Chess
Children's Musical Theater San Jose presents Chess, with rehearsal accompaniment by Justin M. Brauer Music Services.
Anastasia
From the Tony-winning creators of Ragtime and Once On This Island comes Anastasia: a sweeping story inspired by the beloved animated film.
Directed by Abby Gailey
Music Directed by Noah Larson
Choreographed by Grace Beumler
Encore Nights: A Villainous Cabaret
The debut of the Encore Nights cabaret series invites audiences to revel in the rogues, mischief-makers, and larger-than-life characters of the musical theatre world. From deliciously wicked showstoppers to unexpected hidden gems, performers will bring Broadway’s most infamous villains to life in an evening of music, character, and fun.
Disney's Frozen
Children's Musical Theater San Jose presents Disney’s Frozen, with rehearsal accompaniment by Justin M. Brauer Music Services.
Urbana Pops Orchestra: Rags to Rhapsody
A very special FREE concert celebrating the 15th season of Urbana Pops Orchestra and the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
Rent
Directed by Lisa Gaye Dixon and J.W. Morrissette
Music Direction by Justin M. Brauer
Choreography by Alexandra Barbier
Junkyard Radio at Friday Night Live
Junkyard Radio (Eleni Moraites, Jeff Janczewski, Justin M. Brauer) hits downtown Champaign for Friday Night Live, sponsored by 40 North.
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Children's Musical Theater San Jose presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!, with accompaniment by Justin M. Brauer Music Services.
Urinetown
University of Illinois Department of Theatre
JW Morrissette and Lisa Gaye Dixon, Directors
Justin M. Brauer, Music Director
Joe Bowie and Lisa Gaye Dixon, Choreographers
The 30th Annual Great Cover Up
For over 3 decades now, The Great Cover Up has raised money for dozens of area charities with the help of a wide array of amazing local musicians. Each band or artist chooses a famous band or artist to become for one night only. Essentially, GCUP is a weekend filled with tribute acts, all performing mini-sets of approximately 20 minutes.
The Neverland (World Premiere)
Written and Directed by Madeline Sayet
Krannert Center, University of Illinois
April 7-16th 2022
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Children's Musical Theater San Jose presents The Lightning Thief, with accompaniment by Justin M. Brauer Music Services.
Mercy
An opera/film based on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito, with additional copywork provided by Justin M. Brauer Music Services
Snoopy the Musical
Children's Musical Theater San Jose presents Snoopy the Musical, with accompaniment by Justin M. Brauer Music Services.
Read more about my work on this production here.
June 8-16, 2021
Copper Creek Church - Soundtrack Series: Maren Morris
Justin plays keyboards in the house band, led by Eleni Moraites. Services are at 8:30 and 10:30.
As part of the summer Soundtrack Series, this week’s service will feature the music of Maren Morris.
Copper Creek Church - Soundtrack Series: Foo Fighters
Justin plays keyboards in the house band, led by Jeff Janczewski. Services are at 8:30 and 10:30.
As part of the summer Soundtrack Series, this week’s service will feature the music of Foo Fighters.
Copper Creek Church - Soundtrack Series: Rush
Justin plays keyboards in the house band, led by Andrey Goncalves. Services are at 8:30 and 10:30.
As part of the summer Soundtrack Series, this week’s service will feature the music of Rush.
#DianaonVinyl Pride Edition: Proud Mary Artist Series
Join us for an extra special PRIDE edition of Proud Mary’s Queer Artist Series as Sonny Griffin takes us on an elevated journey with a cabaret tribute to the one and only Diana Ross! Tune in June 25th @ 7PM EST as we raise money for the Emergency Release Fund: an org dedicated to getting LGBTQ+ individuals out of incarceration and ICE detention.
Chicago
Cancelled due to COVID-19 response
Abby Gailey, director
Justin M. Brauer, music director
Lauren Ramshaw, choreographer
A Galentine's Day Cabaret w/Delaney Sterling
You deserve better. Dump the guy that ghosted you, convince the roommate to let you adopt a dog, and I’ll take care of the entertainment for the evening! Join Delaney Sterling for an evening of song about love lost, and the empowerment of kicking that slouch in your life to the curb.
The 29th Annual Great Cover Up
Andy Mo
Brother Embassy
Grand Ambassador
Kittens Incorporated
Love Roxx (Love Sign/Pet Roxx)
Whiskey Shadows
90's Daughter
Merrily We Roll Along
Miami Palmetto Senior High presents Merrily We Roll Along, with accompaniment tracks by Justin M. Brauer Music Services.
Copper Creek Church - Soundtrack Series: Bruce Springsteen
Justin plays keyboards in the house band once a month, led by Jeff Janczewksi.
As part of the summer Soundtrack Series, this week’s service will feature the music of Bruce Springsteen.
Copper Creek Church - Soundtrack Series: Elton John
Justin plays keyboards in the house band, led by Andrey Goncalves.
As part of the summer Soundtrack Series, this week’s service will feature the music of Elton John.
Whiskey Shadows at Friday Night Live
Whiskey Shadows at Friday Night Live in downtown Champaign
Krannert Uncorked with Kvn Tajzea and Justin M. Brauer
This live experience will feature a genre bending, musical mixed bag that showcases Kvn Tajzea’s one-of-a-kind three octave voice front and center; backed by the lush musical arrangements of the multi-talented Justin M. Brauer.
Krannert Uncorked: Whiskey Shadows
At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.