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BIO

Broadway credits include Matilda, Rocky, Mamma Mia!, Ghost, Bye, Bye, Birdie, The Story of My Life, Good Vibrations, Seussical, Titanic, and Showboat. David was the music supervisor and principal conductor for the new Radio City New York Spectacular this past summer. Other music directing credits include the Los Angeles production of Ragtime (LA Drama Critics Award- outstanding music direction), The Phantom of the Opera (Toronto), and the Lincoln Center productions of Dessa Rose and The Glorious Ones. His show Bingo, written with Michael Heitzman and Ilene Reid, is currently playing worldwide.

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Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Musical Supervision
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Arrangements
Orchestrations
Musical Supervision
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Musical Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements
 
[Los Angeles, 2017]
Conductor
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Music Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Music Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Conductor
Musical Director
 
[Regional (US), 2011]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Keyboard
Conductor
Musical Director
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2008]
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Musical Director
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Musical Supervisor
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Associate Musical Supervisor
Conductor
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Musical Director
Conductor
 
[Los Angeles, 1997]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Piano
Associate Conductor

Writing

Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Orchestrations

David HolcenbergMJ The Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Orchestrations

David Holcenberg, MJ the Musical

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Orchestrations

David HolcenbergMJ the Musical

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Video: CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL Cast Begins Rehearsals at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif recently welcomed the company of the world premiere of CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL to DC for the start of the show's journey. Check out footage from the rehearsal room in the video here!
Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Releases Acoustic Studio Performance of 'Human Nature'
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Broadway's MJ is exploring the softer side of the King of Pop's catalogue in a new video featuring cast members performing an acoustic version of the classic tune, 'Human Nature'. Go inside the studio with the cast as they put a new spin on an MJ classic.
Full Cast Announced for Premiere of TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announced the full cast and creative team for CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical.
Felicia Curry And Kennedy Holmes Join Cast Of CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

Arena Stage has announced Felicia Curry and Kennedy Holmes will join CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical. The production, featuring the music of TLC, will run in Washington, DC.
Photos: New Look at MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

Check out new production photos for the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA!. Fresh off a historic and hugely successful six-month return to its original Broadway home at the Winter Garden Theatre, the celebrated and beloved musical officially relaunched at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in March.
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 7, 2026

What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?
Brisbane Cast Revealed for MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

Broadway sensation Ilario Grant will lead the Brisbane season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ THE MUSICAL, following his celebrated run in Melbourne.
MJ THE MUSICAL Will Return To BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Be Presented As Part Of Broadway In Birmingham Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

The Tony Award–winning musical MJ will play Birmingham as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall. The First National Tour features Jordan Markus in the title role and centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
Tsehay Hawkins to Guest Star in MJ The Musical in Melbourne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

Tsehay Hawkins will appear in the Melbourne production of MJ The Musical, making her theatrical stage debut. MJ THE MUSICAL must close at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre in March.
Roman Banks to Join the Broadway Cast of MJ as 'MJ' Alternate
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

Roman Banks will join the Broadway company of MJ. Banks will join the Broadway cast as the ‘MJ’ Alternate for a limited time only. The current Broadway cast of MJ features Matte Martinez as ‘MJ,’ and more.
MJ THE MUSICAL Cast Will Perform 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' Following Upcoming Shows
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

MJ the Musical will kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 28th with special post-show performances of the Jackson 5’s iconic rendition of the Christmas classic, ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town.'
ATF Announces Mamma Mia Monday! An Evening with the Broadway Stars of MAMMA MIA!
by Gillian Blum - Nov 22, 2025

Adirondack Theatre Festival announced Mamma Mia Monday, a spectacular one-night-only benefit event bringing Broadway to Glens Falls on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make West Palm Beach Premiere At The Kravis Center In February
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ will make its West Palm Beach premiere at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 10–15, 2026.
MJ THE MUSICAL is Coming to The North Charleston PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

The national tour of ​MJ will make its Lowcountry premiere at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to NJPAC in MJ.
Tickets For MJ in Birmingham Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

Single tickets for the musical MJ in Birmingham will go on sale to the public on Friday, Oct. 31, at 10:00 a.m. This engagement is part of the 25–26 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM Series and will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage.
MJ THE MUSICAL Returns to Atlanta for One-Week Engagement at the Fox Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Following a sold-out premiere, MJ The Musical returns to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from January 27 to February 1, 2026, as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make Its Edmonton Premiere In November At Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

The First National Tour of MJ, the smash-hit musical inspired by the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere November 11–16, 2025 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make Its Calgary Premiere This November At Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

The acclaimed First National Tour of MJ the Musical will make its Calgary premiere November 18–23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
MJ THE MUSICAL is Coming to Brisbane in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

After thrilling more than 5 million audience members worldwide, producers of MJ THE MUSICAL confirmed that the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical will open in Brisbane at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in March 2026.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Holcenberg written?

David Holcenberg has written 1 shows including Bingo (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has David Holcenberg been nominated for?

Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for MJ The Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for MJ the Musical and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for MJ the Musical.

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