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I am Keith Levenson, a dynamic Music Director and Composer based in Las Vegas, with over 25 years of experience in orchestral and theatrical music direction. I have led award-winning productions and have orchestrated tours for iconic artists, bringing a refined blend of classical and contemporary sounds to the stage. I collaborate with world-class performers to craft innovative soundscapes that satisfy evolving audience tastes.
I bring a unique artistic vision that aligns with the changing needs of leading companies, delivering precise timing and seamless integration of orchestral arrangements with live performances while fostering a collaborative, creative environment.
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Work Experience
Musical Director/Conductor at Broadway & National Tours
December 31, 2016 - September 6, 2025Musical Director/Conductor for The Bridges of Madison County (2015–2016), Amazing Grace (2016–2017); Shlomo – Soul Doctor (2022–2023); plus Oliver!, A Chorus Line, Grease, The Best Little Whore House in Texas (with Ann-Margaret), Annie (with Nell Carter and Sally Struthers), several Tommys, and over a dozen shows at The Goodspeed Opera House.
Musical Director/Conductor at Broadway & National Tours
December 31, 2017 - September 6, 2025Led musical direction for Amazing Grace (2016–2017) and contributed to additional Broadway/National Tours across the period.
Musical Director/Conductor at Broadway & National Tours
December 31, 2023 - September 6, 2025Music direction for Shlomo – Soul Doctor (2022–2023).
Musical Director & Conductor at The Who Hits Back! Orchestral Tour
December 31, 2024 - September 6, 2025Led orchestral performances blending classical and rock elements; collaborated with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey to deliver artistic vision.
Producer at Tommy Orchestral Tour & Recording
January 1, 2019 - September 6, 2025Produced orchestral album with Roger Daltrey, reaching #1 on Billboard Charts for 7 weeks.
Principal Conductor & Arranger at The British Rock Symphony
December 31, 2008 - September 6, 2025Led and arranged performances; worked with Kiss, Yes, Roger Daltrey, Gary Brooker, and Peter Frampton. Paul Rodgers and Alice Cooper are on worldwide tours.
Music Director at The Wizard of Oz in Concert
December 31, 1995 - September 6, 2025Music Director; conducted the NY Philharmonic for PBS/TNT/VH1 telecast featuring a star-studded cast including Jewel, Jackson Browne, and others.
Television Composer at PBS
December 31, 1997 - September 6, 2025Composed music for PBS specials; appeared on The Tonight Show.
Founder & CEO at Kitchen Sync Productions
January 1, 1997 - PresentFull-service music and event production company specializing in live and studio work.
Music & Drama Teacher at Riverdale Country School
January 1, 1984 - September 6, 2025Directed chorus, band, orchestra, and musicals for grades 5–12.
Volunteer, Music Therapy at Louis RoUvo Brain Clinic
January 1, 2024 - PresentVolunteer in the Music Therapy Department, contributing to therapeutic programs.
Musical Director/Conductor at The Bridges of Madison County (Broadway & National Tours)
December 31, 2016 - September 6, 2025Led musical direction and conducting for Broadway and national tours; collaborated with production team to shape musical performances and ensure orchestral precision.
Musical Director/Conductor at Amazing Grace (Broadway & National Tours)
December 31, 2017 - September 6, 2025Musical direction and conducting for Broadway & National Tours; oversaw orchestral coordination and collaboration with cast.
Musical Director/Conductor at Shlomo – Soul Doctor
December 31, 2023 - September 6, 2025Directed musical performances and orchestral components for Shlomo – Soul Doctor.
Musical Director & Conductor at The Who Hits Back! Orchestral Tour
December 31, 2024 - September 6, 2025Musical Director & Conductor for the orchestral tour blending classical and rock elements; collaborated with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.
Producer at Tommy Orchestral Tour & Recording
December 31, 2019 - September 6, 2025Produced orchestral album with Roger Daltrey; the project reached #1 on Billboard Charts for 7 weeks.
Principal Conductor & Arranger at The British Rock Symphony
December 31, 2008 - September 6, 2025Led as principal conductor and arranger for collaborations with Kiss, Yes, Roger Daltrey, Gary Brooker, Peter Frampton; provided conducting and arranging across tours.
Music Director at The Wizard of Oz in Concert (PBS, TNT, VH1)
December 31, 1995 - September 6, 2025Music Director for The Wizard of Oz in Concert; conducted the NY Philharmonic with Jewel, Jackson Browne, Nathan Lane, Roger Daltrey, Natalie Cole, Dr. John, Joel Grey, and others.
Television Composer at PBS
December 31, 1997 - September 6, 2025Composed music for PBS specials.
Founder & CEO at Kitchen Sync Productions
January 1, 1997 - PresentFounder & CEO. Full-service music and event production company specializing in live and studio work.
Music & Drama Teacher at Riverdale Country School
December 31, 1984 - September 6, 2025Directed chorus, band, orchestra, and musicals for grades 5–12.
Volunteer in the Music Therapy Department at Louis Ruvo Brain Clinic
January 1, 2024 - PresentVolunteer in music therapy department.
Music Director and Conductor at The Who Hits Back! Orchestra Tour
January 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025Directed and conducted dynamic orchestral performances for The Who's iconic tour, harmonizing classical and rock elements. Ensured precise timing and seamless integration of orchestral arrangements with The Who's repertoire; reimagined classic rock hits with orchestral flair. Collaborated closely with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey to interpret their artistic vision.
Symphonic Conductor at The Who World Wide
March 2, 2024 - March 2, 2024Conducted symphonic performances with notable orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Music Director/Conductor at First National Tour of The Bridges of Madison County Tour
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016Directed and conducted the first national tour of The Bridges of Madison County, overseeing musical direction and orchestral integration for the production.
Music Director/Conductor at Amazing Grace Tour
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017Directed and conducted the national tour, providing musical leadership and ensemble coordination.
Producer and Musical Director at Tommy London (Orchestral Tour and Recording)
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Produced and musically directed the orchestral tour and recording of Tommy with Roger Daltrey; the project achieved number-one status on Billboard charts for seven weeks.
Music Supervisor-Conductor-Arranger at TNT Television
May 1, 1995 - May 1, 1995Music supervisor-conductor-arranger for TNT Television (also worked with VH-1 and PBS). Music Director for The Wizard of Oz in Concert; conducted the New York Philharmonic, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Jewel, Jackson Browne, Nathan Lane, Joel Grey, Roger Daltrey, Natalie Cole, Debra Winger, Dr. John, Ry Cooder and David Sanborn.
Composer/Lyricist at The Flowering Peach; Starcrossed; In Persons
July 1, 1996 - July 1, 1996Created musicals such as Starcrossed with Jeanine Tesori & Alexa Junge Winchell (libretto and music) and incidental music for The Flowering Peach on Broadway (Lyceum Theatre) plus related works.
Television Composer at PBS Los Angeles
July 1, 1996 - July 1, 1996Composed music for PBS specials and major talk-show appearances, including The Tonight Show.
VP Marketing and Sales at Notion Music, Greensboro
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011Directed comprehensive marketing and sales strategies, resulting in revenue growth of over 40%; built a high-efficiency team that significantly boosted productivity.
Owner at Kitchen Sync Productions
July 1, 1997 - November 27, 2025Owner and CEO of a full-service music and event production company; produces both personal and professional events, live performances, and studio productions.
Music Supervisor/Orchestrator/Arranger at Shlomo-Soul Doctor NY
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Contributed to national touring productions of Oliver, A Chorus Line, and others.
Musical Director and Conductor at The Who Hits Back! Orchestral Tour
January 2, 2022 - PresentDirected and conducted world-class musicians, ensuring precise timing and seamless integration of orchestral arrangements with The Who's repertoire; reimagined classic rock hits with orchestral flair; collaborated with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey to interpret their artistic vision.
Music Director/Conductor at First National Tour of The Bridges of Madison County
September 2, 2016 - June 30, 2017Directed and conducted the national tour, overseeing orchestral accompaniment and pacing, and ensuring seamless integration of score with production.
Producer and Musical Director at Orchestra Tour and Recording of Tommy
April 1, 2018 - August 2, 2019Produced and musically directed the orchestral tour and recording of Tommy (London, UK), collaborating with Roger Daltrey; oversaw conceptualization and realization of orchestral parts.
Principal Conductor and Arranger at The British Rock Symphony Worldwide
April 1, 1998 - August 2, 2008Served as principal conductor and arranger for The British Rock Symphony, collaborating with renowned artists (e.g., Kiss, Yes, Alice Cooper) to blend rock and classical repertoire.
Symphonic Conductor at The Who World Wide
May 2, 2019 - March 2, 2024Symphonic conductor performing with notable orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Music Supervisor/Orchestrator/Arranger at Shlomo-Soul Doctor NY
July 1, 2022 - September 2, 2023Contributed to national touring productions of Oliver, A Chorus Line, and other works.
Composer/Lyricist/Librettist at Winchell, Starcrossed, In Person, The Flowering Peach (Broadway work at Lyceum Theatre)
June 1, 1990 - July 1, 1996Created musicals such as Starcrossed with Jeannine Tesori & Alexa Junge Winchell; wrote incidental music for The Flowering Peach and other Broadway-connected works.
Television Composer at PBS Los Angeles
June 1, 1995 - July 1, 1997Composed music for PBS specials and appeared on major talk shows, including The Tonight Show.
VP Marketing and Sales at Notion Music (Greensboro)
June 1, 2006 - March 1, 2011Directed comprehensive marketing and sales strategies, contributing to revenue growth.
Composer / Lyricist / Librettist at Winchell, NY
June 1, 1994 - July 1, 1996Created musicals such as Starcrossed, Winchell, and The Flowering Peach.
VP Marketing and Sales at Notion Music, Greensboro
June 1, 2006 - March 2, 2011Directed comprehensive marketing and sales strategies, resulting in a revenue increase of over 40%; built a high-efficiency team.
Music Director / Conductor at First National Tour of The Bridges of Madison County
July 1, 2015 - September 2, 2016Directed the national tour, orchestrating musicians and integrating classical and Broadway-style elements.
Music Director / Conductor at Amazing Grace Tour
September 2, 2016 - June 2, 2017Directed the tour; oversaw orchestral and choral components.
Producer & Music Director at Orchestral Tour and Recording of Tommy
April 1, 2018 - August 2, 2019Produced and musically directed the orchestral tour and recording of Tommy with Roger Daltrey, achieving number-one status on Billboard charts for seven weeks.
Music Supervisor / Orchestrator / Arranger at Shlomo-Soul Doctor
July 1, 2022 - September 2, 2023Contributed to national touring productions of Oliver, A Chorus Line, and others.
Music Director and Conductor at The Who Hits Back! Orchestral Tour
January 1, 2022 - PresentHeaded dynamic orchestral performances, harmonizing classical and rock elements for The Who's iconic tour.
Music and Drama Teacher at Riverdale Country School
September 1, 1980 - June 1, 1984Taught music and drama to middle and high school students; directed middle and upper school chorus, band, and orchestra; oversaw musical productions.
Composer/Lyricist/Librettist at Winchell, Star-Crossed, In Persons, The Flowering Peach (New York)
June 1, 1990 - July 1, 1996Created musical scores; contributed librettos and lyrics for projects including Star-Crossed and The Flowering Peach; worked on Broadway-era productions and collaborations.
Music Supervisor-Conductor-Arranger at TNT Television; VH-1 Television; PBS Television
April 1, 1994 - May 1, 1995Directed music for major TV specials including The Wizard of Oz in Concert; conducted the New York Philharmonic, Boys Choir of Harlem, and other performers.
Television Composer at PBS, Los Angeles
June 1, 1995 - July 1, 1997Composed music for PBS specials and appeared on major talk shows; conducted orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and others.
Principal Conductor and Arranger at The British Rock Symphony
April 1, 1998 - August 2, 2008Served as principal conductor and arranger for The British Rock Symphony; collaborated with artists including Kiss, Yes, and Alice Cooper.
VP Marketing and Sales at Notion Music
June 2, 2006 - March 2, 2011Directed comprehensive marketing and sales strategies; achieved revenue growth of over 40%; built a high-efficiency team.
Music Director/Conductor at Amazing Grace Tour
September 2, 2016 - June 2, 2017Music director and conductor for the Amazing Grace Tour in the USA.
Symphonic Conductor at The Who World Wide Tour
May 2, 2019 - March 2, 2024Reimagined classic rock hits with orchestral flair; conducted world-class musicians and collaborated with The Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey for orchestral performances with notable orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Owner, Producer at Kitchen Sync Productions
January 1, 1997 - PresentOwner and CEO of a full-service music and event production company; produces both personal and professional events, live performances and studio productions.
Volunteer at Louis Ruvo Brain Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Las Vegas
August 2, 2024 - PresentVolunteer in the Music Therapy Department.
Music Director & Conductor at The Who Hits Back! Orchestra Tour
January 1, 2022 - PresentDirected and conducted dynamic orchestra performances, harmonizing classical and rock elements for The Who’s iconic tour. Reimagined classic rock hits with orchestral flair and ensured precise timing across complex cues.
Music Director/Conductor at First National Tour of The Bridges of Madison County
July 2, 2015 - September 2, 2016Led the national tour, integrating musical theatre with orchestral arrangement, coordinating with cast, musicians, and production teams.
Producer & Music Director at Tommy (Orchestral Tour & Recording) – London, UK
April 2, 2018 - August 2, 2019Produced and musically directed the orchestral tour and recording of Tommy, collaborating with Roger Daltrey; contributed to the project's artistic vision and execution.
Principal Conductor & Arranger at The British Rock Symphony
April 1, 1998 - August 2, 2008Principal conductor and arranger for a world-wide touring orchestra, collaborating with legendary artists including Kiss, Yes, and Alice Cooper.
Music Supervisor / Orchestrator / Arranger at Shlomo-Soul Doctor, New York
July 2, 2022 - September 2, 2023Contributed to national touring productions of Oliver, A Chorus Line, and others; provided orchestral supervision and arranging for live performances.
Composer / Lyricist / Librettist at Winchell, Starcrossed, In Persons, The Flowering Peach (New York)
June 1, 1990 - July 1, 1996Created music and lyrics, and contributed libretti for multiple stage works, shaping dramatic and musical narratives.
Music Supervisor / Conductor / Arranger at TNT Television / VH-1
April 1, 1994 - May 1, 1995Music supervisor, conductor and arranger for The Wizard of Oz in Concert; conducted the New York Philharmonic, The Boys Choir of Harlem, and other artists.
Volunteer, Music Therapy Department at Louis Ruvo Brain Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Las Vegas
January 1, 2024 - PresentVolunteer musician contributing to music therapy initiatives and programs at the clinic.
Producer and Musical Director at Orchestral Tour and Recording of Tommy
April 2, 2018 - August 2, 2019Produced and musically directed the orchestral tour and recording of Tommy in London, UK; project clinched number one on Billboard charts for seven weeks.
Principal Conductor and Arranger at The British Rock Symphony World Wide
January 1, 1998 - August 2, 2008Served as principal conductor and arranger; collaborated with renowned artists including Kiss, Yes, and Alice Cooper.
Symphonic Conductor at The Who
May 1, 2019 - March 2, 2024Symphonic conductor for The Who, touring internationally and performing with major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Music Supervisor/Orchestrator/Arranger at Shlomo-Soul Doctor
July 1, 2022 - September 2, 2023Contributed to national touring productions of Oliver, A Chorus Line, and others.
Composer/Lyricist/Librettist at Winchell, NY
June 1, 1994 - July 1, 1996Created musicals such as Starcrossed, Winchell, and The Flowering Peach.
VP Marketing and Sales at Notion Music Greensboro
June 2, 2006 - March 2, 2011Directed comprehensive marketing and sales strategies, resulting in a revenue increase of over 40% and building a high-efficiency team.
Education
Music Composition & Musical Theatre at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1983 at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1983Music Composition, Musical Theatre at Columbia University in the City of New York
September 1, 1979 - May 1, 1983Music Composition, Commercial Music - Musical Theatre at Columbia University in the City of New York
September 1, 1979 - May 1, 1983Associate Degree at Columbia University in the City of New York
September 1, 1979 - May 1, 1983Music Composition at Columbia University in the City of New York
September 1, 1979 - May 1, 1983Bachelor of Music at Columbia University in the City of New York
September 1, 1979 - May 1, 1983Associate Degree in Music at Columbia University in the City of New York
September 1, 1979 - May 1, 1983Associate Degree in Music at Columbia University in the City of New York
September 1, 1979 - May 1, 1983Qualifications
ASCAP Composition Awards
November 1, 2024 - November 13, 2024ASCAP Most Promising Song Writer
ASCAP Most Promising Songwriter of the Year
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1980Grammy Nomination (Tommy, The Who Live at Wembley)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025Emmy Nomination (PBS Great Streets series)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025ASCAP Most Promising Songwriter of the Year
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980Grammy Nomination (Tommy, The Who Live at Wembley)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025Emmy Nomination (PBS Great Streets series)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025Most Promising Songwriter of the Year (ASCAP)
January 1, 1979 - November 27, 2025Grammy nominations for Tommy (Conducted and Co-produced for Universal Records)
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025Emmy Award nominations for PBS series Great Streets
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025Grammy nominations for The Who's Tommy (conducted and co-produced for Universal Records)
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025ASCAP Most Promising Songwriter of the Year (New York)
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Grammy Nomination (Tommy) – Conductor / Co-Producer
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026Emmy Award Nomination – PBS Series Great Streets
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
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