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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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Productions

Swept AwaySwept Away
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Music Supervisor
Music Arranger & Orchestrator
A Beautiful NoiseA Beautiful Noise
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Incidental Music Arrangements
The Heart of Rock and RollThe Heart of Rock and Roll
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrations
Arrangements
Music Supervision
A Beautiful NoiseA Beautiful Noise
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Dance Arrangements
Incidental Music
Swept AwaySwept Away
 
[Regional (US), 2020]
Music Arranger & Orchestrator
The Heart of Rock & RollThe Heart of Rock & Roll
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Orchestrations
Arrangements
Music Supervision
FrozenFrozen
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Music Director
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Musical Director
Keyboard 1
Conductor
The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Associate Music Supervisor
Mr. Chickee's Funny MoneyMr. Chickee's Funny Money
 
[Off-Broadway, 0]
Musical Supervision, Orchestrations, and Arrangements

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

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SWEPT AWAY Physical CD and Two Vinyl Pressings to be Released in April Photo
SWEPT AWAY Physical CD and Two Vinyl Pressings to be Released in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

The physical CD and two vinyl editions of the Swept Away album, titled “Rough Seas” and a limited edition “Devil’s In My Head” Blood Moon red pressing, will be released this spring. Learn more!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE San Diego Premiere On Sale Now At The Civic Theatre Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE San Diego Premiere On Sale Now At The Civic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

Tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting Friday, February 14 at 10 AM. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE makes its San Diego premiere at the San Diego Civic Theatre Tuesday, May 27 – Sunday, June 1.
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2025 - Where to Watch WAITRESS, THE LION KING Conc Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2025 - Where to Watch WAITRESS, THE LION KING Concert, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2025

This February, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to stream across our favorite streaming services, including Sara Bareilles' Waitress, The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, and more!
SWEPT AWAY Cast Recording Is Now Available to Stream Photo
SWEPT AWAY Cast Recording Is Now Available to Stream
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2025

Brian Usifer, Chris Miller, Will Van Dyke, and Gigi Pritzker released the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Find out where you can stream it here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Holds Open Casting Call At The Bitter End In February Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Holds Open Casting Call At The Bitter End In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will hold an open call auditions for actors who can sing and play the guitar for the starring role of ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ will take place Thursday, February 6 from 10 AM – 5 PM ET at The Bitter End (147 Bleecker Street), the iconic music venue that helped launched Diamond’s now legendary career.
Listen: 'Satan Pulls the Strings' Released From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Rec Photo
Listen: 'Satan Pulls the Strings' Released From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
Broadway Veterans Launch Joy Machine Records Spotlighting the Development of New Musi Photo
Broadway Veterans Launch Joy Machine Records Spotlighting the Development of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

A new record label, Joy Machine Records, has launched with a special focus on new musical theater projects and solo projects from new artists. The label is co-founded and run by Broadway music veterans Ian Kagey, Sonny Paladino, Brian Usifer and Will Van Dyke.
Listen: 'No Hard Feelings' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Photo
Listen: 'No Hard Feelings' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Swept Away will release an original Broadway cast recording on February 7th. An all new single has now been released from the album, “No Hard Feelings,” sung by Adrian Blake Enscoe and Stark Sands. Listen here!
Photos: The Cast of SWEPT AWAY Takes Final Bows on Broadway Photo
Photos: The Cast of SWEPT AWAY Takes Final Bows on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024

On December 29, Swept Away played its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos from the show's final curtain call here!
SWEPT AWAY Plays Final Broadway Performance Photo
SWEPT AWAY Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 29, 2024

Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Dead Outlaw.
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway Photo
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 16, 2024

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 Photo
Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

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 Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Makes Its Columbus Premiere April 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2024

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 Photo
Listen: 'Ain't No Man' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

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 Photo
SWEPT AWAY Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Dec 11, 2024

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 Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Performance Added at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

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 Photo
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE- THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at National Theatre
by David Friscic - Dec 6, 2024

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 Photo
SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2024

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 Photo
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

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 Photo
Interview: Adrian Blake Enscoe is the November 2024 Debut of the Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024

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.
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