Ted Sperling
Latest News on Ted Sperling:
Video: Inside the SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert (Dec 12, 2024)
Photos: Kelli O’Hara, Paulo Szot & More at SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion (Dec 10, 2024)
MasterVoices to Perform NY Premiere Of BLIND INJUSTICE at Lincoln Center (Dec 9, 2024)
Video: Inside the SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert (Dec 12, 2024)
Photos: Kelli O’Hara, Paulo Szot & More at SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion (Dec 10, 2024)
MasterVoices to Perform NY Premiere Of BLIND INJUSTICE at Lincoln Center (Dec 9, 2024)
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
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Wallace Hartley
3rd Class Passenger
Chief Engineer Joseph Bell
Productions
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Musician
Musical Director
Vocal Music Arranger
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
[Broadway, 1995]
Musical Director
Conductor
Vocal Music Arranger
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
Musical Director
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
Videos
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2023
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks Returning to See WICKED on Broadway on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022
VIDEO: Chaka Khan and Idina Menzel Sing 'I'm Every Woman' in Honor of International Women's Day
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2021
VIDEO: Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana Perform a Mashup of 'Ten Minutes Ago' and 'You Are Never Away'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2020
VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Calls the Stars of The Public's WE ARE ONE PUBLIC
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2020
PHOTO/VIDEO: Get A First Look At Shereen Ahmed, Laird Mackintosh & More In MY FAIR LADY
by Alan Henry - Dec 18, 2019
BWW Exclusive: First Look At FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Documentary
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day, April 3- Kelli O'Hara Stars In A Broadway Revival of SOUTH PACIFIC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2019
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Releases the Music Video for 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' from IDINA:LIVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 11, 2018
VIDEO: On This Day, April 3- Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot Star In SOUTH PACIFIC at Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2018
Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Soloist Releases 'EXPANDING TRADITION' Album
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2018
Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Soloist to Release 'EXPANDING TRADITION' Album
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017
News
Video: Inside the SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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...?
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
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.
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 & Claire Tow
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.
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.
SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert at Lincoln Center to Offer Performance Only Tickets & Digital Lottery
Lincoln Center Theater has announced performance-only tickets and a digital lottery for the SOUTH PACIFIC reunion concert, featuring members of the 2008 revival cast. Learn more about the performance here!
Lincoln Center Theater has announced performance-only tickets and a digital lottery for the SOUTH PACIFIC reunion concert, featuring members of the 2008 revival cast. Learn more about the performance here!
Review: MasterVoices' STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall Revives a 1920s Gem
What MasterVoices does is very special. The lush one-night-only production of STRIKE UP THE BAND on 10/28 revived and revised a Gershwin/Kaufman show with a full orchestra, 145-person chorus, dancers and a star-studded, superb principal cast. MasterVoices’ 2024-25 season continues next year on February 3 and 4 with Blind Injustice.
What MasterVoices does is very special. The lush one-night-only production of STRIKE UP THE BAND on 10/28 revived and revised a Gershwin/Kaufman show with a full orchestra, 145-person chorus, dancers and a star-studded, superb principal cast. MasterVoices’ 2024-25 season continues next year on February 3 and 4 with Blind Injustice.
New Legacy Website Announced For Legendary Comic Playwright George S. Kaufman
Explore the newly announced legacy website dedicated to George S. Kaufman, offering insights into the life and works of the legendary comic playwright.
Explore the newly announced legacy website dedicated to George S. Kaufman, offering insights into the life and works of the legendary comic playwright.
Interview: Ted Sperling Helms a Lavish Concert Revival of STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall
MasterVoices opens its 2024-25 season on 10/29 with Strike Up the Band, a rarely revived Gershwin work. With its soaring melodies, infectious syncopation, and lyrics that both provoke and delight, this lavish production will feature dancers and the 120-person MasterVoices chorus. Read a conversation with Ted Sperling about the new revision.
MasterVoices opens its 2024-25 season on 10/29 with Strike Up the Band, a rarely revived Gershwin work. With its soaring melodies, infectious syncopation, and lyrics that both provoke and delight, this lavish production will feature dancers and the 120-person MasterVoices chorus. Read a conversation with Ted Sperling about the new revision.
Cast Set for SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Starring Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot & More; Tickets on Sale
Bartlett Sher will direct a one-night-only reunion concert of LCT’s Tony Award-winning 2008 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC, starring original cast members Kelli O’Hara, Paulo Szot, and more. See the full cast and purchase tickets now on sale!
Bartlett Sher will direct a one-night-only reunion concert of LCT’s Tony Award-winning 2008 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC, starring original cast members Kelli O’Hara, Paulo Szot, and more. See the full cast and purchase tickets now on sale!
Victoria Clark, Claybourne Elder and More Join STRIKE UP THE BAND With MasterVoices At Carnegie Hall
MasterVoices announced a performance of the Gershwins' political musical satire STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall on October 29, featuring music by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind.
MasterVoices announced a performance of the Gershwins' political musical satire STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall on October 29, featuring music by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind.
Video: Matthew Broderick Reveals He Was Terrified to Sing in His First Musical
Watch in this video as we catch up with 2024 Emmy nominee Matthew Broderick, who looks back on his incredible career on stage and screen. He shares stories about how he first met Mel Brooks, why he loves performing the work of Neil Simon, what its like working with Nathan Lane, and so much more.
Watch in this video as we catch up with 2024 Emmy nominee Matthew Broderick, who looks back on his incredible career on stage and screen. He shares stories about how he first met Mel Brooks, why he loves performing the work of Neil Simon, what its like working with Nathan Lane, and so much more.
Gershwin & More Set for MasterVoices 2024-25 Season
MasterVoices has revealed details of the renowned chorus’ 83rd season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
MasterVoices has revealed details of the renowned chorus’ 83rd season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance?
This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
Interview: Sam Gravitte Talks SONGS THAT RAISED ME at Post Office Cafe and Cabaret and BEAUTIFUL at Cape Playhouse
Singer, actor, and writer Sam Gravitte will not only be making his performance debut in Provincetown when he appears in John McDaniel’s Broadway Series, at the Post Office Café and Cabaret on July 6, it will be his first visit to the town.
Singer, actor, and writer Sam Gravitte will not only be making his performance debut in Provincetown when he appears in John McDaniel’s Broadway Series, at the Post Office Café and Cabaret on July 6, it will be his first visit to the town.
BWW Q&A: Mikaela Bennett on BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTERS with Ramin Karimloo & Mikaela Bennett at Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Mikaela Bennett is a celebrated singer and actress who is garnering praise for her artistic versatility on stage and in concert halls across the globe and is a recent recipient of the Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists.
Mikaela Bennett is a celebrated singer and actress who is garnering praise for her artistic versatility on stage and in concert halls across the globe and is a recent recipient of the Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists.
Review: MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Rekindles Broadway Memories at The 92nd Street Y
MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closed its trio of concert performances last night. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part of in its early years.
MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closed its trio of concert performances last night. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part of in its early years.
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 several awards including Best Orchestrations at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for The Light in the Piazza, and Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for The Light in the Piazza.
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