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BIO

Broadway conducting credits include An American in Paris, Bullets Over Broadway, The Little Mermaid, The Book of Mormon, and R&H’s Cinderella.


Off-Broadway: Peter and the Starcatcher (New World Stages) and Brundibar (New Victory).
National tour: Music Supervisor R&H's Cinderella.
Featured pianist: A Chorus Line (Revival), An American in Paris, and Lady Be Good (Encores!).
He has played on several cast recordings, including the Grammy nominated An American in Paris for which he is the solo pianist. He is also a continuing member of the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Arranging and orchestrating credits include all of the major U.S. Pops orchestras, including Boston, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, and the National Symphony in Washington DC.
He has been commissioned to write arrangements for many artists including Ashley Brown, Sierra Boggess, Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis, Ashford & Simpson, Ozomatli, Darren Criss, Liz Callaway, John Tartaglia, Julia Murney, and Michael Cavanaugh, among others.
Show orchestrations include First You Dream (Signature and PBS) and Ace (Signature). TV credits include "The View," "Kelly & Michael," and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Greg has orchestrated several large-scale works for André Previn including a Concerto for Orchestra which will premiere later this year. He has a Master of Music (M.M.) in Orchestral Conducting from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrations
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Co-Orchestrator, Music Supervisor and Music Arranger
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Associate Musical Director
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2015]
Orchestrator, Dance and Incidental Music Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Associate Musical Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Orchestrations

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Orchestrations

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Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Orchestrations

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News


Review: THE PERFECT MATE Is Fantastic, and Fantastical, at Pittsburgh CLO

CLO's Spark program has a large-sized hit with the latest small-scale musical it commissioned. As a musical writer, let me just say: it's TOUGH to launch a new musical. The best thing you can do is have a company commission a show from you based on your pitch, otherwise you're going to have a long, difficult but hopefully rewarding journey as an indie theatre creator. (Ask me how I know!)
Pittsburgh CLO to Present the World Premiere Rom-Com Musical THE PERFECT MATE

Pittsburgh CLO announces THE PERFECT MATE at Greer Cabaret Theater from Feb 2-Mar 17, 2024. Get ready for a captivating musical experience.
Review: The New York Pops Celebrates 21st CENTURY BROADWAY Musicals in Their Rousing Season Opener at Carnegie Hall

Under the talented and guiding hand of music director and conductor Steven Reineke, this exceptional orchestra gives Broadway songs a majesty and heft that most Broadway orchestra pits cannot provide.
Julia Murney, Arielle Jacobs, Jerusha Cavazos & More to Celebrate BETWEEN THE LINES Album Release at 54 Below

Celebrate Between the Lines – Original Cast Recording, based on the recent new Off-Broadway production, with a special concert event at 54 Below on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 PM. See how to purchase tickets here!
BETWEEN THE LINES Original Cast Recording to be Released in January 2023

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Between the Lines – Original Cast Recording, based on the recent new Off-Broadway production, will be released in streaming and digital formats on Friday, January 13, 2023.
BETWEEN THE LINES Enters its Final Week Off-Broadway

There are 8 performances remaining to see the new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES before its strictly limited engagement ends on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage.
BETWEEN THE LINES Will Close Off-Broadway September 11

There are four weeks remaining to see the new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES before its  strictly limited engagement ends on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage.
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway

All new video clips have been released from BETWEEN THE LINES, now playing at the Tony Kiser Theater off-Broadway. The clips include the full song “Inner Thoughts,” a clip from “Mr. Darcy and Me,” which features the hilarious Vicki Lewis, and a clip of “Something to Hold On To.”
Jarrod Spector Will Play Steven Spielberg in the World Premiere of BRUCE at Seattle Rep

Seattle Rep announced that Tony-nominated leading man Jarrod Spector has been cast in the highly anticipated role of Steven Spielberg in the world-premiere production of BRUCE.
George Street Playhouse Announces 2021-2022 In Person Season

New Jersey's George Street Playhouse will return to in-person performances this fall with a newly announced full season line-up.
stream.theatre Announces Pride Month Lineup Including TALES OF THE CITY THE MUSICAL, CRUISE and HUSHABYE MOUNTAIN

From Jeff Whitty, the creator of Avenue Q, and the Scissor Sister's Jake Shears and John Garden comes ARMISTEAD MAUPIN'S TALES OF THE CITY, THE MUSICAL based on Armistead Maupin's landmark series of novels about San Francisco in the 70s. The presentation is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the premiere musical staging at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater in 2011.
New York Theatre Barn to Live Stream Excerpts From New Musicals A WALK ON THE MOON and WE LIVE IN CAIRO

New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of its New Works Series on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at 7PM EDT, featuring excerpts from the new musicals A Walk on the Moon and We Live in Cairo. The live 45-minute presentation will also feature a conversation with the writers and creative team.
Bernadette Peters, Victor Garber, Jennifer Holliday and More Join BROADWAY DOES MOTHER'S DAY

Additional casting has been announced for Broadway Does Mother's Day, a digital variety show featuring sketches, performances and appearances from Broadway shows and stars.
BETWEEN THE LINES Starring Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney and More Will Now Open Spring 2021 Off-Broadway

Producer Daryl Roth has announced that Between the Lines will now open in Spring 2021 Off-Broadway. The new musical based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer was originally scheduled to open today. 
Tony Award-winning BANDSTAND Comes To The State Theatre In March

Work Light Productions is proud to announce the casting for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Bandstand, which will take the stage at the historic State Theatre in Easton on Thursday, March 12th. 
BANDSTAND to Make Area Premiere in March at D.C.'s National Theatre

BANDSTAND will make its area debut at D.C.'s National Theatre from March 3-8, 2020. Originally directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award® winner, Hamilton choreographer, and Kennedy Center Honoree Andy Blankenbuehler, featuring music by Richard Oberacker with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, this poignant and inspiring new American musical explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing.
VIDEO: BETWEEN THE LINES Has Released its First Music Video for 'Something to Hold Onto' Featuring Jason Gotay

The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES has released its first music video for a?oeSomething to Hold Onto,a?? performed by Jason Gotay.
BANDSTAND is Coming to Boise

The Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts has announced that the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, BANDSTAND, will play in Boise on the Morrison Center stage April 3 - 5, 2020. Originally directed and choreographed by three-time Tony winner and Hamilton choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, featuring music by Richard Oberacker with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, this poignant and inspiring new American musical explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing.
BANDSTAND THE MUSICAL is Coming to Jacksonville

FSCJ Artist Series announced that the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, Bandstand, comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center on Tuesday, February 18-23, 2020. Originally directed and choreographed by three-time Tony winner and Hamilton choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, featuring music by Richard Oberacker with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, this poignant and inspiring new American musical explodes with infectious music and highoctane, heart-stopping dancing.
Photo/Video: Get A First Look At The Broadway-Bound CAGNEY at Pioneer Theatre Company

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Broadway-bound production of Cagney, based on the life of Academy Award® winner James Cagney, launches Pioneer Theatre Company's (Artistic Director, Karen Azenberg & Managing Director, Chris Massimine) season this Fall. Opening Friday, September 20, the limited engagement runs  through October 5. Tickets are available as part of a season subscription package by calling (801) 581-6961 or by visiting pioneertheatre.org.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Greg Anthony Rassen been nominated for?

Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bandstand and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Bandstand.

What awards has Greg Anthony Rassen won?

Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Bandstand.

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