Angela Ortiz
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BIO
Angela Ortiz is a music director, pianist, orchestrator, arranger and composer. Broadway: Broadway: Buena Vista Social Club (pianist) Off-Broadway: Much Ado About Nothing at The Public Theater (music director) The Paper Brigade (Segal Theater at the CUNY Graduate Center) Regional: Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals (Latinx Theater Commons/La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego, CA) Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Pace University, NYC). She can also be seen music directing and playing piano at Green Room 42, Joe's Pub, 54 Below, Teatro Latea, and the Ziegfeld Ballroom and amongst others. Arranging/Orchestrating: Chasing Grace Cast album (Off-Broadway debut in March 2026 at the Mezzanine Theater - A.R.T/New York). Composing: Olivia O. (2024 & 2025 NAMT recommended musical). As a pianist Angela has toured extensively, performing at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and The Blue Note, amongst many others. Angela holds B.Mus from NYU with additional studies from Berklee College of Music in Orchestrating and Arranging music from the Caribbean and Latin America. She is also a member of the BMI Musical Theater Advanced Workshop.
News
Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL REVIEW ROUNDUP 3 at Toronto Fringe
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 9, 2026
Reviews of Pedro the Penguin, 1920s Walking Around in a Dream, Olivia O: The Musical, A Conversation With Myself, and Aliya Kanani: A Comedian's Guide to Enlightenment
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 9, 2026
Reviews of Pedro the Penguin, 1920s Walking Around in a Dream, Olivia O: The Musical, A Conversation With Myself, and Aliya Kanani: A Comedian's Guide to Enlightenment
CARNAVAL OF NEW LATINX MUSICALS to Return in 2026 with Latinx Theatre Commons
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
The Latinx Theatre Commons announced the 2026 LTC Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals, produced with UC San Diego, La Jolla Playhouse, and TuYo Theatre, featuring four full-length musical concert readings and nine new works.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
The Latinx Theatre Commons announced the 2026 LTC Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals, produced with UC San Diego, La Jolla Playhouse, and TuYo Theatre, featuring four full-length musical concert readings and nine new works.
Rachel Zatcoff, Dawn Cantwell and Danny Kornfeld to Star in PAPER BRIGADE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
A second 29-hour developmental reading of the new musical Paper Brigade will take place at the Segal Theatre at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
A second 29-hour developmental reading of the new musical Paper Brigade will take place at the Segal Theatre at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City.
Video: Mobile Unit's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2025
You can now get a first look at The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit tour of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, with original songs by Julián Mesri and directed by Rebecca Martínez. The production is currently on tour, performing in every borough through June 29. All performances are completely free and open to the public, with seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Watch video of the troupe performing in Astor Square!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2025
You can now get a first look at The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit tour of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, with original songs by Julián Mesri and directed by Rebecca Martínez. The production is currently on tour, performing in every borough through June 29. All performances are completely free and open to the public, with seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Watch video of the troupe performing in Astor Square!
Video: Mobile Unit's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025
You can now get a first look at The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit tour of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, with original songs by Julián Mesri and directed by Rebecca Martínez.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025
You can now get a first look at The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit tour of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, with original songs by Julián Mesri and directed by Rebecca Martínez.
Alyssa Payne to Debut One-Woman Show EXTRA CRISPY at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025
Composer and performer Alyssa Payne will bring her original one-woman show, Extra Crispy, to Joe's Pub at the Public Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025
Composer and performer Alyssa Payne will bring her original one-woman show, Extra Crispy, to Joe's Pub at the Public Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Tour Schedule Set for Mobile Unit's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the full tour schedule and complete casting for Mobile Unit’s adaptation of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. See who is starring and learn how to watch!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the full tour schedule and complete casting for Mobile Unit’s adaptation of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. See who is starring and learn how to watch!
MANUEL VS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY to Release Musical Concept Album in January
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024
The musical comedy Manuel Vs the Statue of Liberty, which played an award-winning, sold-out, extended run at NYMF, will release its concept album this January.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024
The musical comedy Manuel Vs the Statue of Liberty, which played an award-winning, sold-out, extended run at NYMF, will release its concept album this January.
Ava Nicole Frances To Lead OLIVIA O Cast At Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024
Ava Nicole Frances, a two-time Broadway World Award winner and American Idol finalist, will lead the cast of OLIVIA O, THE MUSICAL at the Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Olivia O tells the story of Olivia Ortiz, a 14 year undocumented migrant who is separated from her mother at the US-Mexican border.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024
Ava Nicole Frances, a two-time Broadway World Award winner and American Idol finalist, will lead the cast of OLIVIA O, THE MUSICAL at the Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Olivia O tells the story of Olivia Ortiz, a 14 year undocumented migrant who is separated from her mother at the US-Mexican border.
Cast & Creative Team Announced for OLIVIA O At Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024
Award-winning director Jennica Carmona will helm the New York City debut of OLIVIA O, THE MUSICAL at the Emerging Artist Spark Theatre Festival on Sept 29 at the Chain Theatre, focusing on US-Mexican border stories.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024
Award-winning director Jennica Carmona will helm the New York City debut of OLIVIA O, THE MUSICAL at the Emerging Artist Spark Theatre Festival on Sept 29 at the Chain Theatre, focusing on US-Mexican border stories.
SheDFW Arts Announces Four Plays And Musicals Selected For Inaugural Festival In Dallas-Fort Worth
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024
SheDFW Arts has announced four plays and musicals for its inaugural Theater Festival in Dallas-Fort Worth, running September 10-15, 2024, at Lyric Stage. All shows are by women, trans, and non-binary writers.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024
SheDFW Arts has announced four plays and musicals for its inaugural Theater Festival in Dallas-Fort Worth, running September 10-15, 2024, at Lyric Stage. All shows are by women, trans, and non-binary writers.
Joel Perez & Ana Villafañe to Host Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company's NEW MUSICALS MIXTAPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company have revealed the full line-up of artists for New Musicals Mixtape.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company have revealed the full line-up of artists for New Musicals Mixtape.
Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Presents 4XLATINE! March 13
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023
In 13 days, Latiné Musical Theatre Lab's 4xLatiné returns for its second year and tickets are available!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023
In 13 days, Latiné Musical Theatre Lab's 4xLatiné returns for its second year and tickets are available!
Cast Announced for IN THE HEIGHTS at Light Opera of New Jersey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022
LONJ has announced the talented and diverse cast of its Summer production of In the Heights at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022
LONJ has announced the talented and diverse cast of its Summer production of In the Heights at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, 2022.
BlackStar Announces Staff and Board Additions & Information About Year-Long Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2021
BlackStar Projects has announced a further expansion of its staff and board, reflecting its continued growth as it enters its 10th year. Three new full-time staff members are joining the BlackStar team: Sara Zia Ebrahimi as Deputy Director; Leo Brooks as Communications & Design Associate; and Sydney Alicia Rodriguez as Program Associate.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2021
BlackStar Projects has announced a further expansion of its staff and board, reflecting its continued growth as it enters its 10th year. Three new full-time staff members are joining the BlackStar team: Sara Zia Ebrahimi as Deputy Director; Leo Brooks as Communications & Design Associate; and Sydney Alicia Rodriguez as Program Associate.
Bronx Arts Ensemble Announces Winter Concert Season With Focus On Bronx Teaching Artists
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2021
Bronx Arts Ensemble(BAE) announces its 2021 Winter concert season, highlighting the resilience of Bronx Teaching Artists.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2021
Bronx Arts Ensemble(BAE) announces its 2021 Winter concert season, highlighting the resilience of Bronx Teaching Artists.
NALAC Catalyst For Change Grants Foster Radical Imagination And Racially Just Systems
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2020
In partnership with the Surdna Foundation, NALAC embarks on a new grantmaking initiative to support Latinx artists working to radically imagine more racially just systems.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2020
In partnership with the Surdna Foundation, NALAC embarks on a new grantmaking initiative to support Latinx artists working to radically imagine more racially just systems.
The Panamanian International Film Festival Presents 5th PANAFEST
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2019
The Panamanian International Film Festival in Los Angeles (PIFF/LA) presents PANAFEST 5.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2019
The Panamanian International Film Festival in Los Angeles (PIFF/LA) presents PANAFEST 5.
New Kennedy Center Expansion In D.C., Opens With Free 16-Day Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2019
This fall, artists and audiences from the Washington, D.C. area, the U.S., and around the globe come together at the nation's cultural capital to dance, sing, create, collaborate, listen, learn, talk, share, and celebrate the opening of the REACH, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's unprecedented new expansion. At a preview event today, May 29, which marks both President Kennedy's 102nd birthday and 100 days until the historic opening, the Kennedy Center unveiled preliminary details of the free 16-day REACH Opening Festival on September 7-22.
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2019
This fall, artists and audiences from the Washington, D.C. area, the U.S., and around the globe come together at the nation's cultural capital to dance, sing, create, collaborate, listen, learn, talk, share, and celebrate the opening of the REACH, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's unprecedented new expansion. At a preview event today, May 29, which marks both President Kennedy's 102nd birthday and 100 days until the historic opening, the Kennedy Center unveiled preliminary details of the free 16-day REACH Opening Festival on September 7-22.
Kennedy Center Announces 2019-2020 Citizen Artist Fellows
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2019
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces the 2019-2020 cohort of Citizen Artist Fellows, a curated group of artists who use their artistic practice to create positive social impact. Now in its fourth year, the Citizen Artists Fellow program recognizes a 2019-2020 class of eight change-makers representing every region of the country. Through a year-long engagement with the Center, Citizen Artist Fellows receive a national platform to advance their work, performance and career development opportunities, and mentorship from Kennedy Center leadership.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2019
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces the 2019-2020 cohort of Citizen Artist Fellows, a curated group of artists who use their artistic practice to create positive social impact. Now in its fourth year, the Citizen Artists Fellow program recognizes a 2019-2020 class of eight change-makers representing every region of the country. Through a year-long engagement with the Center, Citizen Artist Fellows receive a national platform to advance their work, performance and career development opportunities, and mentorship from Kennedy Center leadership.
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