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David Abbinanti is a Producer for Stageworks Productions with partner, Sean Cercone, as well as VP of Music & Creative at Broadway Licensing. In addition, he is a national award-winning composer, songwriter and orchestrator.

Credits include SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER THE MUSICAL (Orchestrations, Arrangements and Additional Music & Lyrics), BEAT BUGS: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE” (Book, Arrangements & Orchestrations)—both written with Cercone, DISENCHANTED (Orchestrations and Arrangements), THE PERFECT DOG (Music and Lyrics), GHOST THE MUSICAL; (Orchestrations), GHOST THE MUSICAL CHAMBER VERSION (Orchestrations and Arrangements), BEEHIVE (Orchestrations and Arrangements), RING OF FIRE 5-THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH; (Additional Arrangements) and Molly Shannon’s TILLY THE TRICKSTER (Orchestrations); Tour, Stock & Amateur editions.

Before joining Broadway Licensing, David was a Vice President at Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), where he oversaw all curation of scores, scripts, recordings, arrangements and orchestrations for TRW’s catalog of shows. Ranging from children’s musicals to major Broadway blockbusters, shows included were JERSEY BOYS, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, GREASE, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, BIG FISH, ALL SHOOK UP and many more.

He was the first recipient of the Songwriters Guild of America’s National Award for Best Pop Song for “Back to Las Vegas”–part of his debut CD-Local Train to Babylon. David has worked as a music engraver and editor for many of the major publishers in New York City including G. Schirmer, Peer Music and Boosey & Hawkes.

Passionate about music education, he is a proud member of the adjunct faculty at Nassau Community College, where he teaches Music Theory, Piano, Guitar and the History of Rock and Roll. Member of The Dramatists Guild of America, ASCAP and the American Federation of Musicians (Local 802).

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Tickets On Sale Now For The Australian Tour of ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION


Australia is all shook up about the smash hit stage experience, Elvis: A Musical Revolution, with a return season at Sydney's State Theatre from 4 February 2024, followed by a national tour to Adelaide, Perth and Gold Coast. 

Review: ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION at North Shore Music Theatre


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North Shore Music Theatre to Present New Musical ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION This Month


ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION is coming to North Shore Music Theatre. Experience the authorized bio-musical about the iconic Elvis Presley, featuring over 40 of his hits. Don't miss this New England premiere!

ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION Announces Sydney Return and Announces National Tour


Elvis: A Musical Revolution returns to Sydney's State Theatre and announces a national tour due to overwhelming demand.

BWW Q&A: Jeff Calhoun of ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION at Walnut Street Theatre


BroadwayWorld sat down with Jeff Calhoun, who is currently directing Elvis - A Musical Revolution at Walnut Street Theatre. The new musical Elvis – A Musical Revolution will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award nominated director Jeff Calhoun, the production begins previews October 3, and opens October 11.

Jeff Calhoun Directed ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION Opens the Season at the Walnut Street Theatre


The new musical Elvis – A Musical Revolution will make it's North American premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award-nominated director Jeff Calhoun, the production begins previews October 3, and opens October 11.

REVIEW: Sydney Opens The World Premiere Of Sean Cercone And David Abbinanti's New Musical ELVIS A MUSICAL REVOLUTION


ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION is an enlightening and entertaining new bio-musical about the late Elvis Presley.

Lance Guest Cast As Johnny Cash In RING OF FIRE At Drury Lane Theatre


Drury Lane Theatre continues its 2023 season with a celebration of one of America’s great music icons in Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. Featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire was created by Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, is adapted from the Broadway production by Richard Maltby, Jr., and Jason Edwards, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby and additional arrangements by David Abbinanti. 

Cast and Creatives Revealed For Australian Premiere of ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION


David Venn Enterprises has announced the cast and creative team for the professional premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution. Penned by acclaimed international writers, Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a new bio-musical exploring the extraordinary life of award-winning cultural icon and rock ‘n’ roll superstar, Elvis Presley.

New Authorized Musical ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION Premieres in Australia This Year


David Venn Enterprises (Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical, The Wedding Singer, Bring It On: The Musical) presents the professional premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution set to premiere in Sydney from 5 August, followed by Melbourne from 6 October.

Interview: William Draper of ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre


Join the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre cast and crew for this exciting new show featuring numerous songs that will take you down memory lane and get your feet tapping. Tickets for Elvis: A Musical Revolution can be found at www.dutchapple.com.

RING OF FIRE Comes to New Stage Theatre Next Month


Ring of Fire comes to New Stage Theatre in May. Performances run May 30, 31, June 1-3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., and June 4 and 11, 2023 at 2 p.m.

RING OF FIRE Comes to New Stage Theatre in May


Ring of Fire comes to New Stage Theatre in May.  Performances run May 30, 31, June 1-3, 2023 @ 7:30 p.m., and June 4 and 11, 2023 @ 2 p.m.

RING OF FIRE Comes to Florida Repertory Theatre in March


Florida Repertory Theatre’s 25th anniversary season continues with “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash,” created by Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade.

ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION Set To Tour Australia in 2023


The producers behind Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, The Wedding Singer, and Bring It On: The Musical have announced the professional premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution set to tour Australia in 2023.

Drury Lane Theatre Announces 2023-2024 Season Featuring GREASE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More


Drury Lane Theatre has announced its 2023/2024 season, which opens with Grease, followed by the riotous whodunit The 39 Steps. The season continues with Ring of Fire, featuring the music of Johnny Cash, the magical family-favorite Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and the celebrated classic Fiddler on the Roof.

Photos: First Look at SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER at Laguna Playhouse


Laguna Playhouse presents the hottest musical of the Summer, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, based on the Paramount/RSO Picture and the story by Nik Cohn, adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oaks, musical arrangements and orchestrations by David Abbinanti, featuring songs by The Bee Gees, musical direction by Ricky Pope and directed & choreographed by Karen Babcock Brassea. 

Laguna Playhouse to Present SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER


“You Should Be Dancing” at LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE as it presents the hottest musical of the Summer, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, based on the Paramount/RSO Picture and the story by Nik Cohn, adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oaks, featuring songs by The Bee Gees.

North Carolina Theatre Announces Full Cast for RING OF FIRE


North Carolina Theatre has announced the full cast for Ring of Fire with music and lyrics by Johnny Cash directed by Randy Redd, who was a part of the Original Broadway cast of Ring of Fire.  Performances will run from April 29 – May 8 at A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.

Broadway Licensing Acquires Rights for SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER


Saturday Night Fever has been acquired for North and South American licensing by Broadway Licensing.

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