MEET GILLIAN
With over 50 Broadway and Off-Broadway credits, Gillian has established herself as a versatile and sought-after musician in the theatre community. Her work spans from iconic long-running shows to groundbreaking new productions, collaborating with renowned directors and artists across the industry.
Cartier
Louis Vuitton
Harvard University
Capital One
Jazz at Lincoln Center
TOYOTA
SHUBERT THEATRE
JEFF DANIELS
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
BIO
On Broadway, Right Now.
An 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 (Director Sam Mendes) at the Nederlander Theatre, as well as onstage pump organist in the acclaimed Broadway play To Kill A Mockingbird (adapted by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Barlett Sher). She also served as Associate Conductor of Avenue Q. Previous credits include Pianist for the British productions of The Lehman Trilogy: both at the Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End and for the US Premiere at The Park Avenue Armory (www.armoryonpark.org).
CANDLELIT GRAND PIANO
WHITE ROSES — PLACEHOLDER
A FEW FAVORITES
Some favorite past shows have included Some Like It Hot, Billy Elliot, Wicked, Head Over Heels, Boy From Oz (Hugh Jackman), How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (Daniel Radcliffe), Summer, Rocky, A Bronx Tale, Mamma Mia!, School Of Rock, and Jersey Boys.
BEYOND THE PIT
Gillian has recently had the honor of being the Music Director for MAESTRA’S First Takes. She has music directed scores of new works throughout her career and has been on the creative team at the O’Neil Theatre Conference, NYMF, NAMT, Playwrights Horizons, Human Race Theatre, and Goodspeed. She is a regular contributing music director at 92nd Street Y, NYU’s Musical Theatre Composition program, TACT, and Lincoln Center’s Songbook Series, and has served on faculty for Italy’s Music Academy International: Trentino Music Festival Per Mezzano Romantica.
50+
SHOWS ON & OFF BROADWAY
20+
ICONIC NYC VENUES
2
SIGNATURE PERFORMANCE TRIOS
Every Room She’s Played.
THE FULL PICTURE
Collaboration, brand work, the stages, and the people she keeps coming back to.
COLLABORATION · MUSIC DIRECTION
Creative Collaboration
She has partnered with Krug Champagne creating music for Krug Echo tastings in New York, and worked with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Toyota, Capital One, Mastercard, and Estée Lauder. Along with Kevin Duda Productions, she created a new show for the high seas of Regent Cruise Lines.
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
Elevated Experiences
From champagne tastings to cruise ships, Gillian brings live music to rooms where the details matter. Krug Champagne · Louis Vuitton · Toyota · Capital One · Mastercard · Estée Lauder · Regent Cruise Lines.
STAGE · PERFORMANCES ACROSS NEW YORK
Iconic Venues
Gillian has been featured as both a soloist and collaborator playing jazz, pop, classical, contemporary, and theatre music in venues across New York City — and is a featured performer and arranger for the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Park Avenue Armory · The Rainbow Room · The Union League Club · Harvard Club · 54 Below · Jazz at Lincoln Center · Birdland · City Winery · Le Poisson Rouge · Merkin Hall.
ENSEMBLES
Ongoing Collaborations
City Swing Trio and The Whitetail Trio for corporate and private events across NY and New England. The Sheba Ensemble for contemporary Jewish music. Collaboration with Jason Alexander on “When You’re In Love, The Whole World Is Jewish.” Music direction of Vanishing Point: A New Musical. Pianist for Scarlett Entertainment and Honeydew Artists. Adjunct faculty at Pace University.
— PHILIP P.
Whatever the room, whatever the moment — let’s make sure it sounds exactly like it should.