John Boswell is a talented pianist and vocalist known for his captivating performances and contributions to the music scene. He is set to showcase his skills in the upcoming production Jersey Boys and Girls with the Nashville Symphony, where he will perform alongside renowned vocalists Scott Coulter, Jessica Hendy, and Alex Getlin. This spectacular event celebrates the rich musical heritage of New Jersey, featuring fully orchestrated renditions of timeless hits from iconic artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, and Whitney Houston. Audiences can look forward to powerful interpretations of classics like Fly Me To The Moon, That's Life, and I Will Always Love You, all meticulously arranged to enhance the original compositions while adding depth and emotion. Boswell's artistry promises to elevate the experience, blending the grandeur of a full symphony orchestra with his dynamic piano and vocal performances. As he prepares for this exciting engagement, Boswell continues to solidify his reputation as a versatile and passionate musician, making him a must-see talent in the contemporary music landscape.

Pianist

Vocalist

Celebrate Broadway's most iconic songs from its blockbuster hits, showcasing its brightest stars! Immerse yourself in the unforgettable show-stopping tunes from Broadway's most beloved productions. Spend an evening with songs from Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Annie, Jersey Boys, The Sound of Music, Chicago, CATS, The Lion King, and A Chorus Line performed by some of New York’s top vocalists. It’s the ultimate show tune extravaganza!

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Blockbuster Broadway

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

The Music Center at Strathmore

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are not only Knights - they also happen to be three of the most successful songwriters of all time with careers spanning over SIX decades. Now relive some of the best hits all three of the legendary performers/composers created. Highlights include: "Can you Feel the Love Tonight," The Phantom of the Opera," Circle of Life," and "Memory." 

Music of the Knights

Heinz Hall

Disco was the sound of the ‘70s, and it still has the power to get us movin’ and groovin’. Celebrate those disco days and boogie nights with a cast of New York’s top performers, singing and dancing to the decade’s super-hits. With Guest Conductor Ernest Richardson at the podium, the evening will start and end with disco classics, with ’70s hits by Abba, The Eagles, Simon and Garfunkel, and more in between. If you remember the days when Rocky was a box-office smash, Donna Summer was the queen of the air waves, and Beethoven had his first top-40 hit, this is the Pops experience for you!

Disco Inferno: Greatest Hits of the '70's

Green Music Center

Disco was the sound of the ‘70s, and it still has the power to get us movin’ and groovin’. Celebrate those disco days and boogie nights with a cast of New York’s top performers and guest conductor Ernest Richardson, current Principal Pops Conductor of the Omaha Symphony, at the podium. The evening will include ‘70s hits by Abba, The Eagles, Simon and Garfunkel, and more in between. If you remember the days when Rocky was a box-office smash, Donna Summer was the queen of the air waves, and Beethoven had his first top-40 hit, this is the Pops experience for you!

Disco Inferno: Greatest Hits of the ’70s

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are not only knights—they also happen to be three of the most successful songwriters of all time with careers that span decades. Music of the Knights® honors their lasting musical influence with songs like “Memory,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Circle of Life,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “Your Song,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” “Yesterday” and “Hey Jude.”

Music of the Knights: Paul McCartney, Elton John & Andrew Lloyd Webber

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Music of the Knights: Paul McCartney, Elton John & Andrew Lloyd Webber - Matinee

With a combined total of 39 number one hits on Billboard’s Top 100, Elvis (The King), Queen and Prince are musical royalty. The Symphony, with powerhouse guest vocalists and an epic guitarist, honor these legendary artists with songs like Elvis’ “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Don’t Be Cruel;” Queen’s “Somebody to Love” and “We Will Rock You;” and Prince’s “When Doves Cry,” “1999” and “Kiss.” Electrifying riffs, heart-throbbing drumbeats and reverberating vocals rule in this tribute to three crown jewels of rock and roll. 

The King, Queen & Prince of Rock & Roll

Celebrate the biggest musicals from stage and screen! Everybody loves a show tune, and this dazzling concert salutes the legendary shows that have wowed both Broadway and Hollywood audiences. The program will feature beloved musical classics, including Chicago, Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Hair, Little Shop of Horrors and Moulin Rouge. Join us for a night of pure theatrical magic as iconic songs from this array of beloved classics are brought to life in Daniels Pavilion.


The Broadway Hollywood Songbook

Artis–Naples

A starry cast of Broadway veterans are teaming up to celebrate the life and career of the beloved singer and actress Olivia Newton-John!

With a 60-year career as an entertainer, Olivia Newton-John was a celebrated artist whose work impacted and inspired so many people around the globe. It all started with music, of course. She was a four-time Grammy Award winner who music career included fifteen Top 10 songs, including five songs that made it to #1. Her enormous popularity carried over to the movies too, where she secured her legendary status by starring in such iconic roles as Sandy in Grease and Kira in Xanadu.



Hopelessly Devoted: The Music of Olivia Newton-John

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Celebrate a milestone with the Off Square Theatre Company as they mark 25 years of theatrical excellence with a special event, "From Off Square to Times Square: A Musical Celebration of 25 Years." This grand celebration is set to take place on October 14 at 7:00 PM in the Center Theater, offering an evening filled with music, memories, and performances that highlight the company's rich history and bright future.

The event will kick off with a captivating journey through Off Square Theatre Company's most memorable moments, featuring selections from iconic productions such as "Cabaret," "A Chorus Line," and "Petticoat Rules." Hosted by Jeff Bratz, the evening will showcase the immense talents of local, visiting, and student artists who have been part of the Off Square family, including performances by Pam Drews Phillips, Rosie McNamara, Stephanie Capps, Marguerite French, and many more.

The celebration will reach new heights with performances by Broadway stars Blaine Alden Krauss and Jessica Hendy. This dynamic duo will bring the magic of Times Square to Jackson with their renditions of hits from "Hamilton," "Les Miserables," "Wicked," and "The Lion King," accompanied by pianist John Boswell. Their performances promise to be a highlight of the evening, showcasing the best of Broadway right in the heart of Jackson.

The festivities will conclude with an invitation for audience members to join the performers onstage for a dance party, featuring live music from Calle Mambo. This interactive finale will ensure that the 25th-anniversary celebration of Off Square Theatre Company is an unforgettable experience for all in attendance.

Tickets are priced at $50 for adults and $25 for students, making this event accessible to all who wish to join in the celebration of a quarter-century of theatrical excellence. Don't miss this opportunity to support theatre arts education and enjoy a night of spectacular performances and community spirit.

FROM OFF SQUARE TO TIMES SQUARE: A Musical Celebration of 25 Years

The Center

All hail the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Tina Turner’s singular voice and decades-spanning career gave us songs that became part of the soundtrack of our lives. Join us for a celebration of Turner’s iconic musical legacy, featuring hits like Proud Mary, What’s Love Got to Do With It, Disco Inferno, Private Dancer, and Simply the Best.

Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner

Orchestra Hall

Come experience all the show-stopping tunes you love from Broadway’s biggest hits! Spend an evening with songs from “Wicked,””The Phantom of the Opera,””Annie,””Jersey Boys,” “The Sound of Music,””Chicago,””CATS,””The Lion King,””A Chorus Line” performed by some of New York’s top vocalists. It’s the ultimate show tune extravaganza!

DeYor Performing Arts Center

The story of Aretha Franklin is the story of America in the second half of the twentieth century. Her music, her activism, her faith, her strength are woven into the fabric of our history. “Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin” celebrates the singer, the leader, the woman, the legend.

RESPECT: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

Ohio Theatre

Everybody Dance! Disco is the sound of the '70s and it still has the power to get us “movin’ and groovin’.” Travel back to the days when Saturday Night Fever was a box-office smash, Donna Summer was the queen of the air waves and Beethoven had his first top-40 hit.

Disco Inferno: A '70S Celebration

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

It’s a show-tune song and dance extravaganza! Celebrate Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys and more in one thrilling crowd-pleasing performance. The only thing better than spending an evening at a hit Broadway show is spending an evening with ALL of them.

Blockbuster Broadway!

Principal Pops conductor Stuart Chafetz, your Marin Symphony, and a trio of super-powerful pop vocalists present some of the greatest love songs of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Songs Include: The Phantom of the Opera,Your Song, Natural Woman, Every Breath You Take, Maria, Nobody Does It Better, I Will Always Love You

The Power of Love: Greatest Love Songs

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium

A thrilling orchestral celebration of three of Britain’s legendary songwriters honors their lasting musical influence with songs like Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Memory” and “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” Sir Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Your Song”, and Sir Paul McCartney’s “Yesterday,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” and many more!

MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS

Experience an unforgettable musical journey with "Jersey Boys and Girls with the Nashville Symphony." This spectacular event celebrates the legendary artists hailing from New Jersey, featuring fully orchestrated renditions of timeless hits. The Nashville Symphony, accompanied by the exceptional talents of vocalists Scott Coulter, Jessica Hendy, and Alex Getlin, along with John Boswell on piano and vocals, will bring to life the music of icons such as Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Frankie Valli, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Bon Jovi, and Lesley Gore. 

Audiences can expect to be mesmerized by powerful performances of classics like "Fly Me To The Moon," "That's Life," "Fire," "I Will Always Love You," "Livin’ on a Prayer," "What the World Needs Now," and "My Eyes Adored You." This event promises a rich tapestry of sound, blending the grandeur of a full symphony orchestra with the soulful and dynamic voices of the featured artists. Each song is meticulously arranged to honor the original while adding a new layer of depth and emotion, making it a must-hear for fans of these legendary musicians. 

Join the Nashville Symphony as they pay tribute to the musical heritage of New Jersey, delivering an evening of unforgettable melodies and extraordinary talent.

Jersey Boys and Girls

Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Get ready to rock 'n roll down memory lane with an evening of music and memories straight from the radio, featuring the biggest pop songs of all time. Groove along to over eight decades of chart-topping hits from the greatest names in music history including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Adele and more.

John Boswell

Pianist, Vocalist

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 4, 2025

Jersey Boys and Girls · Nashville Symphony

Mar 16, 2025

Rock 'N Radio · San Diego Symphony

Past events

4 - 6 Oct, 2024

Blockbuster Broadway · Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

10 - 12 May, 2024

Music of the Knights · Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in I Will Always Love You by Houston

Nashville Symphony

Piano in Fly Me To The Moon by

Nashville Symphony

Piano in That's Life by

Nashville Symphony

Piano in Fire by

Nashville Symphony

Piano in Livin’ on a Prayer by Jovi

Nashville Symphony

Piano in What the World Needs Now by Warwick

Nashville Symphony

Piano in My Eyes Adored You by Valli

Nashville Symphony

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