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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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John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season

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

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

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.
LES MISÉRABLES Adds Performances at the Eccles Theater

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!
Wet Ink Ensemble to Present Mini-Festival Of Adventurous Music At Dixon Place

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

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

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

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.
LES MISERABLES On Sale At Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts This Friday

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

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

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'

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

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

Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
Review Roundup: RAGTIME at New York City Center

Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! Winner of four Tony Awards in 1998, Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. See what the critics are saying...
Photos: RAGTIME, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More

Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opened last night, October 30. Check out new photos of the cast in action here! The musical stars Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and Tabitha Lawing.
Video: RAGTIME at New York City Center

Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video! The musical opened with a benefit performance followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More

See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).
Tickets to LES MISERABLES at Bass Concert Hall On Sale Tomorrow

LES MISÉRABLES will return to Austin this winter. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, offering theatergoers the chance to experience the production live at the Bass Concert Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Nichelle Lewis Replaces Joaquina Kalukango in RAGTIME at City Center

Nichelle Lewis will join the cast of the Annual Gala Presentation of Ragtime as Sarah. She replaces previously announced Joaquina Kalukango. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

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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