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BIO

Broadway: Evita, Mary Poppins, Bonnie & Clyde, Wonderland, South Pacific, Woman In White, Jesus Christ Superstar, Riverdance. Broadway conductor: Miss Saigon and The Phantom of the Opera for last 15 years. Producer: West Side Story (Grammy); Promises, Promises, South Pacific (Grammy noms).

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Music Coordinator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Music Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Music Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Music Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Music Coordinator
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Music Coordinator
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Music Coordinator
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Music Contractor
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 1988] [Replacement]
Musical Director[Replacement]
Conductor[Replacement]

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HADESTOWN to Open Starlight's 75th Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical HADESTOWN is set to kick off Starlight's 75th Broadway season as part of the AdventHealth Broadway Series in Kansas City.
Photos: Mandy Gonzalez, Jaci Calderon, and More in BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere production of BASURA, a new musical with original music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, premiering at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Check out photos of the cast here!
Video: Go Inside the First Rehearsal For BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 24, 2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for Basura, which features music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, at the Alliance Theatre! The video features Jaci Calderon, who leads the production, with Mandy Gonzalez, Kevin Del Aguila, and more.
Mandy Gonzalez, Kevin Del Aguila and More to Lead Gloria Estefan's BASURA World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026

The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere production of Basura, a new musical with original music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, premiering at Alliance Theatre.
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026

Before the 2026 winner is announced on Sunday, February 1, take a listen to all five of the 2026 Grammy-nominated albums, including Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending. 
Listen: Gloria Onitiri Sings 'Our Lady of the Underground' in New Single From HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

An all new single, “Our Lady of the Underground”, had been released from Hadestown. The track features Gloria Onitiri, who performed the role of Persephone in the Original West End company. Listen here!
Video: Watch Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, & GYPSY Stars Perform Grammy Museum Concert
by Michael Major - Dec 11, 2025

Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak performed for the GRAMMY Museum's “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” last week. The video features performances of 'Now All I Need Is the Girl,' 'If Mama Was Married,' and 'Some People.'
Audra McDonald, Joy Woods and More to Perform at A NEW YORK EVENING CELEBRATING GYPSY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak will perform as part of the GRAMMY Museum's event “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” at WNYC’s The Greene Space.
Video: Raul Esparza Talks THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS On NBC New York
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Four time Tony-nominee Raúl Esparza recently spoke with NBC New York about taking on the role of J.J. Hunsecker in MasterVoices’ newly revised concert edition of Sweet Smell of Success. Watch the video!
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, GYPSY & More Nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at 2026 GRAMMYS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

The cast albums for Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending have all been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Ali Louis Bourzgui, Noah J. Ricketts & Aline Mayagoitia Join Mastervoices’ SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

MasterVoices has announced the full cast for its newly revised concert edition of the musical Sweet Smell of Success, running for three performances on November 21–22, 2025, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.
HADESTOWN To Return To Philadelphia At The Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to Philadelphia. Learn more about the December 2025 return!
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording 2-LP Vinyl/Book Edition Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

The 2-LP vinyl/book edition of Gypsy: 2024 Broadway Cast Recording – starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald – is available now. Learn more and see how to purchase!
HADESTOWN Comes to the Weidner in Green Bay
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025

Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will come to Green Bay.
HADESTOWN Returns to the Fox Theatre in November
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2025

Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will make a return to Atlanta Nov. 14 – 16 as part of the 2025/2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD and VINYL Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2025

The Gypsy: 2024 Broadway Cast Recording – starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald – in CD and vinyl editions is out now. Learn more and see how to purchase!
Tony Award-Winning HADESTOWN Is Now Playing At CIBC Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has announced that HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre.
GYPSY Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

A new block of tickets has been released for GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald. Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Listen: GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025

The 2024 Broadway Cast Recording of Gypsy, starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, is now available in streaming and digital formats. Listen to the album and pre-order the CD and vinyl here!
GODDESS Extends Through Early June at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

The Public Theater has extended the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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