2023

• Tues., Dec. 19, 2023, 7-8pm:  Play auditions, The Theatre Lab, 900 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington, DC. 

• Mon., Dec. 18, 2023, 8pm-10pm: Accompany monthly open mic, DC Cabaret Network, at Restaurant Rosemarino d'Italia (upstairs), 1714 Conn. Ave. NW, Washington, DC (Metrorail:  Dupont Circle (Red Line)).   BYO sheet music, no cover charge, but tip your pianist accordingly! 

• Sat., Dec. 16, 2023, 9am:  Play workshop auditions, American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), Doubletree by Hilton, 300 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA.   

• Wed., Dec. 13, 2023, 8-11pm:  Play Sing Out! open mic, hosted by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC.  (Metrorail:  Union Station (Red Line), then 20-minute walk or use H Street streetcar.)  Free!

• Sat., Nov. 25, 2023, 8-10pm:  Pianist for private party, Washington, DC.

• Tues. eve., Nov. 14, 2023: Celebrate Autumn with the American Pops Orchestra, Adrienne Arsht Estate, Chevy Chase, MD.  (Rehearsal:  Mon. 11/13.)

• Sat. Nov. 11, 2023:  Pianist for annual cabaret ("Selfies"), Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, Performing Arts Luray (Rebecca J. Graves Center for the Performing Arts), 1 East Main Street, Luray, VA.  Tickets:  $20.

• Wed., Nov. 8, 2023, 8-11pm:  Play Sing Out! open mic, hosted by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC.  (Metrorail:  Union Station (Red Line), then 20-minute walk or use H Street streetcar.)  Free!

• Sat., Nov. 4, 2023, 2pm, 5pm & 8pm:  Pianist for annual cabaret ("Selfies"), Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW, Washington, DC.  Metrorail:  Dupont Circle (Red Line).   Tickets:  $45.

• Sat., Oct. 28, 2023, 5pm:  Speak to piano students of James (Jamie) Hillis, about maintaining a dual career in music and the law, St. John's Episcopal, Chevy Chase, MD.  

• Tues., Oct. 24, 2023, 7pm:  Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin American Center 10-Year Anniversary Gala, with members of the American Pops Orchestra, Organization of American States, 200 17th Street NW, Washington, DC.  (Rehearsal:  10/24 aft.)

• Tues., Oct. 17, 2023, 7-10pm:  Accompany Musical Theatre Workshop class taught by Sherri Edelen, The Theatre Lab, Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church, 900 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington, DC.

• Mon., Oct. 16, 2023, 8pm:  Accompany monthly open mic, DC Cabaret Network, at Restaurant Rosemarino d'Italia (upstairs), 1714 Conn. Ave. NW, Washington, DC (Metrorail:  Dupont Circle (Red Line)).   BYO sheet music, no cover charge, but tip your pianist accordingly!

• Sat., Sept. 30, 2023, 6-10pm:  American Pops Orchestra, performing at a black-tie benefit gala sponsored by the Regents and Vice Regents of the Mt. Vernon Ladies' Assn., to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the George Washington Presidential Library, Mount Vernon, VA.  

• Fri., Sept. 29, 2023, 9pm ET (check local listings):  36th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on PBS or the PBS app, with the American Pops Orchestra.   Recorded at the Kennedy Center on Sept. 7 (see below).

• Wed., Sept. 27, 2023, 8pm:  Launch event for the U.S. State Department's Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, featuring Jamie Barton, GAYLE, Dave Grohl, Mickey Guyton, Herbie Hancock, Christopher Jackson, LADAMA, Aimee Mann, Rakim, Armani White, DJ 2-Tone, and a video message from U2 Lead Singer Bono, with the American Pops Orchestra, Truman Fed. Off. Bldg., Benjamin Franklin Rm., 2201 C St. NW, Washington, DC.  (Rehearsals:  Tues. 9/26 @ 6:30-9:30pm, Wed. 9/27 @ 2-5pm.)   

• Wed., Sept. 13, 2023, 8-11pm:  Play Sing Out! open mic, hosted by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC.  (Metrorail:  Union Station (Red Line), then 20-minute walk or use H Street streetcar.)  Free!

• Thurs., Sept. 7, 2023, 8pm:  36th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards, with the American Pops Orchestra, honoring Cafe Tacbva, Omar Apollo, and Cesar Conde, Kennedy Center, Washington, DC.   Recorded for broadcast Fri. eve., Sept. 29, 2023, on PBS.  (Rehearsals:  Wed./Th. 9/6 & 9/7.)   

• Sun., Sept. 3, 2023, 10am:  Substitute pianist, Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Ct., Burke, VA 22015, 703-503-4579.

• Tues., Sept. 5, through Sun., Oct. 15, 2023 (possibly ext. through Sun., Oct. 22, 2023):  Covering Keyboard 2 book, EVITA, dir. Sammi Cannold, Shakespeare Theatre Co., Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW, Washington, DC.  Performing Sat. mat. 9/16, Sun. eve. 9/17, Sat. mat. 9/23, Sun. eve. 10/1, Th. eve. 10/5, Sat. 10/7, Tues.-Wed. eve. 10/10-10/11, Sun. 10/15 (both shows).   (Metrorail:   Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green Lines)).   (Rehearsals: 8/29-9/3.)       

• Wed., Aug. 16, 2023, 8-11pm:  Sing Out:  Open Mic Night, hosted by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, at The Runaway DC, 3523 12th St. NE, Washington, DC 20017.    

• Sun. eve., Aug. 13, 2023:  PBS presents "Broadway's Brightest Lights," with the American Pops Orchestra, featuring Megan Hilty (Smash), Michael Maliakel (Aladdin), Nikki Renée Daniels (Company, Hamilton), and Tommy Sutter (White Christmas), recorded at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Walt Disney Theater), Orlando, FL (see April 15, 2023, listing).  Watch on PBS (check local listings for time(s)/date(s)), at www.pbs.org, or on the PBS Passport subscription app.

• Sat., Aug. 12, 2023, 7:30pm:  Guest pianist, Quintango, outdoor concert (Rizer Pavilion), Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA.  

• Thurs., June 22, through Sat., July 29, 2023:  Keyboard 3, Disney's THE LION KING (National Tour), Kennedy Center (Opera House), 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC.  

• Fri., June 16, 2023, 8pm:  Signature in the Park, featuring Broadway stars Megan Hilty (Wicked, Smash) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon), Filene Center, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA.  Tickets: starting at $33.  (Rehearsals:  6/14-6/16.)

• Mon., June 12, 2023, 12:55pm:  Performance for Ford's Theatre Board Luncheon, Willard Hotel, 1401 Penn. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004.  (Rehearsal:  10am @ Ford's Theatre.)

• Sun., June 11, 2023, 6pm:  Keyboards, Ford's Theatre Annual Gala, presenting the Lincoln Medal to Rita Moreno, 511 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004.  (Rehearsals:  Thurs.-Sun. 6/8-6/11.)

• Tues., June 6, 2023, 7:30-9pm:  Substitute rehearsal pianist, Temple Emanuel, 10101 Conn. Ave., Kensington, MD.

• Fri., June 2, 2023, 7pm:  Private performance, Meridian Cultural Diplomacy Awards, 3d Annual CultureFix, Meridian Int'l Center, 1630 Crescent Pl. NW, Washington, DC.  (Rehearsal:  3:30-5:30pm.)  

• Wed., May 31, 2023, 8-11pm:  Private recording session for singer, Cue Studios, 109 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA.

• Sun., May 28, 2023, 7-9pm:  Open mic pianist, Michael's on King, 703 King St., Alexandria, VA.  Metrorail:  King Street-Old Town (Blue/Yellow Lines).

• Sat., May 27, 2023, 4:30pm:  Play wedding with trumpeter Philippe Brunet, Lincoln's Cottage & Historical Museum, 140 Rock Creek Church Rd., NW, Washington, DC.

• Fri., May 12, through Sun., May 21, 2023:  Keyboard 3, SPAMALOT, starring Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, School of Rock), James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton), Leslie Kritzer (Beetlejuice, Elf, Something Rotten!), and Rob McClure (Mrs. Doubtfire, Beetlejuice), Michael Urie (Buyer & Cellar), Broadway Center Stage Series, Kennedy Center (Eisenhower Theater), Washington, DC.  (Rehearsals:  5/8-5/9.)  

• Thurs., May 11, 2023, 7pm:  American Pops Orchestra, Distinguished Leadership Awards Dinner, Atlantic Council, The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC.  (Rehearsal:  3:30-5:30pm.)

• Sun., Apr. 30, 2023, 7-9pm:  Open mic pianist, Michael's on King, 703 King St., Alexandria, VA.  Metrorail:  King Street-Old Town (Blue/Yellow Lines).

• Wed., Apr. 26, 2023, 7pm:  Members of American Pops Orchestra, 2023 National Crime Victims' Week Candlelight Vigil, Off. of Justice Progs., U.S. Dep't of Justice, National Mall (Central Panel @ 4th Street NW), Washington, DC.  Event will be livestreamed.  Registration and more information here.

• Sat., Apr. 15, 2022, 7pm:  "Broadway's Brightest Lights" Concert, with the American Pops Orchestra, featuring Megan Hilty (Smash), Michael Maliakel (Aladdin), Nikki Renée Daniels (Company, Hamilton), and Tommy Sutter (White Christmas), for local PBS affiliate (WUCF-TV) and recorded for PBS national broadcast, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Walt Disney Theater), 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801.

• Tues., Apr. 11, through Sat., Apr. 29, 2023: Synth sub (Key 2), LES MISÉRABLES (N. Amer. Tour), Kennedy Center (Opera House), Washington, DC.  (Rehearsals: Mon./Tues. 4/10-11.  Playing Sun. 4/16, Tues.-Sat. 4/18-4/29, except Wed. 4/26 & Thurs. mat. 4/27.)  

• Thurs., Mar. 23, 2023, 7pm:  2023 USO-Metro Awards, with the American Pops Orchestra, The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW, Washington, DC.

• Wed., Mar. 22, 2023, 8-11pm:  Sing Out:  Open Mic Night, hosted by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, at The Runaway DC, 3523 12th St. NE, Washington, DC 20017.   

• Sat., Mar. 18, 2023, 8:30am-12pm:  Play local music theater auditions, American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA), Doubletree by Hilton, Arlington (Crystal City), VA.   

• Tues., Feb. 28, 2023, 8pm ET (check local listings):  PBS broadcast, the American Pops Orchestra presents Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future.  "Join an all-star cast performing songs from the hit musicals Dreamgirls, Ain't Misbehavin', The Color Purple, Porgy and Bess and so many more to celebrate the rich history and evolution of Black roles and voices on Broadway. Weaving the history, prominence and hopes for the future through music, the cast is led by Stephanie Mills, Norm Lewis, Corbin Bleu, [Nova Payton,] Nikki Renee Daniels, Peppermint, Tiffany Mann, [John Manzari, Amber Iman,] and Sydney James Harcourt.  Special appearances include Clayton Cornelius, [Brian Stokes Mitchell, and others]."   

• Thurs., Feb. 23, through Sun., Mar. 19, 2023:  Keyboard substitute, Broadway's INTO THE WOODS (National Tour), Kennedy Center (Opera House), Washington, DC.  (Rehearsal: 2/22. Scheduled to play Tues. 2/28, Sat. aft. 3/4, Sun. aft. 3/5, Sun. eve. 3/12, Tues. 3/14, Th. aft. 3/16, Sat. eve. 3/19.)

• POSTPONED--Mon., Feb. 20, 2023, 7:30pm:  All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera, Shubert Theater, 225 W. 44th St., New York, NY.  Presented by the Entertainment Community Fund, featuring Laura Benanti, Jason Danieley, George Dvorsky, Andy Karl, Nathan Lane, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Bebe Neuwirth, Orfeh, Mary Beth Peil, John Riddle, Leslie Uggams, Betsy Wolfe, the American Pops Orchestra conducted by Luke Frazier and iconic dance numbers staged by Lloyd Culbreath. 

• Sun. aft., Feb. 19, 2023:  Accompany finals for the 6th Annual NextGen Vocal Competition, sponsored by the American Pops Orchestra, Lincoln Center, David Rubenstein Atrium, Broadway @ 63rd, New York, NY.  Admission is free and open to the public.  (Rehearsals @ Pearl Studios, NYC:  Sat. 2/18.)

• Fri., Feb. 17, 2023, 9:45am:  NBC's TODAY Show, rhythm section of the American Pops Orchestra performing with Corbin Bleu and Nova Payton, from APO's Black Broadway (PBS, see 2/28/2023).

• Sat., Feb. 11, 2023, 4:30-6:30pm:  Wedding gig (piano, violin, cello trio), Capitol Hill Club, 300 First St. SE, Washington, DC.  

• Fri., Feb. 10, 2023, 1pm & 2pm:  American Pops Orchestra Tap Concert (Tommy Sutter and Hannah Zin), Children's National Hospital Center (Atrium), 111 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC.   

• Thurs., Feb. 9, 7pm, Sat., Feb. 11, 10am, Tues., Feb. 14, 7pm, 2023:  Emergency rehearsal pianist and instructor, Creating A Musical Role: As You Like It, by Shaina Taub, The Theatre Lab, Mt. Vernon Pl. United Methodist Church, 900 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington, DC. 

• Wed., Feb. 1, through Wed., Feb. 8, 2023:  SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Stephanie J. Block, Broadway Center Stage Series, Kennedy Center (Eisenhower Theater), Washington, DC.  (Rehearsals: 1/28-1/29.)

• Sat., Jan. 28, 2022, 10am-5pm:  Rehearsal pianist, Shout Sister Shout! (Ford's Theatre), at Arena Stage, 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024.  

• Sat., Jan. 14, 2023, 8:30am-12pm:  Play local music theater auditions, American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA), Doubletree by Hilton, Arlington (Crystal City), VA.   

• Mon., Jan. 9, through Wed., Jan. 11, 2023:  Recording session with Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra (cond. Rob Berman) for Fifty Years of Broadway (performed Feb. 11-12, 2022), Kennedy Center (The Reach, Studio K), Washington, DC.

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