MAESTRA MUSIC CELEBRATES THE MAESTRA TRIUMPHS OF THE TONY AWARDS

New York, NY (June 18, 2024) – Maestra Music, a trailblazing organization dedicated to empowering women and nonbinary musicians in the theater industry, is thrilled to congratulate the outstanding winners at this year's TONY Awards, particularly highlighting the incredible achievements of THE OUTSIDERS  and SUFFS, which earned both Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical for Shaina Taub. These musicals not only captivated audiences but also brought home prestigious awards, thanks to the extraordinary talents of the creative and musical teams.

BEST MUSICAL – THE OUTSIDERS ​ took home the coveted award for Best Musical, a testament to its powerful storytelling, compelling performances, and exceptional musical craftsmanship. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Maestras whose contributions were instrumental in this success:

Kristy Norter – Musical Coordinator
​Noelle Rueschman – Reeds (Clarinet/Tenor Sax/Bari Sax)
​Alex Eckhardt – Acoustic bass/Electric Bass
​Clerida Eltime – Cello
​Heather Augustine  – Audio Engineer, Sound Mixer
​Emily Grishman – Music Preparation/Music Copying
​Andrea Yohe – Assistant to Justin Levine
​Brooke Trumm – Music Assistant 

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE & BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL – SUFFS garnered accolades for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical, both recognizing the phenomenal talent of Shaina Taub. Her work has resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike, showcasing her remarkable ability to blend powerful narratives with unforgettable music.

We celebrate the brilliant Maestras who bring SUFFS to life every night with their extraordinary musicianship, in an all-female and nonbinary Maestra orchestra:

Andrea Grody – Conductor/Keyboard 2
​Emily Whitaker – Keyboard 1/Accordion/Associate Conductor
​Emily Pecoraro ​ – Reed 1 (Piccolo/Flute/Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Soprano Sax/Bari Sax)
​Chris Macdonnell ​ – Reed 2 (Flute/Oboe/English Horn/Clarinet/Alto Sax)
​Liesl Whitaker ​ – Trumpet 1
​Rebecca Steinberg ​ – Trumpet 2
​Sara Jacovino ​ – Trombone/Euphonium
​Rosa Avila ​ – Drums/SPD
​Beth Callen ​ – Acoustic guitar/Electric Guitar/Mandolin/Tenor Banjo
​Yuka Tadano ​ – Acoustic Bass/Electric Bass
​Mazz Swift ​ – Violin
​Dara Hankins ​ – Cello

SUFFS MUSIC TEAM 

The success of SUFFS also rests on the shoulders of its dedicated music team, whose hard work and expertise were vital to the production's triumph:

Shaina Taub ​ – Music and Lyrics, Vocal Arrangements, Incidental Arrangements
​Andrea Grody ​ – Music Supervisor, Musical Director, Conductor, Vocal Arrangements, Incidental Arrangements
​Emily Whitaker  – Associate Musical Director, Associate Conductor
​Jaechelle Johnson ​ – Associate Sound Design
​Sun Hee Kil  – Associate Sound Design
​Kristy Norter  – Musical Coordinator
​Emily Grishman ​ – Music Copyist
​Adriana Grace ​ – Music Preparation
​Liz Caplan  – Vocal Consultant to Shaina Taub
​Julianne B. Merrill  – Assistant keyboard programmer
​Jane Best  – ​ Score Coordinator ​
​Diana Lawrence  – Rehearsal Pianist 

The collective achievements of these incredible artists underscore the importance of collaboration and dedication in creating truly impactful and award-winning theatre. We are proud to celebrate their success and contributions to the arts.

ABOUT MAESTRA
​Maestra Music, Inc. was founded by composer/lyricist and music director Georgia Stitt to provide support, visibility, and community to the women and nonbinary people who make the music in the musical theater industry. Maestra envisions a world in which women and nonbinary people have equitable access, visibility, and creative impact in the musical theater industry. In this future, at least half of all music-related theater jobs and leadership roles are filled by qualified women and nonbinary musicians, decidedly inclusive of people of color. These musicians are historically and consistently under-represented in musical theatre. By delivering on our mission, we will be a catalyst and driving force to help achieve gender equity in our business. Maestra Music Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization based in New York. www.maestramusic.org

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