Jon Kalbfleisch
Latest News on Jon Kalbfleisch:
Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Signature Theatre Gala Honoring Nathan Lane (Mar 27, 2024)
Video: Bobby Smith Sings 'Gliding' From RAGTIME at Signature Theatre (Jan 2, 2024)
Matthew Scott to Join RAGTIME at Signature Theatre (Dec 7, 2023)
Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Signature Theatre Gala Honoring Nathan Lane (Mar 27, 2024)
Video: Bobby Smith Sings 'Gliding' From RAGTIME at Signature Theatre (Jan 2, 2024)
Matthew Scott to Join RAGTIME at Signature Theatre (Dec 7, 2023)
Jon Kalbfleisch BIO
Jon Kalbfleisch enjoys a multi-faceted musical life as a conductor, pianist, award-winning music director, freelance musician and organist. Having conducted ballet, opera, symphonic music, choral works, contemporary music and Broadway musicals, he has an interest in a wide range of musical styles. In Oklahoma, after five years as its music director and conductor, he has guided the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra to newfound heights both in terms of artistic success and community outreach. Symphony magazine recently highlighted the LPO’s Art Inspired by Music project; local students inspired by the music of Beethoven created some 4,000 original artworks. Previously, Jon was guest conductor for the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Pops at the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, and he conducted the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute Orchestra at Quartz Mountain. Maestro Kalbfleisch also conducted the Louise D. McMahon International Piano Competition held at Cameron University, and the Bradetich International Double Bass Competition at the University of North Texas. Jon received a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Cameron University, and a Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. While in Dallas as a student of Anshel Brusilow, Jon was Assistant Conductor of the SMU Symphony and Music Director of the Perspective Chamber Ensemble, pianist for the Dallas Ballet, and accompanist for the Dallas Opera.
Since relocating to the Washington DC area, Jon has been a 21-time nominee and five-time recipient of the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical Direction. As resident music director of the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre, he has conducted over 1000 performances of some thirty musicals including Sweeney Todd, Follies, A Little Night Music and 110 in the Shade. Nationally, Kalbfleisch was Associate Conductor for the touring company of Les Miserables, which included a stop on Broadway. He was Music Director for Putting it Together at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. On television, Jon has appeared conducting for Alan Jackson on Good Morning America. He can be heard on the 2009 Grammy-nominated recording of Bernstein’s Mass playing piano with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He has also played and/ or conducted at Carnegie Hall, The White House, Wolf Trap (with the National Symphony Orchestra), The National Theatre, The Warner Theatre, The Smithsonian Institution, and The U.S. Supreme Court. As an accompanist, Jon has had the great pleasure of playing with artists such as David Kim, Frederica von Stade and Lynn Harrell.
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Jon Kalbfleisch Awards and Nominations
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Musical Direction, HAYES Production
Jon KalbfleischSunday in the Park With George
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischGypsy
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischDreamgirls
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischHairspray
Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischSunset Boulevard
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischLes Misérables
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischMerrily We Roll Along
Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischThe Witches of Eastwick
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischAssassins
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischCaroline, or Change
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischThe Highest Yellow
Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischAllegro
Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischElegies, A Song Cycle
Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischFollies
Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon Kalbfleisch11 In the Shade
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischGrand Hotel
Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischPutting It Together
Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischSweeny Todd
Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischThe Fix
Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischA Little Night Music
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischSunday in the Park With George
Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Jon KalbfleischCabaret
Jon Kalbfleisch Videos
Exclusive: Watch Teal Wicks Sing 'Back to Before' in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023
VIDEO: Nova Y. Payton Sings 'Last Midnight' From INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at Ali Ewoldt, Deven Kolluri & More in SHE LOVES ME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022
Exclusive: Ali Ewoldt Sings 'Vanilla Ice Cream' From Signature's SHE LOVES ME
by Alan Henry - Mar 9, 2022
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For SHE LOVES ME, Starring Ali Ewoldt at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022
VIDEO: Awa Sal Secka Performs 'Now You Know' in Signature Theatre's SIMPLY SONDHEIM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2021
VIDEO: Norm Lewis Performs 'Being Alive' From COMPANY as Part of Signature Theatre's SIMPLY SONDEHEIM
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2020
VIDEO: Signature's Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh Perform 'Happiness'
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2018
VIDEO: Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh Sing 'Happiness' From PASSION at Signature Theatre
by Alan Henry - Aug 8, 2018
VIDEO: First Look at Natascia Diaz and Clybourne Elder in PASSION at Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2018
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017
Jon Kalbfleisch News
Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Signature Theatre Gala Honoring Nathan Lane
On April 29, 2024, Signature Theatre will honor icon of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!
Video: Bobby Smith Sings 'Gliding' From RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
Get a first look at Gliding, performed by Bobby Smith and Avery Laina Harris in Signature Theatre's production of Ragtime, on stage through January 7th, 2024 only.
Matthew Scott to Join RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
Matthew Scott (Broadway’s An American in Paris, Signature’s Company) will join the cast of Signature Theatre's Ragtime in the role of Father. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Exclusive: Watch Teal Wicks Sing 'Back to Before' in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
Watch Teal Wicks sing 'Back to Before' in Ragtime at Signature Theatre.
Video: Watch Nkrumah Gatling Sing 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
Get a first look at 'Make Them Hear You' from Signature Theatre's production of Ragtime. Watch the video here!
Review: RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
A beautiful tapestry of interwoven stories, Signature's Ragtime takes the audience on a moving emotional journey that celebrates the indomitable spirit of people in search of The American Dream.
Exclusive Photos: Get A First Look At Signature Theatre's RAGTIME
Get a first look at photos of Ragtime at Signature Theatre.
Exclusive: Get A First Look At Signature Theatre's RAGTIME
Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's production of Ragtime, now on stage through January 7th, 2024.
Exclusive: Cast of Signature Theatre's RAGTIME Performs Title Song
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first listen to the cast of Signature Theatre's Ragtime performing the show's incredible opening number.
Bill English, Nkrumah Gatling, Teal Wicks & More to Star in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the epic musical Ragtime, with book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap
Wolf Trap and Signature Theatre’s yearly collaboration continued this past weekend with the third edition of Broadway in The Park. A concert that is meant to showcase some of our best and brightest talent while also featuring two headliners from Broadway. The event is always a good time and this year’s edition was no exception.
Review: SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre
What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre? Set in the dark streets of London in 1785, we follow barber Sweeney Todd (Nathaniel Stampley) as he returns from wrongful imprisonment by the horrifying Judge Turpin (John Leslie Wolf).
Exclusive Photos: First Look at SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre
Get a first look at photos of Sweeney Todd at Signature Theatre!
Video: First Look at Nathaniel Stampley, Bryonha Marie & More in SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre
Get a first look at footage of Sweeney Todd at Signature Theatre!
PRIVATE JONES World Premiere, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More Set for Signature Theatre 2023/24 Season
Signature Theatre has announced its 34th season, featuring six musicals and one play in a season lineup that includes one world premiere and three DC premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Nathaniel Stampley & Bryonha Marie to Lead SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler.
Megan Hilty & Lea Salonga to Star in BROADWAY IN THE PARK at the Filene Center
Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced the cast for the third annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway In The Park. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Signature Theatre's SIMPLY SONDHEIM Starring Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer & More Re-Released
Signature Theatre is presenting a streaming re-release of its 2021 digital production of Simply Sondheim on March 22 in honor of the late composer’s birthday in continuation of its season-long tribute to Signature’s signature, Stephen Sondheim.
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessie Mueller & More to Honor Chita Rivera at Signature Theatre Gala
On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award. See performers and more!
Video Exclusive: Nova Y. Payton Performs 'Children Will Listen' in INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre
Watch an exclusive video of Nova Y. Payton singing 'Children Will Listen' Signature Theatre's production of Into the Woods!
Jon Kalbfleisch FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jon Kalbfleisch been nominated for?
Jon Kalbfleisch has been nominated for Outstanding Musical Direction at the HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for various Broadway shows including "Sunday in the Park With George," "Gypsy," "Dreamgirls," "Hairspray," "Sunset Boulevard," "Les Misérables," "Merrily We Roll Along," "The Witches of Eastwick," "Assassins," "Caroline, or Change," "The Highest Yellow," "Allegro," "Elegies, A Song Cycle," "Follies," "110 In the Shade," "Grand Hotel," "Putting It Together," "Sweeney Todd," "The Fix," "A Little Night Music," and "Cabaret."
What awards has Jon Kalbfleisch won?
Jon Kalbfleisch has won the following awards for Outstanding Musical Direction at the Helen Hayes Awards: - Sunday in the Park With George - Gypsy - Hairspray - Les Misérables - Merrily We Roll Along - The Highest Yellow - Grand Hotel - Sunday in the Park With George
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