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BIO

Recently served as music director and conductor for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Leonard Bernstein's On the Town. Other Broadway credits include Gigi, Follies , South Pacific , Ragtime (original and revival productions), Steel Pier, and Company. Off Broadway, he helmed the Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park gala performance of The Pirates of Penzance starring Kevin Kline, Glenn Close and Martin Short. His national touring credits include The Producers, Kiss Me, Kate, Crazy for You, and The World Goes 'Round – The Songs of Kander and Ebb. For The Kennedy Center, he has conducted Camelot starring Brian Stokes Mitchell, My Fair Lady starring Jonathan Pryce, and Mame starring Christine Baranski. Symphonic engagements include the National Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Luke's, The Santa Barbara Symphony, and The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. Regional: Ford's Theatre, Signature Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, and The St. Louis MUNY. Recordings: On the Town and Follies (Grammy nominee). Mr. Moore holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Bum

Sailor

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
Vernon Breen

Shim (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1962
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1960
Member of the Public

Productions

 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
Music Director
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Musical Director[Replacement]
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Music Director
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Music Director
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Music Director
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Musical Director
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Musical Director

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production

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News


Feature: The Muny’s 30 Nods Leads the St Louis Theater Circle Awards Nominations
by James Lindhorst - Feb 4, 2025

The St. Louis Theater Circle has announced their 2025 nominations for their annual awards. Each year, the Circle honors excellence in professional theater with awards in 34 categories for producing, directing, acting, and technical theatre. This year The Muny leads all companies with 30 nominations spread across their seven musicals presented in their 106th season. STAGES St. Louis, The New Jewish Theatre, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis earned 19 nominations each. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of AS YOU LIKE IT and STAGES St. Louis production of RAGTIME are the most nominated productions of the year with 10 nods each.
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
LES MISÉRABLES to Presented at Popejoy Hall in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES will play Albuquerque’s Popejoy Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Debut Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Debut Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Debut Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
LES MISÉRABLES Adds Performances at the Eccles Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

LES MISÉRABLES, has added an extra week of performances for its return engagement at Salt Lake City. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Wet Ink Ensemble to Present Mini-Festival Of Adventurous Music At Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

New York City-based new music collective Wet Ink Ensemble will present a mini-festival of adventurous music celebrating works by this season's artists-in-residence, plus a new album release by ensemble member Kate Soper. Learn how to attend.
LES MISERABLES Single Tickets On Sale At Kravis Center This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2024

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale Friday, December 6 at 10 a.m. for its engagement at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach from April 22 – 27, 2025.
Tickets to LES MISERABLES At The Stranahan Theater on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Single tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES are on sale now at the Stranahan Theater. Learn more!
Tickets to LES MISERABLES at BBMann to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale this week for its engagement at Fort Myers’ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
LES MISERABLES On Sale At Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. for its engagement the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on April 1 through the 6, 2025.
Interview: Theatre Life with Christopher Bloch
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 18, 2024

Today’s subject Christopher Bloch is currently living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The production runs through January 12th in Signature’s MAX space.
LES MISERABLES On Sale At The North Charleston PAC This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

Tickets for the acclaimed musical LES MISÉRABLES at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center will be available starting Monday, November 18.
Video: Cast of RAGTIME at New York City Center Sings 'Till We Reach That Day'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2024

Watch the cast of New York City Center's Ragtime perform 'Till We Reach That Day.' Learn more about the production starring Joshua Henry and more, and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Nichelle Lewis Sings 'Your Daddy's Son' in RAGTIME
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2024

Nichelle Lewis is taking on the iconic role of Sarah in the New York City Center gala production of Ragtime. Watch as she performs 'Your Daddy's Son' in this video.
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 1, 2024

Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Moore been in?

James Moore has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has James Moore been in?

James Moore has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has James Moore been nominated for?

and Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hello, Dolly!.

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