programming for JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City.

JOE'S PUB LIVE! Kicks Off Pride 2020 With Isaac Oliver, Max Vernon and Kim David Smith This Week


Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City.

JOE'S PUB LIVE! to be Headlined by Kiah Victoria, María Terremoto, and More This Week


Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM.

JOE'S PUB LIVE! to Feature Gian-Carla Tisera & Richard Padrón, Sarah Stiles and More


 Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its series of live-streamed and archived performances from their stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM Eastern.

Joe's Pub Announces Pride 2020 Line-Up Featuring Lea DeLaria, Isaac Oliver and More


The indomitable spirit of New York City Pride can never be dampened, and Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. Joe's Pub invites its fans from all over the world to come together and celebrate Pride inside with JOE'S PUB LIVE!

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Hosting Nine 'Virtual Residencies' For 18 Writers Of Nine New Musicals


For its 10th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host nine weeklong 'virtual residencies' for 18 musical theatre writers of nine new musicals.

Joe's Pub Live! Features Samora Pinderhughes, The Hot Sardines, and Stephanie Chou's 'Comfort Girl' This Week


Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM Eastern.

Alex Brightman, Bob The Drag Queen And More Shout Out FARMED: A Live Podcast Album By Trevor Bachman


Broadway talent is storming social media promoting Trevor Bachman's new musical FARMED: A Live Podcast Album.

JOE'S PUB LIVE! Continues With Treya Lam, Trevor Bachman and More


Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, presents its third week of JOE'S PUB LIVE!, a free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. This initiative serves to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, so Joe's Pub will share concerts with their audiences.

BWW Feature: Stephen Mosher's Pandemic Playlist Number Ten - The Complete Shows Edition


The Complete Shows Edition of The Pandemic Playlist gives audiences an opportunity to see their favorite artists' shows, even while socially isolated. Here are 20 shows to keep you company during the quarantine!

Cygnet Theatre Announces Line Up For THE BILL AND JUDY GARRETT FINISH LINE COMMISSION.


The 2020 playwrights include Miranda Rose Hall, Blake McCarty (Book and story),  Trevor Bachman (music and lyrics), and Jessica Kubzansky. Free public readings of all three plays will take place Feb. 22 and 23, 2020 at Cygnet Theatre.

WONDER BOY and SHAPESHIFTERS: Musical Theatre Factory Brings Queer Superheros To The Stage


On Wednesday January 23rd and Thursday, January 24th, Musical Theatre Factory will present a staged reading of Jacob Jarrett's latest musical Wonderboy.

Joe's Pub Has Announced the 2020 Class of Joe's Pub Working Group


Joe's Pub, a program and venue of The Public Theater, has announced the new class of Joe's Pub Working Group (JPWG), the venue's artist development program dedicated to enhancing the career sustainability and growth of performing artists. Entering its sixth year, JPWG welcomes five artists - cabaret artist Salty Brine, vocalist and composer Sarah Elizabeth Charles, musician and musical theater composer Jaime Lozano, Indian classical and crossover vocalist Roopa Mahadevan, and singer-songwriter Kirsten Maxwell - into the group, which represents the diversity and scope of the nightly programming at Joe's Pub.

Bridget Everett, Joey Arias, Julia Sweeney And More Come To Joe's Pub, 10/24-11/2


Check out what Joe's Pub has on tap for the next few weeks.

Joe's Pub To Present Trevor Bachman In SHAPESHIFTERS PLAYLIST


Joe's Pub at the Public Theater will present queer composer and vocalist Trevor Bachman in a suite of songs and poetry on Friday, October 25th, at 7 p.m.  

Cast Of 65 To Premiere HALL PASS, An Immersive Musical Inspired By High Schoolers


23 composers and playwrights have contributed new works to Blindspot Collective's upcoming production of Hall Pass, an immersive musical being presented by La Jolla Playhouse for the 2019 Without Walls Festival. During the performance, audiences will choose where to go and what to watch as 18 distinct plays and musicals unfold across the High Tech High campus in Liberty Station. Inspired in part by research and interviews conducted with high school students in New York, West Virginia, Illinois, Texas, and California, Hall Pass will feature a cast of 37 professional performers joined by students from the theatre department at Canyon Crest Academy.

A.R.T. To Present Daniel Alexander Jones In BLACK LIGHT


American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, will present visionary artist Daniel Alexander Jones' concert and visitation with alter-ego Jomama Jones, Black Light at A.R.T.'s club theater space OBERON September 19 through September 20, 2019.

Photo Flash: Inside PUBLIC FORUM: QUEER & NOW At The Delacorte Theatre


The Public Theater presented a free one-night-only PUBLIC FORUM: QUEER & NOW on Monday, June 17 at The Delacorte Theater.

Public Theater Announces Additional Casting For Free Public Forum: QUEER & NOW


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced additional casting today for the special, free one-night-only event, PUBLIC FORUM: QUEER & NOW, on Monday, June 17 at 8:00 p.m. at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and WorldPride in New York City, Public Forum adds its voice to the chorus of LGBTQ+ artists, activists, and organizers fighting for a better tomorrow, today.

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