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BIO

David has been Music Director, Supervisor and/or Arranger for thirty-five Broadway productions. Most recently, David acted as dance arranger on Roundabout Theatre Company’s Kiss Me, Kate and Tootsie, currently on Broadway.



Other theatre credits include: many arrangements for the Boston Pops and Tanglewood Festival Chorus, The Kennedy Center Honors, Radio City Music Hall (where he spent many years as music director), EssentialVoicesUSA (including the upcoming Washington Women), and TV’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Music director for several productions at the Lyric Opera of Chicago (including The King and I with choreographer Peggy Hickey), and for NBC’s live performances of The Sound of Music and Peter Pan (Emmy nominations for both). Grammy nomination for the cast album of Nice Work if You Can Get It.

Musical training: Biology degree from Harvard.

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024]
Dance Arranger
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Dance Arrangements
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Score Arranger and Adapter
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Dance Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Music Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Vocal and Dance Arrangements[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Dance Arrangements[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
Dance Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Dance Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Dance Arrangments
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Dance Arrangements
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Dance Arrangements
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
Dance Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Dance Arrangements
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Music Supervisor & Dance and Incidental Music
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2016]
Music Supervisor and Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Music Supervision/Dance and Incidental Music Arrangements
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Conductor
 
[Motion Picture, 2014]
Music Director
 
[Motion Picture, 2013]
Music Director
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lyricist
Music Adaptor
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Dance Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Music Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Dance Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Music Arranger
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Vocal Music Arranger
Dance Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Musical Director
Conductor
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Musical Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2006]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Incidental & Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Dance/Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Music Arrangements
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Musical Director
Conductor
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Musical Director
 
[West End, 2001]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Dance Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2000]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Conductor
Musical Director
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Conductor
Keyboard
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Associate Conductor
Musical Director
Piano

Movies

Grave of the Vampire
[ 1972 ] writer
Not Fade Away
[ 2012 ] producer

TV Shows

The Sopranos
Airline Passenger, Man, Italian Man

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News


Kevin Del Aguila, Isabelle McCalla, Javier Muñoz & More Join SCHMIGADOON World Premiere

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere Broadway Center Stage production of Schmigadoon! based on the Emmy Award–winning Apple Original series. Learn more!
Caden Brauch Joins West End Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE as Marty McFly

A global search is underway for the next Marty McFly, to celebrate the numerous productions of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical worldwide. Plus, Caden Brauch will join the West End cast as Marty McFly from Monday 10 February 2025.
Lucas Hallauer Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour as Marty McFly

Lucas Hallauer will assume the role of Marty McFly in the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical in Denver, CO. Caden Brauch will play his final tour performance as Marty McFly in Denver.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Comes to the Bushnell in June 2025

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Hartford as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch the First SCHMIGADOON! Teaser From the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center has released the first teaser for Schmigadoon!, the world-premiere musical of the Emmy Award®–winning hit show. Schmigadoon! will star Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and more. Watch the video!
Theatre East Unveils Fifteenth Season Lineup Featuring World Premiere & More

Theatre East has revealed its 2024-2025 Season, featuring the world premiere of Canaan Unremembered in March 2025. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to purchase tickets.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is Coming To BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is coming to San Francisco! The Broadway and West End show, based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, will play BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: A HOLIDAY POPS! WITH JESSICA VOSK AND THE NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at Kennedy Center

One of my favorite holiday traditions is attending the yearly A Holiday Pops! concert at Kennedy Center. Hearing YOUR National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) under the always superb direction of Maestro Steven Reineke play some familiar holiday favorites mixed in with some newer pieces is a great way to get in to the holiday spirit. This year’s edition featured Broadway/recording star Jessica Vosk and The Heritage Signature Chorale. Trust me, the program was so good it could even turn a Grinch or a Scrooge into a Tiny Tim.
Lineup Set For the 13th Annual CHRISTMAS SING ALONG

An Upper West Side holiday favorite, the CHRISTMAS SING ALONG offers a uniquely warm and festive opportunity to sing in the season with Broadway performers and musicians. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!
Mike Bindeman Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour as George McFly

Mike Bindeman will join the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical as George McFly. Bindeman will assume the role in January as Burke Swanson departs the company. 
John Gould Rubin to Direct Reimagined A DOLL HOUSE at Brooklyn Center for Theater Research

Director John Gould Rubin will bring a wildly reimagined new translation of Ibsen's A DOLL HOUSE to the Brooklyn Center for Theater Research in collaboration with The Private Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments

Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical. Watch the cast share their favorite moments in the musical in the video here!
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Will Have Australian Premiere at The Sydney Lyric in 2025

Sydney will host the Australian premiere of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, opening at the Sydney Lyric in September 2025. A waitlist is now open for Australian fans to sign up to be first in line for tickets.
Video: Inside SINATRA THE MUSICAL Presentation at The Apollo

Last night, a special reading presentation of Sinatra The Musical dazzled the audience at the historic Apollo Theatre. See footage from the evening here!
BACK TO THE FUTURE Tickets On Sale This Week At Broadway Dallas

BACK TO THE FUTURE is coming to Broadway Dallas with tickets available starting November 22. Discover the stage adaptation of the iconic film and experience the adventure live.
Matt Doyle, Ana Villafañe & More to Star in SINATRA THE MUSICAL Reading at the Apollo

A special invitation-only reading of Sinatra The Musical will be presented at the Apollo Theatre in November. Learn more about the first US presentation of the new musical!
Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and More Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! at the Kennedy Center

The cast has been announced for the world premeire production of Schmigadoon! at the Kennedy Center. Learn more about who is starring in this new musical and find out how to get tickets here!
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story

Elf the Musical star Kayla Davion will be taking over our Instagram! Davion, who plays Jovie in the beloved holiday musical, will take our followers behind-the-scenes of the production's performance on Good Morning America.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Is Coming to The Paramount Theatre in December

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Seattle as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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