Drew is a contributing composer
for the upcoming season of the hit NBC TV show: SMASH.
Drew Gasparini's song GOOD FOR YOU was voted BEST ORIGINAL SONG
in that weeks episode by Hollywood.com
SMASH began airing February 5th, 2013, starring Katharine McPhee, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, Angelica Huston, Debra Messing and more amazing stars.
CURRENTLY
Drew is now in the studio recording his debut musical theater album. It features 18 songs written by Drew performed by Broadway's greatest talents such as: Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, Smash), Jennifer Damiano (Next To Normal), Justin Guarini (American Idol, American Idiot), Alex Brightman (Wicked, Glory Days), Nick Blaemire (Godspell), Kacie Sheik (HAIR), F. Michael Haynie (Wicked), Ben Crawford (Shrek), Rachel Potter (Evita, The Addams Family), Lindsay Mendez (Godspell, Everyday Rapture), Alex Wyse (Lysistrata Jones), Gabe Violett (Spring Awakening), Caissie Levy (Ghost, HAIR), Andrew Kober (HAIR), Blake Daniel (Spring Awakening), Brandon Ellis (Once) and MORE! The album, "I COULD USE A DRINK" will be released sometime in February 2013. It is produced by Daniel Benge of the Benge Group, music produced by Charlie Rosen (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, One Man Two Guvners) and was co-funded by fans and friends via kickstarter where we raised $20K.
APRIL 2, 2013
EXPOSED. A concert series produced by composer Drew Overcash will feature a night of Drew Gasparini's music. 9pm at the Time Out Lounge in New World Stages. The concert is an intimate setting with brand new material as well as songs from Drew's teenage years catalog sung by some of Broadway's best talent. For tickets: www.drewovercash.com/exposed
MARCH 24, 2013
Drew will be teaching a masterclass at the Boston Conservatory! Boston students, be there!
APRIL 2, 2013
Drew will be teaching a masterclass at the Boston Conservatory! Boston students, be there!
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
On NBC, SMASH episode #2.3 ("The Dramaturg") aired opening with Katharine McPhee singing Drew Gasparini's "GOOD FOR YOU". The song is available on iTunes and the sheet music for GOOD FOR YOU can be found here.
JANUARY 27 & 28, 2013
Drew Gasparini's new, serial killer musical, "Make Me Bad" (book by Alex Brightman) was a PACE new musical selection for 2013. It was given two extensions on January 27th at 1pm and 3pm, and January 28th at 2pm and 4pm at Pace University. More to come for "MAKE ME BAD".
JANUARY 7, 2013
DREW GASPARINI IS BACK AT JOE'S PUB. After 3 sold out solo shows, Drew is back for something completely different! For the first time anywhere, Drew Gasparini is assembling New York's most esteemed composers to write the most offensive awful, graphic and hilarious songs to grace the stage. This completely R rated comedy delves into the issues that matter. Like sexism. Racism. And why two siblings who love each other can't get married in the state of New York. Hot off the back of recording his debut music theatre album, the title track "I Could Use a Drink" will be recorded live @ the show. Exciting? Yeah we thought so.
Drew Gasparini Presents: THE PLATFORM- A concert series that showcases new performers hand picked by Drew Gasparini.
Click here for more inform and reservations to the show.
AUGUST 31, 2012
Hilarious songstress Cait Doyle has transformed her award-winning cabaret act into Hot Mess In Manhattan: The Musical, which will enjoy an off-Broadway run from August 30 - September 8 as part of the Araca Project. Directed by David Ruttura, the show is made up of songs commissioned by Cait, specifically for her, including Drew's song, "The Text Message Song".
For tickets and info, visit the Hot Mess site. You can also be a part of the show's development by contributing to its Rockethub campaign. Check out video at youtube.com
AUGUST 16, 2012
Turn Of The Screw (music/lyrics by Drew Gasparini, book by Michael Kimmel) presented a concert reading to a sold out atrium at Lincoln Center in NYC.
JULY 27, 2012
Michael Kimmel and Drew Gasparini musical, modernized spin on the Henry James novella , "Turn Of The Screw" will have it's first workshop at Fordham University with a concert of the music from the show in NYC to follow!
JULY 16, 2012
Koberet, Broadway's Andrew Kober's one man show will premiere in the New York Musical Theatre Festival and will feature songs by Drew Gasparini!
JUNE 23, 2012
Drew's music will be featured in Cutting Edge Composers as part of this years New York Musical Theater Festival
Drew begins rehearsal for Spring Awakening in the Bay Area, CA where he will be music directing a fresh amazing cast! Performances begin on July 5th!
JUNE 16, 2012
Drew will be the featured composer at the Kennedy Center on the Millennium stage where his music and lyrics will be presented. Singing Drew's songs will be Broadway's Teal Wicks (Wicked), Andrew Kober (HAIR), Andy Mientus (Carrie, Spring Awakening), and new comer Danielle Gimbal.
JUNE 12, 2012 - 11:00pm
"The Next Big Thing" will premier on the Oxygen Network. Drew will be on a few episodes, and he has written songs for the show such as "Never Enough" and "If I Had You" ...TUNE IN TUESDAYS AT 11!
JUNE 3, 2012
Drew will music direct the solo concert debut of singer/performer, Tim Ehrlich at Flute in NYC at 9:30pm.
JUNE 2, 2012
Drew will be the special guest at American Idol's and Broadway's Justin Guarini's Joe's Pub concert in NYC where will Justin will be singing some of Drew's music.
APRIL 29, 2012
Drew performed at a Benefit concert for the Trevor Project at the Laurie Beechman.
APRIL 4, 2012
Drew Gasparini and his friend and fellow theatre composer, Jonathan Reid Gealt taught a master class at the Boston Conservatory
MARCH 27, 2012
Drew Gasparini: The Triple Crown. The famous Joe's Pub in NYC hosted Drew Gasparini and his music for 3rd time in one year. Featured performances by Drew, and Broadway stars such as Tony winner Beth Leavel, and many more.
JANUARY 31, 2012
A private reading will be held for Drew's show "Crazy, Just Like Me" to further it's life in New York City after NYMF. There are 2 performances. One at 3.30pm an the other at 7pm. To RSVP email katie@jokrproduction.com.
JANUARY 22, 2012
Drew is back at Joe's Pub!
The show will feature songs from "Crazy, Just Like Me", Drew's other show "Circles" and brand new pop singles as well as performances by such Broadway and TV stars as Justin Guarini (American Idol), Lindsay Mendez (Godspell), Alex Brightman (Wicked), Andrew Kober (Hair), Teal Wicks (Wicked), and TV's Marc Summers (Double Dare, Unwrapped)... Click here for tickets.
NOVEMBER 28 & 29, 2011
"Crazy, Just Like Me" will play at California State University Chico in Chico, CA. There are only 2 performance dates. Tickets will be sold at the door.
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Drew will be back at Joe's Pub, headlining the venue for the second time after his first sold out show there. He will be inviting some of his talented Broadway friends bak to the stage to join him. The line up for the show and ticket info will be available soon. Stay posted!
NOVEMBER 6, 2011
Drew Gasparini's musical, "Crazy, Just Like Me" won "Best of Fest" in the 2011 NYMF. Lead actor in the show, Andy Mientus, won "Best Individual Performance" and Drew and his writing partner Louis Sacc got and honorable mention for "Best Book".
SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 5, 2011
"Crazy, Just Like Me" will play at the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). For info on the broadway star studded cast, the times, and performance location, then visit us HERE.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
"Crazy, Just Like Me" opens in Omaha, NE as a part of the Unbound Perspective Theater Company's fall season. Click here for tix and deets.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
"Crazy, Just Like Me" opens in Dallas, TX as a part of UpTown Players fall season. Drew's musical will be featured in the theater company's pride week. Click here for tickets and info.
JUNE 22 - JULY 15, 2011
Drew plays Eugene in Surflight's production of Grease alongside Marc Summers of Food Network and Double Dare fame.
MAY 28 - JUNE 19, 2011
Drew stars as Mark in Surflight Theatre's production of RENT along side American Idol star, Justin Guarini in Beach Haven, NJ.
JANUARY 31, 2011
Behind the Music-al: ROCKS. Composers, Drew Gasparini, Joe Iconis, Ewalt & Walker, and Stephen Flaherty will perform songs from their musicals and discuss how rock music influences their composing and new musical theatre. Performances by Andy Mientus (Spring Awakening), Mykal Kilgore (Hair), Laura D'Andre (Grease), and Tracy McDowell (Rent). For tickets go to www.92YTribeca.org
MARCH 5, 2011
Drew takes the stage with broadway's Morgan Karr (Spring Awakening, winner of Amateur Night at the Apollo) for a music filled evening at Rockwood Music Hall's second stage in NYC at 7.30pm.
MARCH 28, 2011
Drew Gasparini at Joe's Pub. Music and Lyrics of Drew Gasparini performed by broadway stars such as Teal Wicks (Wicked), Marcus Paul James (In The Heights), Tracy McDowell (Rent), Andrew Kober (Hair), Alex Brightman (Wicked), Laura D'Andre (Grease), Lindsay Mendez (Everyday Rapture), Mykal Kilgore (Hair), Morgan Karr (Spring Awakening), Ali Stroker (Spelling Bee), Blake Daniel (Spinrg Awakening), Rachel Potter (Addams Family) and more!!! Click here for tickets.
APRIL 4, 2011
Drew performs for "In The Pink" broadway fights breast cancer. At the Midtown Theatre at 8pm. Theater on 46th btwn 6th and 7th. For tickets and info follow BwayInThePink on twitter.com.
APRIL 6, 2011
Drew Gasparini at Les Poisson Rouge. Composers Sing Composers. Drew is a featured composer in a show where broadway's up and comers sing each others music... featuring performances by Ryan Scott Oliver, Brian Lowdermilk, Adam Gwon, Jonathan Reid Gealt, Gaby Alter, Joey Contreras, and Zoe Sarnak. Click here or tickets.
APRIL 25, 2011
Drew is the featured composer for Scott Alan's monday night's new voices series at the Duplex in NYC. For more info, visit www.scottalan.net.
