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BIO

Broadway: Evita, Mary Poppins, Bonnie & Clyde, Wonderland, South Pacific, Woman In White, Jesus Christ Superstar, Riverdance. Broadway conductor: Miss Saigon and The Phantom of the Opera for last 15 years. Producer: West Side Story (Grammy); Promises, Promises, South Pacific (Grammy noms).

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Music Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Music Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Music Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Music Coordinator
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Music Coordinator
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Music Coordinator
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Music Contractor
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 1988] [Replacement]
Musical Director[Replacement]
Conductor[Replacement]

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News


HADESTOWN: LIVE FROM LONDON Limited-Edition Vinyl Out Now

Hadestown: Live from London – the original London cast album for Tony and Grammy Award-winning “Best Musical” Hadestown – has been released as a limited-edition deluxe gatefold “pop-up” vinyl. Learn more!
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY

The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here! 
FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Overture Center This Month

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wis., for a limited one-week engagement beginning December 31. Learn more about about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!
COME FROM AWAY Returns To The Washington Pavilion In January

The Washington Pavilion will welcome the popular musical production of COME FROM AWAY back to its stage for a limited time engagement on January 7–9, 2025.
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL At Bass Concert Hall to go on Sale This Week

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Bass Concert Hall for a limited one-week engagement this winter. The Broadway revival features iconic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” Learn how to purchase tickets.
FUNNY GIRL Comes To The Ohio Theatre This March

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Columbus for an eight-show run March 25-30, 2025, at the Ohio Theatre.
Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.
Video: 'Way Down Hadestown' From HADESTOWN: LIVE IN LONDON Cast Album

The all new cast recording of the West End production of Hadestown, titled 'Hadestown: Live From London' is available in digital formats. An all new video has been released of the cast performing 'Way Down Hadestown'.
Exclusive: Listen to 'Why We Build The Wall' From the HADESTOWN West End Cast Recording

We have your exclusive first listen to the upcoming album, Hadestown: Live From London! The original London cast album will be released on December 6. Listen to 'Why We Build the Wall' here!
HADESTOWN Begins Performances At Harris Center For The Arts In December

The Tony- and Grammy-winning Best Musical Hadestown will play for six performances at the Harris Center for the Arts from December 12-15.
Tickets to COME FROM AWAY in Chicago to Go On Sale Tomorrow

The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will return to Chicago this winter. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FUNNY GIRL Comes To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall In January

FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.
GRAMMYs Nominate THE OUTSIDERS, SUFFS, & More For Best Musical Theatre Album

The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album have been announced. Hell's Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, Suffs, The Notebook, and The Wiz have been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album.
COME FROM AWAY to Return to The Fisher Theater in February

COME FROM AWAY will return to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit. Experience the musical that tells the story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town that welcomed them. Learn how to purchase tickets.
HADESTOWN to Return to Dallas in 2025

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) just announced that Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to Dallas in 2025.
HADESTOWN Comes to Dallas Next Year

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced that Hadestown will return to Dallas in 2025. The show will play February 25 to March 2 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
HADESTOWN Comes to Alberta Bair Theater

 Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will come to Alberta Bair Theater in just 3 weeks.
Tickets On Sale Now For FUNNY GIRL in Boston

FUNNY GIRL will arrive at the Citizens Opera House February 4 - 16, 2025 as part of the 24/25 Broadway In Boston Season. 
Tickets to COME FROM AWAY at the Aronoff Center on Sale Tomorrow

Single tickets for the national tour of COME FROM AWAY at the Aranoff Center will go on sale Friday, October 25 at 10:00 AM. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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