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BIO

Ian Axness is a music director and collaborative pianist based in Brooklyn, NY. His work ranges from opera to cabaret to contemporary musical theater, moving dynamically between script, lead sheet, and score. He is currently working on two new musicals in development, by way of New Dramatists. Ian has collaborated with students at CAP 21, Brooklyn College, Oberlin, NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Gallatin, and the National Theater Institute, and worked as a teaching artist for New York City Opera. He currently teaches at Playwrights Horizons Theater School. BA: Oberlin.



Recent credits: The Threepenny Opera (Atlantic), Clown Bar (Pipeline Theatre), Carousel (NY Philharmonic), Lyrics & Lyricists: W.S. Gilbert (92nd Street Y); How Did I Get Here?, A Totally [Un]prepared Recital (Bowery Arts+Science); As You Like It (Delacorte/Public), Political Subversities (Ars Nova, The PIT)

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Music Director

News


University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Announces 2024 Events
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2024

Experience world-class performances by the next generation of artists at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Check out the fall 2024 schedule of major events and secure your tickets now.
Video: Ewoldt and Mason Perform 'Dear Charlotte' from Goodspeed's ASK FOR THE MOON
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Ali Ewoldt and Luba Mason perform 'Dear Charlotte' from Ask for the Moon, running now through August 11, 2024 at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre in the video here!
Video: ASK FOR THE MOON is Now Playing at Goodspeed
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

An all new video has been released, featuring clips of Ali Ewoldt, Luba Mason, Jamison Stern, and more in the new musical 'Ask for the Moon'. Performances began on July 19 at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre. Check out the video here!
Photos: Ali Ewoldt, Luba Mason, and Jamison Stern in ASK FOR THE MOON! at Goodspeed
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 20, 2024

Check out production photos for Ask for the Moon!, running at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre through August 11 in Chester, Connecticut here!
Video: Ali Ewoldt, Luba Mason and Jamison Stern in Rehearsal For ASK FOR THE MOON at Goodspeed
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

An all new video has been released, featuring Ali Ewoldt, Luba Mason and Jamison Stern in rehearsal for the new musical 'Ask for the Moon', beginning July 19 at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre. Check out the video here!
Ali Ewoldt, Luba Mason & More to Star in ASK FOR THE MOON at Goodspeed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the cast for Ask for the Moon, an outrageous comedy about greed, revenge and...murder. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Human Race Theatre Company Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

The season features five productions, combining fresh and favorite works, all showcased in the unique style of The Human Race Theatre Company.  Learn more about the lineup here!
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Shares Fall 2022 Schedule Of Performances And Public Events
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2022

Audiences are invited to return to the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music's (CCM) concert halls and theaters to experience world-class performances and presentations by the next generation of performing and media artists!
BWW Review: THE BEST OF BROADWAY! A CCM CELEBRATION at 54 Below Showcases Talent and Solidarity
by Stephen Mosher - May 12, 2022

Scott Coulter presents another stellar night honoring the graduates and the program out of CCM.
Salty Brine Announces Residency At Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2019

Salty Brine proudly announces a year-long residency at downtown cabaret and music venue Joe's Pub at The Public Theater in 2019. Brine will perform four original shows as part of his long-running series, The Living Record Collection.
First Ever FRESH GROUND PEPPER FESTIVAL Announced in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2018

 Fresh Ground Pepper (FGP), a New York City based arts incubator in its 10th season of instigating and presenting new work, is proud to announce its first ever multi-week emerging arts festival at The New Ohio Theatre from April 10 through 21, 2018. The inaugural FGP Festival will present art parties, new works-in-progress, and workshop productions that span genre, form, and interactivity, including new works of performance, visual art, comedy, music, immersive theatre, board gaming, and literature.
POLITICAL SUBVERSITIES Announces Special Guests For Election Eve Event
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017

Political Subversities returns for a one-night only election-eve blowout event, digging into local politics and national culture with a new night of musical-sketch comedy: Political Subversities: There's An Election Tomorrow on Monday, November 6th at 8pm at The Bellhouse in BK, doors at 7:30.
A TALE OF TWO LIZZIES to Play in Concert at The Menagerie
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017

A TALE OF TWO LIZZIES, starring Broadway's Lizzie Klemperer (Bright Star) and Elizabeth Ann Berg (Avenue Q) will play a special engagement at The Menagerie on November 13th.
NAMT's 2017 Festival of New Musicals Launches Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

National Alliance for Musical Theatre presents its 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, set for today, October 19, and tomorrow, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicked off yesterday, October 18, with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.
Chilina Kennedy, Jenna Ushkowitz and More to Star in NAMT's 2017 Festival of New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017

National Alliance for Musical Theatre announces additional casting for the 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicks off on Wednesday, October 18 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces Team for FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2017

National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up of directors and initial casting for the 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicks off on Wednesday, October 18 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.
Dave Malloy, Rick Burkhardt and Alec Duffy's Annual SCHUBERTIAD Coming to JACK This April
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2017

Join the creators of the OBIE-winning play Three Pianos for their now-annual boozy Schubertiad with special guests, in a benefit to support JACK's artistic and community efforts, at JACK on April 3, 2017 at 8 pm.
BWW Review: Erin Markey's A RIDE ON THE IRISH CREAM Takes a Victory Lap with Album Release at Joe's Pub
by Troy Frisby - Mar 17, 2017

Like the Criminologist in ROCKY HORROR, Erin Markey is here to take you on a strange journey. Well, technically, said journey has been going on since 2013. And, after years of working on her original musical, A RIDE ON THE IRISH CREAM, this was more of a victory lap for Markey, in the form of an album release celebration at Joe's Pub. Don't worry, though. It's still plenty strange.
A RIDE ON THE IRISH CREAM to Play OBERON This Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017

OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) second stage and club theater venue, presents A Ride on the Irish Cream, written and created by Erin Markey and directed by Jordan Fein. Performances begin today, February 28 and run through Saturday, March 4 at OBERON, 2 Arrow St, Cambridge.
A RIDE ON THE IRISH CREAM to Play OBERON This Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017

OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) second stage and club theater venue, presents A Ride on the Irish Cream, written and created by Erin Markey and directed by Jordan Fein. Performances begin on Tuesday, February 28 and run through Saturday, March 4 at OBERON, 2 Arrow St, Cambridge.

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