An American composer and conductor, he is most known for his work on Broadway musicals, including the Tony Award-winning "Jerome Robbins' Broadway" and "Evita".
Steve Orich, born October 20, 1954, in Valley Stream, New York, is a renowned composer, orchestrator, and musical director, best known for his Tony Award-nominated work on the hit Broadway musical Jersy Boys, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2006. His orchestration skills have earned him a reputation as one of the most sought-after talents in the music industry.
Orich's impressive portfolio includes orchestrations for numerous productions, such as The Cher Show, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Paint Your Wagon, 110 in the Shade, and Cole Porter's You Never Know and CanCan at the Pasadena Playhouse and the Paper Mill Playhouse. His collaborations with esteemed composers like Stephen Schwartz on Snapshots have solidified his position as a master of his craft.
In 2006, Orich received a Tony Award nomination for Best Orchestrations for his work on Jersy Boys, which went on to win the Tony Award for Best Musical. The cast album also won the 2006 Grammy Award, further cementing Orich's reputation as a leading orchestrator.
Orich has composed scores for various television series and specials, including the ACE Award-winning documentaries Mo Funny for HBO and All About Bette Davis for TNT, as well as Bob Hope . . . Laughing with the Presidents for NBC and the PBS/Lifetime documentary Jackie Onassis An Intimate Portrait. He has also worked on television shows like A Very Brady Christmas, The Bradys, Mucha Lucha, and I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special.
As an occasional arranger for American Idol, Orich has had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of artists, including Helen Reddy, Judy Kaye, Debbie Gravitte, Petula Clark, and Deborah Gibson. He has also conducted productions at the Pasadena Playhouse, including 110 in the Shade, Do I Hear a Waltz, and A Class Act.
Orich's recent endeavors include orchestrating and conducting Michael Feinstein's Great American Songbook at the Mark Taper Forum, serving as Vocal Director for Leonard Bernstein's Mass at the Hollywood Bowl, and working on Tommy Tune's new musical Turn of the Century at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. He has also written new orchestrations for Camelot, which has had productions around the world.
Through his remarkable career, Steve Orich has left an indelible mark on the music industry, inspiring a new generation of composers, orchestrators, and musical directors. His dedication to his craft has earned him a place among the most respected professionals in the business.
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