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BIO

LCT: The King and I, South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza (Tony, Drama Desk awards), A Man of No Importance, A New Brain, My Favorite Year. Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Full Monty, Titanic (actor), Kiss of the Spider Woman, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Drood, Sunday in the Park with George. Off- Broadway: Red Eye of Love, The Other Josh Cohen, Striking 12, See What I Wanna See (director); Saturn Returns, Floyd Collins, Romance in Hard Times (music director). Artistic director, MasterVoices; principal conductor, Westchester Philharmonic; creative director of the 24 Hour Musicals. Selected concerts: Show Boat (NY Philharmonic); The Firebrand of Florence, The Grapes of Wrath, The Mikado, 27, The Road of Promise, Song of Norway, Knickerbocker Holiday, Dido and Aeneas, Babes in Toyland, Of Thee I Sing, Orfeo ed Euridice (MasterVoices); numerous programs at American Songbook, Lyrics and Lyricists. www.tedsperling.net

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STAGE CREDITS

Titanic
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Wallace Hartley
3rd Class Passenger
Chief Engineer Joseph Bell
Follies
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1985
Singer

Productions

The Light in the PiazzaThe Light in the Piazza
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
My Fair LadyMy Fair Lady
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Music Director
Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity)Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Music Director
The King and IThe King and I
 
[West End, 2018]
Musical Supervisor
My Fair LadyMy Fair Lady
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Musical Director
Of Thee I SingOf Thee I Sing
 
[New York, 2017]
Conductor
Director
Babes in ToylandBabes in Toyland
 
[New York, 2017]
Director
Conductor
The King and IThe King and I
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Music Direction
Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Music Director
The King and IThe King and I
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Music Direction
Red Eye of LoveRed Eye of Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
The Other Josh Cohen
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
South PacificSouth Pacific
 
[West End, 2011]
Musical Director
Guys and DollsGuys and Dolls
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Composer
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
South PacificSouth Pacific
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Musical Director
Conductor
Striking 12
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
See What I Wanna See
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Director
The Light in the PiazzaThe Light in the Piazza
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Musical Director
Orchestrator
Conductor
Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsDirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Musical Director
Composer
Vocal Music Arranger
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Musical Director
R Shomon
 
[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2004]
Director
The Light in the Piazza
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2004]
Musical Director
Striking 12
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2003]
Director
A Man of No Importance
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Musical Director
The Full Monty
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Musical Director
The Full Monty
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Musical Director
Vocal Music Arranger
Wise Guys
 
[New York, 1999]
Musical Director
A New Brain
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Musician
Musical Director
Vocal Music Arranger
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
Saturn Returns: A Concert
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Musician
Floyd Collins
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Conductor
Musical Director
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Musical Director
Conductor
Vocal Music Arranger
Kiss of the Spider Woman
 
[Broadway, 1993] [Replacement]
Conductor[Replacement]
My Favorite Year
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Musical Director
Conductor
Falsettos
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Associate Conductor
Synthesizer
Paradise for the Worried
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Piano
Romance in Hard Times
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
Musical Director
Gus and Al
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Music Arranger
Roza
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Synthesizers
Sunday in the Park with George
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Synthesizer

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Ted Sperling, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - outstanding Orchestrations

Ted Sperling, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Ted Sperling, The Light in the Piazza

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

John Dossett, Gypsy

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Video: FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released This July Photo
Video: FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released This July
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

FLOYD COLLINS star Jeremy Jordan surprised the audience at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater tonight following the performance, announcing exclusively from the stage that the highly anticipated musical will release an Original Broadway Cast Recording.  
Video: Go Inside FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Score Photo
Video: Go Inside FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Score
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

Check out a new look at Floyd Collins on Broadway as the cast and creative team digs deep into the glorious folk and bluegrass-inspired music of Floyd Collins. Watch the video!
Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine and More in FLOYD COLLINS at LCT Photo
Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine and More in FLOYD COLLINS at LCT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater is presenting FLOYD COLLINS, starring Jeremy Jordan and more. Get a first look at photos of the production here and learn how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Performances are now underway for Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau. Meet the cast!
FLOYD COLLINS to Offer $49 Tickets Through Digital Lottery Photo
FLOYD COLLINS to Offer $49 Tickets Through Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Lincoln Center Theater Will Host Ruby Jubilee Gala With Stephanie J. Block, Roger Bar Photo
Lincoln Center Theater Will Host Ruby Jubilee Gala With Stephanie J. Block, Roger Bart, and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

On Monday, May 19, Jason Danieley will direct Lincoln Center Theater’s Ruby Jubilee Gala, one night only event featuring songs from LCT productions spanning four decades. Learn more here!
FLOYD COLLINS Delays First Broadway Preview Photo
FLOYD COLLINS Delays First Broadway Preview
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater's FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau, has delayed its first preview. Learn more!
Photos: Jeremy Jordan and the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS Meet the Press Photo
Photos: Jeremy Jordan and the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 12, 2025

Jeremy Jordan will soon lead the Lincoln Center Theater production of Floyd Collins. Previews begin this month at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number Photo
Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025

Watch Jeremy Jordan dig deeper into the opening number of Floyd Collins, 'The Call.' After the music video for the song was recently released by Lincoln Center, Jordan is diving into the song and its meaning in a new behind-the-scenes video.
Exclusive Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine, and an All-Star Cast in FLOYD COLLIN Photo
Exclusive Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine, and an All-Star Cast in FLOYD COLLINS Rehearsals at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

Discover exclusive rehearsal photos of Broadway's FLOYD COLLINS starring Jeremy Jordan and Lizzy McAlpine. Uncover the excitement as this musical masterpiece prepares for its Lincoln Center debut! Click to see the full gallery.
Watch: Jeremy Jordan's Stunning Performance of 'The Call' from Broadway's FLOYD COLLI Photo
Watch: Jeremy Jordan's Stunning Performance of 'The Call' from Broadway's FLOYD COLLINS
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Floyd Collins is calling! Lincoln Center has released a new video of Jeremy Jordan performing 'The Call' from the upcoming Broadway production. Listen to the former Great Gatsby star's sweeping vocals in the new video now and dive into the excitement as previews launch at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Review: Richards-Cote INJUSTICE Opera Gives Hope that Truth is Not BLIND Photo
Review: Richards-Cote INJUSTICE Opera Gives Hope that Truth is Not BLIND
by Richard Sasanow - Feb 6, 2025

Anyone who’s spent enough time watching network TV knows an American criminal justice system that is built around simplistic stories of the good guys (hard-working prosecutors and police detectives) putting away the bad guys (“perps” of all stripes) with the help of brilliant DNA evidence that points the way to the truth. That’s not exactly the impression that we get from BLIND INJUSTICE—the opera by composer Scott Davenport Richards and librettist David Cote that had its New York debut this week.
Video: Inside the SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert Photo
Video: Inside the SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert
by Joey Mervis - Dec 12, 2024

Monday night was some enchanted evening indeed at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, where the cast of the acclaimed 2008 revival of South Pacific reunited to benefit Lincoln Center Theatre. Watch in this video as the cast reunites and reminisces.
Photos: Kelli O’Hara, Paulo Szot & More at SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion Photo
Photos: Kelli O’Hara, Paulo Szot & More at SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

On Monday, December 9, almost the entire original company of Lincoln Center Theater’s 2008 Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC reunited on the Beaumont stage for the first time 16 years later. See photos
MasterVoices to Perform NY Premiere Of BLIND INJUSTICE at Lincoln Center Photo
MasterVoices to Perform NY Premiere Of BLIND INJUSTICE at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

Artistic Director Ted Sperling will lead the 120–member MasterVoices Chorus and 12 cast members in the New York premiere of the acclaimed opera, Blind Injustice. Learn how to purchase tickets tot he February performances.
Photos: Kelli O’Hara & More in Rehearsals for SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion Photo
Photos: Kelli O’Hara & More in Rehearsals for SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

The original cast of Lincoln Center Theater’s 2008 Tony Award winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC will reunite on the Beaumont stage under the direction of Bartlett Sher. See rehearsal photos.
Everything You Don't Know About FLOYD COLLINS Photo
Everything You Don't Know About FLOYD COLLINS
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater is preparing for the Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins- the first major revival since the show's off Broadway premiere in 1996. Since then, the musical has gained a loyal fanbase, but remains largely unknown by musical theatre-loving audiences. What do you need to know...?
Jeremy Jordan, Jason Gotay & Lizzy McAlpine Will Lead FLOYD COLLINS Photo
Jeremy Jordan, Jason Gotay & Lizzy McAlpine Will Lead FLOYD COLLINS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater has found it's cast for the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau. Check out who will join Jeremy Jordan as the title character.
SOUTH PACIFIC Benefit Reunion Will Honor Vivian Beaumont Allen, Mitzi E. Newhouse & C Photo
SOUTH PACIFIC Benefit Reunion Will Honor Vivian Beaumont Allen, Mitzi E. Newhouse & Claire Tow
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 18, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater’s Gala performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC will honor the three extraordinary women for whom its three theaters are named: Vivian Beaumont Allen, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow.
Review: STRIKE UP THE BAND! at Carnegie Hall Photo
Review: STRIKE UP THE BAND! at Carnegie Hall
by Joanna Barouch - Nov 12, 2024

Musical gems buried in a mind-numbing story
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ted Sperling been in?

Ted Sperling has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ted Sperling been in?

Ted Sperling has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ted Sperling been nominated for?

Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy.

What awards has Ted Sperling won?

Ted Sperling has won the following awards: Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, and Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza.

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