Stephen Bocchino, Musical Director and Arranger for BOOBS! THE MUSICAL, Passes Away

Stephen Bocchino, musical director and arranger for the Off-Broadway hit, Boobs! The Musical, passed away suddenly at his home in New York City on Monday, November 18th.

Stephen worked as a musical director, arranger, cabaret pianist and coach in New York City. He was also nominated for the 2008 Mac Award and most recently had been touring with singer Craig Pomranz. His other musical credits include "Always Patsy Cline" with Rainie Cole (New York City, Chicago and Portland companies), "When Pigs Fly" (Off-Broadway) and "Unfinished Song" (Boston).

Lawrence Leritz, Boobs! The Musical's producer/choreographer, praised his work. "Stephen was a major contributor during the original Boobs! The Musical workshop rehearsals. His arrangements were terrific. He also beautifully played the piano at all the performances and continued to do so Off-Broadway at The Triad and Dillon's. He was much loved and respected by everyone."