Draft:Ian Eisendrath



Ian Eisendrath is an Olivier Award-winning[1] and Grammy-nominated[2] American music supervisor, arranger, music director, and music producer, known for his work in theatre, film, and television.

Early Life and Education

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Eisendrath graduated from the University of Michigan School of Music.[3] From 2003 to 2016, he served as Director of New Work Development and Music Supervisor at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle.[4]

Career

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Theatre

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Eisendrath was the music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the international productions of Come From Away; including Broadway, London, Toronto, Australia, and the North American tour.[5] The production's London company won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2019, and Eisendrath shared in the award for Outstanding Achievement in Music.[6]

He also served in similar roles for the Broadway productions of Diana[7] and A Christmas Story[8], as well as theatre projects at La Jolla Playhouse[9], Pacific Northwest Ballet[10], Seattle Symphony[11], ACT[12], TUTS[13], Ordway[14], Casa Mañana[15], and the Banff Centre for the Arts[16].

Film and television

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Eisendrath has held roles as executive music producer, vocal producer, conductor, and arranger for major film and television projects, including:

Upcoming projects include Florence Welch’s Gatsby[18] and The Heart (La Jolla Playhouse)[9]. He also served as music and lyric co-writer for The Heart with Anne Eisendrath[19].

Awards and Nominations

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  • Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music (2019 Olivier Award, Come From Away)[20]
  • Best Musical Theater Album (2018 Grammy Nomination, Come From Away - Original Broadway Cast Recording) [21]

References

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  1. ^ "Winners list for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard | Official Website". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  2. ^ "Ian Eisendrath | Artist | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  3. ^ "Alumni Awards: Hall of Fame". University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  4. ^ "Ian Eisendrath | Biographies". nac-cna.ca. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  5. ^ and Ruthie Fierberg (2022-12-23). "'Come From Away' music supervisor Ian Eisendrath is the man behind the music — now he brings his skills to movie musicals like 'Spirited'". Broadway News. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  6. ^ "Winners list for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard | Official Website". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  7. ^ "Diana". Broadwaymusicians.com. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  8. ^ "Broadway Podcast Network - A CHRISTMAS STORY with Ian Eisendrath". broadwaypodcastnetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  9. ^ a b "The Heart". La Jolla Playhouse. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  10. ^ CriticalDance, Editor (2014-06-17). "Pacific Northwest Ballet: Season Encore Program". CriticalDance. Retrieved 2025-08-26. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ "Broadway in South Bend - Come From Away - IAN EISENDRATH". audienceaccess.co. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  12. ^ "ACT Theatre History - Production Team - Ian Eisendrath". acttheatrehistory.org. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  13. ^ BWW, Team. "Ian Eisendrath (Music Supervisor, Music Director): Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  14. ^ "Come From Away - Ordway Center for Performing Arts St Paul, MN - Tickets, information, reviews". www.st-paul-theater.com. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  15. ^ "DIANA: A New Musical Will Open at the Longacre in the Spring | Shubert Organization". shubert.nyc. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  16. ^ Sierra, Gabrielle. "New Works Program Announced at The 5th Avenue Theatre". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ian Eisendrath | Music Department, Soundtrack". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  18. ^ "GATSBY | Official Site". gatsbybway.com. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  19. ^ "The Heart". La Jolla Playhouse. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  20. ^ "Winners list for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard | Official Website". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  21. ^ "Ian Eisendrath - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-08-26.