Brian Usifer
Latest News on Brian Usifer:
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway (Dec 16, 2024)
Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY (Dec 16, 2024)
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Makes Its Columbus Premiere April 2025 (Dec 13, 2024)
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway (Dec 16, 2024)
Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY (Dec 16, 2024)
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Makes Its Columbus Premiere April 2025 (Dec 13, 2024)
BIO
Arranger, Orchestrator, and Music Director. Broadway: Music Director of Disney’s Frozen, Music Director of Kinky Boots, currently the Associate Music Supervisor of The Book of Mormon. Associate Music Supervisor of Kinky Boots on Tour, in London and in Toronto. Regional: Chess (Kennedy Center) and Follies (Barrington Stage Co.) Concerts: Bobby and Kristen Lopez: American Songbook at Lincoln Center, Clay Aiken “Tried and True DVD,” for PBS. As an orchestrator; The Heart of Rock and Roll featuring the catalog of Huey Lewis, Swept Away by the Avett Brothers, Mr. Chickee’s Funny Money by Motown legend Lamont Dozier, and Into the Wild. Additional orchestrations: NBC’s The Wiz Live, NBC's Annie Live, and can be heard as a pianist on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon.
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The Cast and Creative Team of "Swept Away" including Bob Crawford, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Wayne Duvall, John Logan, Scott Avett, Michael Mayer, Rachel Hauck, John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Seth Avett, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Taurean Everett, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Jamari Johnson Williams, Brian Usifer, Will Van Dyke, Chris Miller, David Neumann
Date:
12/08/2023
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
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Productions
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Orchestrations
Arrangements
Music Supervision
As a composer, Brian’s latest project is a songwriting collaboration with Colin Donnell called The Nineteen Twenty. Available for sale on iTunes and everywhere music streams.
He holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from SUNY Fredonia and a Masters degree in Collaborative Piano from NYU and a Specialist Certificate in Orchestration from Berklee Online.
Awards and Nominations
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Orchestrations
Brian Usifer, The Heart of Rock and Roll
Videos
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024
Video: Neil Diamond FaceTimes Into THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opening Night for 'Sweet Caroline'
by Joshua Wright - Sep 24, 2024
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - Jun 5, 2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024
Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of The Set for MAY WE ALL at Hale Center Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2024
Video: Meet The Cast & Director of MAY WE ALL at Hale Centre Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 21, 2024
Video: Brian Kelley Invites Audiences To See MAY WE ALL at Hale Center Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 7, 2024
Video: Watch Corey Cott & More in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Music Video
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2024
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2023
News
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway
See photos of Aubrey Plaza visiting The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away on Broadway. Learn more about the Broadway production and learn how to purchase tickets!
See photos of Aubrey Plaza visiting The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away on Broadway. Learn more about the Broadway production and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers joined the cast of Swept Away on stage for a surprise post-show performance of “Tear Down the House” and “Untitled #4” this weekend. Check out photos and video here!
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers joined the cast of Swept Away on stage for a surprise post-show performance of “Tear Down the House” and “Untitled #4” this weekend. Check out photos and video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Makes Its Columbus Premiere April 2025
Individual tickets for the Columbus premiere of the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting at 10 am Friday, December 13.
Individual tickets for the Columbus premiere of the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting at 10 am Friday, December 13.
Listen: 'Ain't No Man' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
The first single “Ain’t No Man” has been released from the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
The first single “Ain’t No Man” has been released from the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
SWEPT AWAY Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date
The Broadway production of Swept Away has extended its run at the Longacre Theatre through Sunday, December 29, due to a surge in ticket sales following the previous announcement of its closing.
The Broadway production of Swept Away has extended its run at the Longacre Theatre through Sunday, December 29, due to a surge in ticket sales following the previous announcement of its closing.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Performance Added at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
A 9th performance has been added for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets and learn more about the show.
A 9th performance has been added for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets and learn more about the show.
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE- THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at National Theatre
The “beautiful noise” of music is what you hear --if you will only let the noise of the street hustle, people yelling and shouting, and personal traumas behind. Turning all of this ostensible cacophony into the therapeutic music of the soul and the heart and realizing your individual empowerment (this message is realized in the song “I Am…I Said”) -- seems to be the message in the very unique musical The Neil Diamond Musical ---A Beautiful Noise now playing at the National Theatre.
The “beautiful noise” of music is what you hear --if you will only let the noise of the street hustle, people yelling and shouting, and personal traumas behind. Turning all of this ostensible cacophony into the therapeutic music of the soul and the heart and realizing your individual empowerment (this message is realized in the song “I Am…I Said”) -- seems to be the message in the very unique musical The Neil Diamond Musical ---A Beautiful Noise now playing at the National Theatre.
SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date
Swept Away will play its final performance on December 15, 2024. The musical, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, will have played 32 regular performances and 20 previews at the time of its closing.
Swept Away will play its final performance on December 15, 2024. The musical, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, will have played 32 regular performances and 20 previews at the time of its closing.
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new Broadway musical Swept Away is coming soon! Find out when and where you can get the album and pre-order it here!
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new Broadway musical Swept Away is coming soon! Find out when and where you can get the album and pre-order it here!
Interview: Adrian Blake Enscoe is the November 2024 Debut of the Month
Read BroadwayWorld's November Debut of the Month interview with Adrian Blake Ensue, who is currently starring in Swept Away on Broadway, featuring the music of The Avett Brothers.
Read BroadwayWorld's November Debut of the Month interview with Adrian Blake Ensue, who is currently starring in Swept Away on Broadway, featuring the music of The Avett Brothers.
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song
The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!
The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call
The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!
The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!
Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway tonight. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway tonight. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Returns To Chicago In 2025
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is set to return to Chicago, offering audiences another chance to experience the story and music of Neil Diamond.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is set to return to Chicago, offering audiences another chance to experience the story and music of Neil Diamond.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Comes to Madison Next Year
Individual tickets for “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” in Madison will go on sale this week. Learn more about how to get tickets for the musical here!
Individual tickets for “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” in Madison will go on sale this week. Learn more about how to get tickets for the musical here!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Check out the photos here!
All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Check out the photos here!
THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Now Playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through late November. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through late November. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tickets at MPAC on Sale This Week
Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICA at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale to the public this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICA at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale to the public this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Will Make its Philadelphia Premiere
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next month. Find out how to catch this show near you here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next month. Find out how to catch this show near you here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Brian Usifer been nominated for?
and Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Heart of Rock and Roll.
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