Twenty years on stage. She still gets butterflies.
50+ productions. Thousands of cues.
In-demand New York pianist, music director, and vocal coach Gillian Berkowitz has performed piano, keyboard, accordion, and vocals in over 50 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. She is currently performing as piano/keyboardist/accordion and rehearsal pianist in Chicago, Hamilton, and Wicked. Previously, Gillian was the pianist in The Lehman Trilogy (dir. Sam Mendes) at the Nederlander Theatre, and onstage pump organist in the acclaimed Broadway play To Kill a Mockingbird (adapted by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Bartlett Sher). She also served as Associate Conductor of Avenue Q.
Trusted by 50+
Broadway Productions
Over 1,000 Performances
With credits spanning more than fifty Broadway and internationally recognized theatre productions, Gillian Berkowitz has performed and music directed at the highest level of live theatre. Her work includes productions such as Hamilton, Chicago, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, The Lehman Trilogy, Avenue Q, and Jersey Boys, experiences that continue to shape the expressive, detail-oriented approach she brings to every performance.
Trusted by 50+
Broadway Productions
Over 1,000 Performances
With credits spanning more than fifty Broadway and internationally recognized theatre productions, Gillian Berkowitz has performed and music directed at the highest level of live theatre. Her work includes productions such as Hamilton, Chicago, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, The Lehman Trilogy, Avenue Q, and Jersey Boys, experiences that continue to shape the expressive, detail-oriented approach she brings to every performance.
Empire
The Musical
REVIEWS
"Not only can she play anything you want from show tunes to real rock and roll and everything in between, she is a lovely person. A class act and utmost professional."
Jeannie S.
"Equally important, she provided exceedingly professional, responsive and quick work assembling the string trio we used, including considerable research on specific selections. "
Scott S.
" It’s not easy to move between styles so effortlessly, yet she perform it with mastery! Her presence elevated our atmosphere, making the celebration feel both elegant and deeply personal "
Emma T.
Chicago
Chicago
Avenue Q.
Avenue Q.
Empire
The Musical
Empire
The Musical
As Associate Conductor: Comedy has a tempo. Half a second off, the joke dies. Pure precision, total playfulness.
Twenty years on Broadway proves great performance isn't solo, it's a room full of people trusting each other under pressure.
Building new musicals, shaping emotional arcs, and commanding the room. NYC-tested, zero cheese.
Making broadway history —
All woman: conductor, Piano I & Piano II
As Associate Conductor: Comedy has a tempo. Half a second off, the joke dies. Pure precision, total playfulness.
Avenue Q.
Chicago
Twenty years on Broadway proves great performance isn't solo, it's a room full of people trusting each other under pressure.
Building new musicals, shaping emotional arcs, and commanding the room. NYC-tested, zero cheese.
Making broadway history —
All woman: conductor, Piano I & Piano II
A quick look behind the scenes
A quick look
behind the scenes
Moments that mattered.
Moments
that mattered.
Moments that mattered.
Ready to talk music?
Whatever the room, whatever the moment; let's make sure it sounds exactly like it should.
Ready to talk music?
Whatever the room, whatever the moment; let's make sure it sounds exactly like it should.