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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
Music Supervision
Vocal and Incidental Music Arrangements
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Synthesizer Programmer
 
[New York, 2006]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Conductor
Dance Music Arranger
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Synthesizer Programmer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Dance Arranger
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2003]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Dance Music Arranger
Keyboard
 
[Regional (US), 1979]
Musical Director
Music Arrangements

Writing

Composer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Jim Abbott, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

News


VIDEO: Gaia Aikman On Taking On The Title Character in AIDA

Watch as Gaia Aikman talks about taking on the title character in Disney's AIDA in an all new video. 
Feature: CAST AIDA ONTVANGT GOUDEN TICKET AWARD VOOR MEER DAN 200.000 VERKOCHTE KAARTEN!

Gistermiddag heeft de cast en crew van Disney’s AIDA in het AFAS Circustheater Scheveningen een Gouden Ticket Award uitgereikt gekregen voor de verkoop van meer dan 200.000 kaarten. Sinds de première afgelopen april zijn er meer dan 200.000 mensen geweest die de musical hebben bezocht. Henk Schuit, directeur van ticketingpartner Eventim, reikte deze bijzondere award uit.
BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Plays Final Performance on Broadway

The Broadway revival of Bob Fosse's DANCIN' will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, May 14, 2023, following 17 preview performances and 65 regular performances.
BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' To Close On Broadway This Month

The Broadway revival of Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ has announced its closing date.
INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards

The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!
Photos: DANCIN' Company Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night

Bob Fosse's DANCIN' just celebrated its opening night! Te best of Broadway was at the Music Box Theatre last night, March 19, and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos of the cast and creative team as they walk the red carpet!
Photos: The Company of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Meets the Press!

See photos of the company of DANCIN' meeting the press!
BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN's Karli Dinardo Takes Over Our Instagram Today!

Tune in to our Instagram story today as Karli Dinardo​​​​​​​ takes you behind the scenes of Bob Fosse's Dancin' on Broadway!
Video: First Look at the Cast of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Performing 'Dancin' Man'

Last night, March 2, Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ returned to Broadway! To commemorate the first performance, the production has released a never-before-seen short film of the musical number, 'Dancin’ Man.' Check out the video here!
Photos: Get A First Look At The Cast Of Bob Fosse's DANCIN' On Broadway

Get a first look at Bob Fosse's DANCIN' ahead of its first preview tonight on Broadway with an official opening on Sunday, March 19 at the Music Box Theatre.
Listen: DANCIN' MAN: A FABULOUS INVALID PODCAST Launches With Nicole Fosse

Listen to Nicole Fosse on the first episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast” ahead of previews beginning for Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’.
BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Announces Rush and Lottery Policies

Bob Fosse's DANCIN' has announced general and digital rush and digital lottery policies as previews begin this Thursday, March 2 at 8 PM at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th St.)
Photos: Get a First Look Inside Rehearsals for BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN'

Get a first look at rehearsal photos for Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’!
Joanne Telesford, Qshans Thode & Robin van den Akker Join World Premiere of Re-Imagined AIDA in the Netherlands

Joanne Telesford, Qshans Thode and Robin van den Akker will star alongside Gaia Aikman, April Darby and Naidjim Severina in the world premiere of the re-imagined Aida in the Netherlands. See performance dates and how to purchase tickets.
Ben Tajnai to Join A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS at Skylight Music Theatre

Skylight Music Theatre has announced that Ben Tajnai will join the cast of A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney’s Broadway Hits. Tajnai recently stepped in as a guest star and will now continue through December 31, 2022, except for performances on Dec. 13 (sensory friendly), Dec. 17 and Dec. 23.
Tickets for BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' On Broadway Go On Sale November 27

Bob Fosse's DANCIN', the American show business legend's landmark musical tribute to the artform that defined his life, will return to Broadway 41 years after the original smash-hit production took its final bow. Bob Fosse's DANCIN' will begin previews at The Music Box Theatre on Thursday, March 2, 2023, with opening night set for Sunday, March 19, 2023.
BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Will Open on Broadway in March 2023

Bob Fosse's Dancin' is officially head to Broadway next year! The revival will begin performances March 2 and to open March 19 at the Music Box Theater.
World Premiere of Re-Imagined AIDA to be Presented in the Netherlands in April 2023

AIDA, the musical by Elton John and Tim Rice has been reworked and updated, and the world premiere is set for 23 April 2023 in the AFAS Circustheater in Scheveningen.
VIDEO: First Look at Broadway-Bound BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN'

The Broadway-bound musical Bob Fosse's Dancin' has released a first look at video from the production, featuring direction by Wayne Cilento. Bob Fosse's Dancin' is currently playing on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at the Old Globe Theatre.
BWW Dance Review: The New BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Dazzles and Delivers in A Glistening Homage at The Old Globe Theatre

Forty-four years ago, in 1978, the original Bob Fosse's 'Dancin'' opened on Broadway. It was the quintessential culmination of the collection of Bob Fosse's choreography up to that point in time. He won a Tony award that year for Best Choreography for 'Dancin'.'

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How many shows has Jim Abbott written?

Jim Abbott has written 1 shows including The Illusion (Composer).

What awards has Jim Abbott been nominated for?

and Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

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