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BIO

Music Direction & Conducting: Off-Broadway: "Clueless The Musical" starring Dove Cameron. National Tours: "The Bodyguard," starring Grammy-award nominee Deborah Cox, "Matilda" (First National), "Ghost" and "Catch Me If You Can." Toronto: "Matilda." Elsewhere: Big Fish, Man of La Mancha, and 1776 (all for Musical Theatre West). Singin’ in the Rain, Mary Poppins (for Ogunquit Playhouse), Jesus Christ Superstar (for North Shore Music Theatre). Accompanied Grammy-award nominee Deborah Cox at the piano at the 2018 US Open Women's Singles Final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka.

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Musical Director
 
[Beverly, MA (Regional), 2006]
Musical Director

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Tickets For ANNIE at the Marcus Performing Arts Center to go on Sale This Week

Tickets for the beloved musical ANNIE will be available starting Friday at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
MARY POPPINS Announced At The 5th Avenue Theatre

Grab your umbrellas and get ready for a spoonful of sugar - the timeless classic Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins flies onto The 5th Avenue Theatre stage from November 22 - December 26, 2024.
ANNIE Comes to the Orpheum Theatre in 2025

 The 2024-25 tour of the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE will play San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre from Thursday, February 6 through Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Full Cast Set For North American Tour of ANNIE

The complete cast has been set for the 2024-25 North American Tour of ANNIE! Learn more about the full cast here including who will be in the cast for it's New York City stop at Madison Square Garden opposite Whoopi Goldberg!
Video: Whoopi Goldberg Teases ANNIE Role on THE VIEW

On The View, Whoopi Goldberg teased her performance as the villainous Miss Hannigan in the tour of Annie, which hits Madison Square Garden in December. Goldberg will play the role for a limited engagement from Wednesday, December 11 through January 5.
New Musical THE GOOSE GIRL Will Receive Industry Reading, Directed by Denis Jones

Two-Time Tony Nominee Director Denis Jones will present a reading of the new musical The Goose Girl based on Shannon Hale's 2003 novel of the same name on Friday, September 13th at Theater 315 (315 West 47th Street).  
ANNIE Tour to Play The Hippodrome in January

Leapin' Lizards! The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center has announced that an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre from January 7-12, 2025.
Whoopi Goldberg To Star As 'Miss Hannigan' When ANNIE Tour Hits NYC

The iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE is returning to Chicago and New York City this holiday season with a limited three-week engagement at The Chicago Theatre from November 12 through December 1 and a limited five-week engagement at The Theater at Madison Square Garden from December 4, 2024 through January 5, 2025.
ANNIE North American Tour to Play Portland's Keller Auditorium

Broadway in Portland will present the all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play Keller Auditorium. Learn how to purchase tickets.
ANNIE is Coming to the Washington Pavilion This Spring

The Washington Pavilion will present ANNIE! See when and where to catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.
ANNIE Comes to the State Theatre New Jersey Next Month

State Theatre New Jersey presents an all-new tour of the iconic Tony® Award-winning musical ANNIE for four performances in February.
ANNIE and STOMP Come to Playhouse Square

Playhouse Square announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagements of ANNIE and STOMP will go on sale Friday, January 12th.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Maine Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine 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!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston 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!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Maine Awards; SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, DAVINCI CODE, & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, THE WIZ, & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, DAVINCI CODE, & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
ANNIE National Tour to Play Wilmington's Playhouse on Rodney Square

Leapin’ Lizards!  The Grand will welcome an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE, which will play The Playhouse on Rodney Square. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Matt Bogart, Lauren Zakrin & More to Star in THE LAST DAYS OF CLEOPATRA Industry Presentation

The new musical comedy The Last Days of Cleopatra , penned by acclaimed composer and playwright Charlie Barnett, is set to have an exclusive invite-only industry presentation.

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