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Wiley DeWeese is a New York based music director, arranger, orchestrator, conductor and keyboardist. On Broadway, he has served as music director and co-orchestrator for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, associate music director for Girl From the North Country, and as a substitute conductor for The Band’s Visit and Amelie.
Off-Broadway he has served as music director for Whisper House (The Civilians), The Lucky Ones (Ars Nova), and The Wildness (Ars Nova). He also played keyboards for the premieres of Preludes (LCT3) and First Daughter Suite (Public).
Since 2018, Wiley has served as the music supervisor/orchestrator for the Michael Friedman Recording Project, which aims to preserve the works of the late, great composer Michael Friedman. To date, the project has released studio cast albums of The Abominables, This Beautiful City, The Great Immensity, (I am) Nobody’s Lunch, and Paris Commune, all available on Sh-k-boom/Ghostlight records.

Wiley DeWeese Productions

 
[Broadway, 2019]
Orchestrations
 
[US Tour, 2019] [Replacement]
Orchestrations[Replacement]
Music Director[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Music Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Music Director
Orchestrations

Whisper House [Off-Broadway, 2022]



Music Director, Conductor, Additional Arrangements/Orchestrations



Girl from the North Country [Broadway, 2020]



Associate Music Director



The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical [Broadway, 2019]



Music Supervisor, Music Director, Conductor, Orchestrations



The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (US Tour, 2019]



Music Director, Conductor, Orchestrations (not replacement)



Girl From the North Country (Off-Broadway, 2018)



Associate Music Director



Amélie [Broadway, 2017]



Music Associate



The Abominables [Minneapolis, 2017]



Orchestrations



The Wildness [Off-Broadway, 2016]



Music Director



First Daughter Suite [Off-Broadway, 2015]



Keyboard II



Preludes [Off-Broadway, 2015]



Keyboard I



 



 



 



 



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Isaac Powell, Ben Levi Ross, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Will Lead GATSBY at A.R.T.


The cast has been set for the world premiere of Gatsby, an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel, opening at American Repertory Theater in May!

Creatives Revealed For GATSBY, With Music by Florence Welch and Directed by Rachel Chavkin


The design and music teams have been announced for the world premiere of Gatsby, featuring music by Florence Welch and directed by Rachel Chavkin, at American Repertory Theatre. 

Video: Hannah Corneau Sings 'I Haven't Slept in Years' from South Coast Rep's PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL


Watch as Hannah Corneau rehearses 'I Haven't Slept in Years' from Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical with Music Director Wiley DeWeese on piano. The musical has Lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, Music by Daniel Messé and book by Craig Lucas. The production is directed by David Ivers.

South Coast Repertory Presents PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL World Premiere


Experience the world premiere of PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL at South Coast Repertory. This modern fable, with lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, explores love's peaks and valleys.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Kansas City Next Month


 PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, as part of the 23–24 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season.

Rob Rokicki to Release Final Cut Song From THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL


Rob Rokicki releases final cut song from 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' ahead of the premiere of the Disney+ series.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming to Proctors in December


Critically Acclaimed Broadway Production of Girl From The North Country is coming to Schenectady. Don't miss this highly anticipated show at Proctors in just two weeks.

Tickets Now On Sale for GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Emerson Colonial Theatre


Broadway in Boston will present the Boston engagement of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From The North Country.  Performances at the Emerson Colonial Theatre March 12 – 24, 2024 as part of the Lexus 23/24 Broadway In Boston season. Get event and ticket information here!

Full Cast Revealed For the GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY North American Tour


The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. Find out who is starring in the upcoming tour here!

VIDEO: Get A First Look at RENT at Theatre Under The Stars, Directed by Ty Defoe


Get a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) brand-new original staging of Jonathan Larson's iconic Bohemian musical, RENT!

THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION Featuring Jackie Hoffman, Lauren Molina & More Out Now


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have released four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection.

Exclusive: Hear A New Track 'The Civilians Theme Song' From THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced the release of four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection. Adventures in Reality, Canard, Canard, Goose?, In the Footprint: The Battle for the Atlantic Yards, and Mr. Burns, a post-electric play will all be available in digital and streaming formats on Friday, March 24.

Jackie Hoffman, Lauren Molina & More to be Featured on THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION Final Installment


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced the release of four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection.

Cast Announced for RENT at Theatre Under The Stars, Directed by Ty Defoe


Houston’s home for musical theatre, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), has announced the cast of its brand-new original staging of Jonathan Larson’s iconic Bohemian musical, RENT!

The Greene Space At WNYC And WQXR Name The Civilians As Spring 2023 Artist-in-Residence


Investigative theater company The Civilians curates three nights of live performances on March 13, April 17 and May 15.

Nicholas Barrón and Kendall Becerra Win Top Prizes at the 2022 Jimmy Awards


The 2022 Jimmy® Award for Best Performance by an Actor was presented to Nicholas Barrón representing Las Casas Foundation's Joci Awards. The 2022 Jimmy® Award for Best Performance by an Actress was presented to Kendall Becerra representing The Broadway San Diego Awards.

Casting Announced for WHISPER HOUSE and THE COLLISION / THE MARTYRDOM


59E59 Theaters has announced the casts of Whisper House and The Collision / The Martyrdom. Whisper House, presented by The Civilians, will reopen Theater A and begin previews on January 11, 2022, with opening night set for January 20 for a limited run through February 6, 2022.

Nick Blaemire to Lead Virtual Concert Featuring Chad Burris, Sara Kapner, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Students & More


High school musical theater students from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. will perform their original songs alongside a slate of Broadway stars on Friday, March 19 at 7 PM. The concert is the culmination of the second annual ASCAP Foundation Andrew A. Isen Musical Theater Songwriting Workshop. 

Nick Blaemire to Lead Broadway Singers and Students From Duke Ellington School of The Arts In Online Showcase


High school theater students from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC will perform their original songs alongside a slate of Broadway stars on Friday March 19 at 7pm. The concert, which is free and open to the public, is the culmination of a groundbreaking new ASCAP Foundation songwriting workshop for high school students.

Theater Stories: A BRONX TALE, THE PROM, DIANA & More About The Longacre Theatre!


This week's Theater Stories features the Longacre Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the theater's stage including A Bronx Tale, The Prom, and The Lightning Thief, the next show that is set to open at the theater, Diana, and much more!

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