Josh Walker is a

New York City based 

ACTOR, MUSIC DIRECTOR, COMPOSER and ARRANGER  

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   THE REVIEWS ARE IN......

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Godspell at Ivoryton Playhouse

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Josh Walker nearly steals the show with his charm, his intelligence, and his glorious reprise, on piano, of “Learn Your Lessons Well."

-Shoreline Times

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Standing out are the excellent Josh Walker, who gets the second act started with a terrific reprise of 

"Learn Your Lessons Well," including accompanying himself on the piano. Shortly after, Walker scores singingthe lead in the full company number "We Beseech Thee."

-Talkin Broadway

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Beauty and the Beast at Theatre By the Sea

 

 "Josh Walker, who plays Gaston's sycophantic sidekick, Lefou, to absolute perfection."

-BroadwayWorld

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"Gaston’s so extreme, he’s a riot, even though he uses his diminutive sidekick, Josh Walker’s loveable Lefou, as a punching bag" 

-Providence Journal

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"As Gaston’s sidekick, Josh is beaten up, thrown about and does more pratfalls than humanly possible, winning sustained laughter while doing so. His facial expressions are priceless, too. His comic timing is impeccable and he leads the chorus in “Gaston” 

-TheatreMirror

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NEXT UP...

 

Music Supervisor / Conductor

 Elvis: The Musical

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Arrow Rock Lyceum

March 31--April 10, 2022

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MUSIC DIRECTOR CREDITS

New York / Chicago /  Regional

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SISTER ACT

ARROW ROCK LYCEUM

MUSIC DIRECTOR / CONDUCTOR / KEYS

Directed by Amy Jones

Arrow Rock, MO

September 2021

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SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

ARROW ROCK LYCEUM

MUSIC DIRECTOR / CONDUCTOR / ORCHESTRATOR / KEYS

Directed by Drew Humphrey

Arrow Rock, MO

August 2021

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FORBIDDEN BROADWAY

IVORYTON PLAYHOUSE

 MUSIC DIRECTOR / ARRANGER / PIANIST

Directed by Gerard Alessandrini

Ivoryton, CT

March 2020

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TINK! THE MUSICAL

NEW YORK MUSICAL FESTIVAL

 MUSIC DIRECTOR / CONDUCTOR / KEYS

New York, NY

July 2016

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NEXT TO NORMAL

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Chicago, IL

March 2014

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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

CIRCLE THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Chicago, IL

March 2011

*Jeff Nominated 

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BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

CIRCLE THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Chicago, IL

July 2010

*Jeff Nominated

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INTO THE WOODS

CIRCLE THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Chicago, IL

May 2014 

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LEGALLY BLONDE

CIRCLE THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Chicago, IL

August 2013

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SEUSSICAL

CIRCLE THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Chicago, IL

May 2013

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HAIRSPRAY

CIRCLE THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Chicago, IL

August 2012

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DROWSEY CHAPERONE

CIRCLE THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Chicago, IL

August 2011

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RAGTIME

CIRCLE THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Chicago, IL

August 2010

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LES MISERABLES

CIRCLE THEATRE 

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Chicago, IL

March 2009

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SEXY BABY

HELL IN A HANDBAG THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/ARRANGER

Chicago, IL

May 2012

*Jeff Nominated

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SCARRIE!

HELL IN A HANDBAG THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/ARRANGER

Chicago, IL

September 2012

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THE BIRDS

HELL IN A HANDBAG THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/ARRANGER

Chicago, IL

September 2013

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CAGED DAMES

HELL IN A HANDBAG THEATRE

ARRANGER

Chicago, IL

May 2014

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PETER PAN

METROPOLIS THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Arlington Heights, IL

July 2010

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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2

METROPOLIS THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Arlington Heights, IL

August 2010

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BEAUTY & THE BEAST

METROPOLIS THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Arlington Heights, IL

August 2009

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ALADDIN

METROPOLIS THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Arlington Heights, IL

July 2009

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PINOCCHIO

METROPOLIS THEATRE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/KEYS

Arlington Heights, IL

August 2008

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MUSIC DIRECTED READINGS

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TINK! THE MUSICAL

NEW YORK THEATRE BARN

 MUSIC DIRECTOR / PIANIST

New York, NY

May 2016

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TINK! THE MUSICAL

MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY

FAC @ THE FEST

 MUSIC DIRECTOR / PIANIST

New York, NY

May 2016

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iGHOST

THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO

 MUSIC DIRECTOR / PIANIST

Chicago, IL

March 2008 

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THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF TEX

THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO

 MUSIC DIRECTOR / PIANIST

Chicago, IL

June 2009

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BELLE BARTH: IF I EMBARRASS YOU, TELL YOUR FRIENDS

 MUSIC DIRECTOR / PIANIST

THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO

Chicago, IL

August 2008

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MUSIC DIRECTED CABARETS

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MONDAYS IN THE CLUB WITH LANCE

CLUB CUMMING

HOST / PIANIST SUB

New York, NY

2019--PRESENT

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THE CABARET PROJECT 

CABARET TROUPE

MUSIC DIRECTOR/ARRANGER/PIANIST

Artistic Director: Kyle Husteadt

Chicago, IL

2012 - 2014

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WAGNER COLLEGE

CABARET SHOWCASE

DON'T TELL MAMAS

 MUSIC DIRECTOR / ARRANGER / PIANIST

Directed by Bill Russell

New York, NY

February 2020

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LAUREN ELDER IN CONCERT

FEINSTEIN'S 54 BELOW

 MUSIC DIRECTOR / ARRANGER / PIANIST

Directed by Bobby Cronin

New York, NY

January 2015

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ROCHESTER BROADWAY LEAGUE

Summer Stars Theatre Intensive

 MUSIC DIRECTOR / ORCHESTRATOR / KEYS

Directed by Nikki Snelson

Rochester, NY

August 2015 & 2019

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   ACTING CREDITS

Broadway / New York / Regional

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RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

STARRING 

THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL

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                                                                       Nifty      [2005--2006]

                                                                       Skittle     [2007--2010]

                                                                       Gordon  [2011--2017]

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Directed by

Linda Haberman / Julie Branam

New York, NY

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COSI FAN TUTTE

METROPOLITAN OPERA at LINCOLN CENTER

Feature Role

Remount of 2018 production

Directed by

Phelim McDermott & Sara Erde

New York, NY

February 2020 

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GODSPELL

IVORYTON PLAYHOUSE

Nick

Directed by

Jacqueline Hubbard

Ivoryton, CT

May 2019

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COSI FAN TUTTE

METROPOLITAN OPERA at LINCOLN CENTER

Featured Role

Directed by

Phelim McDermott

Starring Kelli O'Hara & Christopher Maltman  

 Broadcasted LIVEHD in movie theaters worldwide.

New York, NY

March 2018

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LA CAMPANA SOMMERSA

NEW YORK CITY OPERA 

at JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER

Nano

Directed by 

Pier Francesco Maestrini

New York, NY

February 2018

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

THEATRE BY THE SEA

LeFou

Directed by

Bob Richard

Wakefield, RI

July 2017

*BroadwayWorld Award Nominee

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SIDE SHOW

BROADWAY 

 ST JAMES THEATER

World's Tiniest Cossack

Directed by

Bill Condon

New York, NY

November 2014

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SIDE SHOW

KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

World's Tiniest Cossack

Directed by

Bill Condon

Washington, DC

June 2014

*Helen Hayes Award

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TOULOUSE: A NEW MUSICAL

WORKSHOP

ATHENAEUM THEATRE

Henri Toulouse-Lautrec

Directed by Joe Barros

Chicago, IL

August 2014

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ACTOR

READINGS / CABARET / INDUSTRY

PERFORMANCES

Broadway/New York

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TOULOUSE: A NEW MUSICAL

DEVELOPMENTAL READING

NEW YORK THEATRE BARN

Henri Toulouse Lautrec

Directed by Joe Barros

New York, NY

November 2013

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SIDE SHOW: ADDED ATTRACTIONS

FEINSTEIN'S 54 BELOW

Featured Performer

Directed by Bill Russell

New York, NY

May 2015

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MONDAYS IN THE CLUB WITH LANCE

CLUB CUMMING

Performer & Host

Music Directed by Lance Horne

New York, NY

2019--PRESENT

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MONDAYS IN THE PUB WITH LANCE

JOE'S PUB

Featured Performer

Directed by Lance Horne / Kurt Phelan

New York, NY

October 2019

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BROADWAY SESSIONS

LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER

Feature Performer

Hosted by Ben Cameron

Over 10 Session Performances

New York, NY

Dec 2012--Dec 2019

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Tommy Hilfiger Company

presents

TOMMY ROUGE

WEBSTER HALL

Featured Performer

Directed by Lance Horne / Kurt Phelan

New York, NY

December 2019
 

COMPOSER/LYRICIST 

PRODUCED WORK

 

MAXWELL

COMPOSER

THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO

Chicago, IL

August--May 2011

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LIFE IS SHORT

COMPOSER / LYRICIST

THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO

Chicago, IL

August--May 2012

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TOULOUSE: A NEW MUSICAL

COMPOSER / LYRICIST

MIDWEST NEW MUSICALS

NEW YORK THEATRE BARN / ATHENAEUM THEATER

August 2013

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SIX STORIES UP

ON ELLIS ISLAND

COMPOSER / MUSIC DIRECTOR / ORCHESTRATOR

TELLIN TALES THEATRE

October 2010

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SIX STORIES UP

ON MT OLYMPUS

COMPOSER / MUSIC DIRECTOR / ORCHESTRATOR

TELLIN TALES THEATRE

October 2011​

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SIX STORIES UP

IN THE WINDY CITY

COMPOSER / MUSIC DIRECTOR / ORCHESTRATOR

TELLIN TALES THEATRE

October 2012

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PEOPLE OF MY LIFE

NATIONAL ANTHEM

COMPOSER/ORCHESTRATOR

Commissioned by the

National Little People of America 

July 2007

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SHOWCHOIR ARRANGEMENTS

Custom arrangements for show choirs all across the country!  

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LIST OF CLIENTS

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HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL

Step on Stage

Scottsdale, AZ

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EUCLID HIGH SCHOOL

Varsity Chorale

Euclid, OH

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CARMEL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Class Act

Carmel, IN

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JOHN HERSEY

HIGH SCHOOL

Onstage & Ladies First

Arlington Heights, IL

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VOICE STUDIO

Josh Walker is an accomplished voice teacher and vocal coach

 

Over 15 years experience

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Degree in Music Education

Major Instrument: Voice

 

Experience as a teacher in public education

 

Teach lessons both in studio and online through Zoom

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Available to record melody and accompaniment tracks for auditions

 

Clients range from Broadway actors to beginners

 

Lesson begin at $80 per hour

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EDUCATION

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 OHIO UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Music in Music Education with Theatre minor.

June 2002

 

THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO

BMI / LEHMAN ENGLE WRITERS WORKSHOP

Mentor:

John Sparks, Artistic Director

September 2010--May 2013